SEASON 2014 RECORD

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This week... Office Talk On behalf of PCN Sports Alliance Chairman Stuart Gilchrist, the this season so that these can be developed and Board of Directors, CEO Jeff Jones communicated to the wider football community and all at the Office, welcome to season 2014. via the Footy Record and Casey Cardinia Chronicle. It is the first time for many years that all three football Stuart and the crew at Carbonless Books will again and netball competitions will begin on the same provide our Leagues with the best and most up-to- weekend and the anticipation around the Peninsula, date news via the award-winning records. Nepean and Casey-Cardinia regions has never been The RPP Footy Show is back on air as are the live higher. That will reach fever pitch as sides take the game-day broadcasts on Saturday afternoons with field this weekend after a long, hot and at times our official broadcaster PCN Sports Alliance Media challenging pre-season, but we believe the wait will Match of the Round Filming, which can be watched be well worth it. online Monday Nights from 6pm via the Peninsula Of course your league Office will be at your service as www.peninsulafnl.com.au or Nepean www. usual this year and it is important that all on and off nepeanfnl.com.au league websites, so we are ready field personnel at every member club is aware that and set for another huge season. we are here to assist and we share your passion for Please log on to the either the Peninsula www. football and netball. peninsulafnl.com.au, Casey Cardinia www. In the area of football, it is pleasing to report that caseycardiniafnl.com.au , Nepean www.nepeanfnl. most clubs have registered enough players to field com.au website to keep abreast of all the news and sides in all grades. And even more pleasing is the events planned for 2014. cooperation between two Nepean League clubs, From here you can click through to access your Tyabb and Hastings, which have collaborated to field team’s home pages and links. During games football a combined Under 18 side thereby allowing a group and netball followers can log on to the league app of players who would otherwise not be playing the via mobile devices and follow score updates from all game to get out and have a kick. Well done to both venues. Facebook and Twitter are also favourites of clubs. many fans and those links can also be found on the Much interest will surround the replacement of Under website. 18s with Under 17 and Under 19 competitions in the Good luck to all sides in this weekend’s season Casey Cardinia League. It is a bold move and one that opening round where the Possibilities are Endless the PCN Sports Alliance supports for the betterment and may the competition be close and spirited with of football in that region. Again clubs have worked the best of sportsmanship on display for all to admire extremely hard and only Keysborough will not field and enjoy. sides in these grades this year. Let the 2014 season begin. On the netball front, the news is even better with Nepean League boasting three senor grades along with 17 & Under for the first time, and the Casey Cardinia League exploding to four senior grades (A, B, C and D) and also supporting two separate competitions in each of the 17 & Under, 15 & Under and 13 & Under grades. The office is keen for clubs across the three leagues to contribute story leads or event news to the office MPNFL http://twitter.com/MPNFL DISCLAIMER & COPYRIGHT STARTING TIMES

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MPNFL 2/68 Station Street, Somerville. PO Box 468, Somerville 3912 Tel: 5977 8496 Fax: 5977 9418 Email: [email protected] www.peninsulafnl.com.au 3 4 www.peninsulafnl.com.au AFL Vic Country This season we also look forward to more clubs WorkSafe AFL Victoria Country taking advantage of the Country Football and Netball season welcome Program. Since 2005 a total of 374 projects have shared in funding of $16.7 million, with a combined It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the total project value of $49.1 million. 2014 season after one of the busiest summers in recent memory. WorkSafe AFL Victoria Country will be working with the Victorian Government to ensure the CFNP Over the past 18 months, WorkSafe AFL Victoria continues beyond 2015 and supports many more of Country has taken giant strides in implementing the the 700 eligible clubs that are yet to receive assistance recommendations of the 2011 Review into Country under the program. Football. The success of country football in Victoria wouldn’t This hard work continued during the off-season and be possible without the support of our sponsors and we are pleased to announce that 12 of the proposed community partners. In particular we must thank our 13 region commissions are now fully operational. naming rights sponsor WorkSafe who have agreed The commissions represent a significant push to give to extend their partnership with AFL Victoria for a local people a greater role in the strategic direction further six years to the end of 2009. and development of football in their region. Finally, I would like wish all players, coaches, umpires, To this point, Region General Managers are now volunteers, leagues and clubs all the very best for in place at all of the eight larger commissions, season 2014 and hope it’s an enjoyable one. redefining football administration in country Victoria and improving the ability of such bodies to effectively Brett Connell service their local football communities. Country Football Manager In February we also made the final appointments to WorkSafe AFL Victoria Country our team of regionally based development staff. The announcement of two football development managers in Gippsland completes our goal to provide greater development resources in country Victoria and takes the total number of staff in regional areas to 29. With more men and women on the ground in every corner of Victoria and able to lend support to leagues and clubs, we look forward to an exciting year in country football. Arguably the biggest highlight on the community football calendar in 2014 is the Country vs Metro Clash scheduled for Saturday July 12. Regional and rural Victoria’s best 22 players will be chosen after the WorkSafe Country Championships on May 24-25, and be pitted against the top players from Melbourne’s premier leagues. Thirty six leagues in total will compete in the 2014 WorkSafe County Championships, hoping to climb the rankings table and enhance their reputation. Every player who pulls on the boots in the Championships will be eligible to play for the Peter Knights-coached Victoria Country side in the historic encounter against our Metropolitan counterparts in July. The Metro side will be coached by Western Bulldogs champion, and former AFL assistant coach at three clubs, Brian Royal, with the team to selected from the six major Metropolitan competitions’ triple header on Saturday March 29 at Visy Park. A second Victorian Country senior side and an U19 outfit will also take part in the Metro Vs County Clash, taking on representative sides from the Victorian Amateur Football Association continuing their annual clashes.

www.peninsulafnl.com.au 5 History Mornington Football Club plays its Mornington has also played in 124 finals games 1,700th Senior game since 1908. including 31 appearances in Grand Finals winning 11 Since the Peninsula Football Association was formed Premierships and being Runners up on 19 occasions. in 1908, the Mornington Football Club has played 1,699 games within the competitions that now During the 106 years, they have played 30 opponents make up the Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football with only 4 clubs getting the better of them:- League. Chelsea 60 wins and 52 losses Of those 1,699 games, 1,575 of those games were Frankston YCW 32 wins and 20 losses during the Home & Away season that resulted in 905 wins, 651 losses &19 drawn games. Langwarrin 8 wins and 4 losses Somerville Baxter 2 wins and no losses The clubs that Mornington has played 100 times or more:- Club Games Wins Losses Drawn Hastings 201 107 92 2 Frankston 182 93 88 1 Seaford 137 75 58 4 Sorrento 137 71 65 1 Edi Asp 122 65 56 1 Chelsea 114 52 60 2

As for today’s opponents, Mt Eliza, it will be the 78th meeting of the two clubs and to date, Mornington has been victorious on 40 occasions while Mt Eliza has been victorious on 37 occasions. Mornington 1913 Thanks to Simon Fiedler, Mornington & League Historian for providing these statistics.

