$ inc victorian football league rounD 3, aPril 24-25, 2010 2 gst FORD AND GEELONG CATS 85 YEARS OF SHARING THE JOURNEY FIESTA0003_VFL from ThE oval office High appeal for new venue The official opening of highgate Recreation Reserve this weekend marks a new venue for football in Victoria. s we join the national tribute league, TAC Cup, VFL and AFL, Its lighting strength also provides for our fallen Anzac heroes highlighting its value as a the opportunity for night games. on this historic weekend, community centre. During season 2010, the Calder AVictorian football welcomes Further to this, adjoining the main Cannons and Coburg Tigers will play an exciting new chapter with the football field, which mirrors the a combined total of 11 home games at official opening ofc raigieburn’s dimensions of the MCG, is another Highgate, also functioning as the off- Highgate Recreation Reserve. ground that is designed to be available field headquarters for the Cannons. The $10 million sports complex, for the community, in particular Further ground development into a partnership involving Hume City junior football. In as much, Highgate the future will bolster the current Council, AFL Victoria, AFL, State Recreation Reserve embraces football infrastructure, with additional seating Government and land developers from grassroots to the elite level. around the field to be added among Stocklands, heralds a new dawn for The development of the Highgate a number of other trimmings to truly football in north-west Melbourne. facility has been as rapid as it has been make it a fan-friendly venue. All involved are to be congratulated stunning. In the space of little more The official opening of Highgate for their vision, commitment and than three years, a green field site Recreation Reserve coincides with support for developing a facility that has been developed into a marvelous Coburg Tigers hosting Box Hill Hawks is unique in so many ways. Such an complex that taps into the evolving in the now traditional Anzac Day investment can not be understated. demographic dynamics of Melbourne’s match. Anzac Day is a significant day The facility presents a wonderful urban expansion. on our national calendar, a day where opportunity for all tiers of football, Along with Casey Fields, which we can proudly reflect on the selfless stretching from local team opened just four years ago, AFL acts of so many of our forefathers. Craigieburn Eagles, to TAC Cup side Victoria is well placed to serve aspiring Football recognises and honours Calder Cannons. VFL team Coburg footballers well into the future. the importance of the Anzacs. Lest Tigers, and their AFL-affiliate As time goes on, Highgate Reserve’s we forget. Richmond, will also benefit through profile will further blossom with its the state-of-the-art facility. The potential to host NAB Cup games, pre- PEter scHwAb Highgate establishment will serve season AFL games and AFL Under-16 Chief Executive Officer, the Essendon District Football and 18 National Championship fixtures. AFL Victoria cOVER: A composite of AFL Victoria chief Executive Editor: Callum Twomey cOntEnts the VFL’s rich past and Officer: Peter Schwab Designer: Joanne Mouradian present, from left to right: aPril 24-25, 2010 Football Operations Photo Manager: Ginny Pike Dave Hickinbotham, 2009 Manager: Printed by: Condor Printing J.J. Liston Trophy winner, John Hook Myles Sewell of North Photography: Getty Images Club notes 4 High Performance Ballarat and Frank Johnson. (02) 9004 2250 A new venue 6 Managers: Anton Grbac, Leon Harris Advertising: Kaylee George VFL team lists 7-10 (03) 8663 3009 statistics: Sophie Timms Tipsters 11 cEO, the slattery VFL results 12-13 Media group: Season 2010 fixture 14 Geoff Slattery VICTORIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE RECORD / 3 club notes VFL club notes cObuRg tgers NortH Ballarat Gold Coast Port MelbOuRnE The club’s first home The Selkirk Roosters’ are Gold Coast Football Club At every home game you game takes place today excited to launch their new will hit the road for the can book a seat or table (April 24) when the website for all supporters, first time in 2010 when to attend the President’s Tigers take on Box Hill partners and members of it travels to Melbourne Luncheon. For $35 each, at Highgate Recreation the club. Make sure you log for its Anzac weekend lunch and afternoon tea Reserve, with the onto the site for regular clash with Werribee will be included. On August reserves commencing news, polls, competitions, Tigers. The game - the 1 our Super Draw Day at 9.20am and seniors previews and reviews, club’s first under lights takes place. At $100, only at 12.30pm. At 12pm, sponsorship opportunities this year - will be a good 100 tickets are available the Highgate Facility and regular events. opportunity for the