Last week we headed to Ringwood expecting a hard contest and the first half was tight before we ran away with a convincing win in the second half; this is now our best start to a season since 1974. Congratulations to Bryce Hards on playing his 50th game. The reserves after a poor first half dominated the second half to win while the U19’s snatched a draw in controversial circumstances against Park Orchards who they play again today; well done to a couple of U17’s players in Seth Stevens and Keagan Mitchell who played their first games in the U19’s. Saturday we are away again this time against Park Orchards before the Full Moon Party. Good luck to Rory Bailey and Hunter Greenall playing in the EFL U15 Interleague Grand Finals on Saturday at Mitcham. Juniors have their next family night at Dobson Park this Sunday the 26th June and with only four games to go the U15’s, U13’s, U12’s and U11’s are all chances to play finals. The Netball sides had mixed results last week but both are still sitting in the four. Vets are playing on Sunday against The Basin at Kings Park starting at 2:30 looking to get another win to continue their impressive season. Josh Begley continued his recent form last week being named in the best again after kicking 2 goals for Eastern Ranges in their loss to Calder while Tim Smith also kicked a goal for Casey in their big win against North Ballarat. Well done to former player Matthew Lee who has been named in Port Melbourne’s senior side this Saturday against Box Hill; Matt will join Frank “Bags” Lowrie, Bill Bragg, Charlie “Tiger” Lawson, Ken Jensen, Peter Jensen, Dean Grice and Chris Michaliades who have all played senior footy at both Upper Gully and Port Melbourne. Great night was had by all last night for the Sportsmans Night with thanks to everyone involved for making it a great night especially Dean Wilson for bringing it all together. Other functions coming up are the Full Moon Party this Saturday the 25th June, Ladies Race Day on the 9th July and the Ladies Night on the 16th July; contact the club for tickets. Terry Hopkins Lunch is also coming up on the 23rd July; check out the attached invitation for more details, but please put the date in your diary. Don’t forget that Club Memberships are 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. With the Federal Election coming up soon please support Jason Wood for the seat of Latrobe as Jason is a great supporter of Upper Gully and has committed to fight for upgraded facilities including the construction of a new veranda around the clubrooms and an upgrade to the lights. 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. 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 has a new Club Rewards System; so please sign up and get your card to be rewarded with a discount for yourself and help the club financially.Thanks to Sharon Bridle for stepping into the Treasurers role after the departure of Jane Nelson from this job, thanks Jane for your efforts. 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. The club has many social media avenues to keep in touch with as well as the website; http://www.uftgfc.sportingpulse.net for all the latest news and photos from around the club. 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!
Terry Hopkins Junior Development Foundation Luncheon
Please find attached an invitation to this season’s THF Luncheon which is on Saturday the 23rd July commencing at 12:00 in the Kings Park Clubrooms.
This is an important function for the club as it aids in the development of coaches at the junior club and helps in the transition of the players from junior to seniors so please get a group together and book a table.
Could you please RSVP by the 15th July to Tom Caruso – 0406 102 549 or Dave Beilken – 0408 336 642
Guest Speaker for the day 'Thiha Yarzer is a former Burmese political prisoner. His story is of a man in a fight for something be believed in - a belief not motivated by personal gain, but a fight for justice, peace and human rights in his motherland. He spent nearly 18 years of hard time and torture in five Burmese prisons as the price for his beliefs. His story is a captivating one.'
Thiha now lives in Ferntree Gully as a refugee resident with his wife Julia (Carroll) and 2.5 year-old daughter.
