Club History 2000-

2000 Russell Jolley is at the helm once again, Simon Trickey Vice President, Gareth Baxter Secretary, Chris Sundblom Treasurer and general committee of 6. Several new faces appeared on committee and the club needed to rebuild from the last two poor seasons particularly in the finance department. The end result was an increased turnover of $16,000 but only a net result of $1,500 to clear some debt. On the positive side 12 members nominated for social committee. Early in the year the Club noted with regret the passing of Bill Cormack aged 58. In his playing days Bill played at Upwey in a back pocket and did some umpiring after that. Being one of the foundation members of the Junior Club Bill was honoured with Life Membership. In all he gave 20 years of service to both the Junior and Senior Club particularly in the area of plumbing, gatekeeper, timekeeper, team manager, committee and any other odd jobs that might be required. His services were extremely appreciated during the social room building project in 1992-93. More recently he had been seen watching grandson, Daniel during his Auskick sessions.

He'll certainly be missed around this place.

Gary Valentine was appointed senior coach with Mark Holden assisting, Jamie Campbell with several years of playing experience! as reserves coach, Mark Johnson under18's and Ian Syme the Veterans. The seniors were moving in the right direction with five wins/ 13 losses to finish 6^th in an 8 team competition while the reserves sat in 5^th position with 7 wins. On the other hand our under 18 side playing in a very poor five side competition (The League having reverted back to a separate 1^st and 2^nd Division competition - 1^st Division had 9 teams) with a reasonable side finished in 3^rd position winning 8, losing 10. Emerald at the top of the table had won 17 for the season. In the 1^st Semi we disposed of Gembrook and faced Yarra Junction in the Preliminary Final. After the first term we enjoyed an 11 point lead and powered away in every quarter thereafter to finish 50 points up. Alex Bakens was our standout up forward as he had been all season. He kicked four of the eleven, made all the more easy for him by sensational passing by Paul Fuller from the midfield, two of the highlights of the game being accurate kicking and great marking. Scores 11.8.74 to Yarra Junction 3.6.24. However the Grand Final against a very confident Emerald was something else. Our undoing was a burst of five uncontested goals by the Bombers in the second quarter otherwise the game was very even. Alex was held to just one major with Matt Davey, Jeremy Sundblom and Iain Brown also scoring singles. Our best for the day were Jeremy, Matt, Ryan Burley, Billy Neasey, and Paul Fuller. Alex finished the home and away season with 64 goals, runner up to J. Mackay of Emerald on 65. The minimum age for Veterans this season was lifted to 35 years. We finished in 3^rd place which unfortunately doesn't allow for a crack at the Grand Final - first South Croydon, and second Croydon North only get that chance.

Award Winners 2000

Seniors Best and Fairest Ricky Mainwaring

Runner Up

Reserves Best and Fairest Jamie Campbell

Runner Up

Under 18 Best and Fairest Paul Fuller

Runner Up

Veterans Best and Fairest Darren Linkins

Paul Fuller was awarded League Best and Fairest in his first year of under 18's.

Life Membership was awarded to Jamie Campbell.

2001 The Annual Report is headed "2001 International Year of the Volunteer". This title hasn't meant a great deal to South Belgrave since around 1997 as the committee is still stifled by lack of numbers. Where would the Club be without Russell Jolley heading the committee again, Simon Trickey Vice President, Gareth Baxter Secretary and Chris Sundblom Treasurer with a general committee of five - not too many changes from last season.

However there were some changes in the coaching department as Mark Johnson took on the seniors assisted by Steve Kent. Although we finished well out of the finals race with 7 wins, 10 losses and a draw, we had recruited our best full forward for some years. Robbie Westin finished the season with 95 goals, 56 ahead of his nearest rival and a particularly good effort considering our 6^th on the ladder.

The reserves coached by Jamie Campbell were a little more competitive with 11 wins/7 losses and finishing the season in 4^th spot. Ahead of us was Yarra Junction who could be considered a bit unlucky to be in third spot having two draws for the year. We advanced no further than this going down to Yarra Junction 16.14 to 11.9.

Premiership Coach Rik Crook took charge of a very good under 18 unit. The League saw the error in their ways and went to a 14 team unders comp which was at least competitive for the 2^nd Division clubs. In the first game of the year the boys drew with Upwey 6.14 to 8.2. More accurate kicking may have got us over the line? They wouldn't like me saying this as next week they beat our Magpie neighbours 35.16 to 1.1. followed by another drubbing of Warby 32.21 to 1.1 a month later. In fact they only lost one game against Olinda. Needless to say our boys finished on top of the ladder on the same number of games as Upwey but with a far superior percentage. We both played out the second semi final which South won in convincing fashion. We managed to keep our noses just in front until ¾ time to be 14 points up. In the last term South had 8 scoring shots managing only three goals and keeping Upwey scoreless. The final result 11.11.77 to Upwey 4.5.29. Upwey accounted for Olinda and the Grand Final between South and Upwey held plenty of interest. In the end Upwey won the game in the 2^nd quarter booting 4.4 to South 1.2 but surprisingly at the last break South were only two points adrift. In the final quarter Upwey were able to manage 2 goals 3 behinds whereas South could muster only 1 goal 2 behinds. With scores at the final siren Upwey 8.11.59 to South 7.8.50. Our goal kickers were Alex Bakens 3, Paul Fuller, Dustin Apps and Ash Douglas 1 each. Best players Paul Fuller, Alex Bakens, Dustin Apps, Matt Davey.

The Vets were again coached by Ian Syme but the competition now consisted of 12 clubs and two divisions, East and West. We played in the East Division but failed to make the four. Geoff Smith was awarded League equal best and fairest over both divisions.

Award Winners 2001

Seniors Best and Fairest Ricky Mainwaring

Runner Up Mark Rogerson

Most Consistent Peter Koski

Reserves Best and Fairest Michael Brotja/Daniel Belyea

Runner Up

Under 18 Best and Fairest Paul Fuller

Runner Up Dustin Apps

Best 1^st Year Player Michael Laird

Veterans Best and Fairest Geoff Hudson

Runner Up

In the League Under 18 Best and Fairest Paul Fuller (25) again won, well ahead of all other players. Alex Bakens was second in the League Under 18 Goal Kicking (50). There were no nominations for Life Membership.

