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Welcome back to football after the school holiday break. I hope that all the people involved with the Mighty Knights had a safe and happy break and enjoyed their time away from football. It is amazing where the year goes and the term break means we are almost at the end of another season. There is one more week of matches for the entire club so it is appropriate we have a club night this Sunday night. We will be announcing a player of the month awards and have some great raffle prizes as well.

From Sunday the 25th July we begin the run into Lightening Premierships for the Under 9’s and then Under 10’s followed by a staggered finals fixture for our teams from Under 11 through to Under 16’s. Please check this link to see the relevant dates for your age group. http://sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-4901-0-0-0&sID=165186.

It was after Round 4 this year that I first raised the issue of an expanded committee. Unfortunately I have not had any approaches to fill these positions. With the substantial growth we have

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1 EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB experienced within the club over the last number of President’sFinal Scores Message from Round 11 years the time has come to expand your committee. The growth in the number of teams and the number of Firstly I would like to thank everybody who Knights Won / Lost Opposing Team players has meant that some of the critical roles have contributed to a great night at the 2010 Night of grown to a size where they require more hands. As Knights.U9 Red This - 58 year wedef held theSt Kilda function - 28 at everyone is aware the committee is made up of Malvern Valley Golf Club. It was a great success. volunteers and we need to ensue that the workload is I would*U9 Blue like - 39 to firstly def thank the membersOrmond - 21 of my spread evenly amongst committee members. hard working committee for organisnig and seeing U9 White - 73 def St Peters - 20 As such we have decided to split the football operations the night through. To our tireless social role and the registrar’s role into two committee secretary Kate Gilbert and our sponsorship positions. This will allow Mick Ahearn and Noel Scully to managerU9 Black James - 46 Haynedef the night wouldHampton not - 18 have have some well earned assistance with these two very run a smoothly without both of you. To Greg important roles. This will also allow us to expand your MillerU10 thanks Red - 80 for the slidedef show I Ormondam sure - 34 mums committee by two members and share the workload of and dads there on the night enjoyed seeing snaps the club. We are therefore looking for mums or dads to U10 White - 69 def Sandringham - 22 of their children playing football. join us in running this great club and planning for the future. I don’t know many of our new parents especially U10 Blue - 50 lost to Mordialloc - 52 The success of a night like this also requires the at the younger age groups but I strongly encourage all participation of parents, thank you to all who attended. parents to seriously consider joining the committee and PleaseU11 pass Red on - 32the feedbackdef to those whoSandringham could not -make 27 it having the satisfying experience of contributing to this so that the 2011 NoK becomes an event not to be missed. fantastic club. Remember the committee and therefore To families,U11 Blue friends,- 17 locallost businesses to whoBeaumaris donated - 27 goods the club does not run with out YOU! Please call me and and services for our silent and not so silent auction thank we can meet to discuss your interest in contributing in you as*U11 well. White This - 42 is our onedef fund raising eventOakleigh for -the 15 year 2011. and without great goods and willing purchasers the money we haveU12 White to spend - 50 at the clubdef is less. ThisOakleigh year we- 16 raised There are a few more things to get done before the almost $10,000. A great effort so thanks again to everyone year ends so please keep an eye out for the following who tookU12 Redsomething - 30 home lostthey to really wantedSt Peters or really - 61 want events; now.

• Team Photographs August 8th *U12 Blue - 63 def Sandringham - 49 The next few weeks are the most challenging ones we face • Coaches and Team mangers meeting date TBA on the field every year. As most Private schools have • Grade selection review meeting date TBA U13 Gold - 19 lost to Caulfield - 106 already broken up football in the school holidays is a challenge as no doubt we will be down on numbers. Last To all players and parents please ensure that the U13 Blue - 16 lost to St Bedes - 57 week Peter Harley one of our most experienced coaches reputation of the club is one of competitiveness and sent an email around. I would like to borrow some thoughts fairness both on and off the ground. Parent behavior is U13 White - 16 lost to Cheltenham - 62 from his email and ask parents if they are not going away the cornerstone of a successful club. It is not just up can they think about the message in Peters email for their to the Team Managers. At all times ensure we respect *U14 Blue - 28 lost to Prahran - 117 children, allowing them to play more than 1 game this our opposition and the umpires. Sunday and on the 11th of July. Whilst they can’t play anotherU14 game Gold - in43 their ownlost age to group theyOakleigh can play - 59 up in a Please remember to keep up the good work on and off higher age group. the ground and enjoy your U15 Gold - bye participation in the EMJFC. “In my years at EM, I’ve often found that many of the boys (and U16 girls) Blue see - 37 this as alost way to to notchSt upPeters more - 135 games Go Knights towards their 50 or 100 games, or alternatively it as an opportunityU16 Gold to - 56 reward yourdef players. ThisHampton time of - 50 year it normally involves players who play 2 games in one day as Lewis Bearman opposedYouth toGirls someone - 126 who maydef be rosteredEast off. Burwood I tend - 7 to President play the underage players in the pockets etc I do suggest that the players should be either* denotes be the no morematch skilled report oare keen to assist the club and to have 2 games of footy over the next few weeks please let your team manager know as I EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

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THIS SUNDAY Club Night Sunday 18 July 2010 Dunlop Pavilion | 5:30pm - 7:30pm

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Karingal Tony has generously SPECIAL GUEST donated these phones to the Club to ESSENDON’s raffle. Tony’s contact details are: PATRICK m 0488 006 317 | e RYDER. [email protected] COME LONG & MEET PATRICK WHO’LL SHARE Tony can assist with any Mobile phone HIS EXPERIENCES PLAYING AFL WITH THE ESSENDON FOOTBALL CLUB. and Business phone requirements. Special thanks to Paul Connors for arranging.

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Growing Injuries

During adolescence growth is rapid, and bones grow faster than muscles. This causes muscles to get tight and the growth centre in the bone to get weak and soft. When combined! with a significant amount of exercise this may sometimes lead to injury called a traction apophysitis. This may cause pain and inflammation where the muscle attaches to the bone due to excessive traction from the tight muscle.

The two most common apophysitis injuries in the growing athlete occur at the heel where the Achilles tendon attaches (Sever’s) and at the knee where the patella tendon attaches (Osgood Schlatters) to the bone.

Different parts of the body grow at different rates. In boys the growth around the ankle occurs between the ages of 11-13, whereas around the knee this occurs between 13-15 years of age. Therefore we commonly see Sever’s in 9-12 year old boys and Osgood Schlatters in 11-15 year olds.

Management involves load management, with sport sometimes requiring to be ceased, however modification and reduction in the amount of training or game time is usually adequate. Physiotherapy management involves addressing biomechanical deficits, monitoring load and addressing muscle imbalances. Taping and ice may also ease symptoms.

Historically it has been thought that symptomatic tendinopathy (tendonitis) was rare in children and adolescents, however there is evidence that suggests some tendonitis pain is misdiagnosed as growing pain or traction apophysitis. Therefore tendinopathy should be considered for differential diagnosis or as a co-existing condition as management will somewhat differ from apophysitis. Both of these injuries may recover quickly if appropriate early management is implemented.

Belinda Smith is a Physiotherapist at Malvern Sports Physiotherapy Centre.

Phone: 9509 8844 | 91 Wattletree Road, Armadale, 3143.

Call to book in for a screening or consultation. EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

Michael O’Brien (2nd from left), our local State Member for Malvern, launching his support for the East Malvern Junior Football Club. Also pictured with Michael are EMJFC Sponsorship Manager James Hayne, EMJFC President Lewis Bearman & EMJFC Knights News Editor & Webmaster Greg Miller.

“As parents, we know the importance of giving kids the chance to participate in sport. It gives them the opportunity to develop skills, make friends and understand important values such as sportsmanship, reward for effort and fair play.

As the State Member for Malvern, I am grateful for the effort that hundreds of parents and children put in that makes the East Malvern Junior Football Club such a success.

