CHRONICLE ROUND 1 - SATURDAY 13 APRIL 13 1 - SATURDAY ROUND 2 www.caseycardiniafnl.com.au Office Talk From the office elcome to season 2013 of the Penin- sula, Casey Cardinia W While clubs are concentrating on winning matches and and Nepean Football Netball getting off to the best possible start to the season, a group League premiership season, of hard working people have been appointed to the task while all our clubs have been of formulizing the 3 senior and 3 junior inter-league hard at work over the summer teams. PCN Sports Alliance is pleased to announce the months recruiting players and coaching appointments for the 2013 AFL Vic Country undertaking that dreaded preseason training the league Championships to be played on the 25th May 2013. has been busy in the off season. We launched our new trading name PCN Sports Alliance and developed 3 Peninsula Football Netball League new logos for the football and netball competitions to Match Peninsula v Ovens & Murray give supporters a sense of belonging not just to their Venue Visy Park Carlton club but in turn the league they compete in. Senior Coach: Steve Ryan & Troy Shannon Under 18’s: John Sloan & Brad Boyd In December 2012, PCN Sports Alliance announced the appointment of a new chairman in Stuart Gilchrist. Casey Cardinia Football Netball League Match Casey Cardinia v Wimmera Gilchrist said “I am honoured to be appointed to the Venue Horsham position of chairman and enthusiastic about being Seniors: Jock Holland & Doug Koop given the opportunity to lead the PCN Sports Alliance Under 18’s: Mark Douglas & Tony Ellett into the future. On behalf of the board I wish to express sincere gratitude and appreciation to Tony Vagg for his Nepean Football Netball League dedication to the league over the past 6 years in his Match Nepean v Heathcote role as chairman. I am delighted that Tony will con- Venue QE Oval Bendigo tinue as a director of the league.” In addition to the ap- Seniors: Gavin Artico & Glenn Michie pointment of Stuart Gilchrist as chairman, Steve Penny Under 18’s: Merv Harbinson & Peter Williamson has been elected to the position of deputy chairman. On the Radar I would like to welcome back our board of directors Saturday the 27th of April all 3 leagues will pay further consisting of existing directors Rodney Willshire, Ste- tribute to the ANZAC Day ceremonies as we acknowl- ven Barrett, Norman Lansdown, Tony Vagg, Val Hardie edge the contribution of our serving men and women, and our newly appointed director Ken Doherty. In ad- past and present who fought for our great country. We dition to the board the 3 competitions will continue to encourage all the clubs to work closely with their local be supported by the team in the office, football opera- RSL to provide an opportunity for service men and wom- tion manager Ian Benson, finance, administration and en to be activity involved on the day, this can be anything IT support Sue Jones and netball and mdss operations from an opportunity to speak at the after match or lunch- Leah Jones. eon to tossing the coin to start the match or being part of the judging panel and presenting of the ANZAC DAY Medal to the best player on the ground.

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www.caseycardiniafnl.com.au 3 AFL Laws of the Game The following AFL Laws of the Game changes will be * Stricter enforcement of protected area around the play- adopted within WorkSafe AFL Country compe- er with the ball. titions in 2013. a) If in the protected area, opposition player must remain a) Forceful contact below knees passive and will infringe if attempts to influence the play including putting arms in the air (consistent with Law A free kick will now be awarded against any player un- 13.4 for delaying recommencement of play from a kick der existing Law 15.4.5 a (ii) Prohibited Contact, who in); and makes forceful contact below the knees of an opponent (this does not apply to smothers with the hands or arms). b) Can only enter protected area if within 2m of oppo- nent, not if within 5m. The enforcement of the protected b) Separation of rucks area rules are considered critical for encouraging play- Ruckmen will now be separated at stoppages, with no ons/fast ball movement which have trended downward contact permitted until after the ball leaves the umpire’s in recent years and are linked to contested marks and hand. scoring. The following interpretation changes which will impact * Reduce time allowed for kick ins to 5-6 secs (from when on current practices within community football competi- flags are waved) to be consistent with kicks around the tions will also be adopted within AFL Victoria Country ground. affiliated competitions. Other amendments to reduce “dead” time and increase * Protect the ball player by awarding a free kick for ‘in % ball in play: the back’ or ‘high contact’ against player who sits or lies * Minimise delays due to blood rule by allowing replace- on top of tackled player including if they end up in that ment player to come on immediately after blood rule is position following the execution of a (having an indicated by umpire, and not allowing excess time for arm across is permitted). injured player to exit the field (but still allowing sufficient * Stricter interpretation of holding the ball where player time to assist injury management). is tackled but doesn’t make a genuine attempt to kick or * Stricter enforcement of 30 sec limit on set shots for handball (including throwing/dropping/placing the ball). goal. * Free kick against a player for dragging or pushing the ball back under their opponent (as per previous NAB Cup trials).

4 www.caseycardiniafnl.com.au AFL Vic Country New Season Begins It feels like only yesterday the curtains were drawn on a highly successful 2012 season, the last to be played under the banner of the WorkSafe Victorian Country These roles are an amalgamation of the current AFL Vic- Football League. toria Region Development Managers and WorkSafe AFL Vic Country Area Managers. By the end of April, all leagues that are governed by WorkSafe AFL Victoria Country will be in full swing, kick The extra resources are a significant investment in coun- starting a new era in country football. try football, giving clubs and leagues access to new lev- els of support and game development expertise. It is only six short months since the recommendations, stemming from the Review of Football in Country Vic- More information on the progress of the commissions toria, were handed down and already much has been will be released regularly via the AFL Victoria and Work- achieved. Safe AFL Vic Country websites at aflvictoria.com.au and www.vcfl.com.au By the time all senior competitions are underway this year, 9 of the 13 Region Commissions will be in place The start of the season is always fantastic time of the year across Victoria, or well on the road to being operational to be involved in football. With no wins and losses on for the 2014 season. the board and, in most cases the medical room free of congestion, hopes are typically high for the year ahead. Region General Managers (RGMs) have been appoint- ed for the Goldfields Region (Ballarat), Central Victoria Despite the long hot summer we have all endured, all (Bendigo), Goulburn Murray (Shepparton) and North clubs appear to have survived without the impact of nat- East Border (Wangaratta), with positions at several others ural disasters that dealt cruel blows over the past three close to being finalised. years. I would like to congratulate the Region General Man- One example of the passion behind country clubs was agers and commission members already appointed and the news that the Millewa Football League team Merin- wish them well in shaping the future of football in their gur will be back on the field this season after spending regions in collaboration with WorkSafe AFL Vic Country. 2012 in recess. The commissions are an important step in the imple- The club and the Millewa Fooball League have done a mentation of the recommendations handed down in the fantastic job to see the Kangaroos return to the competi- Review of Country Football in Victoria and represent a tion and we wish them well for the season ahead and significant push to give local people a greater role in many more after that. game development in their area. Wherever you are playing in 2013, I am positive it will Each commission has the authority to develop a strategic be a season to remember. plan, unique to their region and make independent de- cisions based on local needs, in line with AFL Victoria’s Brett Connell Game Development Objectives. WorkSafe AFL Victoria While work still needs to be done before all 13 commis- sions are in place, their presence is to collaborate with Country Football Manager the 82 league and 28 umpire association boards, thus making governance, strategic focus and decision- making much more effective. All regions, if they have not done so already, will soon appoint Football Development Managers (FDMs) to help grow and promote the game in their area.