2002 Some club stalwarts will never lay down and how lucky are we to have such a wonderful clubman as Russell Jolley. Ian Bakens accepted the Secretarial position and Chris Sundblom elected as Treasurer. Things may be on the improve with 7 nominations for Committee. In a concerted pre-season effort we finally completed the visitors changerooms. Finances have already been set aside to install new flood lights on the east side of the oval and the club will work hard to negotiate the remaining funds to complete the new lighting infrastructure for the whole ground next season. The club has increased its sponsorships dramatically which allows us to run far more smoothly. From a social point of view there were only a few functions organized but they were very well attended and financially successful. In particular the Band Night, Player Auction Night, Frog & Grog Night, Dinner Dance, the 100's Club Family Day and 127 attended the Presentation Night. With all sides in the finals this was a most successful season.

Steve Kent stepped into the coaching role and was assisted by Robbie Westin. We had a steady pre-season and, with Craig Kozina as Captain, commenced the home and away with a bad loss to Emerald scoring 8.20 to 13.13. In fact we lost 3 games where we scored 20 or more behinds and should have won the games. There was no pattern to our wins and losses during the season so it probably came down to injuries, team structure or weather conditions that one side could combat more than the other. Yarra Junction was a good example where we lost by 6 goals in Rd 4, won by 6 in Rd 11 and lost by 13 in Rd 18. The Junction would finish in second position. Silvan, on top of the table, beat us at both encounters by 12 goals and 7goals. We held 4^th spot on the ladder at season's end with 10 wins and 8 losses and were set to play Emerald in the 1^st Semi. During the season we had two games against them that could have gone either way but in Rd 15 we were down the gurgler by 10goals. Emerald although winners of the Semi, did not get it all their own way winning by 10 points, 14.11.95 to 13.7.85. Our best players were Billy Neasey, Andrew Punton, Shane Cody, Brock Lantsbery, Wayne Deigan and Casey Myers while Robbie Weston kicked 3 goals, Shane Cody 2, Craig Kozina, Casey Myers, Daniel Sharp, Dustin Apps, Alex Bakens, Brock Lantsbery and Rohan Marshall all kicked 1 each. Robbie Westin finished 2^nd in the League goal kicking with 97 for the season. In one game against Worowa he booted a lazy 22.

The reserves had a better year than this. With Bruce Henry as coach and Dave McLennan as captain the team finished in 2^nd position on 13 wins, 5 losses and a draw against bottom side Powelltown. Yarra Junction was undefeated after 18 rounds of footy and would have been fairly confident. In the 2^nd Semi we gave the Eagles a bit of a scare winning 10.15 to 11.3, by 6 points. Best players were Chris Quarrell, Doug Griffiths, Joel Duggan, Pete Koski, Mick Deigan, Gary Walters and Shane Brockwell. Goal kickers were Ben McDonald and Chris Quarrell 2 each, Doug Griffiths, Pete Koski, Trystan Bull, Mick Deigan, Joel Duggan and Des Fitzsimmons 1 each. Yarra Junction thumped Silvan by 65 points in the Prelim and were ready for the rematch against our boys. And ready they were, going back to back with a 21 point victory. Yarra Junction 11.12.78 to South 8.9.57. South failed to capitalize on a strong wind advantage in the first term and finished a couple of points adrift. On the other hand the eagles powered away in the second and commenced the third term with a fair margin of 4 goals. Although working tirelessly to get back into the match our boys were still down by 13 points at orange time and with a good breeze Yarra Junction finished us off but not without a fight. Our best players were Shane Brockwell who also kicked 3 goals, Jamie Campbell, Pete Koski, Joel Duggan, Chris Quarrell and Adrian Piccioli.

Rik Crook again coached the Under 18 side with Dave Pike assisting. This year the under 18 format consisted of 9 teams in 1^st Division and 7 in 2^nd Division. The boys, led by Bryce Marshall, had another excellent season with 14 wins and one loss (against Emerald) to finish well ahead of the Bombers on percentage (over 200% in fact) and the last home and away game against Yarra Junction winning by 213 points and keeping the Eagles scoreless would not have done the percentage any harm. At the end of the home and away season the League goal kicking records have Dane Burley as winner (40) Jeremy Sundblom (34) Alex Bakens (33) and down in 6^th spot, Bryce Marshall (26) - a great effort from the team. Our boys decided to enter the Grand Final the hard way losing to Emerald 14.6.90 to 7.12.54. The first term was a fairly even contest but after that the Bombers powered away to a comfortable win. Many of our more consistent players were down on form, the best included Matt Robinson, Ari Shearer, Mick Laird, Dane Burley and Bryce Marshall who booted 3 goals. In the Preliminary we faced Silvan and our boys were determined to have a crack at the flag thrashing the cats to the tune of 120 points, 20.16 to 2.4. Best players in this game were Pat Malone, Matty Robinson, Bryce Marshall, Alex Bakens, Joel Scammell and James Stedman. Goals came from Bryce Marshall 5, Alex Bakens, Leigh Scholes 4 each, James Stedman, Jacob Malone 2 each and Ash Douglas, Pat Malone, James Sheppard 1 each. Having gone down to Upwey in the Grand Final last year the boys were pretty pumped this time around although we had our backs to the wall after such a poor semi final loss to the bombers. The boys attacked the ball ferociously in the first term against a 4-5 goal wind to finish 6 points up at the first break. Taking full advantage of the wind South advanced to 6.6.42 to 2 behinds at the long break, the defense doing a wonderful job while captain, Bryce Marshall was dominant at full forward despite a fracture in his right foot. Rik implored his charges to maintain the pressure against the wind in the 3^rd term and so they did, despite a couple of late goals to Emerald, commencing the last with a 42 point lead. This was a demolition by South winning the Premiership 9.15.69 to Emerald 2.7.19. The whole 24 players were deserving of huge praise with Jeremy Sundblom Best on Ground and Dane Burley and Luke Kerger also good contributers. Alex Bakens, Bryce Marshall and Phillip Imfeld all notched up two goals.

The Veterans were coached by Geoff Smith and reached 4^th position in an 8-club competition, winning six and losing three. Once again the oldies have enjoyed a great season without a huge amount of pressure.

Award Winners 2002

Seniors Best and Fairest Dustin Apps

Runner Up Clint Lantsbery

Coaches Award Casey Myers

Reserves Best and Fairest Garry Walters

Runner Up Chris Quarrell

Most Consistent Michael Brotja

Under 18 Best and Fairest Jeremy Sundblom

Runner Up Bryce Marshall

Veterans Best and Fairest Ray Lacey

Runner Up

Jeremy Sundblom was also awarded the League Under 18 2^nd Division Best and Fairest while Geoff Smith collected the League Veterans Best and Fairest.

