All three sides had big wins last week all playing on different grounds with plenty of goals kicked. The U19’s journeyed over to Chirnside Park with Jake Cawsey kicking 6 goals and Corey Wakefield 4, while the Reserves played on the top oval at Kings Park against Silvan with Adam Ward kicking 10 goals. The seniors played on the main ground notching up win number 12 with Tate Hickleton kicking 6 and Ryan Murray 7. Congratulations to Carmine Porcaro who went well playing his first senior game finishing with 2 goals. This Saturday we are back at home again with all three sides taking on Boronia in difficult games when we welcome all player sponsors to enjoy the day in the VIP area. Sunday the Vets sitting fourth journey to North Ringwood who are on top of the ladder by percentage in a game that may define the vet’s season. The Div. 4 Netball side had a win last week while the Div. 5 had a loss with this week seeing both sides have a rest before the run home to the finals while the U12 girls also look like playing finals in their first year. Congratulations to Tim Edwards who received a Victoria Day award last week for his contributions to the junior club, Tim is also a former Coach of the senior club having taken the senior side to a Grand Final in 2006 and his efforts with the junior of our club is greatly appreciated by all. Mixed results last week for the juniors with finals just around the corner, the U15’s continued their great season with the U13’s, U12’s and U11’s also having wins; check out the attached newsletter for further news from the junior section of the club. Tim Smith had a great game in Casey Scorpions 2 point win over Richmond last week being named best after kicking 5 goals while Josh Begley was again named in the best for Eastern Ranges in their loss to Dandenong Stingrays. Reminder to all that the annual Ladies Race Day is on this Saturday the 9th July and the Highly anticipated Ladies Night is the following Saturday the 16th July; LADIES RACE DAY 2016 is this Saturday the 9th July which includes a 2 course Meal + Candy Bar, get your Tickets ASAP by contacting Tom Caruso on 0419 016 583 with RSVP by 7th July. Tickets are only $50 for each event - We also have a special Deal if you want to attend Ladies Night as well. You can Pre Purchase both Tickets Prior to Ladies Race Day for $75. 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 still available. 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.Congratulations to Jason Wood who looks like retaining the Federal seat of Latrobe in a very close contest. 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 as well as committing to Solar Lighting.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.
Terry Hopkins Junior Development Foundation
After an idea from then Colts Coach Graham Lenthall who discussed it with then senior president Andy Neville, Neville Roberts was approached and became the prime instigator of this initiative and through consultation with the senior club, this idea was taken to the junior club and the birth of the then “Royals Club” took place.
In 2001 a coterie was formed by some interested members and ex-players with a view to forming a foundation whereby a support group could be set up to assist the transition of junior players into the senior ranks of Upper Gully. This group was originally named “The Royals Club” and their agenda was to offer financial, attendance and moral support, mentoring, guest speakers and skill specialists etc. to keep our great club going. Our target group was the Under 15’s and 16’s of the Upper Gully Juniors in conjunction with the Colts (under 18’s) of the Senior Club. With the change in EFL age groups this has now become the U17’s and U19’s groups.
It was agreed that a U/16 player would be selected at the end of the season as “The Royals Rising Star”. A unique criterion was set for the selection of this award with the intention being to select a player most likely to play senior football at Upper Gully.
In 2005 the club lost dear friend and devotee Terry Hopkins following a long battle with cancer. In recognition of his courage and passion for our club, which was an inspiration to all, the former “Royals Club” was renamed in his honour.
Over the past years, the Terry Hopkins Foundation has continued to evolve from what began as a passionate attempt to set up a formal organisation to assist the senior club in promoting and developing players for the future.
After 2014 the THF did away with the membership fee and instead decided to concentrate its fundraising on the annual luncheon. As all THF members were required to be a member of the Upper Ferntree Gully Football Club as per the constitution, part of the THF membership fee was returned to the club. With this change now all money raised at the Luncheon will go to the THF. Of course anybody wishing to be a member of the Upper Ferntree Gully Football Club is more than welcome to do so.