6 www.peninsulafnl.com.au Football Prime movers Michael Burke, Luke Van Raay, Aaron Paxton and champ Justin Peckett will play again with Preview the Bulls. ``It’s a different playing group,’’ Coats said. LET THE SPARKS FLY ``We’re quite happy with where we are at the By Simon McEvoy – Leader Newspapers moment. The key for us is keeping everyone on the park because we’ve lost so many. Our depth will be EDITHVALE-ASPENDALE’S incredible last-to-firsttested at times.’’ performance last year underlined what a well- FRANKSTON YCW begins the post-Bugsy Barry era balanced and competitive competition today when it hosts PINES at the John Coburn Oval. Peninsula league had become. New coach Scott Mathers has carefully mapped out a The days of one or two sides dominating the comp successful season for the Stonecats. are gone. The flag race is wide open. ``We know where we fell down last year,’’ he said. All 10 sides go into 2014 believing they can achieve ``We’ve identified that. It’s just a matter of making special things. sure that our game stands up under pressure.’’ An influx of top-notch players will lift the standard Frankston YCW will be boosted by the return of crack further this season. And six new coaches will be out midfielder Steve Roberts, who hasn’t played since to prove themselves. doing his knee in 2012. Kevin Lylak is also on the Let’s get into it… comeback trail from injury, while the addition of key LANGWARRIN and KARINGAL charge into the season position player Matt Hogan from Langwarrin should with new coaches, revamped lists and similar top-five allow Dale Carroll to go into the ruck and give Ash expectations. Eames a chop out. Gavin Artico, after guiding Dromana to a drought- Casey Radford, a naval officer from Tasmania, is an breaking premiership, is back to steer Langy for a excellent recruit for YC. second stint. Also hopping from Dromana to Langy are Rikki Johnston, Luke O’Neill and Liam Hogan – all fine players. Former Tyabb captain Matt Dimkos and talented Berwick teenager Shelton Rosario (who did a pre- season with Casey Scorpions) have also come on board, giving Langy a really good mix of youth and experience. Aaron Shaw (31 goals last season) will play an important role, along with Dan Wehner, Jarryd Amalfi and Scott Sienkiewicz. A top-five spot is definitely within their capabilities. Karingal has undergone major changes since narrowly missing finals last year. Steve Coats has taken the coaching reins and a raft of players have left, replaced by some quality. Noble Park premiership rover Georgie Angelopoulos is among a bunch of recruits.

www.peninsulafnl.com.au 7 Football Preview Pines will wear their traditional jumper as part of their Crowe has put together a well-balanced side that 50th season celebrations. will feature the dynamic skills and pace of Luke Smith Coach Stephen Ryan likes it – and he also likes the in the midfield, the forward presence of Tom Shaw look of his talented young side that showed promise (43 goals last year) and the wholehearted efforts of last year, and could take another hop forward this skipper Dean Kemble. season. Bonbeach will be keen to rebound quickly from last ``If we have a good run with injuries, we’ll be okay, season’s shattering loss in the grand final. actually. I just hope we can go another step forward, The Sharks have maintained the majority of their play finals and believe in ourselves, that’s all,’’ Ryan squad and added some fine talent, most notably said. former Melbourne and Brisbane midfielder Travis The inspirational Jimmy Messina will again captain Johnstone. David Comben and Nick Waterstone are the Pythons and the Hendry boys, Guy and Beau, other key additions while Danny Ades and Matthew Shaun White and Dale Tedge will play key roles. Clifford have returned. Ben Crowe makes his coaching debut when he leads Bonny champ Shane McDonald may miss some SEAFORD into battle against BONBEACH. early games after breaking a bone in his wrist, but key forwards Calhan McQueen and Shaun Foster are He says his Tigers will play ``an extremely exciting ready to go. brand of footy’’ this season. ``Nothing’s really changed,’’ Bonbeach coach Steve ``We will take the game on,’’ he said. Capp said. ``We’re looking for improvement. We want to play finals and go as deep as we can. We think, on paper, we’ve still got a good list. Our goal is to just compete strongly and see where we end up.” EDI-ASP will unfurl its 2013 flag on Sunday before setting out after another. The Eagles start their 2014 campaign against local rivals CHELSEA. The game pits last season’s premiers against the wooden spoon side, but these games are rarely one- sided and always hard-fought. The Eagles, so impressive last year, will start the season without several players from their premiership side who are overseas attending Beau Turner’s wedding. “It will be interesting. I think the side will look very different to the premiership side in round one,’’ Edi- Asp coach Troy Shannon said. The Eagles will unveil powerhouse full-forward Jarrod Garth, as well as several other talented newcomers. Steve and Tim Mannix, Tim Mavric, Brent Bowden and Jeremy Heys will again play key roles. Chelsea starts the season with a new coach, a star recruit and an upbeat attitude.

Michael Voss Trevor Turtle Tipper Simon McEvoy 3RPP St Kilda Mascot Bata Industrials Leader Newspaper Langwarrin Langwarrin Langwarrin Langwarrin Frankston YCW Frankston YCW Frankston YCW Frankston YCW Bonbeach Bonbeach Bonbeach Bonbeach Mornington Mt Eliza Mt Eliza Mt Eliza Edi-Asp Edi-Asp Edi-Asp Edi-Asp 0 0 0 0 8 www.peninsulafnl.com.au Football Preview Paul Howroyd has taken on the challenge to coach The loss of Josh Norman is significant but the Redlegs the Seagulls and former Brisbane and St Kilda player have done well to retain star Rohan Heasley. Jayden Attard is their big inclusion. “Happy...we wanted to get the Mt Eliza crew back at Howroyd realises his side, coming off a wooden the club and that’s worked out quite well for us. We’d spoon, faces a challenging season but he’s already like to think we can improve on last year. Playing been impressed with his squad. finals is what we are about,’’ Georgiou said. “I couldn’t be happier with the way they’ve carried themselves over pre-season,’’ he said. “They’re definitely a lot fitter than what they were last year. We’ll be a lot more competitive this year.’’ In the other Sunday game, MORNINGTON and MT ELIZA will both unveil new players when they lock horns at Alexandra Park. To its young and talented side that made the finals last season, Mornington has added a chunk of experience, recruiting Heidelberg proven performers Mick Gay, Dale Nolan, Danny Nolan and Adam Symes. Gay, a big rangy ruckman, will boost the Bulldogs in the middle. Another finals campaign is definitely the aim for Mornington. “It’s just about building on the foundations from last year,’’ coach Stuart Seager said. Mt Eliza, with John Georgiou back as coach, looks to have put together a nice list with the additions of some quality recruits, including former Adelaide Crow and Melbourne ruckman John Meesen, Darren Booth and Blair Whelan.

www.peninsulafnl.com.au 9 Club Notes Langwarrin Kangaroos Welcome back everyone to an exciting season for our club. The club would like to welcome Gav Artico back to the club as senior coach and Mark Douglas in charge of our development group. With many fresh faces and a solid pre-season our boys are itching to get underway today as we host Karingal. A warm welcome also to our Sponsors & Life Members for our annual luncheon. Your support past and present is fantastic. The committee and playing group have been working hard over the summer on some much needed social room renovations. Thank you to all those that helped with these works. Also a big thanks to Gilfo for cleaning out the garage and creating a clean and functional rehab/weights room. Good luck to the boys in the U18s who make their Mt Eliza Red Legs debuts this week. ‘Cas’ has done a great job over the The day has finally arrived, Round 1 and we couldn’t pre-season and with the coaching support of Lux and think of a better game to kick the season off than our old Bruce this season shapes up as a promising one. foe Mornington. Today in the Seniors, we play for the Good luck to our netball girls today as they also have a Bern Vosti Memorial Trophy, a tradition that extends for fresh list and new head coach, Lisa Jones. I’m sure you’ll over 40 years between these 2 clubs. This game has the be able to take another strong step forward this season. makings to be a cracker!! Boys... pop over on your drive in and give them some A huge Pre season preparation has been completed support! by the playing group to be in readiness for today. I Well done to Wenny ‘The Crab’ Behner for a great must commend all our Coaches and Assistants for their selection at the Greyhound challenge and collecting $1K massive contribution with the boys. Our players have for the club! been first class with their attendance to training with SOCIAL NOTES - Round 3, 26th April (ANZAC Round) excellent consistent numbers from November through - U18s Parents Breakfast (upstairs from 9am), Guest to now. WELL DONE!! Welcome once again to all the speakers - 3 Australian soldiers will talk of their new players that have arrived to the Redlegs, and experiences in Afghanistan (upstairs during reserves also some familiar faces also returning after short term game), The MOUSE CUP (upstairs from 7pm) stints at other clubs, interstate or OS. Congratulations to Karl Lombardozzi who has been announced as the Senior Captain. A big thanks to Jimmy Clayton for his leadership for the last 5 years. To all the committee that have worked hard behind the scenes in the lead up to today, well done, your work has definitely not gone unnoticed. The volunteers that have put their hand up for season 2014, you know who you are thanks again and welcome aboard. Also a huge thanks to all our wonderful and loyal Sponsors who have jumped on board again for season 2014. Without your wonderful loyal support, the MEFNC would not be able to function without your financial contribution. Good Luck to all teams playing today.