That's why I am delighted to provide support to the Club to continue its terrific work.

Go the Mighty Knights!"

Michael O’Brien M.P. Member for Malvern Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs Shadow Minister for Gaming Shadow Minister for Energy and Resources Shadow Minister for Exports and Trade Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Public Private Partnerships

313 Waverley Road Malvern East Vic 3145 phone: (03) 9576 1850 fax: (03) 9576 1849 http://www.twitter.com/michaelobrienmp EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

Football Report | Contact Mick Ahern Schedule of THIS weekends games e [email protected] m 0408 877 016

18/07/10 8:45 MENTONE RESERVE (Under 09 East 2010) St Bedes Mentone Vs East Malvern Blue

18/07/10 8:45 LE PAGE PARK - Oval 1 (Under 09 South 2010) Cheltenham Vs East Malvern Red

STANLEY GROSE RESERVE (Under 09 Blue 18/07/10 8:45 2010) East Malvern Black Vs St Peters Red

18/07/10 8:45 PETERSON RESERVE (Under 10 West 2010) East Sandringham 2 Vs East Malvern Blue

DW LUCAS OVAL - DUNLOP RESERVE (Under 18/07/10 9:30 14 Div 1 2010) East Malvern Gold Vs Ormond

STANLEY GROSE RESERVE (Under 09 West 18/07/10 10:00 2010) East Malvern White Vs Hampton DONALD MCDONALD RESERVE (Under 11 18/07/10 10:00 West 2010) Beaumaris Gold Vs East Malvern White

18/07/10 10:00 BANKSIA RESERVE (Under 10 South 2010) Beaumaris Blue Vs East Malvern White

WALTER GALT RESERVE - Oval 1 (Under 14 Mordialloc Braeside 18/07/10 10:00 Div 3 2010) Red Vs East Malvern Blue PEANUT FARM RESERVE (Under 13 South 18/07/10 10:30 2010) St Kilda Red Vs East Malvern Blue STANLEY GROSE RESERVE (Under 10 South 18/07/10 11:15 2010) East Malvern Red Vs East Brighton White DW LUCAS OVAL - DUNLOP RESERVE (Under 18/07/10 11:30 15 Div 1 2010) East Malvern Gold Vs Hampton STANLEY GROSE RESERVE (Under 11 West 18/07/10 12:45 2010) East Malvern Red Vs Prahran DARLING PARK - BASIL RESERVE (Under 12 18/07/10 12:45 West 2010) East Malvern White Vs East Brighton White

18/07/10 12:45 COLUMBIA RESERVE (Under 12 South 2010) Waverley Park Vs East Malvern Red

DONALD MCDONALD RESERVE (Under 12 18/07/10 13:00 West 2010) Beaumaris Gold Vs East Malvern Blue

DW LUCAS OVAL - DUNLOP RESERVE (Under 18/07/10 13:30 13 East 2010) East Malvern Gold Vs Cheltenham

DARLING PARK - BASIL RESERVE (Under 13 18/07/10 14:15 North 2010) East Malvern White Vs Ajax Jets

STANLEY GROSE RESERVE (Under 11 East 18/07/10 14:15 2010) East Malvern Blue Vs East Sandringham

18/07/10 14:45 BANKSIA RESERVE (Under 16 Div 2 2010) Beaumaris Gold Vs East Malvern Blue

DW LUCAS OVAL - DUNLOP RESERVE (Under 18/07/10 15:00 16 Div 1 2010) East Malvern Gold Vs Beaumaris Blue

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Sunday 3 July 2010

U 1 1 M O S M A N U 1 1 E A S T M A L V E R N SWANS JUNIOR Versus JUNIOR FOOTBALL FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB

Saturday 3 July 2010 may have been a holiday for many at EMJFC, but not for the 32 Under 11 Knights that arrived at Lucas to battle the visiting Mosman Swans.

In what was also a first, boys from our Blues, Whites, and Reds had the chance to play in 2 mixed teams under the watchful eye of Coaches Tony (General) Phillips and Greg (Wardy) Ward. As far as games go, both teams performed well and over a combined 8 quarter game proved too strong for the visiting Swans. Mulcahy, Styles, Ed Ralph, Stephens, Godfrey, Stephenson, Morrisby, Sutherland, Conron, Phillips, and Johnston EMJFC’s Chris Ralph interviewing an unsuspecting victim in his roving reporting role on the day. I think were all among the Goal kickers, so well done to them and Sammy Newman from Channel 9 ought be worried to their team-mates who got the ball to them. when you see the video of Chris in action (check out the video on our website). In all, some 250 people enjoyed a full, fun-packed day from 10am -6pm (for the stayers). The day was full of great activities including a vocal National Anthem by the players; a visit by Melbourne AFL captain James McDonald; a 50 minute DVD showing pre-game warm-ups, game highlights and interviews; great BBQ (thanks go to Dan Adaway, Sam Butcher, Denis Ralph, Lucy Morley, and Sophie Ralph) for the kids; great food (Alva) and Drinks (Bill and Cheryl); a great fundraising auction for future interstate games (thanks go to Paul Connors), and the all-important presentation of the perpetual trophy to the winning Coaches.

A special thanks also to all the 85+ Mosman visitors for making the trip down south. President Andrew Hurrell said it best when he confirmed this was all about creating an unforgettable experience for the Kids; and that it was.

So well done to all on another truly successful event for both Clubs!

Chris Ralph EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

This weeks special mentions...

50 Games Player Profile

Name: Grace Beasley

Team at the Knights: Red

How long have you been at the Knights: 4 yrs ! What's been your child's most memorable moment while playing for the Knights: When we played Mosman in Sydney with Coach Ralph

Favourite AFL Team: Geelong ! Where will they finish: 1st

Favourite Player: Gary Ablett

What do you love most about the Knights: Kicking! the footy and hanging around with my friends.

If you could be Prime Minister for a day, what would you do: I would stop everyone smoking & allow girls to play AFL football.

Most famous person you've ever met: Gary Ablett

Who do you most admire: Gary Ablett

Most embarrassing moment: I missed a goal inside the goal square EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB ROUND 11 MATCH REPORTS

2 nd With the wind..great movement of the ball Quarter forward through Bec, Elyce and Amelia saw Naomi with the opening goal. From the centre, Bec to Amelia, who off two steps, over the heads of the defenders for a “long bomb” goal. With our centres and half forwards working hard, the ball was trapped by Mikaela on the Youth Girls Knights def East Burwood boundary line who weaved her way through the traffic to score her first for the day. Although East Malvern Knights Versus East Burwood the metalwork was found on numerous occasions, Scores G P T G P T a one handed mark and snap by Naomi, and a bustling Mikaela, saw us add another 2 goals. Q1 5 3 33 1 1 7 Not to let her friend outpoint her, Amber Q2 11 7 73 1 1 7 received the ball from Kathleen, and with Q3 13 14 92 1 1 7 Mikaela shepherding, snapped her first for the Q4 17 24 126 1 1 7 game. Bec attempted a shot from the boundary line – but at the last minute it was caught by the wind and grazed the post. Kristen tried to “Bend 1 st With the wind swirling and blowing a gale across it Like Beckham” - but it was not quite there….. Quarter the ground – and rain threatening – it looked like it was not going to be a good day for football. East 3 rd It was a bit cold on the ground at half time – Burwood had “Perko” back and She had been seen Quarter with light drizzle and a wind chill factor of -22.. kicking for goal at Stanley Grose on Friday night The lollies were good and the spirits were high.. to prepare herself for the game. The game Sarah, Mia and Holly were working hard in the started well with Mia working hard in the forward forward line – providing opportunities, however line and being rewarded with a goal. Holly was also accuracy was letting us down. Liana was tackling on fire, although her shot on goal was taken off strongly with Brianna, Amelia and Kathleen line by the wind. Hard work from the centre from sweeping on the loose ball whenever possible. Margaret and Amelia saw the ball to Kate M – to Kate M was working moving hard across the half Kristen for another goal. From the centre, a forward line, kicking our two goals for the clearance to Kate M who had 2 bounces and kicked quarter. Second and third efforts by Kathleen a brilliant goal against the wind. Our defence was and Kate Q saw turnovers that brought the ball working well with the ball coming forward to forward – but with only minor returns. Sarah B Brianna who put in a great tackle to clear the ball was providing a height match up and building the to Kate M for her second goal. East Burwood were wall to keep the ball in our forward half. able to use a free kick in the centre, and the wind, for a long kick and goal, however we quickly responded with Mia shepherding the ball in the goal square to Kate Q, who was pushed in the back and scored a goal with the resultant kick.