Life Memberships were awarded to Greg Steele and Eddie Watson.

Life Membership of the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League was deservedly conferred on Russell Jolley having commenced at South in 1975 a true leader and doer, someone the Club can be especially proud of and an example for all members to follow. Congratulations Russell.

2003 Lo and behold a new face on the block - Ian Bakens is sworn in as President with assistance from Vice President Peter Cormack, Secretary Joanne Apps, Treasurer Wayne Huglin, with a general committee of 8. The committee set goals! Well we probably have in the past in one way or another but not worked so well to achieve them. We achieved a planned surplus at the higher end of expectations with particular thanks to Chris Sundblom for his dedication as treasurer for the past 3 years. We built on relationships with a number of key groups with whom we must deal including the Cricket Club, Junior Football Club, Auskick, The Shire of Yarra Ranges, YVMDFL etc. and laid the foundation for better things to come in the future. And in the Annual President's Report Ian will say "What about the players!! don't you just luv 'em!! Collectively right across the board our boys played with passion, discipline and courage and provided themselves and all of us who support them, with a sense of pride and satisfaction." A regular newsletter and functional, informative website are on top of the list for next year to better market the club.

Pre-season the social rooms had new carpet laid, the timbered flooring sanded and lacquered, the changerooms went red white and black and red concrete was laid on the members stand in front of the changerooms. We collected a new TV and DVD. We bought our new light fittings, a re-conditioned fridge, vacuum cleaner, the pitch cover, more pine chips for the garden. The place is really getting a good "spruce-up".

Steve Kent, non playing coach was appointed senior coach for another season and another successful year we had. We won 14 lost 4 and finished 2^nd behind Seville on the same win/loss ratio but with a 23% lower percentage. Nicky Winmar, St Kilda Star had been lured from Warby to play with Seville along with Lorance Farmer and they were very clever players. Powelltown and Gembrook-Cockatoo made up the four. Robbie Westin was a little quieter this season finishing second in the goal kicking with 63. The aboriginal side based around the Worawa College in the Healesville area commenced in the League last year under Coach Derek Kickett. They had a great under 18 side but many of them had to play three games to field the sides and the seniors were hardly competitive. They were again in 2^nd division this year but unfortunately no under 18's, and finished at the bottom of the table in seniors and reserves. All 2^nd Divi teams had a very good win against Worowa to boost percentage. Seville having such a star-studded line up would have been clear favourites for the 2^nd Semi Final and the flag. I can't say what happened on this day but the scores below show that we powered away and Seville never offered a yelp.

South 4.3 6.9 8.12 8.14.62

Seville 2.1 2.2 2.2 4. 5.29

Best players for South were recorded as the whole team while goal kickers were Rohan Marshall 2, Paul Marshall, Bryce Marshall, Wayne Deigan, Shane Brockwell, Daniel Sharp, and Leigh Goldsworthy all 1 each. Seville won the Preliminary Final against Powelltown in a fairly close contest by 3 goals. Farmer and Winmar were both on song kicking 9 of the teams15.

The Grand Final was played at the Healesville sporting complex and a tough, high standard game it was. Playing Seville we skipped out to a handy lead early in the first but two late goals to the Blues, including one after the siren, put them in front at the change. Despite good work by Paul Marshall and Shane Brockwell, Seville increased their ascendancy at the long break. A 15min yellow card incurred and a win under such tight circumstances would be unlikely. In the last term we peppered the forward line for little reward and in actual fact had more scoring shots on the day and went down by 23 points.

Our reserves side went one better under Pete Koski, finishing well clear at the top with 16/1 and a forfeit, ahead of Junction on13/4/1 and were looking good for some Grand Final action. Once again we had the formula right and many players wanted to be a part of South Belgrave and therefore we had plenty of depth to cover injuries. Ash Evenden won the Division 2 Reserves goal kicking on 52 with Jamie Campbell in 2^nd place with 33. We played the 2^nd Semi before the Seniors against Yarra Junction and must have given the ones a few hints on how they should go about a decent win.

South 4.5 10.8 12.9 16. 11.107

Yarra Junction 2.5 4.6 4.7 6. 9. 44

Our better players were Dave Sutton, Nathan Johnstone, Ash Evenden, and Steve O'Meara with goal kickers Ash Evenden 7, Leigh Scholes 3, Nathan Johnstone and Ben McDonald 2 each, Jamie Campbell and David Pregara 1 each. The eagles went on to beat Emerald in a tight Preliminary 8.19 to 9.4. ****************************

With Chris Huglin at the helm the under 18's also acquitted themselves well in a 13-team competition taking up 4^th spot behind Woori, Upwey, and Olinda in an 8 team final series. They had 11 wins, 5 losses and 2 byes. Dave Whitmore finished 2^nd in the goal kicking with 51 behind the winner on 53. The unders played a qualifying final against top team Woori and had it not been for some inaccurate kicking in the 3^rd quarter we could have been there, Woori winning by 19 points.

Woori 2.0 4.3 6. 4 9.6. 60

South 2.3 2.4 2.10 5.11.41

Best players being Luke Kerger, Phillip Imfeld, Greg Huglin and Ari Shearer while goals were kicked by M******* Love, Michael Huglin, Dave Whitmore, Ari Shearer and Greg Huglin all 1 each.

This put our boys in the Second Semi against all their mates at Belgrave but there were no favourites in this game just one real hard slog which unfortunately put us out of the finals race by one solitary point.

Belgrave 0.0 2.4 3.1 5.7

South 1.2 2.2 3.4 5.6

No best players or goal kickers were recorded, so disheartened were those in charge. Of course not forgetting how the boys were probably feeling also.

Geoff Smith continued coaching the Veterans who played in a 10-team comp this year and finished in 6^th place. There was some talk that the teams towards the top were taking the games a bit too seriously and many of the original teams from the Yarra Valley in 1997 made up the last five on the ladder, Healesville having disappeared altogether.