www.caseycardiniafnl.com.au 5 Football Preview Big two to dominate again Five coaches will make their Casey Cardinia League debuts in 2013, and interestingly, all clubs look to have resisted the temptation of opening the chequebook too LET’S not beat around the bush from the start this year far over pre-season. Locally grown and nurtured players – on paper Narre Warren and Cranbourne remain way look to be the preferred option and that is a healthy move ahead of their Casey Cardinia League rivals prior to a for football. ball being bounced in 2013. Not even Tom Waterhouse Narre Warren v Cranbourne would lay these two to miss the grand final this year, and What a wonderful fluke of the draw to match up last it is up to the other eight coaches to pull the proverbial year’s grand finalists in round one. Well maybe it was rabbit out of the hat and prove that outlandish pre-season contrived but not one of the huge crowd on hand to prediction wrong. watch Narre Warren unfurl their pennant this Sunday Good luck with that lads. would want it any other way. Triumphant Magpies coach Narre Warren is still basking in the glory of premiership Chris Toner and his players will enjoy that moment pre- victory and, despite some significant list alterations, enter match and then start the defence of that honour in the the season as flag favourites ahead of the 2012 runners most challenging way possible. up. After that there are probably five sides in line to battle The Magpies have added talented youngster Andrew it out for the next three finals spots, with the other three Nelson to their already strong list, but have lost several needing to improve markedly to force supporters to rear- important players including Andy Soumilas, Nick Shan- range September holiday plans. non, Adam Giobbi, Jackson Dalton and Andrew Field. Some things don’t change and, for the second year in a Fortunately the club’s long suit is depth and those losses row, Doveton demolished Hampton Park in last week’s will more than likely only open the door for a number season opener at the newly refurbished Robert Booth of youngsters to grab their chance to nail down a spot in Reserve. Redbacks coaches and officials had openly pre- the senior side. dicted a big improvement in their young list this year but Cranbourne is again under the guidance of 2011 pre- a 200-point drubbing at the hands of the old enemy was miership coach Doug Koop and has slipped quietly the exact opposite of what was required to attract sup- through an intense and single-focussed pre-season train- port. ing campaign. The departure of Gavin Kerr, Daniel Jones, As for the Doves, it is difficult to line up the form from a Mitch Gersbeck and Michael Boland will have Koop ad- result like that (as any Essendon supporter will tell you) justing a magnet or two. However, similar to the Eagles but the signs are that they have plenty to look forward opponents, the playing list is abundant with ready-made to in 2013. Again it is pretty obvious that there is s gap replacements only too willing to fill the voids. between them and the top two from last season but just There is no love lost between these two now bitter rivals. maybe that gap is getting a little smaller. Time will tell.

David Nagel Dane Roy Darryl Nisbet Tangles Rod Willshire Pakenham Gazette Media SWGFL Legend Chronicle PCN Pakenham Pakenham Pakenham Pakenham Pakenham Berwick Beaconsfield Berwick Beaconsfield Beaconsfield Tooradin ROC Tooradin Tooradin Tooradin Narre Warren Narre Warren Cranbourne Narre Warren Narre Warren 1 1 1 1 1 TIPSTERS

6 www.caseycardiniafnl.com.au Football Preview The one thing that has stuck in the craw of Magpie sup- Hillard, losses are minimal at Starling Road so Coats porters from 2012 was that their perfect season was ru- should be able to further build on last season’s positives. ined by a final term fade-out in the corresponding match Tooradin coach Tom Hallinan returns for a second season last year. Toner and his charges will not allow that to hap- after lifting the club back to finals in 2012. The Seagulls pen a second time. underlined their improvement with a never-say-die at- Beaconsfield v Berwick titude, and the addition of several experienced recruits including Mark Griffiths, Chris Barker, Ryan Edwards, And just to add a little more spice to the season opener, Brett Scarcella and Chris Langley will only strengthen the Saturday’s match-of-the-day will feature round one of the Tooradin talent pool this year. The Seagulls are looming Battle of the Creek between the Eagles and the Wickers at as the big danger to the big two but they are not quite the league’s new showpiece ground at Holm Park Road. there yet. Beaconsfield finished a credible fourth after the home The Kangaroos are starting 2013 with high hopes and and away season last year but went out in the first week should give a good account of themselves both this week of finals and will be aiming to better that under first year and throughout the year. Tooradin is a fair way ahead coach Clint Evans, who replaces now VFL mentor Aus- in its development however, and that should see the tinn Jones. The Eagles have picked up super talented big Seagulls take control in the second half and run away to man Scott Meyer along with EFL pair Ryan Cotter and score a comfortable win. Ethan Clasby, but have also seen the back of Luke Bee- Hugo, Daniel Battaglin and Pat Chin among several oth- Pakenham v Keysborough ers. Keeping his best cattle on the paddock will be the New Keysborough coach, former Collingwood ruckman key to Evans’ fortunes this year. Chris Bryan, has a huge job ahead of him to ensure that In usual fashion Berwick supporters had to endure post the Burra is firstly competitive and secondly successful season turmoil and finger-pointing after they exited the in 2013. This weekend’s visit to the Toomuc Reserve will 2012 flag race in the first semi-final. Coach Dean Rice provide a fair indicator of how big that job will be. departed the Edwin Flack Reserve in acrimonious cir- The plusses for Bryan are the inclusion of Dean Gentle cumstances but, happily for Wicker fans, has been re- and Damian Cullen and Jake Hopkins onto the list at the placed by favourite son-of-a-son Rhys ‘Rooster’ Nisbet. Rowley Allen Reserve. On the down side is the retire- While there has been a significant list turnover including ment of workhorse ruckman Shaun Witherden and the the exit of Vergim Faik, Jason Rahilly, Riley Heddles, Dale loss of star goal kicker Taylor Stratton along with talented Robinson and the three Zijai brothers, Nisbet has started youngster Damien Wilsnach. Bryan has deep family ties a rebuild that should see the Wickers remain competitive at the Burra, his junior club, and will be hoping that his in 2013. return will inspire others to join the fold and create some Having said that, the Wickers will take time to settle its player depth to call on. new-look side and that should see the perpetual shield Pakenham endured a horrible year of self-loathing in locked safely in the Beaconsfield trophy cabinet for the 2012 but a revitalisation on and off-field over summer, first half of the season. highlighted by the appointment of new coach Steve Tooradin v ROC O’Bryan, has created a fresh air of excitement around the club. O’Bryan’s signing saw an influx of former stars ROC travels to the Western Port Oval to take on tradi- including Nathan Brown, John Atwell and Beau Wheeler tional foes Tooradin in a game that second-year coach back to the fold, with no notable departures. Steve Coats would be looking forward to. At the day’s Pride in their no-nonsense work ethic both on the train- end Coats will know exactly where the Kangaroos are at, ing track and the field has always been a feature of Pa- because the Seagulls at home will be as tough or tougher kenham’s culture and that trait looks to have returned to beat as any Casey Cardinia team this year. over a tough and challenging pre-season. That will pro- ROC pulled off a recruiting coup by prising Born and vide the edge that will see the Lions back on the winners bred Doveton star Ryan Hendy away from the Robinson list at day’s end. Reserve as an assistant coach this year. Reports are that *Look for reserves and under 18s previews next week. Hendy is fit and has a new lease on his football life which can only be positive for the Kangaroos. Apart from Brent