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4 th With the wind – the Coaches message – straight Quarter down the centre of the ground. Naomi was attacking but the early highlight was Ambers tackle that saw the ball to Bec, to Mia for a POOOINNT..(4th poster for her?) Great ruck work from the centre saw Kristen have a long kick that bounced through for a goal. A U12 Whites lost to Oakleigh quick snap by Brianna flew across the face of goal where Naomi was waiting and added another goal Team Captain for the day: Tom Andriske to her tally. It was another great team effort with all players East Malvern Whites Versus Oakleigh working hard all day in the positions they were Scores G P T G P T placed. Forward, back, midfield – all players Q1 1 3 9 1 1 7 worked hard and holding East Burwood to 2 scoring Q2 2 3 15 2 3 15 shots in a “gale’ showed just how well our defence Q3 2 4 16 2 6 18 holds together. Sarah, Liana, Mikaela, Holly, Mia, Q4 2 4 16 7 8 50 Brianna, Amber and Kate M all worked hard and gave us run when they were in the backline. Great work once again by the backline Captain Bec, 1 st Captain Ando urged the boys to play their best although her ruck work in the second and final Quarter footy. We were down Papas, Fitzy, Ahearn, quarters was inspiring. To the players with the Goller, Rory & England so we called up the broadest smiles in the League, Elyce and Margaret brothers Andriske, Crowe and Jaensch – and – well done. Kate Q has lifted her work rate over how grateful we were. The siren sounded & we the last few games and the rewards are coming got the ball forward quite a few times but the her way. Brianna is an explosion of enthusiasm and wind was playing absolute havoc with our kicks – talent that will emerge as she has more games Robbie suggested they were just going straight under her wing. To our dancer, Amelia – best game up in the air!!! We had a snap from Crowey, Tag of the season, followed closely by Kristen and Robbie all for minors before Tag roved off (something will happen here) and Kathleen. Go the pack and kicked a great goal. The ball went Knights into their forward line quite a few times where Goals K. Macqueen 4, N. Linossier 4, K. Hay 3, M. Bocquet we saw great work from Liam, Ned, Toastie and 2, A. Thompson , K. Quinliven , A. Mc Ewin , M. Elam. Crowey was getting the clearances well – Psofimis we just needed to score! Goals Tag Best for Crowey, Robbie, Tag, Liam and Toastie the quarter EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

2 nd Crowe virtually started the quarter under the 4 th Nothing in it on the scoreboard, the game was up Quarter pack, out to Tag who bombed a biggie into the Quarter for grabs. Cuddles was tapping well & Elam forward line where Batts roved and kicked truly! baulked & kicked strongly. Crowey roved to Batts Gauch was the next under packs handballing out to who gave it off to Gauch for a great goal, our Xander who got it off to Harrison before it was all first major since half time. Cuddles tapped, locked up on the forward flank. Oakleigh were Gauch shepherded while Tag got it off to Sam running well and kicked their 2nd goal. Jamo saved Crowe. Batts grabbed it and went accurately for it twice with two great grabs. Batts got a great the big sticks. James Jaensch was all over it & pick-up and Sam Crowe, Jack Andriske & Luke the play was fierce. Cuddles kicked it forward Jaensch all put their stamp on the quarter – Sam and Robbie joined the goal scorers!! Lachie took was unlucky with a great kick hitting the post! a ball from Gauch with a great pick up but Harrison, Ned, Elam, Ando & Liam were limiting managed only a minor. Jacko was keeping the Oakleigh’s opportunities. Cuddles was strong, pressure on as Tag bagged another. Frankie, Lachie was having a crack & Crowey was Xander Liam & Jacko were making the everywhere. difference and Robbie grabbed his second in a fine last quarter. Goals Batts Goals Robbie 2, Gauci, Batts & Tag Best for Batts, Crowey, Gauch and Cuddles Best for A good team effort to grab the victory and keep the the our finals hopes alive! quarter quarter

3 rd Cuddles took a great grab on the back line and Quarter many guys were tackling hard – we needed to limit their score with the wind to set ourselves up for the last. Batts took a great grab & took a couple of bounces before a big kick into the wind. The ball came back though & Toastie was ever reliable as were Gauci, Xander & Cuddles. Tag was looking to grab an opportunity & Frankie was playing good footy with Ned very sure of foot. Ben Elam took a beauty and lined up but in the squally conditions only managed a point. Jaensch Snr. was working well and the other brothers were all having a crack. Crowey took a heavy knock as did Junior Ando. Batts gave a great shepherd while Tag had another shot.

Goals Zip Best for Batts, Tom, Harrison, Gauci and Toastie the quarter EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

straight at it from centre half back and went straight through the centre of Lucas. In the second half we were strengthened by three boys in Jack Gilbert, Jamie Hess and Tom Hayne who kindly played before their U12 game with East Malvern Blue. Gilbert picked up kicks with ease and Hess gave us a presence across half back.

But the bigger and more cohesive unit from St Peters got U12 Reds 4.6 lost to St Peters 8.7 on top and ended up winning by around the same margin as they beat us in our first match earlier in the season.

Jake Parker and Ollie McNabb were two others who Back from the days of sun and surf to the harsh realities of fought the game out while Alfie Lowe played four very a gusty Lucas Reserve and a top four opponent in St Peters, solid quarters, marking well overhead as usual and using a task made all the harder given we had just 17 boys. But the ball very well by foot. you wouldn’t have known it in the first quarter as we constantly attacked, the only problem being our inability to Overall it was a performance the boys could be proud of convert. and there really wasn’t that much between the teams. The key is every boy getting a little bit more out of Louis Stokes and Alfie Lowe both made good attempts themselves as we play Waverley Park, St Bedes and before Nick Allen kicked truly from a free kick. Tom Ormond Colts in the run home. What about three wins to Meysztowicz was lively on a flank, Ben Pohl had his best finish the year? quarter for the year and really had a go, and Rylie Allis took another well judged mark in defence when it mattered.

Another who was vitally involved was Jake Hamilton with a brilliant smother and then a long, bouncing goal after some good work from Nick Allen.

In the second quarter it was our turn to face the music, or in this case wind, and it was just a couple of poor decisions that resulted in goals to St Peters. In our case we have a number of boys who are learning the game and with that will come turnovers.

The highlight of the quarter, and our only goal, came when Sam Anderson marked overhead in a pack and kicked to a lead. The ball took an ugly bounce and ended up with a couple of St Peters defenders before Sam followed up, stripped the ball from his opponent, baulked the next one before taking two bounces and straightening up to kick an absolute ripper of a goal, arguably his best for the year.

In this quarter Jim Cowie was involved in two really good clearances and Fraser Hood took two marks. Matthew Chadwick tackled particularly well and Chris Harris got better as the game went on, given he has missed a lot of football this year.