Award Winners 2003

Seniors Best and Fairest Dustin Apps

Runner Up Clint Lantsbery

3^rd Richie Fahie

Most Determined Wayne Deigan

Most Consistent Alex Bakens

Coach's Award Shane Brockwell

Reserves Best and Fairest (Equ) Jamie Campbell & Des Fitzsimmons

Runner Up David Sutton

Most Determined Matthew Clarebrough

Most Consistent Nathan Johnstone

Coach's Award David McLennan

Under 18's Best and Fairest Luke Kerger

Runner Up Matt Robinson

3^rd Greg Huglin

Most Determined Blake Pfeiffer

Most Consistent James Sheppard

Coach's Award Kahill Saliba

Best 1^st Year Player Thomas Wulz

Veterans Best and Fairest Mark Jones

Coach's Award Billy Painter

Game Milestones reached during 2003

250 Games Jamie Campbell 50 Games Trystan Bull

David Pregara

150 Games Craig Kozina Casey Myers

Luke O'Neill

100 Games Richie Fahie Dale Street

Ben McDonald Garry Walters

Ryan Burley

2004 Ian Bakens was re-elected President, Wayne Huglin Vice President, Joanne Apps Secretary, Maree De George Treasurer, general committee of 8 and social committee of three. Once again the Senior flag eluded us but the Reserves flag was some consolation and the under 18's were thereabouts having a go in two of the finals. Over the past several seasons South Belgrave Football Club have gained many great sponsors and the club is indebted to them for their continuing support. Everyone involved in South Belgrave Football Club should be justly proud of the consistently good performances we have been able to achieve over the past few years. The challenge for all of us is to keep positive, build on the foundations and work a little harder and smarter to attain our goal. Socially there were some really great and financially great, functions and others not so good and lessons have been learnt. A well publicized social calendar is an absolute must if events are to be successful. Financially the draw and teams forfeiting was a huge downer this season and many players and supporters were not around the club very often. Despite the lack of improving finances the new ground lighting was wired up by Mark Peel and the team at MRP Electrical - the folding already put away for this project. With new Gym equipment, ruck bags, goal post padding and a new projector our social rooms and ground are a pleasure to visit. Best Clubperson was Awarded to Danny Wills. There were no Life Memberships nominated.

Darren Linkins, well known around our Club having played with the Vets for some years, was appointed Senior Coach with Trent Pitts assisting. We were down on numbers this year with only 48 senior players to slot into two teams but the training staff were up there with the best keeping players on the track. This year we lost the Grand Final against Gembrook although we did beat them in Round 13 by 23 points. They were ladder leaders all year finishing one win better than us in the end. We had 12 wins 3 losses and 3 byes in a 7-team 2^nd Division competition. Playing in the 2^nd semi Gembrook stamped themselves well and truly into the Grand Final with an emphatic win of 73 points and we were looking down the barrel.

However playing Emerald in the Prelim we bounced back with a win of 12.13. 85 to Emerald 4.4.28 best players being Cameron Hedge, Andrew Punton, Alex Bakens and Clint Lantsbery. Alex managed 3 goals, Wayne Diegan and Noel White 2 each, Doug Griffiths, Casey Myers, David Sutton, Paul McCrae and Leigh Scholes 1 each.

In the Grand Final Gembrook went into the game as warm favourites and did not disappoint their supporters, finishing 16.10.106 to South 7.8.50. We were up by one goal at the first change, kept scoreless in the second with Gembrook gaining a lead of 14 points. At orange time they led by 29points and were never headed from this point on. Leigh Scholes topped the goals with 2 while Wayne Deigan, Clint Lantsbery, Trent Pitts, Paul McRae, and Richie Fahie kicked 1 each. Best players were Cameron Hedge, Richie Fahie, and Adrian Porto.

On a far more pleasant note Shane Kennedy coached the Reserves side to a great Premiership but it was not done that easily. When numbers were down mid season we had to call on retired veterans and under 18's to help out but still won every game to finish on top ahead of Gembrook whose only losses were against us. Emerald easily accounted for Seville in the first Semi. The first quarter of the Second Semi was off to a great start but in the 2^nd Gembrook managed 7 goals to our 3 leaving us a couple shy at the long break. At orange time they were four goals ahead and our boys would have been a bit worried. The last quarter was a titanic struggle, South kicking 4.3 and holding Gembrook to just 1 goal. Final scores Gem 15.8.98 to South 14.12.96 and a tad disappointed we head for the Preliminary Final against the Bombers. As it happened Emerald offered little resistance and we cleaned up 11.14.80 to 4.4.28. Having won the 2^nd semi by just two points Gembrook were certainly not what you would call firm favourites in this match. The weeks' break was the only thing in their favour, although we were on a roll! From the opening bounce of the game we moved into top gear and with a focused and determined attack on the ball, dominated possession and scored quickly to put Gembrook under enormous pressure. Teffa O'Meara was superb in the ruck while Kozina and Sutto were ferocious at ground level getting the ball into the forward line regularly. Mark Rogerson marked brilliantly in the square kicking 2 goals with Ash Evenden also chipping in for another two. We were 3 goals up at quarter time and in the second Gembrook exerted some pressure but our backline in Luke O'Neill, Gary Walters, Matt Clarebrough, Warren O'Connor and Tim Mellett held up well and we went into the long break maintaining our 3 goal lead. In the third term our game rose a notch, keeping Gembrook goalless while raising the two flags down the other end five times. Captain Des Fitzsimmons was well supported in the backline by Carlo Clauss, Danny Dreier, and Grinners Huglin. Danny Madden used his blistering pace on a wing and Dave McLennan roved beautifully to kick two majors. Ari Shearer and Luke Kerger were also in great form. Gembrook doubled their score in the last quarter while keeping us to just one major but we cruised to an easy six goal victory. Craig Kozina was voted best on ground. The final score for South's Premiership was 12.9.81 to Gembrook 6.8.44.

Chris Huglin took the under 18's in a 12-team combined competition finishing in 7^th spot with 9 wins and 9 losses. 12 of their games were on the road and only 6 on home soil. Early in the season we struggled to the point of not having an interchange bench. After 6 games with a different training program in place there were more players available. The two finals appearances were a bitter/sweet experience - turning a defeat by Warburton in the last game to victory in the first final was a highlight for the season (10.11 71 to 8.9.57) and the next final against Healesville which we dominated for much of the day to be over-run in the last 5 minutes was extremely disappointing.

Healesville 0.1 0.4 2.9 5.12 (42)

South 1.2 3.5 4.5 5.6 (36)

Best players were Matthew Robinson, Brad Conder, Chris Scorah and Phillip Imfeld and goals came from Phillip Imfeld 2, Matt Robinson, Dave Whitmore, and Brad Conder 1 each.

The veterans decided not to continue playing this season.