www.caseycardiniafnl.com.au 7 Club Notes our Life Member Groups Football and Netball and our Pakenham Lions Mayor Cr Brett Owen; this is symbolic of our past and our Welcome everybody to season 2013, we enter this sea- future as we all move forward together at our new home. son with much anticipation due to our new coach Steve Importantly, today sees the opening round to Season O’Bryan and the fantasic numbers weve had in the pre- 2013 verses our long time rival Berwick for the Battle of season. We welcome back many players to the club who the Creek Cup – proudly supported by our Match Day have played here in the past and welcome to our new Sponsors in Tip Top Roofing. Russell Whitney and his son players. Both the football and netball club have new Steven have been long time supporters helping us de- committees who have worked extremely hard over the velop our club and rivalry with our neighbours Berwick. preseason to have the clubs in great position on field Clint Evans and his Coaching staff and Trainers have and off field. Please support the club’s and the sponsors worked hard over the summer period with the continu- when you are able to as this is the life blood of our great ation of our player development and the recruitment of club. This year we welcome two new major sponsors in some key players in our quest for success both on and off PROFINE CONSTRUCTIONS and FIGHTING FIT GYM. the ground during Season 2013. We wish all our sides Visit www.pakenhamfc.com.au to check out our newly the very best of luck for today and trust you will all play updated website and regular updates and news through- your games in the best of spirits. All are most welcome out the season. Don’t forget the Pakenham community upstairs to our post match following the conclusion of market on the third Sunday of every month. All details on the Senior Game. the website. GO LIONS!!! Berwick Wickers Keysborough Burra This evening we will have post match refreshments which On behalf of myself and the Committee, I would like to will conclude at 7:00PM sharp followed by a Celebration welcome everybody to the 2013 Season. Night from 8:00PM til 11:30 in the Social Club with an The club has appointed our 2012 winner opportunity to finally enjoy our facilities– a DJ will be on Shannon Henwood as Senior Coach and we welcome board so guys and girls, members and supporters - dress back Justin Hill, Don Henwood and Ricky Hayes as our to impress and come along and enjoy the evening. senior coaching panel. Ryan Brown and Phil Harvey re- President and Executive turn in their Coaching roles. We welcome all players, coaches, supporters, new com- It‘s very exciting down at the Doveton Football Club with mittee members and sponsors to the upcoming 2013 a whole new committee all looking in the same direc- season. After fantastic season in 2012 culminating prem- tion. I would like to thank them for their efforts and en- ierships in the U/18’s and Reserves we commence this thusiasm so far this year! upcoming year with much anticipation. We have recruited well so we need our supporters both The first thing you will notice off field is a number of old and new to buy a membership and come support the new sponsors have joined the Wickers. We welcome boys on match days. We have some exciting functions on board major sponsors the Harmon Group, Delplant, planned for this season so check them out on the web- Floorway Trading and Maax Spas, all will have new sig- site, come along and support your club, they look like nage at Edwin Flack this season. Our senior players will they are going to be awesome nights! also be wearing a new warm up top again sponsored by Good luck to the boys this weekend against Hampton the Harmon Group. We also have a new 3 year spon- Park, let’s take out all three games. sorship deal for jumpers, and again would like to thank SOCIALLY - Tonight at the rooms - $1,000 Draw starting W&B Cabinets, Cardinia Park Hotel and Mercedes Benz 7pm. DJ and spit roast rolls with salad provided. Berwick for their generous support. We also acknowl- Shane Viney – President www.dovetonfc.com.au edge the on-going support of the following APT Engineer- ing, Fairhaven Homes, AAA Truss, Sear Insurance, GMAX Beaconsfield Eagles Marketing, Metropolitan Express, Coolbreeze Rentals, Welcome all to our wonderful new facility at Holm park ISS Prorack, Men of Style Berwick, Middy’s, Peiper Signs Road Recreation Reserve. The facility and grounds have and the Party Food Shop. been a decade or more in the planning and execution On field our new senior coach Rhys Nisbet has been en- and there are too many names to mention in this forum, thusiastic and excited about the task ahead, our pre-sea- so just let us say thank you to all involved in making this son has been well planned and well attended and the en- dream a reality. The combined efforts of both our Junior tire playing group looking forward to the season ahead. and Senior bodies has seen the development of facilities Joining Rhys in assistant roles will be Todd Devine and of which we can all be very proud. Brad Molineux and in one of the greatest off season re- Our partners in this project along with the Cardinia Shire, cruiting moves Huc Pearson is our senior Runner. Homer State Ministers, the MPNFL Executive and CCFNL Direc- will again lead the Reserves, but maybe only form the tors, AFL Victoria and Worksafe Victoria are with us to- coach’s box and Mark Douglas will take over the helm day to participate in the formalities associated with the of the U/18’s. Opening Ceremony - which will be held in two parts Round 1 promises to be a massive day, away to Beacy at firstly, upstairs in the Social Club between 12:00 and their new ground. Good luck to all football and netball 1:00 PM followed by a cutting of the Ribbon on the Oval teams and we look forward to having a massive night, immediately prior to the opening bounce of the Senior hopefully celebrations back in the Berwick Social Rooms Game. for our traditional DJ night post Round 1. The cutting of the ribbon will be undertaken by Junior Go Wickers! Footballers and Netballers, a representative from each of 8 www.caseycardiniafnl.com.au Club Notes young players up from the Ressies and 18s staking their Tooradin Seagulls claims. Well it’s been quite a long summer and we are all ready Our Club Committee has been working hard in the off- for our first game of footy, and what a way to start against season under new President Kahl Heinze, continuing to our long time rivals ROC. Firstly we would like to say guide our Club’s future progress and success. They’re al- how pleased the TDFC is to have an under 18 team for ways looking for extra help. The role of Club Secretary is the first time in four years, it is a credit to our junior com- vacant if someone can help out. Helpers are also needed mittee and the work they have put in for many years in the kitchen for our weekly Thursday night dinners. recruiting coaches and players to our great club, we Narre has mounted an ambitious campaign to double welcome all our under 18’s and their families to senior our club membership numbers in 2013. “Be a member football. Our season finish in 2012 of clear 3rd on the and bring a member” encourages all our loyal supporters ladder was a just reward for all the players and coaches to sign up ($50 single adult) and encourage friends and hard work throughout the entire season. We all need to family to do so too. The ‘Magpies Nest’ supporter group be aware that further reward this season will only come is also back ($250 supporter package). Enquire at the through tireless work from all involved at our club. Spec- club or phone Shane Scanlon on 0437 199935. tators will notice our new boundary fence and protection We welcome all our fantastic sponsors – new ones, and net built over the summer, the TDFC would like to thank those who have signed on again. Your support is integral the Tooradin Recreation Reserve Committee of Manage- to our success, and we will work hard to promote your ment for their work and financial contribution towards businesses. Any local businesses – large or small – inter- this great improvement to our facility. ested in sponsorship of our club, please contact Brendan We have a function in the Sports Club this evening start- Gray on 0404 480545 ing at 7:30pm. The iPod shuffle night, $5 entry and $5 to Social notes – ‘We Luv Narre’ Night and Club Calcutta purchase a random song, if your song is playing at 11pm next Saturday 20 April at Fox Road from 7.30 pm. DJ. you’ll win a great prize! Hope to see all players and sup- Finger food. Drinks at bar prices. Form a syndicate porters there, drinks at bar prices. and bid for a stable of your favourite Narre footballers Finally, bring on 2013. and netballers. Cash prizes throughout the season. Get Go Seagulls! around it! ROC Kangaroos Cranbourne Eagles Welcome back all eagles supporters to another great year A big welcome to all ROC members and supporters of Casey Cardinia football. We are very proud to once “new” and old for season 2013. again have a team in the Colts competition and thank A big welcome back to our coaching and playing staff Manny Vella our Under 18 coach for working so hard headed by Coatesy in his second year with special men- over the break to attract so many Unders to our club. tions to our “newest” recruits, Ryan Hendy, Aaron Un- Terry Gleeson will coach the Colts and he brings a vast sworth and Dane Roy. amount of knowledge and experience to the position. President Marty Long heads up a fresh committee this SGB remain as Number One sponsors and along with year with “new” energy and ideas. our many other sponsors ease the load for our hardwork- Needless to say that we are all looking forward to getting ing board through both their financial assistance and started on our fantastic and “new” no 2 oval with facili- their support for our programs. ties to match. Snoop has gone to play with the Scorpions this year and A big thankyou to our tireless grounds committee in mak- we hope he is successful at that level. He is our only ing this possible. loss from our Grand Final team. Many of our younger As you can see “new” is the word at Starling Rd this year players now have the opportunity to forge their way into with attitudes, ethics and hopefully results to match. the senior side. Good luck to all football and netball teams today at Too- Our first attempt to form a past players association fell flat radin. but we haven’t given up hope. Contact Graeme Davies Social: Saturday April 20, Rd 2 v Beaconsfield marks our on 59962981 if you would like to see this group formed. very first game for points on our new no 2 oval with a Bookings for our Mothers Day lunch are now open, ring very big crowd expected. This will be followed by a light Sue Rus on 0419587746. If you are not receiving the meal and entertainment Saturday night from 7.30 pm in members news, send your email address to Danny Mul- the social rooms, small cover charge applies, See Benny queen at [email protected] ‘J’ or Boobs. Today we travel to Narre to revisit the GF. Let’s hope for For 2013 memberships see Marty Long, Barry ‘O’ or a better result this year. Couso. For 2013 sponsors packages see Plugga or Longy. GO ROC Narre Warren Magpies Narre approaches the 2013 season with confidence as we raise our 2012 Senior Premiership flag in celebra- tion of last season’s success. Much of our senior squad remains intact, boosted by recruits including Dan Hard- ers, Andrew Nelson and Ryan Morrison, and developing www.caseycardiniafnl.com.au 9 Stingrays

