Toyota Good for Footy night is on this Thursday with Jake Stringer and Nathan Jones appearing; should be a great night with every team in attendance from Auskick to the Vets including the Netball sides. Seniors continued their good early season form against Heathmont who were also undefeated to stay undefeated, while the U19’s held on for a close win against an also undefeated side. The reserves also having a big win capped off another good day for the club. Congratulations to Fletcher Dodds and Darcy Wilson on making their senior debut’s with both performing well.The U19’s had another U17 player in Patrick Whelan play his first game to make seven U17’s boys who have now gotten a taste with the senior club this season. The Div. 4 Netball side had a loss last week and have the bye this Friday, while the Div. 5 side had a bye last week and play The Basin on Friday; good luck girls. Saturday we welcome Scoresby to Kings Park for the first time ever when we play our first game against each other since 1955. Saturday is also the Past Players Day Function with everyone welcome into the rooms between 1pm and 2pm for food and drinks for $20 before watching the senior game and catching up with old friends. The juniors have their Family Night at Kings Park this Sunday while Jake Smith from the U13’s last week kicked 8 goals against Kilsyth in a great performance; this week the U9, U12, U13 and U15’s are at Dobson Park with the others playing away as well as the U12 girls who are against Knox at Schultz Reserves starting at 9:30am; get down to the juniors Sunday and show your support. Great to see Josh Begley continue his outstanding form this year being named best after kicking 5 goals in Eastern Ranges loss to Bendigo Pioneers last Saturday. The Vets had their first loss of the season going down against Wantirna South last Sunday and will enjoy a break this week after two games in a row. Club Memberships now available as well as Player Sponsor opportunities which includes Club Membership. Neil Thompson is again running the King Club; refer below for further details and get on board this important coterie group of Upper Gully. Andy Neville is again in charge of the VIP area for this season; contact him on 0418 546 260 if you have a group that would like to watch the game from behind glass with Upper Gully Hospitality thrown in. Don’t forget to support our sponsors and especially our major sponsor Ferntree Gully Toyota; contact club vice-president Dean Wilson on 0412 312 672 to help get you a great deal on your next Toyota purchase; this weekend Ferntree Gully Toyota also has a sale on, check out the attached flyer. The 5K Draw is coming up on 28th May starting at 6:30pm; Tickets $110 which gets two people entry, contact the club for tickets. Other functions coming up are the Ladies Race Day on the 9th July and the Ladies Night on the 16th July; more details soon. Get down to the Royal Hotel between 5:30pm and 6:00pm on Thursday’s for the Meat Tray Raffle; special thanks to James Hume (Upper Gully Life Member) for running this raffle as well as Boococks Meats and the Royal for their support. Remember also that the Royal Hotel is still honouring the Club Rewards Cards; so please present it for a discount for yourself and help the club financially. The club is now also on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/uftgfc/as well as aYou Tube site Don’t forget to check out the website;http://www.uftgfc.sportingpulse.net for all the latest news and photos from around the club. The Club has put out a new Calender for this season which is available at the club; thanks to Craig Bridle and Dwayne Stangherlin for their efforts as well as Bull as always for the printing. Thank you to all our sponsors for 2016 and especially our Major Sponsor Ferntree Gully Toyota and our Gold level sponsors LPS Waste Services, FTG Motor Group, Frawley Signs, Action Events and Mystique Printing. Anyone wanting to contribute to this newsletter please email uppergullynews@hotmail.com
Good Luck in 2016 Upper.....Go the Red and Blue!
Upper Gully Past Players Group
Past Players Day function is on this Saturday 14th May. Upper Gully vs Scoresby at Kings Park. Meet in the rooms at 1pm with $20 entry getting food and drinks until 2pm when we will congregate together either inside or outside depending on the weather and watch the current senior team in action. Please make an effort to get down and make it a good day and help grow the past players group. Pass this message on to anyone you still see or talk to from your playing days. (Players, Coaches, Supporters). See you there on Saturday. Please contact Casey de Groot on 0419 377 588 or Andy Lee on 0419 539 863 for further details.
Also we will be celebrating the following reunions – 1996 Reserves 20 Year Anniversary, 1986 Under 16’s 30 Year Anniversary and 1976 Under 15’s 40 Year Anniversary.