Award Winners 2004

Seniors Best and Fairest Alex Bakens

Runner Up Dustin Apps

3^rd Clint Lantsbery

Most Determined Andrew Punton

Most Consistent Leigh Scholes

Coach's Award Richie Fahie

Reserves Best and Fairest Des Fitzsimmons

Runner Up David McLennan

3^rd Carlo Clauss

Most Determined Daniel Dreier

Most Consistent Stephen O'Meara

Coach's Award Warren O'Connor

Under 18's Best and Fairest Matthew Robinson

Runner Up Aaron Moss

3^rd Bradley Conder

Most Determined Phillip Imfeld

Most Consistent David Whitmore

Most Improved Matthew Barnsley

Coach's Award Brendan Tibballs

Senior Game Milestones Achieved during 2004 :-

100 games - Doug Griffiths and Rohan Marshall.

Best Clubperson was awarded to Joanne Apps

Life Membership was conferred on Shane Kennedy, Ian Syme and Shane Brockwell.

2005 Once again Ian Bakens backs up with Wayne Huglin 2^nd in command, Secretary Joanne Apps, Treasurer Maree DeGeorge, general committee of 8 and social committee of 3. The major improvement to the Reserve was rubberized paving in front of the social rooms and changerooms and what a godsend was this in the middle of a muddy Belgrave South winter. As an off-shoot there is now more of a congregation of supporters and children in this paved area which is close to the canteen and bar! Despite a large turnover of players we were able to retain that competitive edge with some good new recruits. Seniors and Reserves played off in the Grand Final while the unders just snuck into the eight. The League commenced a Netball competition to play on the same day as competing football teams and a Yarra Valley Cougars Female Football Club also commenced and played off in the finals in their first season. South did not have a Netball Team this season but one of our girls played for the Cougars. Ian, in his third year as President would say at the end of the season that his biggest disappointment over this period was not to have cracked a senior flag despite being extremely competitive. To be up at the top we need a functioning and committed social club and from the players point of view we must "raise the bar" - more commitment and determination prior to game day would be a good start. If we intend to play against 1^st Division teams we must at the very least beat those 1^st Division sides that are relegated to 2^nd Division.

The senior side was again coached by Darren Linkins who finished with a win/loss ratio of 11/5 and in 2^nd position, a game behind Olinda. In fact our first loss for the season was against Olinda in Round 4, both teams square at half time but Olinda kicked on in the third term to retain that lead to the final siren and we lost by 13 points. A disappointing loss occurred at Powelltown where we went down to the home side by another 13 points. Coming into round 11 we're 2 games down and facing Olinda in the second half of the season. Olinda was well on top in this game handing out a thrashing of 80 points. We dropped another game by 6 points in round 16 at Seville and had Olinda in the hills on the last round to go down by 25 points. So come finals time we can see that Olinda have had our measure throughout the season and would be firm favourites for the flag. All of this would alter in the 2^nd Semi at Yarra Junction. We were out of the blocks early in the first and forged ahead at every change to finish the game 48 points up 18.9.117 to 10.9. 69. Goal kickers had a field day - Todd Burley with 4, Alex Bakens 3, Rob Cockerell 2, Chris Koski 2 and Adam Punton, Mark Rogerson, Leigh Scholes, Peter Torcasio, Richie Fahie, Kris Abaloz all 1 each. It was hard to find a bad player on the day. In the first Semi, Seville easily accounted for Powellie and subsequently were over-run by Olinda in the Prelim. The Grand Final was played at Gembrook and although fine it was very cold. Olinda's firm favouritism has now gone out to "this game will go down to the wire". Unfortunately it was not to be and for the third year in a row we would be stripped of glory going down 18.17.125 to 11.5.71

Yet again Shane Kennedy coached the twos to top of the ladder and another flag. Seville in 2^nd position were thereabouts so we weren't having it all our own way, however the second semi was a whitewash winning by almost 70 points. Seville would easily account for Olinda in the Preliminary Final and return the following week against the Sainters in the Grand Final at Gembrook. The South Reserves cleaned up for another wonderful Premiership 22.14.146 to Seville 7.5.47 with best on ground awarded to Craig Kozina for the second consecutive year. Kozi also won the 2^nd Division Reserves Best and Fairest with 17 votes. Other players to shine in the Grand Final were Chris Beardshaw, Stephen O'Meara and Thomas Wulz while the goals were booted by Wayne Diegan, Thomas Wulz 5 each, Jamie Campbell, Michael Huglin, 2 each, Craig Kozina, Michael Lowe, Dave McLennan, Casey Myers, Shane Cody, Chris Beardshaw, Shane Brockwell, and Doug Griffiths all 1 each.

Our under 18's, coached again by Chris Huglin finished in 8^th position in a 12-team competition winning 7, losing 11. In the first elimination final they faced 5^th on the ladder, Monbulk who had finished with five more wins than us. Monbulk had plenty of the scoring in the first quarter kicking one goal six to zip and had we been able to score just one goal in this term we would have won the game! Final Scores were Monbulk 4.16.40 to South 5.5.35 with our best players being Brendan Tibballs, Callan Gatti, Danny Clarke and Joshua Vinen. David Whitmore kicked 2 and Danny Clarke, Dean Bromley, Adam Richards 1 each.

The Club performed well in the 2^nd Division goal kicking with Alex Bakens winning the seniors on 54, Todd Burley in fifth with 43. While in the Reserves Jamie Campbell won on 50, Wayne Deigan 2^nd on 46 and Casey Myers 6^th on 27.

Award Winners 2005

Seniors Best and Fairest Dustin Apps

Runner Up Alex Bakens

3^rd Kris Abaloz

Most Determined Andrew Punton

Most Consistent Peter Koski

Coach's Award Stephen O'Meara

Player of the Finals Series Kris Abaloz

Reserves Best and Fairest Casey Myers

Runner Up Doug Griffiths

3^rd Wayne Deigan

Most Determined Daniel Dreier

Most Consistent Greg Huglin

Coach's Award Andrew Wundele

Player of Finals Series Craig Kozina

Under 18's Best and Fairest Robert Cockerell

Runner Up David Whitmore

3^rd Jacob Fletcher

Most Determined Grant Evenden

Most Consistent Aaron Moss

Most Improved Joshua Vinen

Coach's Award Brendan Tibballs

Best Clubperson was awarded to David McLennan.

Senior Game Milestones achieved in season 2005.

100 Games Shane Cody 150 Games Des Fitzsimmons

Peter Koski Shane Brockwell

Andrew Punton

200 Games Andrew Abson

2006 The AGM once again provided little joy since there was no one prepared to take on the President's role. Ian Bakens would act in the interim "until someone is found" and saw the year out!! Wayne Huglin continued as Vice President, Michelle Walters secretary, Joanne Apps treasurer with 3 on general committee. Behind the scenes of course there were many helping hands.