News young Alex Harnett kicked another which looked like the Stingrays may run away with it, which they did. It started with a great roving goal to key forward Nathan Gardiner Stingrays battle the Ranges followed up by a very classy team goal that worked the and hit the winners list. ball into the hands of Trae Tohiariki who converted truly. A minute later speedster Angus Scott pounced a loose The Dandenong Southern Stingrays bounced back from a ball and finished off with a nice running goal. A highlight disappointing Round 1 loss with a hard fought and con- of the quarter was a coast to coast goal with young ALF trolling win over the by 48 points, which AIS player Tom Lamb having a hand in it on the back was played at Bayswater Oval, Bayswater on Saturday pocket and taking the mark in the goal square a few afternoon. minutes later. Eastern bucked the trend and converted a The game had a better start to last week with the Sting- much needed goal, but as the siren was about to sound rays kicking with more purpose as they rebounded inside Josh Pickess snapped an around the body shot making 50 numerous times capitalizing on the scoreboard. Sin- it 7 majors for the premiership quarter whilst restricting gle Goals to key forward Nathan Gardiner and running Eastern to 2. The Stingrays were holding a 40 point lead players Blake Pearson, Jack Soroczynski, whilst the hard- going into the last. working small forward Clayton McCartney kicked two. At the bounce of the last quarter Eastern lifted the inten- The Stingrays had a couple of good chances to post more sity with hard gut running, with strong hard work around majors but failed, but the positive was they were control- the contest that saw them peg back 2 goals. They were ling most of the play and taking advantage of the wide completely dominating the play and the Stingrays who open space. At the quarter time break it allowed Sting- seemed to stop allowing Eastern to dominate the play. rays Coach Graeme Yeats to slightly tweak the team and Clayton McCartney was awarded a free kick a slotted a to reassure them that what they had done so far was on nice needed settling goal at the 19 minute mark of the track and to continue with hard running, hitting the lead- quarter which halted Eastern’s mini fight back. The next ing targets and the backs concentrate on locking down few minutes both sides wasted opportunities before and winning the 50/50 contests, the scoreboard will take James Harmes kicked another followed by a strong mark care of itself. At the end of the first scoring was locked and goal to Jack Soroczynski. at 5.3.34 a piece in what was a thrilling display for the With 11 individual goal kickers with a spread of forwards huge crowd. and midfielders it was a huge positive for midfield coach The second term was a tighter contest with Eastern gain- Craig Black, along with Agape Patolo and Luke Rowe giv- ing a little bit of momentum through the midfield and ing the mids first use. Jordan Bastinac is continue to grow kicking truly in the first part of the quarter as they took and now linking up on the outside, whilst the blend of advantage of unforced errors and silly frees kicks. The pace and brut strength in the midfield making it a hard Stingrays continued with drive from the defensive back group to contain. six and the midfield group continued with some fan- Yeats was wrapped with his players’ efforts and the way tastic gut running to win the football with some strong they rebounded from a disappointing effort the boys defensive pressure to feed the Forwards, but entry into showed in round 1 to out-work and outclass the Ranges the forward line was shallow and unproductive that al- that easily could have went to other way. Yeats said “We lowed the Ranges to build and drive forward but the were challenged early and the character of the group backs were doing a great job denying goals. The Ranges united and we started taking control on the one on one’s. wasted many opportunities and could have opened up a To get a win away from home is always hard work, which lead on the scoreboard. The Stingrays finally settled after the group needs to do if we are going to go deep into 15 odd minutes of play through a nice goal through Jack finals. The other thing about today’s win is we had 11 Soroczynski, which opened up the scoring with goals goal kickers and didn’t rely on just our key forwards. We coming through Ryan Marks-Logan, Blake Pearson and have a lot of improving to still do but today we bloodied Nathan Gardiner. At the major break the Stingrays held a another player with his first game, and started to believe 22 point lead. Stingrays coach Graeme Yeats asked from in ourselves a little more. Eastern are a very good team his young team to settle when driving forward instead of and in the first quarter that was the best display of foot- kicking it to a contest, pleaded for better starting posi- ball at this level I have seen for a long time. Next week is tions for the backs and the Mids must get back to the ba- another challenge for us with our third away game, this sic’s and win the 50/50 contest like they had in the first. time in Bendigo against the highly rated Geelong Falcons Blake Pearson and Angus Scott were working hard very who are 2 wins from 2. ” hard with some very good gut running, whilst Clayton Next Saturday April 13th the Dandenong Southern Sting- McCartney had 3 goals. rays take on the Geelong Falcons at QEO Oval Bendi- The third mirrored the end of the second with a goal in go at 3.00pm which is part of the Country round triple the first few minutes through some magical Ruck work by header Agape Patolo to hit midfielder James Harmes who slotted Scores: a nice snap shot goal. A costly free kick followed by a 50 5.3 10.6 17.7 20.14.134 metre penalty allowed Eastern to peg one back, but a few Eastern Ranges 5.3 7.8 9.9 12.14.86 minutes later some good forward pressure from 10 www.caseycardiniafnl.com.au www.caseycardiniafnl.com.au 11 TEAMS pages