James Halse became a target for kick-outs and continually marked Sam Anderson kick-ins while Ollie Harris got his body behind the ball. Blake Mcleod was another who ran EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

U9 Blacks def Hampton Colts

1st Quarter – Kicking with the wind

On a magnificent morning for footy the Knights were kicking with the aid of a two goal breeze. After a U16 Gold def Hampton sluggish start the Knights’ work rate kicks into gear with Fabian Battista rebounding off half back (a highlight switch of play), the blonde bomber Lachie Templeton The under 16 gold team defeated Hampton 8.8.56.to 6.14.50 smothering and in everything, Archer Cooney showing his in the grand final rematch.AS a consequence the team is now customary dash, Angus James providing quick hands and second on the ladder with 4 games to go. Charlie Beggs providing a focal point up forward. The There were 5 under 15 players topping up the team and they signs are good. Score at quarter time 12 – 6 in favour of all made significant contributions to the victory. The under the Knights. 16 team in 2011 will be highly competitve. 2nd Quarter – Into the wind The win was a real team effort with Hocking, Quinn( keep an eye out for the Gary Morcroft hanger) Kanakis(4 goals) and In a tough and low scoring quarter it was all about Sullivan being strong over the ball with Barry McDermott limiting the Colts up forward and the Knights went about and Gibbo being tough up back. this with gusto. Fabian Battista started the second quarter in fine style, Hamish Bowen worked his way into Jonno McKay's ruck work was supreme, as was his Malcolm the game with a good mark. The in and under work of Ben Blight monster goal sealing the victory. Erez was great and Bill Sharp and William Vesely were

The courage of Hess, the skill of Mills, the doggedness of starting to impose themselves on the game, along with Topp and Lane, together with Ed Manton's 1 %'ers kept East Tom Bartlett. Also Ben Salmon started to be a major Malvern in the game in the 3rd quarter. threat up forward. A great effort by the Knights against the wind meant going into half time with a lead of 13 – 12. Next week the long awaited 100th game for Chinny in the battle v Beaumaris at Lucas. Half time address

The coaches were excited with the input of the team and again reinforced the team thing of stripping the ball, bumping and playing on at all costs.

3rd Quarter – With the wind the premiership quarter EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

The third quarter was an in and under affair. The wind sprung up and the Knights could sense a change in the game. Max Potter was starting to influence the game with run and carry and Alexander Dietze was working his way into the game. Bill Sharp was providing a major threat up forward and Archer Cooney was using his pace to break open the Under 10 Reds def Ormond game. Will Vesely kicked a nice goal set up by an excellent pass from Jack McCorkell. At the end of the third quarter Team Captain for the day: ‘Match’Allen the Knights were in control 26 – 12. Cold Rock Award (Best on Ground): Stefano Gallucci 4th Quarter – The Knights blow the Colts away Intencity Award (Most Improved): Dante Negri La Porchetta Award (Best Listener): Alexander Natoli What a quarter by the Knights kicking into a two goal breeze you could have been mistaken for thinking they were East Malvern Knights Versus Ormond kicking with it as this was a dominant team performance. Scores G P T G P T Off half back Max Potter and Alexander Dietze provided Q1 2 1 0 2 great drive. The desperation of Ben Erez and Tom Landrigan Q2 9 4 0 2 in stripping the ball was a highlight as well as the courage of Q3 12 4 5 3 Charlie McKay backing into a pack deep in defence to take a Q4 12 8 80 5 4 34 st timely mark. Hamish Bowen is showing dash off the back 1 Playing into a strong wind in the first quarter, it Quartelooked a huge task for the U10 Reds as they took line and Wesley Davis is coming into the game along with r on a tough opponent in Ormond. The intensity was Lachie Templeton. With this sort of confident rebound there from the first bounce as Gallucci punched football it started raining goals for the Knights. Bill Sharp the Reds into attack and the Reds midfield, led was on fire and was a handful for the Colts defence. In the by Finn Craig, Fraser Morrisby and Josh Wilson, end the Knights were just too classy with a hunger for the were soon winning all the contests. The Reds ball and following team rules the score was 46 – 18 in favour were playing in-front of their opponents in the of the Knights. tricky conditions and following a strong mark by James McCormack, the ball fell to the Gallooch, who snapped the first goal. A few minutes later and good lead-up work by Miller was finished-off with a well taken goal by Matty Vukic. When called upon to defend the Reds produced some magnificent efforts in the backline, particularly Alexander Natoli, who was ferocious in his attack on the loose ball. Keeping Ormond goalless with the use of the breeze was a magnificent effort and the coaching staff was full of praise for the boys at quarter time. Goals Gallucci, Vukic Best Gallucci, Finn, Natoli, Miller for the quarter EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

2 nd The Reds came out and made full use of the wind 4 th With the use of the wind in the last quarter, Quartein this quarter as they piled on seven unanswered Quarter the Reds were dominating once again. Gallucci r goals. Smith, Wilson and McCallum were proving was a tower in the ruck and finished-off a unstoppable out of the middle. Rather than just “best on ground” performance with two goals “bombing” the ball ahead, the Reds were for the quarter. There was some excellent impressive for their ability to pick-out targets in interchange between the players and good the forward line and this was reflected in the use of handballs set-up many of the attacks. sharing of goals amongst six players. Also While the ball was mostly in the Reds noteworthy was the way our boys were taking forward line, solid positional play by Sammy their time with their set shots in front of goal. Cohen, Finn Craig and Ethan Duane meant the Goals came from Cohen, Negri, Smith, Morrisby, ball never had a chance to get over half-way. Wilson and Miller, who managed to grab a couple. Smith kicked another excellent long- range There were huge efforts all over the ground and goal to complete an impressive win for the none better than Bidgood and Di Cintio who were Reds. The team song was sung with gusto and racking-up the possessions and distributing the there is a sense that the team’s confidence is ball well with timely handballs. building for a strong tilt at the Lightning Goals Miller (2), Morrisby, Smith, Wilson, Cohen, Negri premiership. Best Miller, Smith, Di Cintio, Wilson Goals Gallucci (2), Smith for the Best for Gallucci, Smith, Lyons quarter the 3 rd The so-called “championship quarter” was quarter Quarter proven once again as the Reds defended their lead against a rejuvenated Ormond team. While five goals were conceded, it might have been many more had it not been for some huge defensive efforts: Fraser Morrisby put his body on the line in several key contests and George Bidgood’s fearless smother to stop a certain goal were stand-outs. Leading from the front was captain for the day, ‘Match’ Allen, while other solid contributors were Tommy Lyons, Ethan Duane and Alexander Natoli. Gallucci was continuing to win hard-fought balls (while his father was kept busy as the boundary umpire) and Negri was also making some key interceptions. The Reds threatened to score a late goal, but limiting Ormond to five goals meant they still went in at three-quarter time with a healthy lead. Goals Nil

Best for Negri, Gallucci, Morrisby, Bidgood the quarter EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

