Contact: Les King 0411 625 426 yvmdfl.com.au – 1 Header CEO Report Body Copy It is no doubt an exciting time for those The focus is always on our players but I clubs and teams that are competing in would like to remind our players that the September. every opportunity to play our great sports is provided by our wonderful band of Whether it is netball or football, the bond community club volunteers who tirelessly that is formed with your team mates, A.B.N .: 72 821 583 343 and without favour work hard to ensure Office: 7-9 Symes Road Finals Admission Prices especially in finals, is something that is all runs smoothly. If you are playing, and Woori Yallock never forgotten, and to that end, it can someone does something for you that Postal: P.O. Box 215 $12.00 - Includes yvmdf&nl Record be one of the most rewarding experiences supports your on-field opportunity, say Woori Yallock 3139 in your lifetime. 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But one thing is for certain, - yvmdf&nl Record on will define your integrity & stamp you players make far more mistakes than Directors: Mr Bill Heppell extra $2.00 as a match winner. umpires. Umpires do not kick behinds Mr. Mark Sandilands that should of been goals; they do not Mr Mick Hill If you are spectating, spectate in a fumble an easy chest mark; they do not Mrs Jodi Chandler positive manner as there is no doubt that Mr Mark Mays kick the ball out of bounds on the full. constructive support can generate far Mr Bill Kuys NO DOGS ALLOWED Our pre-occupation with umpires only more positive outcomes than anything Mr Michael Fleming takes our eye off the ball and our role NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED else. To reinforce last week’s message, on match day. If you have an item to passion and emotions will be much CEO: Mr Stephen Walter bring to the League’s attention, then do it The YVMDFNL has the right to higher than our regular home and away Manager: Miss Judy Orren constructively and we will always address refuse entry games, however, that does not diminish [email protected] any matter of concern. The experts that your responsibilities in any capacity. The hurl abuse at officials only at finals time Media Reports: Carli Mitchell League take most seriously codes of Photos courtesy of Gary Frevreau shed their club in a poor light. [email protected] behaviour and you can be assured that if you persist in conducting yourself in a If you are a spectator, partake in finals in manner that is unbecoming, then we will a constructive fashion and it is important have no hesitation in removing you from to note that umpires in green must be our League. afforded every opportunity to develop as any other developing footballer. 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For details of prices and how to order copies, contact Garry Sparke: 03 9763 4088. 2 – yvmdfl.com.au yvmdfl.com.au – 3 Tune into 97.1 every Saturday afternoon for the match Wazza of the day & around the ground updates from all games This week’s broadcast is How impressive was Powelltown.... they cope? Time will tell. Maybe it will be 3MDR 97.1 FM Saturday 1st September Div 1 Elimination they are primed! GO THE DEMONS an adversity free season, lets hope so for Upwey Tecoma v Monbulk COMMITMENT, TEAMWORK, PASSION – Belgrave’s sake, but I am not sure I have POWELLTOWN HAD IT ALL. ever seen a perfect season. Sunday 2nd September Div 2 Semi Final 2 Wazza reckons that Seville are in for a torrid Upwey are looking ominous, can they go Belgrave v Yarra Glen time. They key challenge for Powelltown back to back? They buried a disappointing is that they don’t get too carried away Warby last week so I am not sure we can GOAL OF THE WEEK Last week’s winner is...Jeremy Lewis – W’burton Millg’ve with their passion as that could easily read too much into that result. Monbulk are derail their winning opportunity. Seville always a formidable opponent but Monbulk Wayne Williams – Powelltown are experienced finals campaigners and look tired, maybe even jaded. It is true that MARK OF THE WEEK Last week’s winner is... Daniel Waters – Upwey Tecoma that may make a difference, although last year they were the opposite, on top, Michael Bretherton – Alexandra Wazza is not sure it can get them over the ready, fresh and they went out in straight line. Seville lacked zest last week against sets. Can the opposite happen in 2012. GOAL & MARK OF THE YEAR SPONSOR Yarra Glen and did not cope with the wide Wazza reckons being jaded is 70% mental, expanses of Healesville. It can be argued so Monbulk need some sort of cerebral Parkinson Asphalting that today’s match at Mt Evelyn will suit potion to resurrect their self belief and zeal. Monbulk maybe just if they can refresh their www.parkinsongroup.com.au both teams, however Wazza reckons that mind, or if they can’t, Upwey by 10 goals. Address: 30 Alfred Street, Blackburn 3130 Victoria Powelltown have superior body strength Phone: (03) 9878 3633 Fax: (03) 9878 3733 and may just muscle their way to victory, Woori v Wandin should be a tight affair, providing they are level headed. Seville has however having said that, Woori has easily a major weakness; they can’t kick enough accounted for Wandin on both occasions in partnership with YV FM 99.1 goals. They have averaged just 7 goals in this season. Wandin’s poor effort last the last 8 matches, even allowing for tough week against Emerald was a major conditions. They could only manage 7 goals disappointment for a team that is preparing last week in perfect football conditions. Not for finals. Now I know Emerald was about enough fire power for me to select Seville to get relegated and accordingly they played over Powelltown. out of their skin. Wandin appear to have Silky smooth Belgrave, the Black & White some mental challenges when preparing for Caviar of Division 2. However, we did see games and I am not sure that that is good New Career Opportunity!!! how complacency can almost lose you a news going into finals. And again, Woori horse race in Ascot a few months back... was humbled by Mt Evelyn which equally so Belgrave you better watch out. Yarra is not a great entree to September action. Glen have gone through highs Maybe the Woori Tiger by a whisker. Earn around $100K pa and lows all season, no home ground for 2 months and Fitness for Cricket Installers wanted. nowhere to train. 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And or email your resume to: [email protected] what if they are behind by 4 goals in the first quarter... can 4 – yvmdfl.com.au yvmdfl.com.au – 5 Top Goal Kickers 2012 Expert Tipsters Division One Division Two Div 1 Leo Groenewegen – yvmdfl President Div 2 Name Club Last Round Goals Name Club Last Round Goals 212 FOOTBALL 1 – Finals NETBALL 1 – Finals FOOTBALL 2 – Finals NETBALL 2 – Finals SENIORS A GRADE SENIORS A GRADE SENIORS SENIORS Woori Yallock Wandin Powelltown Yarra Glen Daniel Lewis Woori Yallock 5 68 Mitchell Collins Belgrave 0 118 Upwey Tecoma Woori Yallock Belgrave Seville Damian Cupido Mount Evelyn 7 55 Ryan Kueffer Yarra Glen 5 117 RESERVES A RESERVE RESERVES A RESERVE Warburton Millgrove