Late in 2005 our club had reason to believe we might struggle for some of the 2006 September action. For the first time in their history Warburton/Millgrove were relegated to 2^nd division and a determination by them to return to 1^st division was obvious. As a result Powelltown went into recession. Both Thornton-Eildon and Alexandra were admitted to 2^nd division and expected to be very competitive. The Seniors had played in the Grand Final for the past 3 seasons without Premiership glory and some of our very good young players were looking elsewhere for better competition - Dusty to Knox, Todd and Brad Conder to Coburg and Dave Whitmore to Lilydale. Adding to this drama, late in January our selected coach found he would not be able to take up the position and we had to sit down coolly to decide on another option. Ultimately Life Member, Shane Brockwell took on the position and amongst some controversy several members decided not to support the club to the full as they had in the past.

Overall not the ideal start towards a successful season.

Shane was assisted by Chris Huglin with the Senior side. As usual numbers at training early in the year were very low, commencing with a core group of 10 but by seasons' start had a competitive unit. Some power talks managed to retain captain Alex Bakens. The first game against Emerald was a good confidence builder but next we fell against newcomer Thornton-Eildon and it became obvious we had a lot more work to do. The turning point came after our round 10 away win against Alexandra with our young players standing up and our big guns firing. We followed this with 5 wins, 2 losses and a draw to sneak into fourth spot and a first semi berth against Yarra Junction. Despite losing by just 6 points this turned out to be a very close high scoring game which we probably lost in the first quarter. Our best players were "Tef" O'Meara, Mark Rogerson, Shane Brockwell, and Craig Kozina and goal kickers - Mark Rogerson 6, Richie Fahie, Brodie O'Loughlan 3, Alex Bakens, Shane Brockwell 2, Rob Cockerell, Leigh Bennett, Kahil Saliba, Brendan Tibballs and Jamie Campbell 1 each.

Yarra Junction 6.3 11.6 16.9 21.12.138

South 3.0 10.1 15.3 21.6.132

All things considered, this was a great result and provides a little more confidence as we head towards 2007.

The reserves coached by Stuart Alford was a huge job requiring plenty of assistance. Around 100 players over 18 games - almost 5 new players each game! Captain Jamie Campbell notched up his 300^th game for the club in round 15 - a great player who has never lost his touch. We finished the season in 5^th on 7/11 which was also a great result considering the lack of consistent numbers.

The Under 18's came home with the bacon. Coached by Life Member, Ross Colby who first played with the club some 33 years ago, with assistance from Anthony Vantilburg, Val Comelli, Simon Trickey and Frank Moss this was a great close-knit group numbering 31 players. Their pre-season even commenced with a trip to Briagalong. Although ably captained by Jake Fletcher, Danny Clarke deserves special mention winning the League and Club Best and Fairest awards and was adjudged Best on Ground in the Grand Final. The competition was somewhat enhanced with the addition of Alexandra. We finished the season on 10/5 losses in 3^rd spot. In the first semi Warbi defeated Alexandra while in the 2^nd semi Yarra Junction defeated us 11.9.75 to 9.7.61 with Callan Gatti 3, Robbie Huxtable, Ryan Williams 2 each, Josh Vinen and Braden Zaal 1 each. Best for the Saints Danny Clarke, Paul Gladman, Paul Lowe, and Callan Gatti. However in the Prelim against Warbi it was a different story with our boys running out easy winners by 32 points - 10.8.68 to 4.12.36. Our better players on this occasion were Grant Evenden, Danny Clarke, Jake Fletcher and Josh Vinen. Goals Robbie Huxtable 4, Callan Gatti 2, Paul Gladman, Matthew Jones-Bates, Chris Nikcevich, and Josh Vinen 1 each.

The Grand Final match between South and Yarra Junction was an incredibly tight affair played on the wide open spaces of the Healesville super dome. A staunch Junction supporter said that we "out-coached" the eagles in the last quarter when they were kicking into a very strong breeze and our boys desperately kept the play bottled up in the scoreboard pocket, final scores being 6.9.45 to the Junction 5.11.41. Robbie Huxtable kicked 3, with Adam Richards, Eamonn Perry, and Paul Gladman 1 each. Best players were Paul Gladman, Grant Evenden, Jarryd Peterson and Danny Clarke.

Netball Report - Since most country football leagues run simultaneous netball games while their respective football teams are playing, our League commenced down this path in 2005. Some clubs even had "A" and "B" Grade sides this year. We were not able to organize a team last year but Di Brockwell had eleven girls up and running this year. Although seven were required for a game this proved difficult at some of the away games but at home there was always an excess. More commitment to the team from the club, wives, girlfriends, supporters and players will ensure we become far more competitive on game day and can look forward to having at least two teams competing some way down the track. This season was a learning curve which provided plenty of fun in a team atmosphere. Coral Bowen was thanked for umpiring and Marg Cockerell for scoring.

The Celebration of Sixty Years of continuous football in our community took place during the year. Leading up to that all-important weekend there were three main aims :-

1. To locate as many past players, committee, support staff, and supporters as possible and give them the opportunity to catch up with some of their mates. We have 790 confirmed addresses on file to date.

2. To produce a booklet which would detail the club's highs and lows over the sixty years, from memorabilia collected from all over the place and this document is the end result.

3. To update our photographic collection with new frames and as many names included as possible.

Robert Cusworth-Warner (more commonly Robbie twonames or RTN) became our historian extraordinaire and co-ordinated the weekend. He is continuing to collect more names, addresses, memorabilia and photographs to ensure that the next anniversary is even more successful than ever. Many thanks to Russell Jolley, John Colby, Jamie Campbell for their involvement and special recognition to Andrew Abson and his staff for last minute type-setting and printing of the original document.

The weekend of 1/7/06 will go down in our history as another great memory.