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Match of the Day Broadcast 1.45pm Devon Meadows v Pearcedale Phone: (03) 5978 8200 Web: www.3rpp.com.au 10 www.peninsulafnl.com.au Club Notes Pines Pythons Karingal Bulls One week it’s cricket, the next week it’s footy. Congrats Welcome to season 2014! The new look Bulls this year to our cricketers who recently earned the right to now welcome Steve Coats as our senior coach, all new compete in the top division, Provincial. It’s an exciting and returning players (football and netball), members, year for our footy club too as we celebrate and remember supporters and importantly our Sponsors. our 50 years of playing existence being 1964-2013. We We would especially like to welcome all new U18 players are using this year as our celebration year though and and parents to the club - is fantastic to see good numbers also to satisfy those who maintain that 1964+50 is 2014. in the Unders and after a solid pre-season with Triepy Confused? Don’t be, just feel free to join in. Most of us and Pricey they are ready to go this year. will know by now of our mid-year celebration dinner. Today we meet old foe Langy in the season opener at This well received event has only a few tickets left. Lloyd Park which has been a happy hunting ground for Further to all that we say welcome to one and all as we us over recent years and we hope to continue the form prepare to go, at least, just that little bit further and to with 3 wins today. be, at least, just that little bit better this season. May the Socially tonight we’re back to the clubrooms to start improvement seen last year be the catalyst to what you 2014 the season in style - Cocktails and Music from 7pm. can do this season. Steve Ryan will continue as Senior At only $50 single / $80 double with food, beer, wine coach and Will Casey will do likewise with our Thirds. and cocktails included its the perfect way to kick off the New chum on the coaching panel is Mitch Pepper who 2014 season! will take over as Reserves coach from Gordon Hendry who has been in charge of the team for the last two As always we wouldn’t be able to take to the field years. Don’t worry, the big fella, in his 29th year, will still without the support of our Major Sponsors and this year be playing and with 461 club games (323sr, 138res) to we’re thrilled to have NP Distributions, Frankston RSL, his name it’s not hard to work out what he’s aiming for Bank of Queensland, Bluegum, TAFT and BMK back on now. Trav Pastuska, Russ Harris and Judy Stephens will board and welcome new sponsors Jeep, Vawdrey and continue in their respective roles of President, Secretary Hallam ruck Centre - please support these guys as the and Treasurer. A very warm welcome (back) to Lea support the Bulls. Morse who will be Assist Secretary. Max. allowable copy Make sure you follow us on Facebook & Twitter and sign ends now. up for the newsletter at www.karingalfc.com The Last Bud. Go Bulls

www.peninsulafnl.com.au 11 Club Notes Frankston YCW StoneCats Bonbeach Sharks As we move into the second month of autumn the first Welcome back everyone to another Peninsula Football round of the 2014 footy season is upon us and The season that promises to be a beauty. The ‘sharks’ have StoneCats Threes get to defend their title from last year. been busy in the off season in the hope of going that The Ones and Twos get to atone for a disappointing one better this year. It’s a long road to get there and finals in 2013. Practice matches are gone – now it’s time hopefully our experience and determination can drive us to perform on the Big Stage!! We welcome Pines to the to challenge again. Coburn Oval at Jubilee Pa rk for the season opener. Cappy and his staff have worked tirelessly securing Hopefully Scotty, Stricko and Murph have removed the new players Travis Johnstone, David Comden, Shaun cobwebs and rust that have accrued over the past 6 Pierce and Nick Waterstone. Also returning are Matt months to ensure we hit the park running. Hopefully we Clifford and Danny Ades from their country sabbatical. can translate that into three solid wins. Welcome back also Adam Sands who is coaching the U/18’s and Brett Simpson who is taking on the reserves. Welcome back also to our netballers (The Stonekittens), Off the field we are lucky to retain Reece, Jacky Sponsors (new and old), Life Members, Supporters (the and Al in the all important roles. Also thanks to all lifeblood) and the new under 18 players together with those that have come on the committee. We have their parents. Time to pay your subs as players and a lot going on outside of football and these people supporters or perhaps join the Collopy Club which is need everyone and everyone’s continued support. great value on Thursdays and home match days. We finally have movement with our ‘clubrooms upgrade’ An upfront welcome to those who ensure we start off which has taken over 10 years in the making. Works smoothly – the line markers, room maintenance guys, commence around August and will be around 9 months gatekeeper, scoreboard attendants, canteen personnel, until completion. We have many people helping Reece bar staff and of course Whitey and co on the Hill. with this project particularly Gerard and Chris. Thanks Tonight we have a clown themed night (shouldn’t be to you all and keep up the good work. Plans for the hard !) We have a luncheon coming up prior to the upgrade are displayed upstairs. Anzac Trophy Match against Karingal (April 26). There A great night was held last Friday at Cranbourne races will be the Player Auction night after so have a look at with our season launch. It was great to catch up with the early form and be prepared to back up your vision Frankston Bombers who we shared the evening with with some folding stuff. Plenty more functions coming and we wish well for the season. Thanks again to Bully’ up so get to the Club on Thursday nights to get all up for organising and Al for organizing the recent golf day. to date details. Much has been done so now it’s time to relax and watch a bit of footy.Good luck to all today down at Seaford.

Function Tonight at Clubrooms : ‘Frat Party’ 7pm- 11.30pm $10 per head. Drinks at bar prices. Upcoming: Good Friday game against Edi/Asp Memberships available: see Reece, Al or Jacky Go Sharks / Beaches 2014 is a season of change and we are pumped to see what the new look sides will bring to the table.

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12 www.peninsulafnl.com.au Grand Final - Sunday 15th September 2013 Seniors Edi-Asp 2.5 4.9 7.10 13.15-93 Bonbeach 2.4 8.4 12.10 12.14-86 Bonbeach Goal Kickers: C. McQueen 3, S. McDonald 3, S. Foster 2, O. Hulett 2, M. Turville 2 Best Players: J. Casey, R. Ferraro, S. McDonald, P. Rebeschini, S. Foster, J. Bennett Edi-Asp Goal Kickers: J. Heys 3, B. Tagg 2, T. Mannix 2, J. Holden , Z. Muschialli , T. Mavric , B. Dale , N. Connellan , B. Bowden Best Players: T. Mannix, T. Mavric, J. Holden, B. Bowden, Z. Muschialli, J. Heys Reserves Langwarrin 2.6 4.9 5.11 6.14.50 Seaford 1.4 3.10 4.11 6.13.49 Langwarrin Goal Kickers: J. Johnson 3, J. Johnsen , A. Moore , M. Poore Best Players: J. Johnson, J. O’’Shea, J. Henderson, N. Hammill, S. Thorne, A. Harper Seaford Goal Kickers: D. Crump 2, S. Lonie , T. Lonie , M. Uaongo , D. Hatfield Best Players: R. Harun, A. Miller, S. Lonie, H. Czarnecki, C. Brooking Under 18’s F’ston YCW 1.2 6.3 9.3 14.5.89 Mt Eliza 1.7 4.8 7.14 8.1.65 Mt Eliza Goal Kickers: Z. Campbell 3, B. Shaw , N. Ryan , B. Tilley , J. Freeman , M. Anwyl Best Players: B. Tilley, N. Ryan, B. Shaw, A. Cleary, S. Siggins Frankston YCW Goal Kickers: T. Wilkinson 3, R. Evans 2, J. Wood 2, M. Debenham 2, D. Heijden 2, C. Micari , J. Greenwood , K. Albanese Best Players: M. Debenham, T. Wilkinson, J. Wood, Z. Mosimane, D. Heijden, T. Capp