The club is very keen to start up a formal past players group at Upper Gully to allow for gatherings and functions to help support the club. Last season saw plenty of familiar faces with past players and officials at the THF Lunch all enjoying being able to catch with current and past friends and teammates in a social atmosphere. If you are interested in being involved in the past players group please let us know so we can organise dates for functions and numbers.
Milestone’s During Round Five
First Senior Game – Fletcher Dodds and Darcy Wilson
First U19’s Game – Patrick Whelan (U17’s)
Upper Gully Vets – Round Three vs Wantirna South
Upper Ferntree Gully 1.2-8 2.4-16 4.5-29 7.6-48
Wantirna South 2.3-15 5.6-36 8.6-54 9.10-64
Goal Kickers: D. Bowers 3, J. Weir 2, J. Wise, J. Franken
Best Players: J. Zinnow, C. Degroot, A. Lee, S. Graham, M. Lizza, B. Smith
With the weather not looking good for the Vets game against Wantirna South at Kings Park, it turned out to be quite mild with no rain as we started again with 4 on the bench but missing Bull in the forward line. The first half was pretty scrappy with too many mistakes allowing Wantirna South to take advantage and go into the half time break leading by 20 points. With Jason rucking tirelessly as usual and the midfield of Casey, Andy, Brad, Mat and Chris providing our makeshift forward line, led by Pud and Jimmy Weir as well as BIG Jeff at CHF, with opportunities we came back to win the second half but still go down by 16 points in our first loss of the year. Jimmy C was left a bit worse for wear at one stage and required a trip to hospital after the game while Shagga continued his great form across half back by taking out the six pack after the game. The short break obviously didn’t suit us so we now look forward to a well-earned break this week before taking on Forest Hill the following Sunday.
Anyone interested in playing footy every second Sunday; then the Vets team is for you. So if anyone is interested please contact Jason Zinnow on 0411 079 829 or otherwise turn up to training on Thursday nights from 6:30pm.
Results - Round Five vs Heathmont at HE Parker Reserve
Seniors
Heathmont 1.0-6 2.8-20 2.9-21 2.9-21
Upper Ferntree Gully 5.3-33 5.4-34 7.9-51 11.13-79
Goal Kickers: R. Murray 4, J. Calvert 2, T. Willis 2, J. Laughlin 2, B. Haddock
Best Players: B. Haddock, J. Laughlin, R. Murray, A. Godfrey, D. Grice , B. Hards
Reserves
Heathmont 0.1-1 0.2-2 1.2-8 1.3-9
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.3-15 8.5-53 13.6-84 16.9-105
Goal Kickers: J. Cutts 4, L. Strachan 4, K. Milde, T. Fabrizio, L. Wakefield, B. Ward, L. Lawson, D. Fuss, A. Constantine, J. Zappone
Best Players: B. Ward, B. Beaton, L. Leslie, T. Fabrizio, J. Cutts, D. Fuss
U19’s
Heathmont 2.4-16 2.6-18 4.8-32 7.8-50
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.2-2 3.6-24 6.7-43 7.10-52
Goal Kickers: J. Cawsey, Z. Calvert, P. Bullock, L. Meagher, J. Saltum, A. Mylanos, A. Catalano
Best Players: L. Meagher, J. O''Carroll, C. Dickson, A. Catalano, A. Mylanos, T. Stephen
Round Six vs Scoresby at Kings Park
Head to Head
Seniors
Upper Gully 2 to Scoresby 1 (First Game in 1954, Last game in 1955)
Reserves
Upper Gully 0 to Scoresby 1 (Only Game in 1953)
Under 18’s
Played 6 Times in 2003-2004 against second Scoresby U18 team
Seniors First Game vs Scoresby – 15th May 1954 at Talaskia Road
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.0 9.2 11.3 14.6
Scoresby 3.3 3.1 6.2 7.10
Goal Kickers: Gordon Stratton 6, Jack King 4, Cyril Heron 2, Frank Lowrie 1, Alan Morse 1
Best Players: Jack King, Jim Sheers, Alan Morse, Gordon Stratton, Frank Lowrie, Laurie Griffiths
Reserves Only Game vs Scoresby – 13th June 1953 at Brenock Park
Upper Ferntree Gully 1.1 1.2 3.2 3.3
Scoresby 2.3 8.10 12.14 18.17
Netball Results – Round Three
Division 4
Upper Ferntree Gully Red 7 13 15 17
Whitehorse 11 20 30 36
Goals: K. Wilson 14, G. Patton 3
Division 5
Bye
Netball Round Four – Friday 13th May
Division 4
Upper Ferntree Gully Red Bye
Division 5 OXLEY COLLEGE, Old Melbourne Road, Chirnside Park
COURT 1 8:20pm The Basin Green vs Upper Ferntree Gully Blue
In association with the EFL FRIDAY NIGHT NETBALL COMPETITION UFTG Seniors Football Club are fielding 2 x LADIES TEAMS for 2016. If you are interested & would like to join as a player or support/coaching role, please forward your expression of interest to: uftg-netball@hotmail.com Registration Fees $55 for 16 to 18 years of age $65 for 18 years and over. Registration fee covers club membership, court fee, umpire fee, entry fee and insurance. UFTG Club netball dress costs $65 GO UPPER!