Award Winners 2006

Seniors Best and Fairest Matthew Robinson

Runner Up Alex Bakens

3^rd Steve O"Meara

Most Determined Ash Evendon

Most Consistent Andrew Noordhoff

Coach's Award Mark Rogerson

Best 1^st Year Player Brodie O'Loughlin

Paul Powell Award Richie Fahie

Under 18's Best and Fairest Danny Clarke

Reserves Best and Fairest Jamie Campbell

Runner Up Chris Beardshaw

3^rd Mick Jukic

Most Determined Matt Cincotta

Most Consistent Mick Huglin

Coach's Award Dave McLennan

Runner Up Jake Fletcher

3^rd Luke Pride

Most Determined Paul Lowe

Most Consistent Josh Vinen

Most Improved Braden Zaal

Coach's Award Grant Evenden

Kel Veal Award Jake Fletcher

Netball Best and Fairest Di Brockwell

Runner Up Brooke Woolnough

Most Consistent Colleen Kozina

Best Clubperson was awarded to Frank Moss.

2007 With Alex transferring to EFL club Knox to join Dusty, Ian Bakens stepped down from the Presidential role whilst still retaining a keen interest in our comings and goings. David McLennan was subsequently elected to this position. A current player keeping the backline on their toes for around ten years, Dave had plenty of enthusiasm. Wayne Huglin remained as Vice president, as did Michelle Walters Secretary and Joanne Apps Treasurer. The smallish committee of 6 included 5 players which was a good thing except that more support from the older group on match days would have been appreciated. Due to severe drought conditions through 2006 and into summer we were unable to water the ground and it was not available for preseason training. The League advised all clubs as to which grounds could be shared but a little rain alleviated this situation in time for the start of the season proper. Jo took on the canteen and property steward as well as treasurer, so finances were in a healthy state at seasons end - profit for the season totaling $24470. Low rumblings regarding a possible move to EFL continued during the year which culminated in a special meeting in September at which members overwhelmingly voted to apply to join the EFL. (Future U18 personnel will be pleased not to leave home before 7.00am with a cut lunch and water bag to be at some place in the sticks for a 10.00am start.) Many helpers were recognized in the annual report and at the top of the list would be Ian Gladman at the BBQ on Thursday nights and every home game, and the Steele kids out in the open on the scoreboard - at least it was easier to climb up there this year! Many thanks also to Danny, Keiran and Jess for their professionalism as trainers.

Much renovation work took place in the off-season on the gymnasium. Despite the loss of Alex and two or three others we commenced the season with a reasonable list especially with some talented unders coming through. Richie Fahie and Mark Rogerson were joint captains of the senior side. Shane Brockwell, coaching and Chris Huglin assistant, put in another great season however it was not until round 4 vs Powelltown that the team found their feet and shortly after this, the injury list started to mount. The turning point was probably a one point loss to Junction in round 10 although we would still lose to the powerhouse sides of Thornton and Alex. Our last game was at Belgrave in front of a good crowd. Despite us losing by three goals Belgrave had to fight all the way and their frustrations were clearly evident. A little more dedication by two or three of our players in the second half of the season may have made a significant difference.

Reserves coach Stewie Alford and captain Jamie Campbell, had the unenviable job of slotting the rest of the players into a cohesive unit. But for a huge loss to Belgrave in the last game, we may have seen some finals action. Confidence appeared high, having won 4 of the last 5 games but we couldn't do a thing right on that day and finished in 6^th spot with 7 wins, 8 losses and a draw and 4.5% adrift of 5^th placed Emerald.

Following on from Premiership success in 2006, Ross Colby continued with the Under 18's assisted by Shane Kennedy, Jake Fletcher captain. Although premiership glory eluded them on this occasion they had a great season after a delayed start through lack of numbers. Belgrave was the only side to beat us at both outings, losing 5 games in total, winning 11 and sitting in 4^th spot behind Emerald who had a far superior percentage.

The elimination final against Seville at Warby was almost a non event considering our earlier games and we cleaned up 14.11.95 to 6.10.46. Best were Danny Clarke (2), Glen Maxwell (4), Braden Zaal, Tyson Hughes (2) Ryan Williams (1) Frederik Nielsen, Corey Murphy, and captain Jake Fletcher, Other goals Callan Gatti (3) and Darren Kennedy (2).

The first semi would see us return to Warby against our neighbours who somehow lacked considerable firepower compared to both home and away games- maybe due to call ups to their senior side?

South 2.4 7.6 12.8 16.11.107

Belgrave 2.2 2.3 4.6 5.11.41

Best players were Braden Zaal, Rhett Comelli, Glenn Maxwell, Danny Clarke, Jake Fletcher, Darren Kennedy and Callan Gatti with 8 majors. Other goalkickers: Anthony TJ VanTilburg, Luke Pride, Glenn Maxwell, Marc Shorten, Corey Murphy, Braden Zaal, Darren Kennedy and Aaron Huggard all one each.

And we advanced to the preliminary final against Emerald at the Kilsyth ground. Unfortunately the Bombers were the better side from the start of proceedings and powered away. Our boys did offer some resistance in the third quarter but this could not be sustained and the damage had already been done.

Emerald 3.3 8.7 11.9 13.13.91

South 1.3 1.7 5.9 6.12.48

Darren Kennedy and Glenn Maxwell 2 goals each, Marc Shorten and Ethan Clasby 1 each. Best players were Danny Clarke, Braden Zaal, Corey Murphy, Ethan Clasby and Glen Maxwell.

One point of interest was that of Danny Clarke who played most games (10 ) in the Seniors polling 8 votes in the League Vote Count (our equal best with Rob Cockerell) while stilling racking up 11 votes in the Unders from 6 games - polled in every match except the first at Yarra Junction. Glenn Maxwell finished 3^rd with 21 votes. In the Club award Danny finished 4^th in the Senior count and amazingly 2^nd from the same 6 games, in the unders behind Glenn Maxwell.

A Grade Netball - This was our second year of Yarra Valley Netball with Felicity O'Meara as captain and 12 games scheduled. Many margins were narrow and the girls may have done a little better than our 6^th on the ladder - 3 wins and a draw, had we been able to turn the tables in two more games. Alexandra and Emerald were clearly the better sides in the competition. Thanks to Coral Bowen and Sally Huglin for umpiring and scoring respectively.

Award Winners 2007

Senior Best and Fairest Rob Cockerell

Runner Up Michael Lowe

2^nd Runner Up Isaac Tua

Most Determined Andrew Noordhof

Most Consistent Rob Makinson

Coach's Award David Huglin

Paul Powell Award for the best player in the last home game - David Huglin

Runner Up Michael Brotja

2^nd Runner Up Adam Gritton

Most Determined Matt Genat

Most Consistent Ryan McAleer

Coach's Award Shaun Cullis

Runner Up Danny Clarke

Eq 2^nd Runner Up Brett Dunkley and Braden Zaal

Most Determined Jacob Fletcher

Most Consistent Ryan Williams

Coach's Award Flynn Richards

Special Award for popular exchange student Frederik Nielsen who picked up aussie rules in no time.