www.peninsulafnl.com.au 13 Club Notes Seaford Tigers Mornington Bulldogs A big welcome to season 2014 to all our players, After a huge pre-season it is great to be back at The supporters, sponsors, new families and those that Kennel! are attending the Past Players Day! After 4 months of A special welcome today to not only our traditional preparation the season is finally upon us. rivals in Mount Eliza but also to all our supporters & Club The 18s will be coached by former senior player and club Partners. It’s great to see local footy back on the calender stalwart Paul Norton. Unfortunately there will be no colts and it is sure going to be a ripper of a day! comp this season so it will be a stand alone 18s side Stuart Seager’s back and will again coach the seniors with a number of new kids coming from the junior club with “The Miller’s” (Warwick & Dave) as his assistants. looking to make an impression. We wish them the best. Jason Matthews (Jabba) has taken the role as reserves The reserves are looking to avenge their 1 point loss coach and we wish him all the very best for 2014, he is grand final from last year and will be co coached this sure to bring out the very best in the boys this season. year by former players Stephen Straughair and Robert We also welcome back to the club, 3 time Premiership Edgerton. With around 10 players up from 18s and Under 18’s Coach, John Sloan, who just couldn’t keep some new recruits it will be a different looking side in away! He will take on our very young and talented 2014 but one that is up for the challenge of going one bunch of Under 18’s with the help of his trusty assistant, step further. The seniors take on last year’s grand finalists Kerry Debernardi. Bonbeach in what will be new coach Ben Crowes first All the boys have worked hard since November to make game as a playing coach. With a number of players sure they build on the foundation that was laid out last pushing up from last year’s reserves team and a couple season and know to take the next step there is still plenty of new recruits it will be a new look senior side looking of improvement to be made. We have had 90+ on the to rebound from a disappointing end to 2013. We will track over the past few weeks so plenty of depth which is also be fielding 3 netball sides, headed by coach Mandy a fantastic sign for the club. We welcome all new players Hopkins this year again as the girls look to improve on who are making their debut for the club today, we have last year. We will be fielding two women’s football teams a great history and I’m sure you will wear the jumper this season for the first time with T Uaongo taking the with pride. Today the seniors play for the Bern Vosti reins. The women will be playing on Sundays. Trophy so make sure we put all the training into practice 2014 is a season of change and we are pumped to see and come away with three strong wins!! Go Doggies what the new look sides will bring to the table. Upcoming Functions: 12th April - Cocktail Night @ Harba 26th April -Life Members & Sponsor’s Lunch

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14 www.peninsulafnl.com.au Club Notes Chelsea Seagulls Welcome members and supporters to round 1 of the 2014 season. The year of change is upon us welcomed by our new coach Paul Howroyd and loyal coaching staff. All three of our preseason games have been rewarding for the playing group, with the benefits of a tough preseason paying off. We welcome our new players to the club and look forward to their contribution to the Chelsea Football Club. Many of our committees best efforts have been put in place early this year as our goal of consistent improvement in all areas is the driving message for 2014. The Chelsea football Club has the team app which is available free to download. It has many functions on it such as news,events,results/ladders,teams,sponsors, website and much more. The tough times will come, but they will not stay. Any hardship we face will be met with tenacious enthusiasm as it is in overcoming the things you once couldn’t do that provides strength. The Seagulls will roar in 201FOUR ! Edithvale - Aspendale Eagles Well time stands still for no one, season 2014 is here, all clubs on equal ground.....and what a way to start the season than hosting our arch rival Chelsea, Round 1 at Regents Park! We welcome our Major Sponsors back on board for Season 2014, Askin Performance Panels, Knights FM and the Mordialloc Sporting Club, without their major contributions to the club the cost of running a club would be cost prohibitive to many local families. We welcome back coaches Troy Shannon and Ross Mitchell (18s) again this season, and introduce our newest coach in charge of the reserves Chris Barker, with a strong coaching and football department we look to improve our depth of performance throughout the year. Few new faces in the Eagles jumper this year, so to all our supporters, become members, and to all our members lets get behind the players and be loud and proud of the Eagle in 2014. Lets see all members of Chelsea and Edi in the rooms after the game, mixing with the players....couple of Best on Ground Medals to be presented...... for the first time the Baker Hart Medal for the seniors, and the Jake Corcoran in the 18s. Fly Eagles!!

www.peninsulafnl.com.au 15 Frankston & District Junior Football League Inc.

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Youth Girls Footy The FDJFL are entering our 50th year and finally look to have a Youth Girls Footy comp for all – from ages 11 to 17. There has been a great deal of interest about the place so far, both through a number of the clubs and directly through a recent training and information session held at Kananook. Together with a number of Mornington Peninsula JFL clubs, we are confident of getting this show off and running for 2014. At this stage we are not certain of the age group splits, nor the number of teams BUT rest assured that all the boxes will be ticked to ensure that we have a great outlet for our girls who are either too old to compete with the boys or simply feel better suited to an all female competition. The season may be a little shorter that our current 14 rounds but all matches will be Sundays (rather than Saturdays). For further information go to www.frankstondjfl.vcfl.com.au and go to the Youth Girls menu.

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16 www.peninsulafnl.com.au www.peninsulafnl.com.au 17 LANGWARRIN Ground: Lloyd Park, Cranbourne Rd, Langwarrin Mel: 103 J4 Tel: 9789 4343 Secretary: Ally Savory Colours: Royal Blue & White Seniors Coach: Gavin ARTICO Reserves Coach: Mark DOUGLAS Under 18’s Coach: Brendan Casper Under 18’s Seniors & Reserves 1 Mitch MATHIE 1 Michael PARKER 32 Ash MOORE 2 Jaydeen MACKIE 2 Andrew BORRIE 33 Corey MOORE 3 Brad KEILY 3 Blake PEACH 34 Ash COLLINS 4 Jesse CLARE 4 Dylan LUXA 35 Sam ANDERSON 5 Ryan NAPIER 5 Shane TANIRAU 36 Matthew NAUGHTON 6 Dylan CORCORAN 6 Andrew TAYLOR 37 Jimi JOHNSON 7 Tyson McDONALD 7 Aaron SHAW 38 Blake HARKNESS 8 Corey HANGER 8 Rikki JOHNSON 39 Nick BRADLEY 9 Tim BUNAWAN 10 Zach DAVIES 9 Beau MUSTON 40 Ben DARCY 11 Daniel NASH 10 Jack O’SHEA 41 Tim URBANS 12 Ryan SMYTH 11 Matthew DIMKOS 42 Daniel MOLESWORTH 13 Jake WILCOX 12 Dan WEHNER 43 Dan RILEY 14 Lochie DAVIES 13 Toby YEATES 44 Jess DOUGLAS 15 Joel McLEAN 14 Shelton ROSARIO 45 Luke CHURCHER 16 Jake LYUDE 15 Mark McGILL 46 Anthony O’ROURKE-RYAN 17 Jake MERTENS 16 Andrew WITHERS 47 Nick HAMMILL 18 Kailum NEWLAND 17 Tyson DANIEL 48 Jack HENDERSON 19 Joel BATEMAN 18 Mitch GILL-FURNESS 49 Jake NIEL 20 Ryan O’DONNELL 19 Jayden JOHNSEN 50 Kieran ALBANESE 21 Josh JOHNSEN 20 Liam HOGAN 51 Mathew POORE 22 Ben WITHERSPOON 21 Scott SIENKIEWICZ 52 Ash FENECH 23 Mitch McCARTHY 24 Mario ANGELON 22 Luke O’NIELLE 54 Daniel URQUART 25 Sam SCHAEDE 23 Ben WEHNER 55 Craig BELL 26 Luke MILLER 24 Jesse BICE 57 Michael HARE 27 Aaron MARKS 25 Jason CURRY 59 Aaron WOODS 28 Jordan ANDREW-ARTHA 26 Brendan CASPER 60 Dave SHERLOCK 29 Kieran COLLINS 27 Jarred AMALFI 61 Brenton PHILLIPS 30 Ryan CAMPBELL 28 Jake SMITH 62 John SMITH 31 Mitch CUTHBERT 29 Sean HERDMAN 63 Dylan BOSWARD 34 Kyle BUSUTTI-INGLIS 30 Matthew AUCHETTL 64 Shane PATTERSON 35 Tom RANDALL 31 Steve O’BRIEN 65 Jarred MOORE www.langwarrinfc.sportingpulse.net Team 1/4 Time 1/2 Time 3/4 Time Final Score Seniors Reserves Under 18’s