Milestone’s
First games – Under 19’s – Seth Stevens and Keagan Mitchell (U17’s)
50th Game - Bryce Hards. After playing over 100 games for the juniors Bryce arrived at the senior club in 2011 playing 19 games and kicking 6 goals in the Under 18’s winning the U18’s Best and Fairest as well as being awarded the Terry Hopkins Rising Star Award. The first round of 2012 saw Bryce make his senior debut against Donvale going on to play 10 senior games and kick 2 goals for the year as well as 11 games kicking 6 goals in the U19’s including the U19’s Grand Final against Doncaster East. Injuries in 2013 saw Bryce restricted to just 3 U19’s games kicking 4 goals in 2013 to end his U18/U19 career with 33 games and 16 goals. Injuries again restricted Bryce during 2014 to 11 senior games but since then he has not missed a game bringing up his 50th with all in the senior side, in round ten against Ringwood last week. Bryce has kicked 22 goals in his 50 games and was runner-up in last year’s senior Best and Fairest Award as well as being nominated for the EFL Young Gun Award last season.
Results - Round Ten vs Ringwood at Jubilee Park
Seniors
Ringwood 1.4-10 2.5-17 4.7-31 7.9-51
Upper Ferntree Gully 3.1-19 5.5-35 11.6-72 16.12-108
Goal Kickers: T. Hickleton 4, R. Murray 4, Jo. Whiteman, B. Hards, R. Silver, B. Carroll, J. Calvert, C. Wakefield, T. Willis, T. Meagher
Best Players: A. Godfrey, Jo. Whiteman, J. Laughlin, T. Riseley, B. Hards, T. Hickleton
Reserves
Ringwood 4.2-26 5.7-37 6.7-43 6.8-44
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.0-12 3.0-18 7.4-46 9.5-59
Goal Kickers: L. Leslie 2, L. Strachan 2, P. Caruso, J. Ward, L. Lawson, B. Toole, J. Zappone
Best Players: L. Wakefield, N. Heuston, A. Constantine, B. Toole, J. Ward, K. Chalker
Under 19’s
Upper Ferntree Gully 1.1-7 1.2-8 2.5-17 4.5-29
Park Orchards 1.1-7 2.4-16 3.4-22 4.5-29
Goal Kickers: T. Strange, J. Cawsey, C. Porcaro, A. Catalano
Best Players: L. Callaghan, J. Eyres, S. Jennings, C. Ballingall, L. Meagher, P. Bullock
Round Eleven vs Park Orchards at Park Orchards
Head to Head
Seniors
Upper Gully 2 to Park Orchards 0 (First Game in 2015)
Reserves
Upper Gully 1 to Park Orchards 2 (First Game in 2015)
Under 19’s
Upper Gully 1 to Park Orchards 2 (Drawn 1 - First Game in 2015)
Last Time Results - Round Two vs Park Orchards at Kings Park
Seniors
Upper Ferntree Gully 5.1-31 10.3-63 13.8-86 16.8-104
Park Orchards 0.1-1 1.3-9 3.3-21 4.6-30
Goal Kickers: J. Begley 7, T. Hickleton 3, P. Caruso, T. Willis, J. Godfrey, B. Haddock, T. Meagher, J. Calvert
Best Players: Jordy Whiteman, J. Begley, A. Godfrey, P. Gellie, L. Gellie, J. Laughlin
Reserves
Upper Ferntree Gully 1.5-11 5.8-38 6.9-45 10.10-70
Park Orchards 2.1-13 5.6-36 5.7-37 8.9-57
Goal Kickers: R. Murray 4, D. Wilson 2, L. Wakefield 2, L. Lawson, L. Strachan
Best Players: D. Wilson, B. Toole, J. Divett, M. Sproules, A. Constantine, R. Murray
Upper Gully Vets – Round Six vs The Basin at Kings Park
Next Game vs The Basin at Kings Park this Sunday the 26th June at 2:30pm
Netball Results – Round Seven
Div. 4 – 2nd on Ladder
Upper Ferntree Gully Red 7 20 29 42
Ringwood Black 7 11 18 21
Goals: K. Wilson 31, C. Jackson 10, V. Cairns 1
Div. 5 – 3rd on Ladder
Upper Ferntree Gully Blue 5 11 15 24
Ferntree Gully White 10 19 31 41
Goals: E. Stewart 14, S. Brummelen 6, R. Mcgrath 4
Netball Round Eight – Friday 24th June
Division 4 ROWVILLE SECONDARY COLLEGE, Humphreys Way, Rowville