Kel Veal award for the best player in the last home game - Danny Clarke

Best Clubperson of the year was awarded to Ian Gladman while Life Membership was conferred on Robert Cusworth-Warner.

The 150 game milestone with our club was achieved by Richie Fahie and Doug Griffiths.

100 games was achieved by Clint Lantsbery.

A Grade Netball Best and Fairest Kate Huglin

Runner Up Therese Ryan

Under 18 Best and Fairest Glenn Maxwell

Reserves Best and Fairest Chris Beardshaw

2008 Amid much fanfare South Belgrave commenced in the Eastern Football League – 4^th Division. David McLennan enthusiastically continued in the presidential role, steering us through foreign waters, assisted by Wayne Huglin, Secretary Ryan McAleer, Treasurer Peter Cockerell and general committee of seven – half of the full committee being current players.

The first major issue to be dealt with was a distinct lack of rain throughout most of Victoria during the past 2 years causing severe water restrictions and no watering of many playing arenas again this year. In many areas including South it meant restricted training regimes and the updated gym became most useful. Some competitions even had to start later than normal or swap grounds. In January and February state of the art Coaches boxes were constructed by members and new goal posts were installed. The new design jumpers, retaining the red,white and black and similar to our EDFL jumpers of 1969 were ordered in plenty of time but it was touch and go whether they would arrive prior to the colts running on to the oval for the first time, all adding to the excitement of the day. We were up against rivals from the 50’s and 60’s in Ferntree Gully and the EFL broadcast covered the game, interviewed coaches and club personnel. The main game was played for the perpetual “Colby Cup” and on this occasion the Gully took home the spoils. At the long break we were just 5 points adrift but a nine goal haul by the Eagles in the third term put paid to our party. The Colby Cup? John and Ross Colby played for both clubs and John coached both. It was a busy day with a very large crowd including many of our players from earlier days who have the title of “Golden Halo Members”

Rik Crook returned from Beacie to coach the Senior side, David Pike, his assistant, Mark Rogerson captain with Rob Makinson elected Vice Captain. We commenced with a good young side but very soon injuries took their toll with some on the sidelines for the rest of the season. Overall we underestimated the size and muscle of a number of opposition players. A ray of sunshine the following week with an away win over Kilsyth by 15 pts, however it would be another six weeks, with an average loss of 84 points per game before another win came our way. All in all it was a tough year with just 3 wins and fortunately we avoided the wooden spoon.

Coaching and managing the Reserves side has always been a hard task but Shane Kennedy was up to the challenge with Craig Kozina captain. You wouldn’t say we were short of players but the quality required against this opposition was missing. The many injuries also having a distinct effect, they also struggled through for just 3 wins and also did not finish last.

Another club stalwart in Des Fitzsimmons took on a very talented under 18 side (now to be known as “Colts” and this is going to take some getting used to) We commenced with a bare 18 – 20 players and with suspension and injury we got by with the help of Under 16 players. Three of our seven wins were testing but we were beaten by the top sides of FTG, Chirnside Park and Heathmont on both outings. These three finished at the top of the table. The final game against fourth placed, The Basin held the most interest as a fair win would have seen some finals action but we were unable to get over the line despite taking the points in the first round. A little more dedication by three or four of the leadership group may have been enough during the season but how many times have we made this statement. There are far too many distractions for this age group. Many thanks to those players including the very talented Tom Hallinan (Best and Fairest) and Daniel Munt, rarely missed a goal, who traveled down from Monbulk to join our side for the season.

During the season there were two or three major incidents that occurred usually behind play with our players knocked to the ground. This was most disturbing and in one way or another cost us dearly despite the League investigations. It was quite noticeable that most clubs had someone filming every game and I’m not certain that it was only “to assist coaching staff to assess an opposition’s game plan”. Maybe they could be used at a tribunal hearing if required?

Financially the club improved in almost every area and came away with a net profit of $2,300 despite major expenses of coaches boxes ($8,000), goal posts ($6,500), Repairs to fridges etc ($2,500), the new jumpers and other apparel ($23,000) with increased costs to the EFL as well. Bank balance stood at $47,000, without doubt testament to some outstanding work by dedicated treasurers and others over the past 8 years or so. I cannot remember previously giving our valued sponsors the consideration they deserve in these pages but with total sponsorship totaling around $30,000 I believe it would be remiss if they were not mentioned. In no particular order, Moody Racing, Safepave Surfaces, Seaspray Pools, Cormack Plumbing, Ferntree Gully Motors, Casey Service Centre – vehicle servicing etc Affinity Mortgage Centre, Rogerson Kenny Business Accountants and Mulgrave Country Club.

Training Staff certainly had their hands full throughout the season capped off with Daniel Camille’s broken leg in the second last game. Many thanks to Jackie Bailer, Matt Campbell, Fiona Steventon and Danny Wills.

Over all we can say that we accomplished a successful transition to the Eastern Football League and feel sure that supporters and locals alike will see constant improvement in coming years.

On 14^th April we noted with regret the passing of Life Member, Peter Pratt aged 48, from a severe asthma attack. Pete commenced at South around 1977 filling in for the Reserves side until 1994. At various times he had 4 years as Team Manager, 3 as coach or assistant, a selector, timekeeper and on the committee on many occasions. Mostly he was quiet and unassuming, needing no supervision in tasks that he offered to perform. Pratty saw his main role in keeping the younger players at the club and not on the streets, often traveling many kilometres to pick them up for training or games. He was a great role model, rarely without a can of coke in one hand. In acknowledging Peter’s fantastic contribution to the Juniors at South the committee have nominated the Under 18 Best and Fairest Award as the “Peter Pratt Memorial Trophy”

In closing 2008 mention should be made of the close voting for best and fairest in the Seniors and Reserves – Tef polled 56 and cogga 54 while in the ressies Deigs racked up 33 and Benny Mac 32. The colts voting was never in doubt with Tom the clear standout.

Award Winners 2008

Seniors Best and Fairest Steven O’Meara

Runner Up Robert Cockerell

2^nd Runner Up Danny Clarke

Most Determined Tim Mellett

Most Consistent David Huglin

Coach’s Award Ryan Burley

Paul Powell Award Jake Fletcher

Reserves Best and Fairest Wayne Deigan

Runner Up Ben McDonald

2^nd Runner Up Brendan Tibballs

Most Determined Ryan George