18 www.peninsulafnl.com.au KARINGAL Ground: Ballam Park, Naranga Cres, Karingal Mel: 103 B4 Tel: 9789 2383 Secretary: Kate Dellar Colours: Red & White Seniors Coach: Steve Coats Reserves Coach: Troy Callahan Under 18’s Coach: Michael Triep Seniors & Reserves Under 18’s 2 Tom WILKINSON 30 Aaron COCKER 1 Dylan GREGSON 3 George ANGELOPOULOS 31 Nathiel BUCK 2 Jason HINDE (C) 4 Grant PAXTON 32 Zac CLEMENTS 3 Travis PUNTARONI 4 Blake SIMPSON (C) 33 Michael BURKE 5 Andy MATHERS 5 Brad OCCOHPINTI (VC) 6 Hadley TOMAMICHEL 36 Darcy GARTEN 6 Jack WILLIAMS (DVC) 8 Troy CALLAHAN 37 Matt BURNETT 7 Jake KELLY 9 Adam CALLAHAN 38 Jordan ASHWOOD 8 Jack BIRTHISEL 10 Cameron HICKS 39 James PRETTY 9 Phillip NEOPHYTOU 11 Rob RYDE 41 Billy STAFFORD 10 Jordan JONES 12 Tom JEWELL 42 Damon SHARPE 11 James CASSERA 12 Bailey FREY 13 Phil YOUNG 44 Luke VANRAAY 13 Michael HOARE 14 Aaron PAXTON 45 Brett BURNS 14 Callum VIRGONA 15 Grant GOODALL 46 Jaiden PETERS 15 Tom LILLEY 16 Visesio SAINA 47 Matt JONES 16 Troy HANCOCK 18 Tom BRENNAN 48 Nick MENDIC 17 Tyson MIDDLEBROOK 19 Nick ANGELOPOULOS 50 Dave MILLER 18 Corey HANVEY 19 Harvey EAMES (VC) 20 Tom MATTHEWS 51 Justin PECKETT 20 Nathaniel FURLONG 21 Liam BENNETT 52 James LORD 21 Caine PEARCE 22 Chris Matthews 53 Tyson JACK 22 Brendan KENT 23 Sunny JAYASINGHE 54 Bryce KELLERMAN 23 Jake HOPKINS 24 Jackson MATTHEWS 57 Josh KERRIGAN 24 Jaye WILLIAMS 25 Ray LENGYEL 58 Dan KIRBY 25 Josh ROGOWSKI (DVC) 26 Aj PALMER 60 Brendon GROENENDYK 27 Nicholas PEREIRA 27 Junior LIPAVIC 28 Jake MARINER 70 Travis KELLERMAN 28 Jacob PELUSO 29 Daniel CRESPIN 30 Mason RUSSELL 31 Michael WARD 32 Steele MEIRER 33 Aaron BARRETT 34 Brandon JEWELL www.karingalfc.com 35 Kai FLANNERY

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20 www.peninsulafnl.com.au Frankston Park Bear’s Picnic, “If you go down to the woods today, News you’re in for a big surprise” It was a bit like that for fourth-year Dolphins defender Riley Heddles when coach Simon Goosey was leading Hock Dog Ready to Rock out the club’s 2014 leadership group. There is a smile on Shane Hockey’s “Yeah, it was,” he laughed. face at the moment, but for much “I was just head down and then he read my name and of pre-season the star Dolphins I popped up and thought, ‘What? Hey?’ midfielder was wearing a scowl. “It was a huge surprise but I’m really happy about it as After injuring his knee late last well. I’m still trying to figure out who voted for me!” season, no matter what the 2013 Now 23, Heddles says the elevation to the leadership Best & Fairest winner tried to ease “definitely gives me confidence to speak up a bit more” his way back into training over but most of all he’ll “keep doing what I’ve always done” summer pain followed, leaving the to help younger teammates. usually affable chippy a frustrated man. “Get around them and tell them, ‘You’re probably going “Yeah, I was. It just wasn’t feeling right,” he said. to be nervous and scared to make mistakes, but as long “I’d seen a few different people and got different as you do all the team things you’ll earn the respect of opinions from everyone.” the coaching staff and your teammates’,” he said. But just as he was about to seek surgical options, Heddles will serve under skipper Leigh Kitchin, vice- Hockey received what could be described as some old- captains Shane Hockey and Scott Simpson, and fashioned advice from a specialist. leadership group members Khan Haretuku, Chris Irving “The final opinion I got was just to go out there and give and Jarrod Irving. it a go,” he said. The former Berwick and Stingrays junior is very much “Doing that it feels a lot better and I’m getting it in my looking forward to playing under Kitchin’s inspiring head that I am right to play.” leadership. Hockey says both his knee and fitness have been “We’ve got plenty of leaders around the club for all “coming along well”, the Mornington boy one of the different reasons, but he’s somebody who ticks every Dolphins best as they have won four-of-five practice box, he was the obvious choice,” he said. games. *The Dolphins kick of season 2014 against Sandringham Hockey likes the huge amount of returning players this on Saturday, 5 April at 1.10pm at Frankston Par . season - and recruits like fellow Bulldog James Cameron and “Casey boys” Wade Lees and Jordy Pollard – so his target for 2014 is a straight forward one. “The aim?” he asked. “Finals. I’m settling for anything else.” But he declined to give a message for AFL clubs who inexplicably ignored him come draft time last November. “I’ll let my game do the talking.” Heddles makes leadership group Everyone’s heard the nursery rhyme from the Teddy

www.peninsulafnl.com.au 21 22 www.peninsulafnl.com.au Worksafe Victoria MESSAGE FROM WORKSAFE Victoria is the safest state in which to work and we run the lowest cost injury insurance scheme in VICTORIA Australia. But we know Victorians expect more. Hello and welcome to the 2014 country football We’re helping more injured workers back into the and netball season. WorkSafe Victoria is once again workforce through prompt delivery of appropriate pleased to be AFL Victoria Country’s key partner services and better access to information. and naming rights sponsor, a relationship that will And we want more Victorians to understand that continue for the next six years. returning to safe work after an injury will help them Our partnership with country football and netball lead healthier and more productive lives. goes well beyond simply getting our name and AFL Victoria does a tremendous amount to help more message out to regional Victoria. Victorians lead healthy and active lifestyles. These are It is about making a genuine connection with the values shared wholeheartedly by WorkSafe Victoria, people, the businesses and wider communities and I look forward to building on this important around our State. We understand that sport is the partnership. life blood of local communities and local commerce. To all the people who give up their time to make sure This partnership helps to ensure that organised sports country football keeps going every year, a big thanks like football – the link that ties regional communities from WorkSafe Victoria. together – continue to grow stronger and stronger. Through country football, we share our vision with hundreds of thousands of Victorians every year. Our vision is Victorian workers returning home Denise Cosgrove safe every day. We’re determined to see more and Chief Executive more Victorian workers return home safe every year WorkSafe Victoria into the future, and to help our workplace injury insurance agents provide world leading service during claims management. We’ll help more workers get back to work within six months after injury. And we’ll continue to deliver a financially sustainable insurance scheme.

