Inside this Issue Presidents Report 2 Round 12 Summary 3 U/10 to U/17 Match Reports 4 - 6 Ladders after Round 12 7 Round 13 Fixtures 8 Footy News 9 - 12 Round 13 home games review 13 Under 9 Round 12 Photo Gallery 14 Social News 15-18 Who Am I ? / Merchandise 19 Under 9 Match Reports 3 With the finals fast approaching the Eagles are well placed to have up to 6 teams competing in the finals. The Under 10’s and 14’s both have the double chance already sown up. They are also well in the hunt to be minor premiers. Under 11 Blue will make the finals and have a crunch match this week against ladder leaders South Morang - a win will go a long way to securing the double chance. Under 12’s are guaranteed finals action also, having nailed down 3rd place with a good win last week. Under 16’s are also headed for finals action and need another win to ensure they secure the double chance. Under 17’s are hanging on to their place in ‘The Four’ and are faced with a game at home this week at 3pm against the top team in Research, then an away game at Mill Park. A win in either of these is a must to keep the finals dream alive. Come along & support them this Sunday at the Showgrounds. The Merchandise Container will only be opening for the next 2 Tuesdays, so you have until the 31st of July to pick up any items you may need for the finals! Also there are some great stocking fillers for Xmas on sale at the Container, such as training singlets, shorts or how about a kit bag. Container is open Tuesday from 5 to 6 pm and only for the next 2 weeks. Merchandise News Dates to Note • Friday - 20 July Junior Disco at clubrooms • Saturday - 21 July Auskick resumes • Saturday - 28 July Whittlesea Football & Netball Club Annual Ball • Sunday - 29 July End of season function at Club Rooms at 5pm • Tuesday -31 July Last chance to buy merchandise • Sunday - 5 August Semi Final Day • Sunday - 12 August Preliminary Final Day www.whittleseafc.com.au Issue 13 - 19 July It consists of 5 modules and is a free course. See page 11 for further details. See you on Saturday at 9am sharp. Auskick resume from their mid-season break on Saturday 21st of July. There are 5 sessions of Auskick left for this season plus the final day break-up. More details in next weeks Newsletter. If you are interested in helping out with Auskick next season and want to get a bit of a handle on how to go about running an Auskick session, there is an online course available. Auskick resumes on Saturday 21st Major Sponsor of Whittlesea Auskick for Season 2012 Finals Race Heating Up
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Inside this Issue
Presidents Report 2
Round 12 Summary 3
U/10 to U/17 Match Reports 4 - 6
Ladders after Round 12 7
Round 13 Fixtures 8
Footy News 9 - 12
Round 13 home games review 13
Under 9 Round 12 Photo Gallery 14
Social News 15-18
Who Am I ? / Merchandise 19
Under 9 Match Reports 3
With the finals fast approaching the Eagles are well placed to have up to 6 teams competing in the finals. The Under 10’s and 14’s both have the double chance already sown up. They are also well in the hunt to be minor premiers. Under 11 Blue will make the finals and have a crunch match this week against ladder leaders South Morang - a win will go a long way to securing the double chance.
Under 12’s are guaranteed finals action also, having nailed down 3rd place with a good win last week. Under 16’s are also headed for finals action and need another win to ensure they secure the double chance. Under 17’s are hanging on to their place in ‘The Four’ and are faced with a game at home this week at 3pm against the top team in Research, then an away game at Mill Park. A win in either of these is a must to keep the finals dream alive. Come along & support them this Sunday at the Showgrounds.
The Merchandise Container will only be opening for the next 2 Tuesdays, so you have until the 31st of July to pick up any items you may need for the finals! Also there are some great stocking fillers for Xmas on sale at the Container, such as training singlets, shorts or how about a kit bag.
Container is open Tuesday from 5 to 6 pm and only for the next 2 weeks.
Merchandise News Dates to Note
• Friday - 20 July
Junior Disco at clubrooms
• Saturday - 21 July
Auskick resumes
• Saturday - 28 July
Whittlesea Football &
Netball Club Annual Ball
• Sunday - 29 July
End of season function
at Club Rooms at 5pm
• Tuesday -31 July
Last chance to buy merchandise
• Sunday - 5 August
Semi Final Day
• Sunday - 12 August
Preliminary Final Day
www .wh i t t le se a f c .com.auIssue 13 - 19 July
It consists of 5 modules
and is a free course.