U12 GIRLS FOOTY 2016
Round Four Results
Vermont 1.1-7 1.1-7 1.2-8 1.2-8
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.0 2.1-13 3.2-20 4.3-27
Round Five
15th May vs Knox at Schultz Reserve 9:30am
Training will continue on Thursday Nights between 5:45 and 6:45 so any girls or parents interested please come down. As well we are looking for support staff to assist during season, If you are interested & would like to join as a player or in a support/coaching role, please forward your expression of interest to: uftg-girlsladies@hotmail.com
Junior Club News
Family Night this Sunday at Kings Park and also YOBBO LOTTO coming up Sat 18th June @ Kings Park Club Rooms, $20 per person book a table of your friends, Over 18's Event.
Round Five Results
U17A
Upper Ferntree Gully Red 1.0-6 3.2-20 5.3-33 7.3-45
South Belgrave 2.5-17 4.10-34 7.16-58 11.18-84
Goal Kickers: M. Barr 3, J. Mazins 2, S. Stevens, M. Graham
U17D
North Ringwood 4.2-26 8.6-54 11.13-79 17.14-116
Upper Ferntree Gully Blue 1.2-8 2.4-16 2.4-16 2.5-17
Goal Kickers: J. Roger, P. Whelan
U15C
Forest Hill 3.0-18 5.4-34 7.7-49 8.10-58
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.5-17 4.10-34 8.12-60 10.17-77
Goal Kickers: H. Greenall 5, T. Franken 2, A. Giurini, E. Taylor, H. Wanless
U14B
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.2-2 1.3-9 2.5-17 3.6-24
Norwood 2.3-15 3.5-23 3.9-27 5.10-40
Goal Kickers: M. Hewitt 2, L. McKinnon
U13C
Kilsyth 0.0 1.1-7 3.1-19 4.3-27
Upper Ferntree Gully 3.4-22 8.6-54 11.10-76 17.12-114
Goal Kickers: J. Smith 8, T. Spencer 2, J. Coward 2, N. Stubbs 2, M. Christians, M. Hocking, B. Dybing
U12C
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.0 0.0 0.0 12.12-84
Mitcham 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1-1
Goal Kickers: B. Mc Donald 3, F. Thompson 2, W. Harris 2, D. Meagher, B. Wilson, A. Davey, J. Campbell, B. Edwards
U11B
Croydon 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.2-8
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.4-16
Goal Kickers: D. Lorusso, T. Marotti
Round Six Fixture
Good luck to all the Junior sides this Sunday for Round 6. Times and Venues are as listed on EFL Website under Fixtures.