www.peninsulafnl.com.au 23 Stingrays storm home against Stingrays Gippsland Power to record their First win in the TAC Cup. The Dandenong Southern Stingrays recorded their first win for 2014 in their first game in the TAC Cup , beating the Gippsland Power by 1 point on Saturday 29th March in Morwell, after a very dominate display in the first quarter by Gippsland Power. With bragging rights and a brand new Trophy on offer “ The Colin Watson/Car Megamart Perpetual Cup” both clubs were keen to impress their related Sponsors, with Gippsland flexing their muscles in the first 40 minutes and looking like adding more silverware to their collection, as it was one way traffic on the scoreboard. The Stingrays team were completely outplayed by a very well drilled and discipline team in the Power who were dominating leading by 22 points at the first break and more impressively keeping the Stingrays goalless. The Stingrays had plenty of the play and were dominating the inside 50 entries but could only manage 2 points with many other too shallow allowing for easy rebounding, a trend that last until the middle of the 2nd quarter where they finally broke the drought and started clawing back the 47 point deficient. At the start of the second quarter the trend of dominance and wayward kicking continued for the first part of the quarter with the Power lead growing before 2 goals to AFL AIS recipient Tom Lamb, who went onto kick 6 for the game, and three more to the running midfield brigade. The Stingrays players once settled took the game on more, started

24 www.peninsulafnl.com.au lowering their eyes when entering inside 50 and became more accountable all over the ground, especially when the ball was in dispute. By the time the half time sounded, the Stingrays had matched Talent Manager Mark Wheeler thanked Peter Caldwell the Power on the scoreboard with 5 goals apiece, and the Megamart teamPlan for the ahead, support given on to theand off but both sides missing numerous opportunities to club with the Car and much needed financial support add more. In his half-time address new Stingrays to allow the club to purchase the away strip. Wheeler coach Craig Black asked his team to lift their work said, “Peter and Car theMegamart field got to witness TAC rate after their poor first half on the scoreboard Cup Football at its best today. It was fast, tough and and pleaded for the forwards to work harder with no compromises.” He finished by saying, “ With 10 multiple leads. He also directed the mids to continue players playing their Iffirst you’re game goingtoday, to3 morehave only a few look deeper when entering inside 50. He stressed playing their second, we think we have recruited well everyone needed to defend their area better to stop and done the hard yardsdrinks, in the plan off season. ahead This and is the arrange a best underage football in the Region and Gippsland the free flowing running on the rebound. His final ride with a designated driver – advice was when you had a chance to convert to would have similar numbers playing their first game, nail it as there was plenty of hard work being done in so it’s a true testamentsomeone to the local who’s competitions not drinking that or the back half going without reward. In the third term, they too are developing these young men whilst they through better conversion, the Stingrays managed to are waiting for their opportunitieswho’s responsibly at TAC Cup sticking level. to light. kick the first three goals through brilliant work from Next week the Dandenong Southern Stingrays hit the midfield group lead by Blake Mullane and Alex the road once again and headGood off sports to Skilled don’t stadium let their Harnett, whilst Tom Lamb was putting on an aerial on Saturday 5th April to take on the Geelong Falcons show in the forward line kicking 3 goals for the at 2.00pm. Entry is free, withmates live updates drink throughand drive. quarter. Gippsland managed to kick a goal through the Stingrays Twitter Account. a turnover making the Stingrays pay dearly, but once Scores: again the young Stingrays responded and added 2 Gippsland Power 3.6.24 8.8.56 9.11.65 10.18.78 more goals to be 1 point down by the time the siren Dandenong Stingrays 0.2.2 5.3.33 10.4.64 sounded. 12.7.79 “The score line is not always a true reflectionA RoadSafe of the Victoria GOALS: initiative Dandenong supported Stingrays: byTom VicRoads Lamb 6, Jack and VCFL state of play and at ¾ time, most of the stats would Wheeler 2, Alex Harnett, Justin Bennett, Jake Wilson most likely been in our favour, “Black said. The last and Blake Mullane quarter saw the best from both teams with overlap running as the ball was being played at a frantic BEST: Dandenong Stingrays: Tom Lamb, Alex pace between arc to arc. The Stingrays backline Harnett, Jack Holden, Elliot Hunt, Mitch White and were standing tall when it counted continually Blake Mullane. driving it back inside 50, which was lead by Jacob Weitering, Kieran Collins and Sam Geurts- all first game players for the club. On the day the Stingrays took most of the chances in front of goal with the Power forwards letting down their side with wayward shots, Gippsland kicked 2 goals 10 points in the second half, whilst the Stingrays managed 7 goals 4 points. With both sides out on their feet and the ball bobbling around Gippsland end the siren sounded to Give the Stingrays a memorable 1 point win. “I think there were a couple of strong positives in today’s game- we’re really raped with our underage players and a few of our top age players who worked themselves into the game when we challenged them. To be 47 points down to never Plan ahead, on and off give up chasing, tackling and gut running on a very hot and humid day was outstanding.” Said Stingrays the field Coach Craig Black He went on to say “We defiantly If you’re going to have a few drinks, were beaten by a better team in the first half, but plan ahead and arrange a ride with a the challenge was there for the boys, I couldn’t be happier.....not about the scoreline, but more about designated driver – someone who’s the effort and mindset of the 24 players to fight not drinking or who’s responsibly their way back into the game..., then to fight off the sticking to light. second wave of challenge the Gippy dished up.” “It’s early in the season, but that was the best display of Good sports don’t let their round two football, first games for both sides, I have mates drink and drive. witnessed. It was hard, full of run and played in best spirit with the umpires allowing the game to flow.” He finished off with. In receiving the Car Megamart A RoadSafe Victoria initiative supported by VicRoads and VCFL Perpetual Trophy Dandenong Southern Stingrays www.peninsulafnl.com.au 25

Plan ahead, on and off the field

If you’re going to have a few drinks, plan ahead and arrange a ride with a designated driver – someone who’s not drinking or who’s responsibly sticking to light. Good sports don’t let their mates drink and drive.

A RoadSafe Victoria initiative supported by VicRoads and VCFL Season 2014 is finally underway and it is building to Stay in Touch another big one. The SUA have been hard at work Stay in touch with all information about Victoria State over the preseason similar to some local clubs. Home Loans Southern Umpires Association (VSHL- With our two existing training bases at Seaford and SUA) by following or adding us on social media. You Fountain Gate experiencing large numbers on the will be able to find the answer to the Rare Rule Chal- track over the summer, with plenty of new faces in all lenge on the following social media on Tuesday and disciplines, expectations are high for the year ahead. in next week’s edition. A new training venture has also started at Dromana Twitter: Search for @SouthernUmpires on Mondays at 6pm for umpires based down that Facebook: Search for Southern Umpires Association end of the Peninsula. Training at all other bases is on Monday and Wednesday from 6pm. Thanks for reading, and best of luck to all! With the inclusion of Under 17s in Casey Cardinia FL, SUA Communications we are on the lookout for many more umpires, Field, Boundary and Goal. If you are interested in joining us, and earning some extra money while being in- volved in the game in a completely unique way, con- tact our office on 1300 UMPIRE (1300 867 473), or head to our website www.sua.org.au. The Rare Rule Challenge Throughout the season we will be including a rule in this section that is rarely seen, however when it occurs can cause controversy and debate, as sup- porters and sometimes umpires are not sure what the result should be. We hope to create some de- bate and discussion, and help to inform and educate everyone about some of these blue mooners in our great game. Situation: Ball up near the goal line. The ruckman at- tempts to punch the ball through the behinds, how- ever, he misses and the ball hits the behind post on the full. What is your decision? a) A boundary throw-in? b) A free kick for deliberate out of bounds? c) A behind?