Eddie ‘Everwhere’ who also took two bounces before kicking straight through the centre of the big sticks. It really was a brilliant team goal which started in the backline. Moments later, Eddie intercepted an errant pass in front of goal and converted again much to his (and his coaches) delight). Having only returned from a tour of Asia a few days earlier, and Mum banning a football from the trip (to the coaches absolute horror!!!!), Kya was starting to tire, meaning we need some of our smaller boys to step up a level. Mitch was running around U9 Red’s 9.4.58 defeated St Kilda bumping anything that moved (even a few insects seemed to be the target of his aggression), whilst Chris did what 4.4.28 all good backmen do and prevented a certain goal only moments before the half time siren blew with a solid Incredible – the boys are playing football like a well oiled mark in front of the opponents goal. unit and are starting to look like a champion team. This is no mean feat considering we were smashed in round 1 by over Third quarter 100 points against Cheltenham. And talking of Cheltenham, Reds 7 Goals 4 Behinds 46 St Kilda 3 Goals 3 Behinds guess who we play this coming Sunday?...... correct – 21 Cheltenham! We couldn’t ask for a better test and wouldn’t it be exciting if we were able to get away with a win! After playing a mighty first half of football, it was Regardless, as long as we improve on our margin from round disappointing to see our boys go to sleep in the second 3rd 1 it should be deemed a success regardless. quarter, with St Kilda managing to outscore us. Our midfield were fighting hard at ground level, but too often First quarter the ball spilt free and St Kilda managed to win Reds 2 Goals 1 Behind 13 St Kilda 0 Goals 1 Behind 1 possession. Jimmy Slav was sensational spending almost the entire quarter burrowing into packs head first with In identical fashion to last week, the game started with no regard for his safety and preventing St Kilda from Stoney winning the first centre clearance and delivering the putting on more scoreboard pressure. Kya awoke from ball long into our forward line. Channy swooped on the ball his slumber, kicking to a running Stoney who took 2 like a Magpie on a mission, taking not one but two bounces, bounces before centering the ball to Jesse who passed to then snapping truly for a goal and celebration that looked Ollie for a terrific goal. Not long after, Slav put in his like he had kicked the winning goal in the world cup! Haz trademark run and bounce for another goal and it seemed used his body well and made sure that if anyone dared try we were not going to completely give up. Stoney laid the and run past him, they would come off second best. All over bump of the season although it was fair to say, the ground our boys were bumping hard and taking throughout the quarter, the boys kicking was atrocious. advantage of the umps pre-game declaration that any form It seemed like every time we won the ball, we kicked it to of holding would be penalized. Therefore, the boys bumped the opponent which means we will be focusing on our instead of stealing the ball and it worked a treat. Kya also kicking under pressure at training on Friday night. snuck in with a neat goal just before the siren sounded to end the first quarter. Fourth quarter Reds 9 Goals 4 Behinds 64 St Kilda 4 Goals 4 Behinds Second quarter 28 Reds 5 Goals 3 Behinds 33 St Kilda 1 Goal 1 Behind 7 After copping a blast from the coach at ¾ time, the boys This quarter the boys had the advantage of the scoring end came out firing in the last quarter. Whilst the only and knew they had to use it well. In the opening minute the managed two goals, our intensity returned from the first Saints scored a goal and dominated play for another 5 half and the game was finished off in style. Jesse minutes before our boys decided to get down and play some booted two goals in the final quarter with some neat good hard football. Ollie was awarded a free kick in the roving work, whilst Ollie continued his hard work around backline, playing on immediately, kicked long to Georgo who the ball. Hamster was asked to put in a special effort in then took his usual two bounces, followed by a long kick to the final quarter which resulted in the best clearances EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

from the backline we have seen all season. Fingers crossed his hardness will aid us in our return bout with Cheltenham next week! Stig was brave at Centre Half Back and repelled several forward thrusts to his dad (and coaches) delight!

When the final siren sounded, it was a 36 point victory to the Reds!!

Goals: Eddie, Jesse, and Slav (2 each), Kya, Channy and Ollie.

Better Players: Channy, Max, Ollie, Stoney, Georgo, Eddie, Mitch, Haz, Jimmy, Hamster, Slav and Jesse. U11 Reds def East Sandringham 2 Injuries: None. Team Captain for the day: Grace Beasley (50th Game) and Next Friday night all boys will return to practicing our three Sam Landale golden rules: East Malvern Knights Versus East Sandringham • Stealing the ball; Scores G P T G P T • Playing on at all costs; Q1 1 1 7 1 1 7 • Not kicking to the opposition. • >>>>>>>And now we kick, run, kick again and run, run, Q2 2 5 17 1 1 7 run!!!!!!!!! Q3 2 6 18 1 3 9 Q4 4 8 32 4 3 27 Go the Mighty Reds! 1 st Gracie Beasley led the team through the banner Quarter on the occasion of her 50th game and what a game she played. Like you would expect from a 50 game veteran she showed great desire for the ball and passion for the team. The game was played under blustery conditions and awkward bounces, however Hamish McIIroy, Gus Styles, Harry Ralph and Zac Close were working hard and getting the ball into our forward line where Jack Morley was able to capitalise and kick our first goal. Down back we had Flynn Adaway and Ed Godfrey covering their opposition’s forward advances. The first quarter was a very even affair and this was reflected on the scoreboard – Knights 1. 1. 7 to East Sandringham 1. 1. 7.

Goals Morley Best for Beasley, McIlroy, Styles, Ralph, Close, Adaway, the Godfrey. quarter EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

2 nd In the second quarter, we had Hamish McIIroy Best for Beasley, Adaway, Ralph, Harvey, Close, Styles Quarter shoot out of the gates like a thoroughbred and he the Awards: Harvey (Cold Rock), Beasley (Intencity), was getting a lot of the ball until he got injured quarter Adaway (La Porchetta) and had to have a spell on the bench. Gracie Beasley was doing good work around the centre and Fergus Smith & Sam Landale stood up as our talls. Hugo Stephenson was making good efforts from a wing to thrust the ball into our forward line and Gus Styles was able to score our second goal. Chris Harvey was working himself in to the game also. Half time, Knights 2. 5. 17 to East Sandringham 1. 1. 7.

Goals Styles Best for Smith, Landale, Stephenson, Harvey the quarter

3 rd In the third quarter, the game was played mainly Quarter in our forward line, but we were unable to capitalise. Gracie Beasley was in everything again and along with Ed Godfrey and Flynn Adaway was stopping the ball from going past the centreline. Hugo Stephenson and Chris Harvey were also trying hard to get plays going with some good handball. At the end of the quarter, Knights 2. 6. 18 to Sandringham 1. 3. 9.

Goals Best for Beasley, Godfrey, Adaway, Stephenson the quarter

4 th This quarter was turning into a bit of a shoot out. Quarter Gracie Beasley was rewarded with a great snap on goal and shots on goal came from the good efforts of Gus Styles, Flynn Adaway, Chris Harvey, Harry Ralph and Hugo Stephenson went unrewarded. Our backline was under pressure throughout the quarter - defending dourly to stifle East Sandringham’s last quarter comeback, and late in the quarter ofter a passage of great teamwork that started in the backline after a string of handballs and short passes, Zac Close popped up and “iced” the game with a great snap for goal. The Knights showed great character to repel the Zebras and held on to win 4. 8. 32 to Sandringham 4. 3. 27.

Goals Beasley, Close EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

Third Quarter.

After the long break we started with the wind, our ruck- man Shaun Samulenok was winning in the ruck and knocking the ball down to our players. A few sensational passages of play from fast handballs was putting pressure on the opposition who in turn made a few mistakes and couldn't break away. The third quarter was probably our best with many players coming into the U13 Whites lost to Cheltenham Blacks game. with a special mention to the 2 players from the opposition who played for us. Third quarter contributers. Tom Martin, Jarryd Bradford,Harris Diviny (1 Goal), Total Scores East Malvern 2 3 15 Shaun Samulenok, Lachlan Cantanese and jasper Steel. Cheltenham 9 8 62

Third Quarter scores Captain. Marcus Burke

East Malvern 1 0 6 Cheltenham 2 1 13 First Quarter.

Last Quarter. The afternoon was a clear and sunny day with a strong wind, Our captain won the toss and elected to kick with the wind. Again the last quarter started with us holding the The game started at a fast pace with neither able to break opposition with more of the team contributing all over away and score until a huge 30 mtr kick and goal from Harris the ground. The tackling was fantastic, the marking by Diviny put us on the scoreboard. The quarter was an even our team was a pleasure to watch with seven different affair with the following players contributing, Jasper steel, players marking the ball at both ends of the ground. Ed Mackay, Jackson Parker and Tom Martin. there were many highlights of the quarter starting with a sensation passage of play by the following players, First Quarter scores Lachlan Cantanese-Zach Jones-James Hadjiantoniou and Tom Martin. Late in the last term we were under great East Malvern 1 2 8 pressure with the back-line standing up with pressure Cheltenham 3 1 19 tackling and kicking led by Adam Monkman. The last quarter provided many contributers they were. James Hadjiantoniou, Lachlan Cantanese, Tom Martin, Zach Second Quarter. Jones, Jackson Parker, Adam Monkman, Lachlan Smith, Angus Kelly, Against the wind and a better start for our team, the work and Jasper Steel. rate and team work stepped up from the previous quarter with the opposition struggling to score. The tackling from Last Quarter Scores. our players, the handballs and the marks were a great highlight of the quarter with the whole team working hard East Malvern 0 1 1 to contest the ball. The following list of players all enjoyed Cheltenham 2 4 16 fantastic marks, Ed Mackay,James Hadjiantoniou (2) Lachlan Cantonese. The quarter finished with us keeping the opposition to just 2 goals.