team with excellent door prizes will be officially opened, Remember to purchase to harness some early up for grabs. The club also Anzac ceremonies will your Roosters’ Rewards season away form, and reminds supporters to take place in conjunction Membership, and benefit also provides a chance book for our Presentation with Coburg, Fawkner from Ballarat’s premier to finetune interstate Night, to be held on and Box Hill RSL’s and savings card. The card match logistics ahead of October 1 at International the President’s ‘Cocktail offers over $2000 worth GCFC’s introduction to Receptions. For bookings Lunch’ will begin at of savings throughout the AFL in 2011. For more call 9646 2094 or email half-time of the senior the year to various information visit www. [email protected]. game. Other upcoming participating Ballarat goldcoastfc.com.au. Throughout the season events include the Ladies businesses. Please note we encourage everyone Day Luncheon on May 15 our Chairman’s Luncheons to buy the VFL Record to and Dancing with Coburg at every home game. For keep up to date with what Stars function on May 29. further information call is happening at the club or For any information call 5339 5944. Stay tuned visit www.pmfc.com.au. 9354 8228. for an exciting promotion coming soon to www. theroosters.com.au. PROUD SPONSOR OF VFL SEASON 2010 Proud Sponsor of VFL Season 2005 4 / visit vfl.com.au 54287 Four’n Twenty VFL Sponsorship Record 10-03-2005 (145 x 70mm) club notes Keep up to date with all the latest news from each VFL club in season 2010. Box Hill CasEy nORthern williAMstOwn HAwks scorpiOns bullants The club likes to remind TCL have joined forces The Casey Scorpions The Northern Bullants supporters that from with the Box Hill Hawks will hold a pre-game Football Club would like round three to five, as major partner for President’s Luncheon to welcome back Cramers Williamstown hold home season 2010, one of the before every home game Hotel as a premier games and the club world’s leading consumer throughout 2010. At only sponsor. Cramers Hotel has some great guest electronics manufacturers. $30 for members and houses a function centre, speakers planned for the Join the President for the $40 for non-members, a dining and bistro area, President’s Luncheons. President’s Luncheon prior supporters will get value live entertainment, TAB These include Barry Hall to our blockbuster match for money as they enjoy facilities, as well as a and Terry Forrest QC, against North Ballarat in a two-course meal with BWS drive-through bottle Lindsay Fox and Michael round four. Enjoy a two- drinks for the two-hour shop. Please consider Rodd. Tickets cost course meal and drinks lunch duration. The annual Cramers next time you $40.00 each. For more up to the first bounce. Red, White and Blue Draw are looking for a fun information call the club Hear from a special guest will be taking place on night out, located at: 1 on 9391 0309. speaker and enjoy a great Saturday, June 12. Tickets Cramer St, Preston 3072. day out with friends and are $25 and this gets you The Bullants appreciate For any news, family. Tickets are $60. a meal as well as entry Cramers support and look results, club The Box Hill Hawks would into the draw for which forward to a successful information or like to speak to anyone first prize is $3000. To 2010 season with them on feature articles, interested in assisting contact the club, become a board. Memberships are with match day duties member or simply keep up still available to purchase please visit or football related roles to date with everything that at home games or you www.vfl.com.au, for season 2010. For any is happening at the Casey can contact Kate at the the official information call 9890 9442. Scorpions, visit our website Bullants office on (03) 9470 website of the VFL. www.scorpions.com.au. 2224 to join over the phone. A.V. VIDEO PRODUCTIONS Corporate / Training / Seminars / Weddings / Special Events / Sports Official Videographers of the VFL CALL US FOR ALL YOUR VIDEO PRODUCTION NEEDS since 1996. PHONE 9583 8307 MOBILE 0411 122 237 VICTORIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE RECORD / 5 A new venue VFL kicks off at craigieburn Three years after development began on Victoria’s newest football facility, Coburg and Box hill hawks officially open the highgate Recreation Reserve on saturday at 12.30pm. A community centre for all to enjoy, the Craigieburn establishment will help football flourish in melbourne’s north-west. Coburg captain Nick Carnel and Box Hill Hawks skipper Steve Kenna will be keen to win the Anzac Cup in the first match at Highgate. 6 / visit vfl.com.au tipsters VFL tipsters Paul amy ross PHil Leader bootH cleary newspapers ABC-tV ABC-tV Box Hill Hawks Box Hill Hawks Box Hill Hawks Geelong Geelong Geelong Williamstown Williamstown