See page 11 for further
details.
See you on Saturday at
9am sharp.
Auskick resume from their
mid-season break on
Saturday 21st of July.
There are 5 sessions of Auskick left for this
season plus the final day
break-up.
More details in next weeks
Newsletter.
If you are interested in
helping out with Auskick
next season and want to
get a bit of a handle on how to go about running
an Auskick session, there
is an online course
available.
Auskick resumes
on Saturday 21st
Major Sponsor of Whittlesea Auskick
for Season 2012
Finals Race Heating Up
Thank you to the Weather Gods and everyone else that assisted last Friday for the Under 9’s Presidents Match - Umpires Matty & Nathan, Coach’s Alicia & Andrea, Russell Family Timekeepers, Phill & Ros behind the Bar, Sue Heenan for washing the White Clash Jumpers, Colin Newport for the photo DVD (with music selection by Liam) Donna & Lisa and all their helpers dishing out the yummy pizza (JC’s Pizza & Pasta) and drinks.
Also Under 9’s please ensure you respond to your Team Managers regarding Tackers Day by Friday so we can confirm the number of teams to the NFL.
Checked out the Game Day Board yet? How good does it look? (Photo on page 9 of the Newsletter) Don’t forget the Disco this Friday, we have some good numbers already and you can pay at the door on the night. You don’t want to miss out on this one A couple of housekeeping items –Yes, we only have a couple of weeks left in the Season but still need to mention these;
Ambulance Gate (beside Timekeepers Box) –No parking, keep clear at all times
Seniors Gym – no admittance to anyone under 16 years Changerooms – As the signs say NO footballs are to be used in the change rooms. If myself or anyone else needs to remind you about this, please do not argue just take it outside. Have respect for the Club’s facilities. Boundary Fence – Unless you are an official for the game being played you must be behind the fence while play is in progress. Thanks everyone for your co-operation with these. Interclub player transfer numbers to Whittlesea for Season 2012 are greater than all the transfers for the four Season’s prior, 2008 to 2011. What an excellent indication of how we are viewed in our District, especially considering the many Club’s in close proximity. Be proud to be part of the Whittlesea Eagles and make sure you all wear your Game Day Jackets on Sunday. Our 17’s need to have a couple of very big games over the next two weeks to ensure they make finals. It will be close and dependent on percentages and other results. This Sunday they are playing at home at 3pm – please get along and show your support for the Team, it does make all the difference. Have you thought about assisting the Club next Season? All enthusiasm very welcome – I will be standing down as President however will still be involved in some capacity – the more support we have the easier for all those that do the work. It’s all for the Kids !! We must have a Pres out there somewhere? Looking forward to catching up with everyone at our End of Season function on Sunday July 29th @ 5pm and acknowledging the great effort of our Teams playing finals. Thanks Megan Beattie President
This week our boys came up against a very determined
Kinglake side.
The first quarter was marginally better than other weeks, but still an improvement.
The muddy ground made for a very hard fought match and our boys played a good game.
Go Eagles!!!