Second Quarter scores

East Malvern 0 0 0 Cheltenham 2 2 14 EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

1 st “Get in, get the ball and start running!” were the Quarter coach’s last instructions in the huddle. And that’s exactly what the Knights did. Snowy won the bounce and tapped the ball to Bull who started running. Bull kicked long and the ball U10 Whites def East Sandringham was locked in. It was a tight tussle early, the Zebras had come to play. Bull got another touch, broke through a tackle, lost the ball, Team Captain for the day: DC regathered it and kicked backwards to Skegg Burger Ring backman: Snowy who marked and then kicked truly for the Mars Midfielder of the day: Lowey Knight’s first goal! The Zebras went onto the Fruit Tingles forward of the day: Crowey attack after the restart and things looked Player of the Week: 1. DC ominous until Crowey laid a great bump and 2. Max E wrapped the ball up and was paid the free. He Captain Next Week: Bull! kicked long. DC broke away from the pack with the ball and after 2 bounces fired a hand ball. The ball was knocked loose and Spider was hard East Malvern Knights Versus East Sandringham at it and locked it in. Spider was at it again Scores G P T G P T helped by Lowey. Blazer saw plenty of the pill as Q1 2 1 13 1 6 well. The Knights worked the ball into their Q2 4 3 27 2 12 attacking 50 before Beefy was paid a free. He Q3 9 5 59 2 2 14 started it right and it began bending back but Q4 10 9 69 3 1 21 not enough. The Zebras scored a goal in a quick response. After the restart Lowey featured prominently paddling the ball to DC and shepherding. The ball went long to Macca who goaled right on the siren.

Goals Skegg & Macca Best for Bull, Blazer, Skegg, DC, Macca, Spider, Beefy & the Lowey quarter EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

2 nd The Coach welcomed Big Max back into the fold Quarter and he took the field up forward. The second quarter started with Lowey, Spider and Will hunting as a pack. TV started getting a lot of ball. He ran, took a couple of bounces and kicked the Knights into attack. Moments later TV had the ball again. Will flew for a specky and missed but one U13 Blues lost to St. Bede’s Mentone minute later he took a great grab and goaled to stretch the Knights lead. Blazer ran the ball out of Team Captain for the day: Alec Wilson defence and kicked long off his left foot. Razor kept the pressure on pushing the ball into the East Malvern Knights Versus St. Bede’s forward pocket hitting the point post. The Zebras Scores G P T G P T kicked another goal and pushed into attack again. Q1 0 0 0 3 5 23 Skegg, Silky and Blazer were solid in defence and Q2 2 1 13 4 6 30 TV used the wind to kick long. Beefy won the tap Q3 2 2 14 6 9 45 from a ball-up and DC goaled. Lachie provided Q4 2 4 16 8 9 57 strong leads at full forward and the Knights continued to push forward. DC scored a point from 50. 1 st Alec Wilson led us onto field and with a few Goals Will, DC Quarter boys on holidays we welcomed Will Giles and Best for DC, Skegg, TV, Razor, Will, Blazer, Lachie, Max, Lachie Fish to make a team of 18. We were the Silky kicking against a strong breeze and St. Bede’s quarter attacked quickly. Lucas got an early kick and Tom Giles’ precise kick-out found Lucas. Josh 3 rd The coach announced that the Knights were kicked long and Tom Giles and Connor marks Quarter “blooding players just like Richmond” and stopped attack after attack. Tom Giles kick- introduced Cats, Ando and Splinters. Big Josh won outs were accurate. Dom marked, Birdy kicked the first ball-up. Ando came up with a gutsy long and James Fish kicked to our goal line as smother. Blazer got the ball, kicked to Ando who we almost scored against the tide. Mitch was kicked it long and Crowey marked in the goal rucking well and Josh’s handball set Nic off on a square and kicked it home. After the restart run. Fishy marked strongly and kicked us Razor passed to Cats who kicked to Crowey who forward but we couldn’t penetrate the strong goaled again. Snowy gathered and kicked and then breeze or their last line of defence. Zac M. and was subbed off to the interchange for Skegg who Mitch took marks and Gilesy was hanging tough got the ball almost immediately and bombed a down back. point from long range. The Zebras went onto Goals Nil attack and kicked a point. Will marked from the kick in and kicked long to Big Josh who was paid a Best for James Fish, Tom Giles and Zac Mowthorpe free for a push in the back. Big Josh kicked long the and the loose ball was kicked to Crowey who kicked quarter his 3rd goal fro the quarter with a torp! Once again the Knights burst onto attack. Buck Rogers burst clear of the pack with the ball. Skegg paddled the ball 3 times and gathered while TV provided the shepherd. Skegg bombed a goal on the run. After the bounce Spider was paid a free and kicked long. DC collected the ball and goaled to end the quarter. Goals Crowey x 3, Skegg and DC Best for Spider, Crowey, Ando, Buck Rogers, Splinters, DC, the TV, Max, Snowy quarter EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

2 nd We had the wind and we attacked immediately Goals Nil Quarter with Tiger Tom and Nic driving the ball forward. Remy played in front and earned a free in the Best for Lucas Carrazzo, Oliver Cooney and Nic Catrice. forward pocket. On a 30 degree angle Remy used the the wind beautifully and we had our first GOAL – quarter Sam was beaming from ear to ear! Nic was getting Awards Best Player – Nic Catrice, Coaches’ Award – Alec another dose of leather poisoning and Birdy was Wilson and Oliver Cooney, playing the ruck rover role to perfection. Dom Skills Award – Jasper Mylius and Team Award – showed excellent anticipation and marked a kick Lucas Carrazzo and Mitchell Hockley. out and dodged a tackle and calmly slotted our Special mentions to Tom Grimshaw, Dom second GOAL as we mounted our challenge. Ziggy Shrimpton, John Bird and Connor Rate. and Connor crunched one of their fast midfielders so hard and Connor ended up worse for wear. St. Bede’s kicked a goal just before the siren which hurt. Goals Remy Interlegi and Dom Shrimpton

Best for John Bird, Remy Interligi and Tom Grimshaw. quarter

3 rd Tiger Tom increased his intensity and threw Quarter himself at every pack and Remy got another kick. Jasper handballed to Nic who kicked us forward. Jasper was at it again and Mitch was back in the ruck as Connor retired leaving us with 17 players. Ziggy‘s blind turn was mesmerising and Alec saved a certain goal by running the ball thru. Lucas was standing tall down back and jasper got another stat. Birdy went for a run from the last line. Nic and Alec executed some great shepherds while Dom, Josh and Jasper kept the ball out of enemy territory but we were being run off our feet. Goals Nil

Best for Jasper Mylius, Mitchell Hockley and Alec Wilson the quarter

4 th The boys regrouped and attacked early as we had Quarter the wind. Oliver got us moving and Jasper followed suit. Alec took a great mark on the last line and Lucas was repelling attack after attack. Ziggy was running from half back and Nic kept on getting kick after kick under intense pressure. Alec took another mark on the last line and Tom refused to stop running and was under every pack. Tiger Tom let rip a torpedo which spreadeagled the pack but we could only score behinds. Dom, Zac M., Nic and Jasper kept racking up possessions but the boys were exhausted. EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