COURT 3 8:20pm Upper Ferntree Gully Red vs Boronia Brown
Division 5 OXLEY COLLEGE, Old Melbourne Road, Chirnside Park
COURT 1 9:25pm Norwood White 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 Nine Result – 3rd on Ladder
Upper Ferntree Gully 1.0-6 2.0-12 3.1-19 6.3-39
Knox 1.1-7 5.3-33 7.4-46 7.6-48
Round Ten 26th June vs Olinda at Olinda Ferny Creek Football Ground 10:00am
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 Sunday 26th June at Dobson Park
Results Round Ten
U17A
Heathmont Blue 0.0 0.0 0.0 8.11-59
Upper Ferntree Gully Red 0.0 0.0 0.0 12.7-79
Goal Kickers: R. Bailey 4, L. Milburn 2, T. Strange, J. Mazins, A. Dolan, N. Smith, L. McKernan, M. Barr
U17D
Mitcham 5.1-31 13.5-83 20.7-127 25.8-158
Upper Ferntree Gully Blue 1.0-6 1.0-6 2.1-13 2.3-15
Goal Kickers: J. Knight, S. Stevens
U15C
Upper Ferntree Gully 4.2-26 5.6-36 7.9-51 10.12-72
Glen Waverley Rovers 2.2-14 9.3-57 12.3-75 14.5-89
Goal Kickers: A. Giurini 5, A. Wilson 2, H. Greenall 2, D. Cawsey
U14B
South Croydon 2.1-13 2.4-16 2.5-17 2.9-21
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.3-15 3.4-22 3.8-26 4.8-32
Goal Kickers: M. Hewitt, B. Wilkinson, L. McKinnon, P. Clarke
U13C
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.2-14 2.5-17 2.8-20 3.9-27
South Croydon 2.5-17 5.6-36 10.9-69 10.13-73
Goal Kickers: J. Smith, N. Stubbs, J. Wanless
U12C
Glen Waverley Hawks 3.0-18 4.0-24 4.0-24 4.0-24
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.0 0.3-3 1.6-12 2.9-21
Goal Kickers: B. Edwards, W. Harris
U11B
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.7-31
East Burwood 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.5-29
Round Eleven Fixture
Good luck to all the Junior sides Sunday for Round 11. Times and Venues are as listed on EFL Website under Fixtures.
U17A vs St. Simons 14:30 at Dobson Park
U17D vs Scoresby14:30 at Carrington Park
U15C vs South Croydon 14:30 at Eastfield Park
U14B vs Heathmont 12:30 at Dobson Park
U13C vs Wantirna South 12:30 at Templeton Reserve
U12C vs Ferntree Gully 10:55 at Dobson Park
U11B vs St. Simons 10:55 at Liberty Reserve
U10D vs Coldstream 9:30 at Coldstream Reserve
U9C vs The Basin 9:30 at Dobson Park
U8 vs Vermont Purple 9:30 at Lewis Park
Upper Gully Buddy System
This year we have rolled 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 Gully. The program consists of our senior players presenting their buddy with their jumper for the season at a jumper presentation night held before the season 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.
Upper Gully Past Players Group
Great day was had by all Past Players who turned up the other week including a couple of Premiership coaches in attendance. The club would like to see as many former players at all matches during the season showing their support for the current players. 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. Please contact Casey de Groot on 0419 377 588 or Andy Lee on 0419 539 863 for further details.
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 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. 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 517 followers and growing; also the club is on FACEBOOK currently with over 457 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 with currently 133 members.. 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 161 followers as well as aYou Tube site
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 24/06/2016 12:46