EFL Record 17.indd - Eastern Football League

DIVISION 1 CLUB NOTES
BALWYN: Not the results we were looking for last weekend
to say the least….another tough day at the offi ce at SEN
Balwyn Park – made even worse by the very nasty injury
to Matty Murray during the game. We send him all our best
wishes for his recovery. Coming up against South Croydon
today before the last two blockbuster games at home (Noble
Park 13/8 and Vermont 20/8). Details on luncheons for these
games to come soon, so keep an eye on the website, or sign
up for the weekly club newsletter email via balwyntigers@
hotmail.com Check our website www.balwyntigers.com.
au for all the latest club news, including the latest interview,
this time with new club ruckman, Big H, Hayden Heta.
A major sponsor of our club is Colombo's Family
Restaurant, 250 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn, 9836 6442,
www.colombos.com.au Colombo's Family Restaurant has
been a home away from home to the people of Balwyn since
1969. Colombo's is an Italian family restaurant with plenty
of homemade touches. Whether you're after pizza, pasta, a
snack, a meal, steak, seafood or even just great coffee and
cake Colombo's is the place to go. Open 7 days a week from
11am until late, Colombo's is perfect for before or after the
game. Or, order online and have a restaurant quality meal
without leaving the couch! AND...on Wednesday 10 August,
Colombo's Biggest Business Lunch Ever! Special Guests
Ron Barassi and John Nicholls. 11.30 to 2.30 – $45 per
person includes two course lunch and drinks. BOOK NOW!
BLACKBURN: We welcome past players and offi cials to
today’s game. After a great day at Croydon last week, we
cannot take Mulgrave for granted. Mulgrave members are
welcome to enjoy our social facilities. We have four junior
teams left in the fi nals. The U11As have gone directly into
the grand fi nal at East Ringwood (M50 A7) next Sunday
at 10.30am. Tomorrow the U12As play at Knox Gardens
(M72 G2) at 10.55am; the U13Ds play at 12.30pm at
Pinks Reserve Kilsyth (M51 H8); and the U14Bs play at
Vermont (M62 J2) at 12.30pm. Your support is encouraged.
The club will be used for a private function next week
(Scoresby game) and the match reports will be held at
6.30pm at Bucatini Restaurant and Bar 454 Whitehorse
Road Mitcham. Tickets are selling fast for the fi nal Burners
lunch on Saturday 20 August, and our Grand Final Eve
lunch with David Rhys-Jones on Friday 30 September.
You will need to be quick to book with James MacLeod
at james@tobinbrothers.com.au. Sign up for our weekly
email- Mark Edwards markedwardsmac@gmail.com will
put you on the mailing list. Check out our club website for
more information at www.blackburnfc.com.au
CROYDON: We look forward to this week’s game against
Vermont and our boys are keen to continue to put on a good
show. Last week against Blackburn in good conditions,
the Colts were up against a side in the fi nals race and from
the very fi rst bounce they matched it goal for goal for the
signifi cant majority of the match. Whenever Blackburn
got a three or four goal lead our boys replied with two or
three themselves. It was a great game to watch and the boys
showed that they have improved massively since the start
of the season. The reserves were up next and with a very
depleted list, were never in the hunt against a stronger and
deeper list. The boys tried hard, but numbers held out in
the end. The seniors started off and it was a great game,
probably many passages in the fi rst half were the best we
have played all year. At half-time we were done by just three
points and well in the game. A disappointing third quarter
killed off any chances we had, only to see a competitive
fi nal quarter. We had the 1971 Premiership reunion lunch
for the day and with almost 100 people in attendance. It was
great to see the return of so many legends of the club. We
are also planning to have a lunch on for the last Home game
of the season against Norwood, so make sure you book a
table!! On August 13 we have our major raffl e draw, so
make sure you have your ticket – which entitles you to some
refreshments and supper. It is not too late to buy your ticket
today and be in for the chance of being a BIG BIG winner!!!
EAST BURWOOD: What a fantastic last quarter from
the Colts, to fall short by the shortest of margins was heart
breaking. To see these young guys clearly disappointed
was hard to take, all one can say is keep your chins up
and continue on where you left off last week, if you can
do that, then a win is not far away. Just keep trying boys.
The reserves fell short by 29 points and look forward to this
week’s challenge, opportunities and doors are opening for
reserves as we seen last week, senior footy should be on the
tongue and in the minds of every player. In saying that, two
fi rst gamers in Leigh Waldron and Jason Hunt tried hard.
Unfortunately Jason went down with a dislocated shoulder,
we hope he has a speedy recovery. The seniors had a great
win against fourth-placed Knox who were playing good
consistent footy, the Rams applied consistent pressure all
day. It was great to see Israel Carter and Tim Morgan in
their fi rst game for the club with both players fulfi lling their
rolls on the day and coming home with a most impressive
win. This week is another challenge, East Ringwood will
want to give a good account of themselves with a change
of coach, the Rams need to keep winning our destiny is in
our own hands, we have a vision and that’s where we want
to go. The $5,000 draw went off well and was a success.
The Club would like to thank everyone for their support
on the night. Today’s Luncheon is our Annual Angels
Luncheon with guest speaker Robyn McLeod the mother of
senior player Daniel Gribbin. If you are interested at this
late date see Jacinta you might be lucky to get a seat. Our
Best and Fairest Night is to be held on the 8th of October at
the Novotel Glen Waverley keep this date free, more details
soon. Good luck to all teams today and GO RAMS!
EAST RINGWOOD: The Colts began the game well and
were right in it until half-time but a strong third term by the
Eagles set them up and they gradually went away from us
to win by 34 points. The reserves made a slow start and a
poor second quarter saw us playing catch-up against a more
mature and bigger side and despite matching them in the
second half, we went down by 24 points. After a tumultuous
few days, the senior Roos led the Eagles at every change
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