26 www.peninsulafnl.com.au AFL South East passionate about local football having represented An Investment in Local Football the Sydney FL, Riverina FL, Goulburn Valley FL and The South East Football Australian Football VAFA. Commission (AFL South East) would like to wish all Ben O’Brien (Football Development Manager) – clubs within the region the very best as they embark previously the VCFL Area Manager for the East on their 2014 campaigns. AFL South East, initiated in Region and CEO of the YVMFL. Ben has a wealth of 2013, has been established to provide a greater level experience in league and club development and will of support, direct assistance and growth within local be focused on supporting leagues and clubs within football leagues, clubs and engagement programs. the Peninsula and Nepean region. AFL South East has many functions and operates Michael Roberts (Football Development Manager) within a set of seven key purposes. These are: – previously the Region Development Manager for Participation – to develop and support appropriate Dandenong and Multicultural Development Officer at pathways for all segments from Auskick to open age Richmond Football Club. Michael will focus his work football that maximise participation; on the growth corridor of Casey and Cardinia where Community – to support leagues, their clubs Auskick, Junior and Youth football participations rates and schools to provide quality management and are the highest in the state. environments to motivate volunteers, umpires, AFL South East has also engaged 6 part-time Game coaches, teachers and sports trainers for all levels Development Officers to drive participation and of Australian Football; engagement programs through schools, clubs and Engagement – to develop community community groups. Across Victoria, Worksafe AFL engagement initiatives that add social value Victoria Country has employed an additional 16 full- and support program accessibility, equality and time development employees, doubling the previous inclusive environments; VCFL workforce. The investment in the sport has Fan Development – to build relationships with been significant. the community to develop fans for all levels of the AFL South East has a diverse and experienced team game; of Commissioners, ready and willing to support Talent & Second Tier – to establish best practice leagues or clubs wherever they can. For bios on each talent pathway and enhance the TAC Cup and VFL of them, head to our website www.aflsoutheast. competitions to identify, attract and develop the com.au. For further information about how AFL best athletes as well as provide a career path for South East can support your club with anything from talented umpires and coaches; facility development to the attraction and retention of players, sponsors and volunteers, call us on (03) Facilities – to advocate for and collaborate on 5995 5060. facility development for the network of community football leagues and their clubs: and People & Culture – to attract, develop and retain Jeremy Bourke quality people. Region General Manager AFL South East’s staffing structure is now in place and we would like to introduce our key personnel: Jeremy Bourke (Region General Manager) – previously CEO of the Northern Football League and Operations Manager of the VAFA. Has a Master of Business (Sports Management) and is

www.peninsulafnl.com.au 27 Peninsula Fixture ROUND 1 - Saturday 5 April Saturday 24 May - BYE ROUND 13 - Saturday 19 July Langwarrin v Karingal AFL VIC COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS Langwarrin v Chelsea Frankston YCW v Pines PENINSULA v GEELONG Frankston YCW v Bonbeach Seaford v Bonbeach ROUND 7 - Saturday 31 May Mornington v Seaford Sunday 6 April Langwarrin v Edi-Asp Edi-Asp v Karingal Mornington v Mt Eliza Frankston YCW v Mornington Pines v Mt Eliza Edi-Asp v Chelsea Pines v Seaford ROUND 14 - Saturday 26 July ROUND 2 - Saturday 12 April Mt Eliza v Bonbeach Bonbeach v Langwarrin Pines v Langwarrin Chelsea v Karingal Seaford v Frankston YCW Mt Eliza v Frankston YCW ROUND 8 - Saturday 7 June Edi-Asp v Mornington Karingal v Mornington QUEENS BIRTHDAY WEEKEND Karingal v Pines Chelsea v Seaford Mornington v Langwarrin Mt Eliza v Chelsea GOOD FRIDAY 18 April Frankston YCW v Chelsea ROUND 15 - Saturday 2 August Bonbeach v Edi-Asp Edi-Asp v Pines Langwarrin v Seaford Seaford v Mt Eliza Frankston YCW v Edi-Asp EASTER 19 April - BYE Bonbeach v Karingal Chelsea v Mornington Pines v Bonbeach ROUND 9 - Saturday 14 June ROUND 3 - Saturday 26 April Mt Eliza v Karingal Langwarrin v Frankston YCW ANZAC DAY ROUND ROUND 16 - Saturday 9 August Langwarrin v Mt Eliza Pines v Mornington Edi-Asp v Langwarrin Frankston YCW v Karingal Mt Eliza v Edi-Asp Karingal v Seaford Mornington v Frankston YCW Mornington v Bonbeach Seaford v Pines Chelsea v Bonbeach Edi-Asp v Seaford Bonbeach v Mt Eliza ROUND 10 - Saturday 21 June Pines v Chelsea Karingal v Chelsea Mt Eliza v Langwarrin ROUND 4 - Saturday 3 May ROUND 17 - Saturday 16 August Karingal v Frankston YCW UMPIRES APPRECIATION RND Bonbeach v Mornington VOLUNTEER ROUND Karingal v Edi-Asp Langwarrin v Mornington Seaford v Edi-Asp Bonbeach v Frankston YCW Chelsea v Frankston YCW Chelsea v Pines Seaford v Mornington Pines v Edi-Asp Chelsea v Langwarrin ROUND 11 - Saturday 28 June Mt Eliza v Seaford Mt Eliza v Pines Langwarrin v Pines Karingal v Bonbeach Frankston YCW v Mt Eliza ROUND 5 - Saturday 10 May ROUND 7 - Saturday 23 August Mornington v Karingal PINK FOOTBALL & NETBALL ROUND VOLUNTEER ROUND Langwarrin v Bonbeach Edi-Asp v Bonbeach Frankston YCW v Langwarrin Frankston YCW v Seaford Seaford v Chelsea Mornington v Pines Mornington v Edi-Asp ROUND 12 - Saturday 5 July Edi-Asp v Mt Eliza Pines v Karingal SPLIT ROUND Seaford v Karingal Chelsea v Mt Eliza Pines v Frankston YCW Bonbeach v Chelsea ROUND 6 - Saturday 17 May Sunday 6 July FINALS Chelsea v Edi-Asp Saturday 30 August Qualifying Seaford v Langwarrin Mt Eliza v Mornington Sunday 31 August Elimination Edi-Asp v Frankston YCW Saturday 12 July Saturday 6 September 2nd Semi Mornington v Chelsea SPLIT ROUND Sunday 7 September 1st Semi Bonbeach v Pines Karingal v Langwarrin Sunday 14 September Preliminary Karingal v Mt Eliza Bonbeach v Seaford Sunday 21 September Grand Final

28 www.peninsulafnl.com.au St Klda Football Club - Weekly News Update

Open training session for April 8 – junior club Kick start the kids’ Easter Holidays with a clinic at the Saints! St Kilda Football Club is encouraging all junior footballers aged eight and 15 years old to take part in a ‘Pre-Season Training Opportunity’ with the Saints on Tuesday 8 April. All juniors are welcome to attend the session, which will be held at 10:30am – 12pm noon at St Kilda’s Linen House Centre on Belvedere Oval 3 (closest to Peninsula Link) following the team’s open training session, which kicks off from 9am. Keep Your Cool Saints star Lenny Hayes is throwing his support behind a Peninsula-based initiative that promotes fair-play on the footy field. ‘Keep your cool’ encourages junior footballers, parents and spectators to keep their cool during matches and teaches children about the importance of having good sportsmanship. Hayes is an ambassador for the cause, which is be supported by AFL South East and Mornington Peninsula Junior Football League with signs promoting the campaign being placed at grounds. Tyabb CC ST KILDA lent a hand to a local cricket club still reeling from the tragic death of one of its young players last month with forward Arryn Siposs taking part in a T20 celebrity match for Luke Batty in Tyabb last Sunday. Frankston Children’s Day on April 9 with Saints Kids Zone The Saints Kids Zone will be in attendance at the Frankston Children’s Day on Wednesday 9 April. Come along to Ballam Park from 10am – 2pm for a FREE fun day out with the kids in the school holidays where children can join in many activities including craft, art, singing, dancing, colouring with Karingal Hub and much more. Rooey’s Recruits Secure your spot along side Nick Riewoldt and the team at a Rooey’s Recruits clinic on Tuesday 15 April at Frankston Oval. The clinic will kick off from 12.30pm – 4pm with Rooey’s Recruit members encouraged to RSVP their spot on the day so we know you are coming! If you’re aged between 5 - 14 years of age you are eligible to be a Rooey’s Recruit. It’s not too late to join. For just $50 you could meet the Saints and take part in the clinic. To join up and attend the clinic please call St Kilda’s Membership team on 1300 GO SAINTS (467 246).