The charter of the THF is simple; it is devoted to raising funds to help ensure the future of the club through the support and development of our young players.
All proceeds from THF fundraising initiatives are used to benefit our younger players. Primarily the THF provides in conjunction with the Junior Club funding and support for the development of our junior players through coach education provided by “The Modern Game”.
Since 2001 the THF has sponsored the club’s under 19 “Rising Star” award, provided warm-up jackets for the club’s under 17’s and under 19s, funded information/education evenings for the club’s juniors, provided Sherrin footballs for awards to under 17 players, continued to contribute funds to retain the services of “The Modern Game” and provided funding for the under 19/under 17 Boot Camp amongst other contributions.
Milestone’s
First Senior Game – Carmine Porcaro
Results - Round Twelve vs Silvan at Kings Park
Seniors
Upper Ferntree Gully 5.5-35 11.6-72 18.9-117 23.14-152
Silvan 2.0-12 6.0-36 6.1-37 6.1-37
Goal Kickers: R. Murray 7, T. Hickleton 6, B. Haddock 3, C. Porcaro 2, A. Godfrey, J. Laughlin, L. Strachan, T. Riseley, J. Whiteman
Best Players: B. Haddock, A. Godfrey, J. Laughlin, R. Murray, B. Hards, T. Riseley
Reserves
Upper Ferntree Gully 6.7-43 12.12-84 21.17-143 31.22-208
Silvan 0.1-1 1.1-7 2.2-14 2.2-14
Goal Kickers: A. Ward 10, N. Heuston 4, R. McCluskey 3, J. Cutts 3, B. Beaton 2, T. Fabrizio 2, P. Caruso, T. Degroot, K. Chalker, J. Lovat, M. Sproules, L. Leslie, A. Constantine
Best Players: N. Heuston, L. Leslie, B. Beaton, A. Ward, L. Lawson, C. Moorhouse
U19’s vs Chirnside Park at Chirnside Park
Chirnside Park 0.0 1.0-6 2.1-13 3.1-19
Upper Ferntree Gully 5.2-32 10.3-63 15.7-97 18.13-121
Goal Kickers: J. Cawsey 6, C. Wakefield 4, P. Bullock 3, H. Puddy, M. Graham, J. Saltum, A. Catalano, L. Meagher
Best Players: J. Cawsey, C. Wakefield, P. Bullock, A. Catalano, M. Graham, L. Meagher
Round Thirteen vs Boronia at Kings Park
Head to Head
Seniors
Upper Gully 25 to Boronia 25 (One Draw in 51 games)(First Game in 1950)
Reserves
Played 48 Times(First Game in 1950)
U19’s/U18’s Upper Gully vs Boronia
Played 32 Times (First Game in 1980)
First Game – Round 4 – 13th May 1950
Seniors at Talaskia Road
UFTG 2-1 4-3 9-6 9-7
Boronia 3-2 6-6 6-7 8-12
Goals: Ian Tonkin 3, Norm Griffiths 2, Ian Anderson 2, Alex Campbell 1
Reserves at Boronia
UFTG 0-0 0-2 0-3 1-3
Boronia 2-8 5-11 10-18 17-2
Last Time Results – Round Four 2016 vs Boronia at Tormore Reserve
Seniors
Boronia 0.1-1 1.2-8 3.4-22 6.9-45
Upper Ferntree Gully 5.3-33 6.5-41 11.6-72 11.7-73
Goal Kickers: T. Hickleton 4, R. Murray 3, J. Calvert 2, P. Caruso, D. Grice
Best Players: Jordy Whiteman, R. Silver, A. Godfrey, T. Meagher, T. Hickleton, Jarrod Whiteman
Reserves
Boronia 3.0-18 9.4-58 10.8-68 12.13-85
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.4-16 3.6-24 5.11-41 7.11-53
Goal Kickers: L. Strachan 3, A. Hards 2, K. Chalker, B. Carroll
Best Players: A. Hards, B. Magnay, M. Fenelon, A. Constantine, B. Ward, L. Strachan
U19’s
Boronia 1.1-7 2.2-14 6.5-41 6.8-44
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.2-14 6.4-40 6.4-40 7.9-51