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www.caseycardiniafnl.com.au 13 Football Fixture & Results -Devels Saturday 6 April Round 6 – Saturday 18 May Round 10 – Saturday 22 June Round 15 – Saturday 3 August H Park 4.10.34 v Dov 36.18.234 Hampton Park v Narre Warren Keysborough v Pakenham Narre Warren v Hampton Park Under 18 Development Competition Round 1 – Saturday 13 April Tooradin v Pakenham Berwick v Beaconsfield Pakenham v Tooradin Pakenham v Keysborough Beaconsfield v Cranbourne ROC v Tooradin Cranbourne v Beaconsfield Providing opportunities to young footballers The program has been designed for Under 18 Beaconsfield v Berwick Doveton v Keysborough Doveton v Hampton Park Keysborough v Doveton Like a number of things that have changed in the footballers and netballers and targets behavioral Tooradin v ROC ROC v Berwick Round 11 – Saturday 29 June Berwick v ROC past weeks and months the colt’s competition as standards on the playing arenas by encouraging it has be known since its first inception has under and rewarding fair play, sportsmanship and mutual Sunday 14 April Bye – Saturday 25 May Narre Warren v Keysborough Round 16 – Saturday 10 August gone a name change and from season 2013 will be respect among teammates and competitors. Narre Warren v Cranbourne AFL VIC Country Pakenham v Berwick Tooradin v Narre Warren Beaconsfield v ROC known as the Under 18’s Development Competition. The program also aims to encourage similar Round 2 – Saturday 20 April Championships Beaconsfield v Pakenham Tooradin v Doveton The change of name has been positive for the attitudes towards adolescent violence and anti-social Keysborough v Narre Warren Casey Cardinia FNL v Hampton Park v Keysborough Hampton Park v Cranbourne league as Bata Industrials has signed on as our behavior off the field within peer groups, teammates Berwick v Pakenham Wimmera FL Doveton v Berwick naming rights partner to the competition. Bata’ and the community in general. At the same time ROC v Beaconsfield Round 12 – Saturday 6 July ROC v Cranbourne we are looking to improve the relationship between Doveton v Tooradin Round 7 – Saturday 1 June Split Round core businesses and its footwear brands support the Round 17 – Saturday 17 August local youngsters and Victoria Police both corporately Cranbourne v Hampton Park Narre Warren v Tooradin ROC v Pakenham development of apprentice trades people across a Pakenham v Beaconsfield Narre Warren v Beaconsfield number of industrials and see’s it involvement in the and at a local level. Round 3 – Saturday 27 April Doveton v Beaconsfield Cranbourne v Pakenham Keysborough v Hampton Park Twilight (Rnd 10 match) development competition to support and develop For the purposes of voting the Spirit of Sport ANZAC Day Keysborough v Tooradin future footballers in our region. Berwick v Doveton Cranbourne v Narre Warren Program is judged on 3 main criteria; Narre Warren v Berwik Berwick v Hampton Park Cranbourne v ROC The official start of the Bata Industrials Under Pakenham v ROC Round 12 – Saturday 13 July • Fairness ROC v Doveton 18’s Development Competition or THE DEVELS Beaconsfield v Doveton Round 8 – Saturday 8 June Split Round Round 18 – Saturday 24 August for short will commence on Saturday 13th April • Playing Performance Tooradin v Hampton Park Queens Birthday Berwick v Narre Warren Pakenham v Narre Warren when all 3 leagues are underway. The competition Keysborough v Cranbourne Beaconsfield v Narre Warren Hampton Park v Tooradin • General Demeanor (Sportsmanship, Teamwork) Beaconsfield v Keysborough will be made from teams across all 3 leagues, Pakenham v Cranbourne Cranbourne v Keysborough The officiating umpires “judges” will select 3 players Round 4 – Saturday 4 May Tooradin v Berwick Peninsula – Frankston YCW, Seaford and Mt Eliza in Tooradin v Keysborough from each team and rank them out of 20 points for ROC v Narre Warren Round 13 – Saturday 20 July Hampton Park v ROC Nepean - Somerville and Casey Cardinia – Berwick, Hampton Park v Berwick performance and 20 points for behavior. Doveton v Pakenham Narre Warren v ROC Doveton v Cranbourne Beaconsfield, Cranbourne and Narre Warren. Hampton Park v Beaconsfield Doveton v ROC Pakenham v Doveton As there are only 8 teams within the competition This will occur at each game of every round. Cranbourne v Tooradin Beaconsfield v Hampton Park Finals: Round 9 – Saturday 15 June Qualifying - 31 August the official draw will be developed separate to the The player who scores the most number of points Berwick v Keysborough Tooradin v Cranbourne under18, reserves, seniors and Netball fixtures the Narre Warren v Pakenham Elimination - 1 September for each round will be recognized as the Spirit of Round 5 – Saturday 11 May Keysborough v Berwick up coming games will be published within the Keysborough v Beaconsfield 2nd Semi - 7 September Sport Player of the Week within our Peninsula, Pink Footy & Netball Round 14 – Saturday 27 July football record publications Berwick v Tooradin 1st Semi - 8 September Nepean & Casey Cardinia football & Netball Narre Warren v Doveton Doveton v Narre Warren ROC v Hampton Park Preliminary - 15 September Spirit of Sport Award Competitions. Pakenham v Hampton Park Hampton Park v Pakenham Cranbourne v Doveton Grand Final - 21 September The aim of the program is make a positive Beaconsfield v Tooradin Tooradin v Beaconsfield The points awarded to each player during the contribution to a reduction in youth violence it season will accumulate for the benefit of their Club Keysborough v ROC ROC v Keysborough is important that we convey an accurate and Cranbourne v Berwick Berwick v Cranbourne when it comes time to naming of the Spirit of Sport consistent message to all participants including Club of the Year. players, clubs, officials, parents and the wider community.

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The competition will be made from teams for short will commence on Saturday 13th April •• Playing Performance Performance across all 3 leagues, Peninsula – Frankston YCW, Seaford when all 3 leagues are underway. The competition •• General Demeanor Demeanor (Sportsmanship, (Sportsmanship, Teamwork) Teamwork) and Mt Eliza in Nepean - Somerville and Casey Cardinia will be made from teams across all 3 leagues, The officiating umpires “judges” will select 3 players – Berwick, Beaconsfield, Cranbourne, Hampton Park and The officiating umpires “judges” will select 3 players Peninsula – Frankston YCW, Seaford and Mt Eliza in from each team and rank them out of 20 points for per- Narre Warren. from each team and rank them out of 20 points for Nepean - Somerville and Casey Cardinia – Berwick, formance and 20 points for behavior. 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Scorpions 23rd player Benjamin Kearns from Gippsland Power then slotted through his third of the game to push the lead out News to 47 early in the third term. Scorpions too strong for It didn’t go all Casey’s way in the third term, losing their run and carry as the game became even more congested. Dolphins Casey did well to continue to apply forward pressure By - Thomas Casha kicking five goals to two and putting the result of the Casey 23.11.149 game beyond doubt at the final break. Frankston 12.9.81 Much of the ‘sting’ had gone out of the game half way Goals: Tapscott 6, Kearns 5, Best 2, Bail 2, Gawn 2, Ho- through the final term. This was evident when three kicks gan 2, Magner, Jetta, Evans, Kent. in a row went out on the full. Best: Magner, Evans, Kearns, Gent, Gawn, Tapscott. Kearns kept working hard and slotted through his fifth It was a perfect day for footy on Sunday afternoon at goal of the game in the dying minutes to cap off a great Casey Fields, with the Scorpions running out 68 point debut for the young man. victors against local rivals Frankston. Accurate kicking Casey had winners on every line of the ground. Captain in front of goals helped Casey to their massive total of Evan Panozza and Vice-captain Luke Tynan were brilliant 23.11.149 to 12.9.81. and were rarely beaten in any contest. The first quarter was a good tight tussle throughout. Both Mitch Gent racked up 24 disposals, while Nathan Page sides were running and spreading well from the contest. was hard as nails at every contest. showed his worth up forward having a hand After the game, Casey coach Rohan Welsh praised the in two of Casey’s first quarter goals, as well as providing work of big ruckman Max Gawn. a tall target along with Jesse Hogan and Michael Boland. Welsh was happy with their performance throughout the Casey had given away a few silly free kicks in the middle match, even during stages where their play was sloppy, of the ground in the first term. They were lucky not to be he was pleased there was effort for the entire four quar- punished more by Frankston’s forwards. ters. Ideal conditions lead to the first term becoming a bit of He told his players that they needed to make a statement a shootout, with 14 goals being kicked by quarter time. on the field that day. They did. The second quarter turned into a more congested affair. He referred to Casey and Melbourne being two separate There were times when all players were in one half of the footy clubs, but assured his men that when you run out ground, which lead to both sides being vulnerable once for the Casey Scorpions, you are representing Melbourne the ball was turned over. too. kicked the first goal of the second term for After the Demons disappointing performance on Satur- Casey after receiving a free kick in the forward 50. day night against Essendon, a lot of people were watch- With the game in the balance mid way through the sec- ing what Casey would deliver. It was a very impressive ond term Frankston were pressing. They had the run performance. of the play during the middle stages of the quarter but Casey has the long road trip to Eureka Stadium in North couldn’t cope with the pressure of the Casey defenders. Ballarat next Saturday to tackle the Roosters at 2.00pm. There were two turnovers created from short kicks inside Development League Frankston’s forward 50 from constant pressure. After a tight tussle all day and only a two point deficit at The Scorps went into half time with a 35 point buffer – the final break, Casey ran out of legs and went down by 14.4.88 to 8.5.53. 29 points to Frankston. To start the third term Luke Tapscott took a great con The Dolphins were wasteful when going forward kicking tested mark and converted to put through his sixth goal an inaccurate 12.14 for the match. of the game. Casey 9.3.57 Frankston 12.14.86