Under 9 Match Reports for Round 12
Under 10’s Whittlesea 6.6. 42 defeated Mill Park 3.3. 18 Best Players: Kieran McMahon, Matt Cochrane, Riley Kennedy, Jordan Sullivan, Cody Talbot, Will Knipe, Braydon Smith, Conner Miller Goal Kickers: Harry Hobbs 2, Braydon Smith 2, Dylan Knipe 1, Joel Viavattenne 1
Under 11 Gold Whittlesea 0.0. 00 defeated by Eltham 19.15. 129 Best Players: Jed Beattie, Lucas Tsibidis, Reece Colosimo, Jake Beattie, Jimmy Redzepi
Under 11 Blue Whittlesea 11.13. 79 defeated Greensborough 0.4. 4 Goal Kickers: Caleb Newport 4, Rory McIntyre 3, Carter Allen, Benjamin Tennent, Ethan Bateman, Liam Tyrrell
Under 12 Red Whittlesea 13.6. 84 defeated Yarrambat Gold 0.0. 00 Best Players: Billy Goodwin, Kyle Smith, Alex Tofful, Tristen Rodrigues, Ben Welsh, Daniel Patton Goal Kickers: Billy Goodwin 4, Nicholas Russell 3, Ben Welsh, Steve Alabakis, Bailey Stewart, Alex Tofful, Tristen Rodrigues, Deakin Tennant
Under 13 Red Whittlesea 2.3. 15 defeated by Eltham 7.6. 48 Best Players: Liam Flatley, Brandyn Burgess, Dion Musgrave, Lachlan Osborne, Rhys Op De Coul, Jeremy Little Goal Kickers: Brandyn Burgess, Daniel Smith
Under 14 Red Whittlesea 10.5. 65 defeated Epping 9.5. 59 Goal Kickers: Jacob Tyrrell 2, Jacob Bateman 2, Jack Taylor 2, Christian Prestopino , Braydon Avola , Connor Leslie
Under 16 Red Whittlesea 17.15. 117 defeated South Morang 4.7. 31 Best Players: The Whole Team Goal Kickers: Brandon Grech 4, Ethan Gorski 4, Joseph Bland 3, Josh Walker 2, Luke Wilson 1, Daniel Burleigh 1 Scott Gordon 1, Tyrone Rodrigues 1
Under 17 Blue Whittlesea 7.10. 52 defeated by Lalor 8.5. 53 Best Players: Goal Kickers: Luke Carroll 4, Blake Gallagher , Billy McKeown , Liam Howard
Under 9 Gold v West Preston
On yet another cold wet morning in Whittlesea town, we came across the might of West Preston Under 9`s who to date have only lost the one game this season (and that was to their Under 17’s) From the start till the end, in the very heavy conditions our little warriors were fantastic.
To see so many of the boys progress throughout the year the way they have is fantastic and everyone associated with team is very proud of them. Looking forward to this week, our last official game for the year. (home game also) Go Eagles!
The boys celebrating after a hard fought game
Under 11 Gold - v Eltham
Started well, came out ready to play, looked like scoring and then the quarter time siren went!!
Keep your chins up Guys, I am really proud of each of you.
While this has not been the best season, we have many years of footy ahead of us.
Under 11 Blue - v Greensborough
After a well earned rest last week the boys came out for this game ready to play. They played well in the first 3 quarters, but their last quarter was excellent, moving the ball by hand, running in numbers, playing good percentage footy and kicking 6 goals for the quarter. Big game next week boys, 4 big quarters required. Well done today to Sam, Jesse, Carter and Benjamin, all playing their 50th game.
Under 10’s v Mill Park
Another great win this week in what was a pretty scrappy game at Kelynack Reserve. The wind certainly played a factor in otherwise fine conditions.
We had them scoreless for three quarters to which Mill Park came home strong with the increasing wind.
We were nowhere near our best & with the 2nd spot on the ladder team Sth Morang at home next week, we will need to polish up on our skill levels if we’re to make it 3 from 3 for the season against them.
We have locked in the double chance now & a win next week will earn us the minor premiership!
Amazing effort all season boys, really proud of everyone of you…
We are always learning regardless of results - lets keep improving our skills and playing as a Team.
Congratulations Nathan Barnett on 50 Big Games for the Eagles.
Dion after 2 games of sunning himself in Bali played like he hadn’t missed a game.
Lachie and Kai were great down back. Liam B and the 2 Baileys worked hard all game.
Keep playing this brand of footy as we prepare for next year.
Under 13’s v Eltham
Another good performance against the second best team in the comp.
We gave up 3 easy goals, dropped a mark, couldn’t kill a ball in front of goal and another player was left unmarked at a ruck. So little things have lets us down, which could have led to a tighter result.
Liam F led from the outset and was well supported by Brandyn, Blake and Connor. Rhys played his best game of the year.
Under 12’s v Yarrambat
Well we played on a wet wet wet ground and our boys did what I expected them to do. We made a few changes giving boys other chances to play in different positions. Benny Welsh kicked the first goal of his career which was great for us. The test this week is playing against Epping, who we believe we will play in the first semi in 2 weeks.
Match Reports from Round 12
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There was some great passages throughout the day which were all out shone by the rooster that cocked his way around in the third quarter at full back.
Greats work boys DO NOT LOSE SIGHT OF THE BIG PICTURE.
We are back to second and we need to stay there to give ourselves the best chance.
Under 16’s v South Morang
Impressive game of Discipline.