At half time coach Bearman asked the boys whether they wanted to limit a loss and try and win. Pleasingly every player wanted to try and win the game. The start of the second half saw a very attacking team on the park. We had the wind and we had to score. Unfortunately a tiring team and some very good play from St Peters limited our scoring opportunities for the 3rd quarter and in fact the whole second half. Teale moved to defence and his aggression to the contest especially in Q3 was great. U16 Blues 5.7.37 lost to St Peters Green Despite the dominance of St Peters we never gave up continually looking for ways to score and never dropping 20.15.135 our heads or our aggression to the contest. Lachie Wright was rewarded for his hard work in the final Quarter by Quarter Scores quarter scoring his first goal for the season. Q1 EM 3/5/23 to STP 4/0/24 Q2 EM 4/5/29 to STP 9/6/60 Despite the losing margin there were a number of really Q3 EM 4/7/31 to STP 12/7/79 positive things to come out of the game that we can take Q4 EM 5/7/37 to STP 20/15/135 into this weeks contest against Beaumaris who we are a real chance to beat: This week versus St Peters was always going to be a though match. School holidays and lack of players was our first • Despite our frustration with the umpiring and the challenge to overcome. Pleasingly Nick Lobley from the fact that St Peters can swear at will and no one Under 15’s agreed to play for us. I was also pleased that we gets sent off we started and finished the game managed to talk Tom Gilbert out of retirement for another with 18 players. game with the Mighty Knights and also welcomed back • Despite some unwarranted aggression during the Charlie Cohen for a cameo appearance following his debut game we again kept our cool and no one was sent season in 2009. This meant we at least had 18 players for off the match. Unfortunately for us St Peters had 25 and by • The contribution from all players and our fill ins the end of the day this lack of numbers and rotations told was excellent. With players on the bench and the on our boys. same level of commitment we can definitely win on Sunday We started the game very well with all of the players • Ability to stick to the game plan was also good. sticking to the game plan and rotations working well. Tozz Remember kick under pressure don’t handball and Tom Gilbert working well through the mid field and under pressure. Charlie Cohen and Aaron hitting the scoreboard up forward. • Continue to take responsibility for your own game Our defence, although stretched at times due to some bigger bodied players accounted themselves well. With the Goals Bearman 2, Cohen 2, Wright 1 wind we probably should have been up at quarter time but Best Gilbert, Campbell, Cohen, Lobley, Katsambanis, again the bad kicking curse hit the team and a number of Wright, Dettman, Rogers, Russell. simple shots missed cost us the lead. We had 8 shots to 4. Good luck for next week Unfortunately the second quarter used the wind far better than us kicking 5 goals from 6 scoring shots. Our defence Lewis was continually under pressure and the multiple rotations off the bench were having an impact. I wish we had 7 on the bench to rotate and keep players fresh. Gilbert, Rogers, McMahon, Starr, Cohen, Campbell, Dettman and Ricardo were all working hard on the ball. They were ably supported by Katsambanis on the wing and our resolute defenders Baxter, Wright, Hocking, Russell and Wright. We went in at half time trailing by 21 points. EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

Caulfield 10 9 69

4th Quarter

At the ¾ break the coach asked the players to focus on getting the ball, be fierce at a contest, tackle hard and stick with their players. Our defenders were again put U13 Gold lost to Caulfield under pressure with Cormack, Deighton, Olynyk, Allis and Slack trying hard to get the ball forward and stop the flow of goals. Levin was marking strongly, Sullivan 1st Quarter continued to fight hard. A kick from Langton to Victor let to a goal from Myles late in the last quarter. Our It was a sunny morning with a strong wind blowing across the defenders all worked tirelessly to keep Caulfield at bay. ground. In the opening minutes Ed Hayne passed to Dassie who goaled. Moments later James J passed the ball to Ned Best for quarter: Langton, Sullivan, Cormack, Allis and Baxter who kicked to Pat Deighton and resulted in the Levin second goal of the quarter. Sullivan was everywhere Q4 East Malvern 3 1 19 continually bringing the ball forward through the centre. Caulfield 16 10 106 Allis, Cormack, Slack and Simpson were strong in defence. Three late goals by Caulfield had them hit the lead in the Awards: Sullivan, Langton and Levin dying minutes.

Goals: Dassie, Deighton Best for Quarter: Hayne, Sullivan and Dassie Q1 East Malvern 2. 0 12 Caulfield 3 . 0 18

2nd Quarter

Kicking with the wind Caulfield scored three very quick goals early in the quarter giving them a handy lead. Caulfield put our defence under immense pressure continually bringing the ball forward. Cormack along with Hayne, Levin and Allis where trying valiantly in defence. A great smother from Ed Hayne stopped a certain goal late in the quarter. Darcy took some great marks and Cormack never stopped. Unfortunately Caulfield kicked away making effective use of the wind and East Malvern was scoreless for the quarter.

Best for quarter: Cormack, Levin, Allis and Hayne Q2: East Malvern 2 . 0 12 Caulfield 8 . 5 53

3rd Quarter

The quarter started with an inspiring tackle from Langton . The Knights were kicking with the wind and needed to score. Manton took some strong marks in the centre. Sullivan worked hard in bringing the ball forward. There were some great passages of play between Langton to Victor, but the knights could only add a point for the term. Best for quarter: Sullivan, Langton, Manton Q3 East Malvern 2 1 13 EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

With the wind at their backs in the fourth quarter, the Golds were still a real chance to set up a top two ladder position. Unfortunately the Golds were outplayed by Oakleigh and Oakleigh finished the victor 8-11-59 to 6-7-43.

After the game coach Horne praised the boys for their efforts and pointed out there was much to learn in such a defeat. It is fair to say that the Golds left knowing that they are capable of defeating any team in Division One U14 Gold lost to Oakleigh this season but appreciating that to do so requires a supreme effort over all four quarters. The Under 14 Golds played Oakleigh being an almost top of the table clash of Division One teams. There was a strong Finally, a word about Nick Emonsen. Unfortunately, Nick wind to the southern end of the ground to which Oakleigh has been injured for much of this season, after an kicked in the first quarter. The game was played in good outstanding 2009. Nick declared himself fit this week spirit with exceptionally good umpiring throughout but there which was a real boost for the team. Unfortunately Nick’s was no doubt this was as physical as it gets. The Golds still knee simply didn’t allow him to even start the game. We have a number of absentees and injuries and special thanks wish Nick well and thank him for his efforts for the to Lachie Sullivan, Ed Hayne, Darcy Levin and Miles Golds. Hopefully he can resume fully fit next season. Spielvogel for stepping up from the under 13’s and helping out. Neither side scored a goal in the first quarter thanks to the relentless pressure around the midfield and some superb defensive work by the Golds. In particular Max Kennon, Charlie Smith and Lachie Horne were terrific players. Boalsey as usual was everywhere with Corey, Nooga and Cullity playing well.

In the second quarter the Golds kicked away and looked to have control of the match. Darcy Levin kicked two great goals, the Sions twins sarted to exert their influence on the game with Chris marking and kicking a long goal. Conor Schomburgk, Dave Holleoke and Luke Daggion were getting their hands on the footy and both Lachie and Mitch Horne together with Blake Fletcher and Ed Cheeseman dominated the physical contests.

At half time coach Horne was impressed. He urged the boys to continue chasing, tackling and putting pressure on Oakleigh and to never give up.

The third quarter saw the Golds continue to play exceptional footy. In an unbelievable solo performance an injured Corey goaled followed by a great Boasely snap for another and half way through the third quarter the Golds were four goals in front. Unfortunately that is when the game turned. Captain Gauci, Will Ahern, Lachie Nixon and Carter battled manfully but the reality was that when the Golds physical pressure diminished the aggressive physical running game of Oakleigh came to the fore. At three quarter time, Oakleigh led 6-10 to 6-5. EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

2 nd At quarter time, the coach was happy with the Quarter effort of the team and asked them to continue to contest hard and to move the ball swiftly. Marcus Lobley, Ben Rozen and Paddy Schroeder were unlucky not to capitalise on the hard work of their team-mates up the field. Jake Wilson continues to develop as a player and is using his body well when he is moved into the ruck as he was in the 2nd quarter. The flying Finns (Healy and Tobin) provided drive around the packs but U11 Blue lost to Beaumaris the boys were unable to register a major score during this quarter.