16 www.caseycardiniafnl.com.au I would like to welcome back our board of directors con- sisting of existing directors Frank Witting, Graham McI- ntyre, Geoff Shaw, Bernie Carroll, Neil Ashworth, Mario Ring, Jade Turnbull and our newly appointed directors Season 2013 is now upon US Josh Chenoweth and Steven Richards. Last Wednesday Night saw the VSHL-SUA official launch Neil Ashworth, Mike Jaremczuk and Bernie Carroll will to season 2013. Invited Guests, Family, Friends and um- continue to develop our satellite training base at Foun- pires existing and new returned to the rooms to kick of tain Gate, while Neil Ashworth will work closely with another year of football umpiring. us to ensure the visibility of the Casey Cardinia Umpires Victorian State Home Loans continued their support of Association in the football community. the association with the announcement to continue their 2013 Umpiring Department Appointments naming rights partnership until season 2016; we wel- It is with great pleasure that I announce our coaching comed our new licensed apparel partner in Global Sports appointments for season 2013. and a new premier partner in Medi Pro Australia and continue our partnerships with the Transport Accident Peter Marshall has been re-appointed as Field Umpires Commission, Road Safe South East and Lion Nathan. Coach for the next three (3) years. Peter will lead the field umpires team consisting of Ivan Walters, Brett Gent, 2013 starts a new chapter within the Victorian State Leigh Swann, Travis Denerley and Rohan David who has Home Loans Southern Umpires Association with the joined us this year. landscape of country football starting to experience sub- stantial changes after the completion of the Australian David Golby has been re-appointed Boundary Umpires Footballs Leagues review into Country football, as new Coach for season 2013. David will be joined by Adam football structures emerge and the formulation of cen- Holland as the assistant coach with assistance from Phil tralised administration hubs start to take place around the Kerford state of Victoria. The VSHL-SUA have been working on Jeff Parker has been re-appointed Goal Umpires Coach this sort of change for a numbers on months and have for season 2013. Jeff will be joined by Stephen Voss as all the basis covered not only to tackle the forthcoming the assistant coach with assistance from Ray Chatterton changes but to be a leader in our field in the coming Bernie Carroll, Mike Jaremzcuk (Fountain Gate) and years. Greg Russo (Seaford) have been appointed training su- Most of the changes are in the way football and umpiring pervisors for 2013. is structured in the background with our on field perfor- Kate Rowe has been re-appointed to her position as ap- mances and commitment to deliver quality umpires will pointments manager. still remain as one of our main objectives. Mathew Guess & Phil Kloot has been re-appointed as The Association have spent the last couple of years work- Junior Umpire Coaches. Matt will take on the role this ing on our culture and professionalism and if we stay year as the face of the MPJFL and will be the go too per- true to ourselves, fellow umpires and with great support son for all junior football matters. Phil will work closely from our families the VSHL-SUA will remain at the top of on the appointments. Mark Mounsey has been appointed country umpiring in Victoria. Accreditation Co-Ordinator.

www.caseycardiniafnl.com.au 17 Footy short stories Footy short stories is an weekly update of the little but important Women in Sport things going on in local football and netball communities, if you have a short The women marking a mark luncheon is a yearly event story you would like to have featured please that celebrates women in sport and the presentation of email all the details to [email protected] the MPNFL Women of the Year award. Your stories can be about people around the club, club The event celebrates and recognises the contribution legends or funny moments shared at the football / netball women make to sport within our local region. The lunch- eon is also a fund raiser with all money raised on the Anywhere – Anytime day going to support worthy causes that support women The league is also looking to make life easier for support- and girls. The event has been running for the past 5 years ers and the local community, with a anywhere/anytime and has raised in excess of $15,000.00 which has been strategy where regardless of your current location within shared between the National Breast Cancer Awareness the state, country or overseas you are able to access Foundation (2008 – 2011) and the Reach Foundation match day replays, live scores, news, ladders and results (2012 & 2013). and in the future have the football record available on So ladies lock Friday the 28th of June in your Planner/ your phone on a weekly basis. Iphone/PDA/Diary and watch out for more details in rela- New Look Chronicle Publication tion to the function in the coming weeks. This year in line with our new branding and market- ing strategy the football record publication will be in 3 separate editions (Peninsula, Casey Cardinia & Nepean), and the new format will only feature the team lists of the 2012 Grand Final Results game played at the venue. All football and netball clubs notes will appear in every edition so you can keep up to Seniors date with the latest news from other clubs within your league. Narre Warren 4.4 9.6 14.11 23.13.145 In the future the league is looking to have the football Cranbourne 4.2 11.4 14.5 19.9.126 record publications available with an app onto your pc BOG: Jackson Parker - Narre Warren / mobile devices Reserves Senior & Junior Football Leagues Working Together Berwick 1.2 4.5 6.1 10.15.75 On a weekly basis within the football record publica- Narre Warren 2.4 2.7 4.9 7.10.52 tions we will feature the latest information, news and op- portunities happening within the Frankston District and BOG: Jordan Andrews - Berwick South East Junior Football Leagues. Under 18’s Strong relations between senior and junior competitions Berwick 3.0 6.1 8.2 12.4.76 are paramount to the future of football in the region, as Narre Warren 4.1 7.3 9.3 10.3.63 we all have a responsibility to grow this great game of our together. BOG: Jake Weightman - Berwick

