First Division - Eastern Football League

CLUB NOTES
back into the game with poor concentration in the second. A
more even second half, and the welcome return to form by
many or our players, provided a 7 goal victory. Andrew
Gawne, Jason Mitchell and Robbie Papp all snagged 3 goals,
with Craig Myers winning Player of the Week honours in his
50th game for the Club. This week's games out at
Warrandyte is a big opportunity to gain respect away from
home as well as gain some important momentum if we are
prepared to work our hardest. Trivia Night is fast
approaching on Saturday 23rd July (after the Coldstream
game).
SOUTH CROYDON
A somewhat disappointing wkd for the club with the snrs
losing to Upper Gully and slipping out of the four. We now
have to work that much harder to get back that game we sit
out. On a brighter note the twos and the eighteens remain
undefeated the twos getting ova the line by 4 1/2 goals. The
unders won by 10 goals with a big thankyou going to the
under 16 boys who filled the void left by injuries and
promotion. JULY 16th is our next function at the rooms
WATCH THIS SPACE for further details. Make sure
everyone gets out and supports all our sponsors like they do
us - Sth Croydon Gourmet Meat, Subway Croydon, Bendigo
Bank East Ringwood, Turtle Den and Bubbas- Tell them
your from Sth for great specials.
TEMPLESTOWE
The local derby - could this be the last one for a while?
Donny East sitting on top and Tempy always keen to knock
them off! Zerbes was in pretty good knick apart from the
sticky centre wicket section, but we thought this would suit
us. 3 goals to 4 in the first half and we were right in the game
at half time. Briggsy put in claims for goal of the year, and
Boo was repelling from half back. Aswell as copping a spray
from behind the goals about his tidy short back & sides
hairdoo. A lacklustre 2nd half saw DE get a few extra goals
in front which was the difference, in what was 'just' a game.
The 2s had their best win for the season, we knew it would
be a big day when almost 100 game, 10 year vetran C Peart
kicked the opening goal at 100-1 odds. Nice lead, strong
mark and straight kick from about 45 out. Donny East
kicked the next 5 goals but we more were desperate, hard
and committed. We fought back well and the Skipper put us
in front in the 3rd, then the Cockroach did the same in the
last. Before Cribbsy then Sniffa (from outside 50!) kicked
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THE EASTERN FOOTBALLER
the sealers. What a sweet victory ... Onto the Ball, half the
boys were still celebrating the 2s win while the 1s were
looking towards next week, until beer took over and
everyone was having a great time. Even Evo managed to
walk again after an interesting entrance. Some great stories
will be shared tonight after 2 wins against Sth Croydon and
then the 'Legends Match'. The Maroons v the Dragons where
a few old battlers will dust off the boots which should be a
ripper, followed by plenty of refreshments at the Gavin
Brown Bar to follow. By the way - HAPPY 30th Nath!!!
UPPER FERNTREE GULLY
Great effort by all our boys last week, especially the Seniors
who put four great quarters of team footy together to bring
up our best win so far this year. Take it all the way now
boys!! Bit of "deja-vu" at the $10k draw on Sunday with the
same quinella left after 218 tickets had been drawn out.
Congrats to Scoony and Kristie AGAIN!!...we all want to go
halves in a ticket with you next year! And those that don't go
halves, want to at least buy theirs off Pete! Thanks to all who
worked so hard to make last week such a success. Its a
HUGE day and takes a HUGE effort to bring it off!
Welcome today to all our past players, officials and
supporters to our first luncheon. With the great roll up today,
looks like this might be the first of many. Thanks Gerry
Wilson for organising today and all those who have helped
put this day together. Don't forget Trivia Nite 30th July.
WARRANDYTE
Travelled to Coldstream with the hope of two big wins. The
day started well with the two’s pulling off a great win. They
got off to great start and never looked like losing. The Zach
boys played great games, while Truno and Boycey also
performed well. Unfortunately the one’s couldn’t continue
the success. We were in it at half time but were badly beaten
in the end. Best players were Kearnas, Treebs, Loags, and
Moose. On a brighter note, the ladies had a great night
watching Warrandyte‚s finest in Man O Man. Big things
were expected from Geoff Zach but performance anxiety got
the better of him and he was voted off very quickly. The rest
of the boys put in a close contest, but in the end crowd
favorite Anthony “The Giant” Richardson took out the title.
Watching the great man in action with ladies swooning all
over him, was truly a great sight. Well done big man. Today
we take on Nunawading at home. We are a big chance boys,
lets get two wins. GO BLOODS!