U17A vs Mooroolbark 14:30 at Heights Reserve
U17D vs The Basin 14:30 at Batterham Reserve
U15C vs Lysterfield 14:30 at Dobson Park
U14B vs Rowville 12:30 at Eildon Park
U13C vs Rowville 12:30 at Dobson Park
U12C vs Kilsyth 10:55 at Dobson Park
U11B vs North Ringwood 10:55 at Ringwood North Reserve
U10D vs Lysterfield Grey 09:30 at Eildon Park
U9C vs Lysterfield Grey 9:30 at Dobson Park
U8 vs Ferntree Gully Eagles Blue 10:30 at Lewis Park
Upper Gully Buddy System
This year we are rolling out our buddy system between our Under 17's and senior players, this program has been established to continue to improve the transition from junior to senior footy at Upper Ferntree Gully. The program will consist of our senior players presenting their buddy with their jumper for the season at a jumper presentation night held this Friday following that the seniors will be attending at least 2 of the boys games throughout the year and also our senior buddies will be present for one of the junior family nights. outside of this the buddies can communicate with each other as mentors and provide advice for the boys to aid in their development on and off the field. The program will no doubt evolve over the year paving the way for years to come.
Lifeworks Counselling Service
The Club has formed a new partnership with LifeWorks Relationship Counselling & Education Services to provide counselling to any players from the club requiring assistance for any issues they may have; this is a free and confidential counselling service and will provide great assistance for Robyn Lawson our Club Wellbeing Officer.
Mascot/Baby Jumpers
We have Mascot/Baby Jumpers available for order, short sleeve or long sleeve. From sizes 0 and Upwards. Also can order with number on the Back of Jumper. Prices are $65 for short sleeve and $70 for long sleeve. We need to place order by 3rd April with at least 10 jumpers so if you are interested please email uftg-orders@hotmail.comor contact Tom Caruso on 0406 102 549 with your order details.
Player Sponsors
ALL PLAYERS ARE THIS YEAR AVAILABLE TO BE SPONSORED. Sponsor your favorite player and help the club along the way. Cost is $125 Inc. GST. What the sponsor gets is a Club Membership Card, Name on the player’s photo in the club rooms and during the Round 13 home game the sponsor is invited to the VIP area for some complimentary drinks and food and will go into the raffle of all players’ sponsors. 1st Prize is $250, 2nd Prize is $120 and 3rd Prize is $75.
Contact your favorite player or the club if interested.
2016 Membership
Don't be a Supporter Become a Member; support your club and get Free entry to Home Games as well as access to the Social Club and Voting Rights. Contact Andy Lee on 0419 539 863 for further details.
King Club 2016
The King Club will once again be back this season with Neil Thompson in charge. Last year saw a new initiative in the King Club Flyer Trophy where members cast votes (3, 2, and 1) on the player they think had the greatest impact in the first half of the game and had gotten the team off to a flying start. Well done to Jarrod Whiteman who took out the award for the 2015 season. The King Club is a support group for the Upper Ferntree Gully Football Club and provides valuable funds for the Football Club. For 2016 members of the King Club have access to the rooms during the senior game half time were they receive food and drinks complimentary during the break; there are also raffles to raise further money with joker poker featured. You become a club member and have free entry into home games and also received a King Club Polo or other Merchandise. There is also a social event during the season. Neil Thompson can be contacted for further Details at neilt101@hotmail.com mobile: 0400 921 357.
Silver Membership – Cost of $300.
· Club Membership - $50
· Jacket - $50
· Entry to half time (drinks and food) - $200
· End of year function with partner (lunch and drinks) - $100
Value - $400
Gold Membership - $500.
· All of Silver benefits -$410
· Attendance at MCG Corporate Box for one match with full catering - $500
Value - $900
The Modern Game
Upper Gully Football Club has yet again employed the services of Craig Winter from ‘The Modern Game’. 2016 will be the 7th year that Craig or as he is commonly known as Crackers will be involved with this club. We would be one of the very few football clubs that would have this level of commitment to supporting the coaches. ‘The Modern Game’ provides a Coaches Development program to support junior coaches and the players in their football journey. ‘The Modern Game’ philosophy and mission is to educate coaches, via their robust coaching framework, that junior football is not all about scoreboard results, it is about teaching, developing and improving the children with their sporting skills and their general life skills. If the focus is on these areas, the ‘results’ elements will look after themselves. Craig will again hold Coaching workshops which our coaches will attend, every coach will be provided coaching resources to assist in areas such as planning training sessions and other relevant tools, he will also be available to assist in training sessions. He will also observe our coaches on game day and provide verbal and written feedback on areas that were well handled and areas where they can in improve in their coaching performance. We would be one of the only EFL clubs that would go that level in assisting and improving our Junior Coaches.