We talk about the structure week in week out and now at the end of the season we are finally starting to realise that by playing as a team and doing the team thing, the whole thing works
Under 11 - Blue Group 1. South Morang Blue 36 2. Whittlesea Blue 30 3. Montmorency Black 28 4. Greensborough 14 5. West Preston 12 6. Mill Park 8
Under 14 - Red Group
1. Whittlesea 38 2. Montmorency 28 3. Epping 26 4. West Preston 24 5. Panton Hill 24 6. Research 12 7. West Lalor 10 8. South Morang Maroon 8
Under 10 - Green Group
1. Whittlesea 34 2. South Morang Gold 30 3. Mill Park 16 4. Yarrambat 14 5 Montmorency White 12 6. Epping 10
Under 16 Under 16 -- Red GroupRed Group
1. Research 34 2. Whittlesea 26 3. Diamond Creek 26 4. Northcote 24 5. Greensborough 18 6. South Morang 12 7 Montmorency White 8 8. Wallan 4
Under 13 - Red Group
1. Greensborough 32 2. Eltham 28 3. Mill Park 26 4. Research 14 5. Montmorency 12 6. Whittlesea 6
Under 11 - Silver GroupSilver GroupSilver Group 1. Epping White 38 2. Wallan Juniors 36 3. Eltham 24 4. Yarrambat Brown 20 5. Laurimar 20 6. Whittlesea Gold 8 7. Lalor Stars 4
Under 17 - Combined Group
1. Research (Blue) 36 2. South Morang (Blue) 34 3. Lalor (Red) 24 4. Eltham (Blue) 25 5. Diamond Creek (Red) 18 6. Mill Park (Red) 22 7. Whittlesea (Blue) 20 8. West Preston (Blue) 16 9. Montmorency (Blue) 15 10. Keon Park (Red) 14
Under 12 - Red Group
1. Wallan 36 2. South Morang Maroon 32 3. Whittlesea 26 4. Epping 16 5. West Preston 16 5. Yarrambat Gold 16 7. Diamond Creek 12 8. Mernda 8
As reported in last weeks issue of the Raptor, Riley Kennedy from the Under 10’s and Reece Colosimo from the Under 11 Gold Team were selected by the club to attend a junior football clinic on Wednesday 11th July at Elsternwick Park. Both boys obviously paid attention at the Clinic as they were both named amongst the best players in their respective games last Sunday.
Reece’s Report I had a great day with the football players from the Mac Pack, they were Buddy Franklin, Marc Murphy and Jack Riewoldt. We did a lot of fun drills and we had the chance to get photos and autographs with them including Ronald Mcdonald.
My highlight of the day was when we got to do some goal kicking with Jack. Everyone one had a great time and when it was time to go we all got a free showbag which was a good ending to the day.
There was a swag of boys reaching milestone games during Round 12. Nathan Barnett reached his 50th game when he turned out for the U/11 Gold team in their match against Eltham at Eltham, so unfortunately he missed out on celebrating it at home. At home, U/11 Blue players Jesse Ellks, Carter Allen, Sam Heaphy and Benjamin Tennent also reached the 50 game milestone. It got a bit crowded in the centre square when the toss took place as their opponents Greensborough, also had 2 boys playing their 50th game.
Milestone games for Whittlesea Players
In the next match at the Showgrounds the Under 13’s got in on the act They had 3 of their players reaching milestones, with Dion Musgrave playing his 100th and Liam Flatley and Rhys Op De Coul reaching the half century mark. Congratulations to all the boys on achieving their respective milestones.
Visit to Aboriginal Communities in Northern Territory
Ross Marshall who plays for the Under 16’s recently travelled to Darwin with some school friends. The following is a report from Ross on what they experienced on their travels and how the Whittlesea Football Club were involved.
Myself and a group of 6 friends from Plenty Valley Christian College flew to Darwin and went to some of the Aboriginal communities there.
We spent a lot of the time kicking the footballs that were donated by Whittlesea Football Club and spent a lot of time playing with the kids as they are all footy mad, including the girls .
After spending a lot of time at Belyuen we made our way to Wadye which is the largest Aboriginal community in Australia .
Whilst we were there we stopped at a group of houses where we met another group of great kids .
They told us about the footy league in their community, the teams in the league are named after AFL football teams.