www.peninsulafnl.com.au 29 Netball Langwarrin Kangaroos Preview It’s been a busy off season for langwarrin roos with numerous recruits and departures and the appointment of exciting new coaches for the 2014 Welcome back one and all for Season 2014.... season. This year we can boast 4 teams of quality players who are really ready to go. Season 2013 Wrap up - We welcome Lisa Jones as head coach and with Margaret Scanlon-Mellow, Kim Stone and Kerri A Grade saw the Premiership Cup handed over to Besanko as grade coaches. the girls from Mt Eliza - in a tough fought out Grand Final they were to good for the raining premiers Edi We were proud but somewhat disappointed with Asp...Bringing some excitement to the competition. the way the 2013 season finished for our club, and it’s proving to be great motivation for our ladies to B Grade - The Eagles stood strong and got themselves improve personally, as teams and as a club. a Premiership adding the much deserved silverware The preseason has proved gruelling and long, and to there collection. with the head coach introducing the club to the C Grade - Also going to the Eagles who just proved dreaded 20/20 sprints we have pulled up our socks to strong for the Bulls on the court.... and dug deep to get through it. Congratulations to all teams that competed in last We have lots of wonderful new faces this season years Finals Series it was great series to watch and who have slotted in perfectly and the number of showed the strength of the Peninsula Competition. children running around the courts as we train has 2014 is the beginning of the fourth Season for tripled, giving the club a lovely family and noisey Peninsula Netball - each year we grow from Strength atmosphere. to Strength with players wanting to be apart of our We can’t wait for the season to begin after 3 practise competition. On the court every team has great matches which have shown us some exciting rivalry off the court we all work together to make our combinations and area’s for us to zone in on and competition be the best in can be. work on. With this in mind we welcome back all the Players, We look forward to a great year of contests and Supporters, Sponsors, Coaching Staff, Umpires and triumphs and most of all proving that womens sport League Officials that work endlessly to create a is strong on the peninsula. competition that is of the highest standards. Most Go Roo girls! D people that run clubs are volunteers that work tirelessly each week to get each and every team on Chelsea Seagulls court - support your volunteers if we don’t have these Chelsea is very happy to announce we are entering great people we don’t have clubs. three teams into the competition for the first time this season. We bring on board a young group of We like to wish all clubs the best for Season 2014 enthusiastic and committed girls into our C grade. We welcome back for his second season our coach Shane and look forward to building on from last season. We have a past player Cassie Sivijs who is returning to coach our new C grade team. Chelsea is looking forward to an exciting and challenging season.

30 www.peninsulafnl.com.au Club Notes Edithvale - Aspendale Eagles Seaford Tigers NO NOTES SUPPLIED With many new & familiar faces at Tigerland the Seaford girls are looking forward to season 2014. We have been fortunate to secure a fantastic new home venue down at St Kilda Football Club’s Seaford Headquarters and are loving the opportunity to train & play in this great facility. Thank you St Kilda! During the off season Mandy has been reappointed head coach, daughter Jess has joined as B grade coach & Sam returns taking on the C grade girls. Today we kick off the season against Bonny at home & rumour has it they have recruited & been training well over the break. We look forward to what no doubt will be a challenging round one match up. We wish all clubs the best & good luck for season 2014. GO TIGES!

Frankston YCW StoneKittens Now in it’s third year YCW Netball Club is going from strength to strength. With 2 teams making the final series in 2013 and our A grade missing out by 1 game we are looking to make 2014 more successful than ever. A huge thank you to our retiring and founding president Ev Barry for all her help and guidance over the past 2 years. The club wouldn’t have started without her energy, enthusiasm and knowledge- Ev has laid a strong foundation for the future success of the YCW Football Netball Club. 2014 is a new season at the club and we are very excited to announce the appointment of our new President Sean La Fontaine, we look forward to using Grand Final Results his wealth of knowledge and passion for the YCW Club in taking our Netball to the next level. A Grade In 2014 we are lucky enough to welcome back our Mt Eliza 48 v Edi-Asp 47 Senior A Grade Netball coach, Rebecca Meagher, Best On Court - Jessica Anwyl, Mt Eliza working closely with our new B grade coach Lisa Janssen & C Grade Coach’s Lyshae Barry/Cat Strickland- we look forward to your leadership and B Grade guidance. Edi-Asp 36 v Mt Eliza 35 Lastly a huge welcome to all our new players, Best On Court - Melissa Broekhoff, Edi-Asp supporters and committee volunteers- the club wouldn’t exist without each and everyone of you and looking forward to making 2014 the biggest and C Grade best year yet! Edi-Asp 46 v Karingal 18 GO STONEKITTENS! Best On Court - Nicole Sim, Edi-Asp The Peninsula Club Bar and Restaurant

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www.peninsulafnl.com.au 31 Club Notes Mornington Bulldogs Mornington Bulldogs has had a great start to the pre- season with lots of old faces back for another year, and also some new girls that are keen for their first game in Footy Netball! With 2 new coaches this year it’s sure to be a brilliant year at the Club! Jess Iddon is our new A & B grade coach and brings a lot of enthusiasm and court experience with her. She has fitted in brilliantly with the girls and is concentrating on getting them match fit. Jess is expecting with the talent of the girls within the group we can expect great things this year and be real contenders come finals time. Mel O’Leary is the new C grade coach. Mel has been with the club since netball started in 2012 and was Captain of C Grade in her first Year. Taking time out from playing last year to have a baby she assisted with coaching of C Grade. Mel is really looking forward to stepping up this year and taking C grade to the finals. With a long pre-season behind us it great to finally hit the courts and play netball and today we welcome the Mount Eliza girls to Alexandra Park (one of the rare occasions that we get to play at home on the Pines Pythonettes courts behind) and hope to see 3 great games of fast & furious netball! Here we go again ladies - Season 2014 has begun… What will the season offer us this year can we go that GO BULLDOGS one step further and gain ourself a tittle - Karingal Bulls Pre Season has seen our ups and downs of numbers Netball and football is back! Today we meet at training - but what we can see after our first pratice Langwarrin away. After a great pre-season under match on Saturday for all sides the girls are gelling new senior coach Kez and C grade coach / fitness well togther. We welcome some fresh new faces back coach Jess, we have had plenty of training sessions to the court along with some old timers. This year leading up to our first game. Captains are yet to be we have extended our coaching staff to Sara Drain decided but there are plenty of leaders stepping up. as Head coach along with her assistants Leah Waller Jess A has been named as assistant coach. So many and Fiona ‘Foss’ Jackson - all three ladies passionate new faces to be welcomed to the Bullpit and this year about the girls striving to be there best. the structure of KFNC netball is dynamic - thanks Mel Off the court we have our newly formed sub and your emails / FB posts / spread sheets! Kate Sims has taken on the big job as netball VP. Big thanks committee kicking goals raising some much needed to Garfield FNC and Doveton FNC who both hosted funds for the season. our practice matches pre season. A couple of losses We welcome on board some new and old sponsors due to injury - Jess Allcott finally gets a free ride in for Season 2014 - Each week we will list five different an ambulance and Sarah Bentley out for a season sponsors.Our Top 5 Sponsors for this week with a recurring foot injury. Best of luck to both the Jetts Fitness Carrum Downs, Jane Cooper Clothing, girls! Next week we take on Mornington before the easter break. Stylez @ Kyles Hairdressing, T & S Messina, Botany Park Real Estate… GO BULLS! Good Luck Pythonettes for Season 2014 PENINSULA ACCOUNTING PARTNERS PTY LTD ABN 61 021 832 266 ACCOUNTANTS, TAX AGENTS & FINANCIAL ADVISERS Specialists in: - Taxation Services - Business Structures and Advice - Small Business Accounting - Retirement Planning - Investment Planning / Sharebroking Services - Superannuation Advice / Consolidation / Rollovers - Self Managed Superannuation Funds

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