The Modern Game is again looking forward to supporting the club, and specifically the coaches, to further develop their skill and knowledge and enhance their coaching journey. After consultation with all parties, we agree that the current format of the program provides the outcomes the club is looking for and hence we will continue to provide the following: Structure and support to facilitate coaching interviews, 4 x Pre-season coaching workshops, Age Specific Coaching Folders provided to each Coach, 1:1 Mentoring/Tuition for individual coaches, Regular visits and practical support at training sessions, Game Day observations & feedback, Additional support with club requirements (ie. Policies, etc.)
Once again the focus of the program and partnership will be to ensure external and ongoing support is provided to each coach as often as needed. While many of the coaches are at different stages of their journey, past years’ suggest they all benefit from: Tips to prepare & improve your training session, Young player development, Age specific training programs, Player Assessments to track improvement, Skill acquisition and remediation advice, Skills to coach resilience & manage expectation.
Upper Gully Football Club History
Andy Lee has added to the website under the History tab a complete table of head to head results against all sides that the seniors have played since 1949. Andy also has been compiling a list of all players to have played for Upper Gully and has now added to the website a list of players from 1949-1959 who have played for Upper Gully; any details on these players would be appreciated. Thanks to Norm Reeves for the 1964 and 1965 MDFA Records that have been able to fill in some gaps in the records as well as the 1965 Membership Ticket amongst other items. Still looking for Upper Gully Membership Cards from 1969, 1970 and 1971 as well as 1951; also after any EFL records from the 1960’s, 1970’s or 1980’s, if anyone can help please contact Andy Lee on 0419 539 863. Please check the Club History Page on the club website as well as the Battler page. If anyone is interested in providing anecdotes about the club or their own football career or any amendments or additions to the club history on the website; please contact Andy Lee at alene.lee@ozemail.com.au
Sponsors News
Thank you to all our SPONSORS for 2016, especially our Major Sponsor Ferntree Gully Toyota and our Gold Sponsors Action Events, Frawley Signs, Mystique Printing and LPS Waste Services. We also welcome on board the FTG Motoring Group as a significant sponsor. More news about this sponsorship later but part of the deal is for our new Away Clash Jumpers that the club will wear three times during the season including last weeks practice match. Don’t forget to contact Norm Reynolds for all your used car and servicing requirements. The club has signed up Johnny Boys Pizza’s in Upper Gully as a new sponsor. Last season the club welcomed on board Trident Leasing Australia as a new sponsor, contact Peter Nicholls on 1300 883 718 for all your funding needs, also iTrak Real Estate are on board sponsoring Upper Gully shorts, for any real estate requirements contact David on 0411 655 611. Anytime Fitness Ferntree Gully is now a sponsor of the Club and has agreed to a special rate for Players and Members of UFTGFC at $12 / week for 18 Month contract. In addition Jason Wood – Federal Liberal Member for Latrobe and Ray White Real Estate came on as Sponsor’s in 2015. Please use them and mention you are from the club so they continue their support to us. Their details can be found on the website. Also if anyone who knows of potential sponsors please contact Peter Hards, who will follow up with you.
Social Media
Theclub is on TWITTER; ClickHere Currently 493 followers and growing; also the club is on FACEBOOK currently with over 369 subscribers. Search for and Subscribe to the UpperferntreeGully OfficalSite FootballClub. The club has created a new Team App for IPhone and Android Phone users for all the news and events happening around the club. All you need to do is download the Team App fromhttp://teamapp.com/appand search for UFTGFC to install on your phone. And now we are on Instagram as well; https://www.instagram.com/uftgfc/with already 102 followers.
The club is compiling a database of email address so that we are able to communicate to as many people as possible the latest news and events happening around the club more efficiently. With this in mind could you please forward the email address of any Upper Gully people you may know touppergullynews@hotmail.com
UFTG Football Club Committee 2016
Last Modified on 12/05/2016 15:32