When we were leaving we got out the football jumpers and handed them out to the kids .
There faces lit up and they were all trying to find their favourite number .
We are very thankful to the Whittlesea Football club for donating the jumpers and footballs to the kids.
The AFL Online Junior Coaching Course consists of five modules:
The Social Committee are looking for any ideas you may have to assist in this area. Members of the committee and their contact details are; Lisa Caldow [email protected] 0425 829 858 Fiona Hollis [email protected] 0413 613 101
Whittlesea Football & Netball Club Annual Ball The Senior’s are holding their annual ball on Saturday 28th July at the Plenty Ranges Convention Centre (next to the Whittlesea Council Building) in Ferres Boulevard, South Morang. Tickets are $100 per head, tables of 10 are available. For more details contact either Deb on 0419 610 441 or Helen on 0413 029 485
This bloke (not Spiderman - the other bloke in the corner of the photo) played his first game of football in 2009 at Etihad Stadium in front of some 45,000 people. The next game he played was in 2010 on an even bigger stage, the MCG, in front of a crowd of about 80,000.
He cooled his heels in 2011 to concentrate on his role as a statistician for a premiership winning team. Started playing Under 9’s this season. Up to now he has played for 3 clubs and his willingness to help out this season has shown that he is the ultimate ‘team man’.
Answer in next issue of the Raptor Last Weeks Answer - Tracey Goss
About McDonald’s Mighty Footy Trip Competition McDonald’s Mighty Footy Trip will take place on Saturday 11th August. It’s a day out at the MCG featuring a breakfast at McDonald’s, followed by bus transport to and from the MCG, a pre-match footy clinic held on the hallowed MCG turf, refreshments, activities and entertainment at the MCG, including entry into the National Sports Museum.
As if that’s not enough, there will also be reserved seats to watch the St Kilda v Melbourne match. To enter the competition, which opens Wednesday 27th June, customers must log on to www.macpack.com.au and click on the McDonald’s Mighty Footy Trip link which will redirect you to an entry page. Customers must complete all details on the entry form and tell us in 25 words or less, “Why McDonald’s should take you on their Mighty Footy Trip.” (You need to be between 8 and 13 years old to enter. There are no restrictions on the number of entries per person per day. The parent/guardian accompanying the winner must be 18+ years old. All terms and conditions for this competition can be found on the Mac Pack website.) A little info about the Mac Pack…. The Mac Pack is all about being positive in sport! The Mac Packers trio; Scott Pendlebury, Buddy Franklin and Marc Murphy, love good sportsmanship, encouraging people to be the best they can be, and most importantly, the Mac Pack wants you to have fun! The Mac Pack is a unique sporting program created by McDonald’s. Macca’s is committed to developing grassroots sporting talent and being involved in community sporting partnerships across the state. The Mac Pack hopes to help with your own footy this year, by giving you some training and nutrition tips from the players’ own routines. But most of all, the Mac Pack want to help you to be the best you can be on and off the field. Remember, the Mac Pack’s number one rule is to always have fun and be a good sport!
Whittlesea Junior Football Club has been nominated to participate in the Carlton
Football Club
“Jumpers 4 Juniors” program
This initiative was established as a means of providing support to Junior
Football Clubs through the provision of an exclusive signed lithogram jumper to
be used as our club pleases – whether through an auction, charity function,
fundraiser or on display
Please go to http://www.carltonfc.com.au/jumpers4juniors
and follow the instructions provided.
1. Complete the simple 1 minute online “Personal Registration” form.
Registrations are open to everyone associated with our Junior Football Club
(i.e. players, parents, coaches, support staff, supporters, etc.)
2. Once our club has completed at least 30 unique “Personal Registration”
forms, an exclusive signed lithogram jumper will be posted to the club.
So far only 16 people have registered -
so please get in and help the club out by registering
Select the ‘Whittlesea Juniors’ option
1. All participants who complete the “Personal Registration” form will be
eligible to win a range of Carlton Football Club prizes.
Prizes include:
* 1 x Clinic at Visy Park for your Junior Football Club with a CFC Assistant
Coach
* 3 x Inner Sanctum Passes
(2 x tickets and change room passes to a selected home game)
* 2 x Chris Judd signed Telechoice Official Match Balls
* 2 x Carlton Football Club Packs (CFC Jumper, Scarf and Hat)