Team Captains for the day: Jake Wilson, Marcus Lobley Goals Nil

East Malvern Knights Versus Beaumaris Best for Lachie Russell, Jake Wilson the Scores G P T G P T quarter Q1 0 0 0 1 1 7 Q2 0 1 1 2 3 15 3 rd Q3 2 4 16 3 2 20 Quarter The coach rolled the dice and moved Isaac Q4 2 5 17 4 3 27 Morrisby to centre half forward in the third quarter. With Luke Kemelfield at his feet, the 1 st The boys travelled down to Black Rock to take on ‘big blonde’ sparked the Knights to life during Quarter the second-placed Beaumaris in a game that would the third quarter. Ryan Mathews and Ethan be important in deciding both teams’ finals Phillips continued their excellent work around aspirations. With only four rounds to go, and with the ground and Will Sutherland, Angus Cameron 5 wins and 5 losses, each game is now very and Lachie Russell continually pumped the ball important. into the forward line and at three-quarter time the boys had put themselves in a position to pull Kicking into a breeze in the first quarter, the off a memorable win. Knights worked hard to hold the home team to 1 Goals Luke Kemelfield, Isaac Morrisby goal. Ethan Phillips worked tirelessly in the ruck against a bigger opponent and gave midfielders Best for Angus Cameron, Harry Baxter Will Sutherland, Ryan Mathews and Tom Conron the every opportunity. Tom Mitchell and Harry Baxter quarter repelled numerous attacks and Finn Tobin and Jack Robertson provided rebound from half-back. Unfortunately, the Knights were unable to convert their attacking opportunities and went in to the quarter time huddle a goal down.

Goals Nil Best for Tommy Mitchell, Ben Rozen the quarter EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

4 th The Knights dominated the first five minutes of Quarter the last quarter but were unable to convert. Zac Kourambas and Spencer Spielvogel were unlucky not to score from the numerous opportunities that were provided by the hard working midfielders. The boys continued to tackle hard and their work- rate was as good as it has been all season. It was heart breaking that Beaumaris were able to convert from their first foray forward pushing the lead out to more than a goal. The lead was enough to see the home team to victory.

Ryan Mathews was deservedly voted our best player by the opposition coach. Well done Ryno! U9 White def U9 St Peters

- - - With the coach’s pre match address ringing in the players ears they took to the field on a fine sunny mid winters day at St Peter’s home ground. With just two regular games remaining and after the break last week for the school holidays it was clear the team wanted to make a good start to proceedings.

Q1

Goals Nil Knights 3.2 20

Best for Spencer Spielvogel, Harry Baxter St Peters 1.0 6 the quarter EMJFC Goals (Qtr): Croagh, Carrazzo, Andriske

Mannes started the game off with a great smother preventing a forward thrust by St Peters which was an indication he was keen on making a big contribution. Caratz started his game with a trademark run and bounce into the forward line. Soon after a great tap from Razza led to Caratz scoring the first goal. After the restart Pretzel nearly took a spectacular mark in the forward line. His second effort was superb as he followed up and snapped a great goal. Snapper was in the thick of the action with plenty of effective bumps. Ando was also in the action marking strongly at centre half forward passing to Caratz who finished off with a great goal. To finish the quarter Huggy was rewarded by the umpire with a free kick after a strong contest.

Q2

Knights 4 2 26

St Peters 1 0 6 EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

EMJFC Goals (Qtr): Andriske followed his instructions by not giving his opposite number much space putting him amongst the best players The game became a lot more competitive in the second for the game. Rhino won the Mars award by shepherding, quarter as St Peters stepped up the pressure. However, helping his team mates and running all day just as the the Knights defence led the way when Buddy effected a coach requested. great bump to stop the first forward thrust by St Peters. Humie gathered the ball well and ran down the wing in his A 51 point win in the end against a quality opposition. It trade mark style. After warming the bench in the first was one of the better wins for the team in season 2010. quarter Sharpa was quickly involved in the play and at the Team Awards: bottom of the pack as the ball was contested. Roo effected smother in the back line and OJ kicked well to a contest in Players of Week: Ben McCabe the Knights forward line. As neither side could get a clear break away Aple made a great saving mark at centre half Steve Christodoulakis back to stop St Peters going forward. Terminator took a Crunchie Award: Tom Fish good mark on the wing to drive the Knights forward just before half time. Mars Award: Ryan Rupesinghe

Q3 Smarties Award: Jack Mahony

Knights 9 5 59 Coaches Star: Jake LaBrooy

St Peters 2 1 13 Captain Award: Oliver Tyrrell

EMJFC Goals (Qtr): Mahony 5 Intencity Award: Darcy Peel

The coach asked for a premiership quarter effort from the team at half time and they delivered in spades led by Mannes who kicked 5 2 for the quarter. What a performance! He was well supported by his team mates with Bomber bumping his opposition number off the ball to stop a rare attack by St Peters. Chaffa was in the action fighting for and winning the ball off a St Peters player.

Q4

Knights 11 5 71

St Peters 3 2 20

EMJFC Goals (Qtr): Tyrrell, Mahony

With the coach asking the boys to run out the game well OJ goaled soon after the start followed by Mannes. Red followed the coaches instructions by harassing a St Peters player in the centre and forcing a turnover. Scary stopped a St Peters attack by putting his body on the line in defence. Player of the week Milsy grabbed the ball out of the pack and hand passed clearly to a team mate running past. Stevo EAST MALVERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

2 nd Olynyk started the quarter with a great mark in Quarter defence and continued to drive the ball forward. The opposition were kicking with the wind and Nadenbousch was playing a great game with a fantastic mark and clearances in the back half of the ground. Richards marked the ball in the middle of the ground and passed quickly to Cohen, who passed to Nolsh who kicked a great team goal. Jones continued to be in and under which meant EM were able to keep the pressure on while the opposition were U10 Blues lost to Mordialloc Braeside kicking with the wind. Goals Nolsh Red Best for Olynyk, Nadenbousch, Richards, Nolsh, Jones

the Team Captain for the day: Sashin Garber and William Giles quarter

rd East Malvern Knights Versus Mordialloc Braeside Red 3 After some good work in the centre, Johns Quarter kicked into the forward line where Potter Scores G P T G P T sealed the goal. Garber continued to keep the Q1 3 2 20 1 1 7 ball moving forward this quarter to take Q2 4 2 26 2 3 15 advantage of the wind. Jones received a hard Q3 7 7 49 4 7 31 earned free and after some great team Q4 7 8 50 7 10 52 pressure a pass from Potter to Cohen finished in a goal. Olynyk was still putting in though 1 st The tide was out at the carpark end goals and the under duress and eventually the pressure Quarter boys had a dry deck to show of there skills. Ward resulted in a fantastic goal to Ward. was hard at the ball from the first bounce which Goals Potter, Cohen, Ward resulted in a goal to Wainwright. Morgan was hard Best for Johns, Potter, Garber, Cohen, at it from the first bounce in the backline which the resulted in the ball being carried into the forward quarter line and after a great shepherd from Hocking; 4 th The opposition were kicking with the wind in the Cohen kicked a great team goal. Rebecchi Quarter last quarter and Giles was applying the pressure continued to pressure the opposition for the on the opposition to limit there scoring. Riley quarter and do the team things which resulted in a was clearing the ball from the backline under great goal to Wainright. Potter continued to great pressure from the opposition and took a provide drive forwards for the quarter in great mark. Hocking was still running hard at partnership with the good work of Salmon in the the ball and following up with great bumps and ruck. shepherds. The opposition were attacking hard Goals Wainwright ( 2) Cohen this quarter but Hogan battled hard to limit Best for Wainwright, Rebecchi,Ward , Morgan, Salmon there scoring opportunities. At the final siren the though the opposition were ahead in a close quarter game of football. It was still another enjoyable day for the players and parents and we are fortunate that we play at a club and have a coach who gives everyone a go.(Editorial) Goals Best for Giles, Hogan, Hocking, Riley the quarter

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