18 www.caseycardiniafnl.com.au Netball Preview Season opener Beaconsfield has long set the bench- mark in the Casey Cardinia league with Hampton Park a trophy cabinet other clubs would Ins: Kirstie Spooner dream of. However the gap is closing, Outs: Bev Buchanan with strong juniors coming through the Playing coach Kayla Borchet got the Redbacks off to a ranks and the once ‘new’ clubs establishing solid player great start with a win against the Doves in Round One. bases as many celebrate ten years in the MPNFL Casey Hampton Park has endured a tough time playing away Cardinia Netball League. from their home court last year, while renovations took Beaconsfield: Ins: Naomi Allerdyce (returns after a year place. They are keen to gain some improvement in the at Doveton), Kaitlyn Paligrove, Mel White (nee Davies) 2013 season. Kayla Borchet will be aiming to combine Outs: Bridget Prior, Jacinta Goldsack, Ebony Matthews with Claire Waite, Leah Smith, stepping up from B grade Keen to retain the A and C Grade Premiership Cups, and new goaler Kate. The defence end remains solid Beaconsfield look forward adding talented juniors Kaela with Sheena Clarke and Kirstie Spooner. Bev Buchanan Hughes and Danielle Cameron to their senior squad. is a huge loss, as she tries to recover from an ankle injury. Naomi Allerdyce returns after a year at the Doves, but Keysborough is struggling with a knee injury. Past premiership play- Not available at time of printing… ers Defender Kaitlyn Paligorov and Mel White are handy Narre Warren: Ins: Adele Clydesdale, Leigh Taylor, Kim pickups. Captain Jasmine Maddocks will again led this Mifsud strong squad including the fit Andy Dickson and Dan- Outs: Kara Lowe ielle Linaries. Bianca Sanzaro is playing Division 1 for With three sides contesting Grand Finals in 2012, Narre the Peninsula Waves which has got her in fine touch for Warren is hoping to again hoping to feature in Septem- the start of the season. ber. B Grade is keen to go back to back, after winning Berwick: Ins: Narre Warren’s first senior netball premiership last year. Outs: Peta Baldry, Casey Anderson During the off season, Narre Warren contested the Pre Led by captain Sarah McDermott, Berwick welcomes Season Cup at Cranbourne. A Grade provided a glimpse new coach Matt Tate on board for season 2013. With of what they are capable this season taking home the several players off on overseas adventures, Berwick is Premiers Trophy. VNL 19 & U Monash University Cap- pleased to welcome back returning players Tess John- tain Adele Clydesdale has provided a new dimension in son and Bree D’Agastino. Stacey and Lauren Hargrave defence with Kim Mifsud a reliable, smart gaoler at the are concentrating on their VNL Competition this year other end has settled the goal circle. Maddy Henwood and Casey Anderson has caught the travel bug, provid- and Carly Stagg have been promoted from B grade into ing a chance for other players to step up and fill their the new look A grade side. Leigh Taylor adds depth to the shoes. During the off season, B Grade combined well senior squad as another gutsy mid court player. to win the Pre Season Cup hosted by CSWNA during Pakenham: Ins: Sam Webster, Courtney Ball March. Across all three senior sides, there is much sta- Outs: bility and structure from the previous season, with a few Jodie Hanssen has been appointed Senior Coach at Pa- U17s making their debut and a past club players return- kenham and will be assisted by previous player Nicole ing. Since the squad being named, the training schedule Marsh. C Grade will be under the coaching direction of has been tough and challenged players both physically Tracy Brown. Several seior players have stepped up to and mentally. The girl’s ‘never ever give up’ attitude and take on junior coaching roles and Jenny Burridge returns commitment to being the best they can be has been the as the 13 & Under Premiership Coach driving force of their pre-season. The girls are pumped The Pakenham senior squad has a number of additions and eager to take on their rivals Beacy in Round 1 for the leading into 2013, with some past players returning to ‘Battle of the Creek’ show down. the courts. Returning defenders include Stacey Deayton, Cranbourne: Ins: Jessika O’Hanlon, Alanah Hardy Kate McCowan, Kasey Holland and Jill Tivendale. Ra- Outs: Sarah Davey, Karlee Brady, Jodie Foster chel Priestly and Mel Elstone both come back in as extra Cranbourne have welcomed a new head coach, Sarah height in the goaling rings. Mid court has also had an in- O’Hanlon who has made the move from interstate. Ex- jection of players including Alana Goldsack, Ebeny Kent, perienced player Allison Allan, has taken on coaching B Tyler Anderson and Ricky Weightman. New players Sam Grade. Cranbourne has retained most players from 2012 Webster and Courtney Ball will both be missing at least and has a healthy injection of junior talent to support the start of the season due to injuries. Gabbie Smethurst, their senior squad. Alannah Hardy is a handy pick up Bec Cox, Imogen Kent, Ashleigh Brady, Caitlin Wright from Hampton Park, with her lovely demeanour and out- and Courtney English have made their way through the standing netball ability. junior ranks to join the senior squad. Doveton: Are looking to rebuild with the arrival of new ROC: Ins: Kylie Bradshaw Senior coach Michelle Leipa. Michelle has brought to- Outs: Sarah Smith, Laura Quinn, Sara Villers gether old and new faces for a positive pre-season and ROC will be led by Norm Roy this year, assisted by his is keen to see her new chargers on the court. The Doves wife Melinda. With many players catching the travel are excited to welcome back Jemma Price after a year bug, Jaz Cross and Bec Rutter have stepped up to join A away to concentrate on her VCE and VNL netball com- Grade. Speedy mid courter, Kylie Bradshaw is welcomed mitments. back for season 2013. After the 2012 baby boom, six players return from pregnancy. www.caseycardiniafnl.com.au 19 Netball Notes ROC are hopeful their new courts at the new football C Grade: We welcome back some past players as well ground will be completed by mid year. as some new faces too. We have a great bunch of girls Tooradin: Ins: Megan Ellett, Kim Jonas, Laura Firbank, who have all been working hard at training, preparing for Brittany Pym, Melinda Lenders and Laura Harney what we hope will be a fantastic season. Outs: Rachel Splatt Season 2013 has already seen a number of changes to Keysborough Burra the senior squad at TDNC. Rachel Splatt will be taking a Yet again the Burra Babes are excited to get the 2013 year off playing to have a baby and we wish her all the season underway! We feel we have strong, determined best. While this initially left a large hole in defence it was and focused senior teams ready to take on each game soon filled with the return of some old players and the as it comes and by the end have all teams looking into addition of some new faces. The return of players Megan finals. Some new faces have come in and some old faces Ellett and Kim Jonas has strengthened teams along with have gone, but nothing will change our spirits and how new players to the club Laura Firbank, Brittany Pym, much we love the game. Melinda Lenders and Laura Harney. The club also wel- Good Luck to all teams! Lets hope its a strong competi- comes two junior players into the seniors in Jamieson tion, injury free and enjoyable for all. Rendall and Sara Tanner. The girls have been working hard over the preseason Beaconsfield Eagles with the return to two nights training and are looking for- Welcome to Season 2013. We at Beaconsfield are look- ward to seeing the results on the court! ing forward to a fantastic year ahead and would like to welcome all new players, families and committee mem- Pakenham Lions bers that have joined us this year. This year we will be Pakenham Netball Club would like to welcome back all represented with seven MPNFL teams with the intro- players and coaching staff to an exciting and promising duction of the 15 & under Gold competition, while the year in 2013. domestic arm of our club is continuing to grow at an Congratulations to our 13 and under team on their pre- enormous rate with teams ranging from U17’s down to miership in 2012. This was an exciting game to watch the Net Set Go babies. and was inspiring to all who were there. 2013 will be a very special year for all at Beaconsfield Our senior squad has worked together over summer with as we will see our dreams realised as we run on to our senior coach, Jodie Hanssen; assistant coach, Nicole brand new courts at our new home at Holm Park Toad. Marsh; and C Grade coach, Tracey Brown. The junior Two of the four playing courts are now complete with teams are all eager to begin the season and are looking construction work due to start later this year on our new forward to playing competitively for the Pakenham Lions. Club house pavilion that will be ready to use for the 2014 - Jessica Dart (Club President) season. Under 13s: 13s have a bye this week. The girls have been Our club list has changed quite dramatically with retire- training hard in preparation for 2013 season. We wish 15 ments and motherhood but we have also recruited very twos team lots of success, and seniors the very best for well and expect to again have a very successful year on their start to the the courts. season. The Beaconsfield Netball Club would like to wish all Under 15s: Pakenham’s 15 and under squad have been other clubs the very best of luck for the season ahead. working together since the end of last year. As part of the 2013 season we will have two teams at the 15 and Berwick Wickers under level. Welcome to Season 2013. It has been great seeing the Under 17s: Lauren Lenders (coach) and Jill Tivendale (as- courts come to life, welcoming back familiar faces and sistant coach) are excited for the 17’s season to start, as new faces to the club. all girls have been training hard, with a few attending This year we have had a substantial change in coaches. the senior fitness training to get that extra edge! With 10 We are very excited to welcome Matt Tate to the club versatile players, the team has good balance throughout who is coaching A and B Grades and seeing our dynam- the court. ic and speedy Sarah McDermott take on the coaching

20 www.caseycardiniafnl.com.au Netball Notes role for C Grade. Tara Anderson has taken on the role of It is great to see the 15’s gold competition running again Under 17 Coach, Marissa Notley Under 15 coach and this year and it was unfortunate that more clubs didn’t get Adriana Zanin continues to coach the Under 13s. We behind a c reserve competition for an extra senior team. are very excited for the season ahead as we see them all It is always disappointing to turn players away but it gives flourishing in their coaching roles. There have been a few an indication at just how popular our league has become changes to our senior teams in 2013 with the absence and how much it has grown. and return of a number of adventurers and Under 17s Thank you to our sponsors who have already commit- moving up the ranks. ted their support for 2013 – Coastal Plumbing, Sportsco We have had a solid preseason with all teams across the Pakenham, Tides Bar & Grill, Tooradin Pharmacy & age groups participating. We again enjoyed our annual VicMesh. We hope to get many more on board and we Family Day, despite the weather. We have all now got would love to see some new sponsors. If you would like used to Emily Steven’s new look after she shaved her hair to sponsor the netball club, please contact President Lo- on Family Day for the World’s Greatest Shave raising a retta Iverach. mammoth total of $5,424.60 for Leukaemia. TOORADIN FORESHORE MARKET BBQ – SUNDAY We are very excited to have the opportunity to participate 21ST APRIL. Next Sunday the Tooradin netball club will in the Under 15 Gold competition this year and allow a be running the BBQ at the market. We require players to greater number of our club to enjoy the football-netball assist throughout the day for a couple of hours. This is a experience. We are also very pleased to be returning to great fundraiser for our club so it is important that you the Dandenong and District Netball Association for our help out. Please put your name down on the roster. other Saturday netball games. I would like to wish all Tooradin netballers and football- We open the season with a tough battle against Beacons- ers the best of luck today against ROC and hope to see field. We are excited about seeing their new facilities, everyone back in the sports club afterwards for our first but also seeing whether all of our hard work has paid off. function for the season! GO SEAGULL’S!! We look forward to a fierce competition throughout the SOCIAL CALENDAR: Tonight….ipod shuffle night. $5 season and wish all of our netball and football teams the entry and $5 for a random song. Prize to be won if your best of luck for the season ahead. song is playing at 11pm!!! Come along and enjoy a night GO WICKERS! with your teammates and meet the footballers. Bring Tooradin Seagulls partners and family for a fun night! It’s that time of year again and the netball & footy sea- ROC Kangaroos son is back!!! It always seems to come around again so Welcome back to all players, supporters, sponsors and quickly!! I would like to welcome everyone to season friends to season 2013. We’re looking to back up our 2013 especially all the new players and families to the successful 2012 season, where 5/6 teams made finals, Tooradin-Dalmore Netball Club. We hope you enjoy be- with A grade making the grand final, and the amazing 15 ing part of our great club and hopefully experience some & under team taking out the grand final after a fantastic success along the way. season. This year we have 7 teams with the addition of Firstly I would like to introduce our coaching team for the 15 & under gold section. We also have a lot of new 2013 and wish all of them every success for the sea- players at the club as well as lots of little ROC supporters son. MICHELLE RUDOLPH (13 & UNDER), NICOLE as a result of our baby boom last year! Our new courts OSTROM (15 & UNDER), JAMIESON RENDALL (15 & are coming along nicely and should be ready to play on UNDER GOLD) RACHEL COLE & TARA SMITH (17 & within a couple of weeks. There is lots happening down UNDER), RAELENE DARBY (C GRADE), LISA VANDER- at Starling Rd, good luck to all ROC netball teams and MEER (B GRADE) AND SHONA WELLS (A GRADE). Our football teams for this year! Go ROC! coaching team have the full support of our committee and we know they will do a fabulous job. I would like Narre Warren Magpies to congratulate Rachel Cole (Splatty) on her pregnancy Narre Warren welcomes Cranbourne to Fox Road for and although she will be missed on the court, we know round one of the 2013 season. After a sound pre season, that this new chapter in her life will be a wonderful one the netballers are keen to hit the court. We look forward and we can’t wait for the arrival of their little footballer to unfurling the 2012 B Grade Premiership flag along or netballer in July! with the Senior Football flag. All players have trained hard in the pre-season and we With many new 13 & Under faces, we wish them all have had some great practice matches against Cora Lynn the best representing the black and white this year. Led and Poowong and are all ready for round 1 against ROC. by Coach Michelle, our youngest netballers and loud-

www.caseycardiniafnl.com.au 21 Netball Notes est barrackers will be keen to make their mark on the expertise on board) B Grade Coach: Alison Allan competition. C Grade Coach: Renee Wright Coach Richard and his 15 & Under players will be keen Under 17s Coach: Bec Sparks to go one better in 2013. After reaching the Grand Final Under 15s Coaching Team: Emma Dundon and Kelly last year, the young group are now full age and with their Thompson finals experience are set for a successful year. Under 13s Coaching Team: Ellen Graham and Emily We welcome our 15 & Under Reserve side to the Satur- Neeson day Competition this year. The girls will have a modified Our players have put a fantastic effort in over pre-season fixture, competing against five other clubs who are field- with their determined and motivated coaches and we ex- ing an additional junior side. pect to see their hard work pay off with success on the The 17 & Under side has been training hard under the courts in both Juniors and Seniors. Go Eagles!! guidance of senior players Holly Booth and Britti Don- It is with a heavy heart that the club said farewell to Mr. aldson. With an injection of fresh faces form the 15 & Graham Mc Aleese (more lovingly known as Macca), as Under squad, the girls have combined well to form a well he stepped down from his presidential duties in 2012. balanced side. Macca has been an incredible President and tireless The Senior Squad hit the track back in January and has worker down at the club but will happily still be a hard competed in the Pre Season Cup at Cranbourne and core supporter. I know the girls love seeing and hearing practise matches in Echuca. A Grade provided a glimpse Macca cheering them on. Mr. Ron Brady also stepped of what they are capable this season taking home the down from the Vice Presidency at the end of 2012, but Premiers Trophy at the CSWNA Pre Season Cup. VNL 19 thankfully has stayed on the general committee and & U Monash University Captain Adele Clydesdale has makes way for the next generation!! provided a new dimension in defence with Kim Mifsud Cranbourne Netball Club is pleased to announce that a reliable, smart gaoler at the other end has settled the Jodie Holt, Life Time Member and a talented defensive goal circle. Maddy Henwood and Carly Stagg have been current player, has stepped into the Presidential role. She promoted from B grade into the new look A grade side. has her right-hand gal beside her, Karina Brady (another Leigh Taylor adds depth to the senior squad as another talented current player), to support her as Vice President. gutsy mid court player. Welcome to the Executive Committee ladies. We know B Grade will be keen to back up their outstanding, even we will go from strength to strength with you both at the team performance which saw them crowned Premiers helm! in 2012. With the addition of experienced goaler Holly So it’s time to shine Eagles. Bring on season 2013, we are Booth, and Kate Dowling and Casey Rhodes – Anderson ready and waiting!! who have been rewarded for their pre season training ef- forts, B Grade looks like they will be a formidable force in 2013. 2012 Grand Final After a taste of finals netball, C Grade will be looking to go one step further. Joining the team is Courtney Phelps, Results Kayleigh Spink and Laura Breen who have all come through the junior ranks at Narre Warren. Away from the court, the netballers are hosting a Trivia A Grade Night on Friday 19th April to raise funds for much need- Beaconsfield 53 d ROC 44 ed equipment for our football netball club. Tables of 8 – BOC: Jasmine Maddocks - Beaconsfield 10 are available. Cost: $15 per head. See Bek for tickets. In a sign of the hard work that our Committee has put B Grade in over the past three years, the City of Casey will be- Narre Warren 46 d Beaconsfield 34 gin work on our second court in the coming months. We BOC: Carly Stagg - Narre Warren look forward to having more training space and a safe warm up area on match days. C Grade Cheer, cheer the Black and the White for a successful Beaconsfield 38 d Narre Warren 31 2013 season on and off the court! BOC: Rachel Rydqvist - Beaconsfield Cranbourne Eagles 17 & Under Welcome to Round 1 2013, a very exciting year for Cran- bourne Netball Club. The Eagles have some truly com- Beaconsfield 33 d Berwick 32 mitted and passionate people working inside the club BOC: Jazmin Valentine - Beaconsfield all with one main aim. To further develop the dedicated player group we have at Cranbourne and strive for suc- 15 & Under cess. ROC 38 d Narre Warren 29 Cranbourne Netball Club is proud to introduce our BOC: Jaymie Hammond - Narre Warren talented coaching staff for 2013: Head Coach: Sarah O’Hanlon (Sarah is new to our club having moved here 13 & Under from South Australia and we are very lucky to have her Pakenham 35 d Cranbourne 30 BOC: Renae Joiner - Pakenham

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