Goal Kickers: P. Bullock 2, S. Jennings, J. Eyres, A. Mylanos, J. Saltum, A. Catalano
Best Players: J. Eyres, J. Gillespie, J. Saltum, A. Catalano, A. Mylanos
Upper Gully Vets – Round Seven vs North Ringwood at Quambee Reserve
Next Game vs North Ringwood at Quambee Reserve on Sunday the 10th July at 2:30pm
Netball Results – Round Nine
Div. 4 - 2nd on Ladder
Whitehorse 9 15 18 25
Upper Ferntree Gully Red 12 20 30 35
Goals: K. Wilson 27, C. Jackson 8
Div. 5 – 6th on Ladder
Heathmont Yellow 8 18 23 35
Upper Ferntree Gully Blue 5 10 21 23
Goals: A. Thomas 15, S. Brummelen 8
Netball Round Ten – Friday 15th July
Division 4 OXLEY COLLEGE, Old Melbourne Road, Chirnside Park
COURT 3 7:15pm Upper Ferntree Gully Red vs Coldstream Blue
Division 5 OXLEY COLLEGE, Old Melbourne Road, Chirnside Park
COURT 2 7:15pm Upper Ferntree Gully Blue vs Coldstream Black
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 Ten Result – 3rd on Ladder
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.0 0.0 0.0 7.10-52
Vermont 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Round Twelve 10thJuly vs Emerald at Kings Park 11:00am
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
Results Round Twelve
U17A – 7th
South Belgrave 2.0-12 7.5-47 12.8-80 16.11-107
Upper Ferntree Gully Red 2.0-12 2.2-14 3.2-20 3.3-21
Goal Kickers: R. Bailey, J. Whelan, M. Barr
U17D – 6th
Upper Ferntree Gully Blue 1.0-6 1.5-11 1.6-12 3.7-25
Lilydale Gold 6.3-39 8.5-53 14.9-93 18.12-120
Goal Kickers: S. Vance, M. Giurini, A. Browne
U15C – 1st
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.5-17 4.5-29 8.6-54 10.8-68
Forest Hill 0.0 2.4-16 3.7-25 4.8-32
Goal Kickers: H. Greenall 4, A. Wilson 2, D. Cawsey, R. Enright, J. Baker, M. McConnell
U14B – 8th
Norwood 4.9-33 12.11-83 15.16-106 16.22-118
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.0 0.2-2 2.3-15 4.6-30
Goal Kickers: M. Hewitt, C. Kleinert, L. Rout, P. Clarke
U13C – 5th
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.4-16 3.7-25 5.11-41 6.13-49
Kilsyth 0.3-3 1.4-10 2.4-16 4.8-32
Goal Kickers: J. Smith 2, B. McDonald 2, D. Madden, B. Mackenzie
U12C – 3rd
Chirnside Park 0.0 1.1-7 1.1-7 1.3-9
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.1-1 0.2-2 2.2-14 3.2-20
U11B – 2nd
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.12-36
Croydon 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.3-21
Goal Kickers: T. Marotti 2, S. Edmanson 2
Round Thirteen Fixture
Good luck to all the Junior sides Sunday for Round 13. Times and Venues are as listed on EFL Website under Fixtures.
U17A vs Mooroolbark 14:30 at Dobson Park
U17D vs The Basin 14:30 at Kings Park
U15C vs Lysterfield 14:30 at Lakesfield Reserve
U14B vs Rowville 12:30 at Dobson Park
U13C vs Rowville 12:30 at Eildon Park
U12C vs Kilsyth 10:55 at Pinks Reserve
U11B vs North Ringwood 10:55 at Dobson Park
U10D vs Lysterfield 9:30 at Dobson Park
U9C vs Kilsyth 9:30 at Pinks Reserve
U8 vs Wantirna South 11:30 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.
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 an updated 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 Printingand 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. Why wait until summer if you want that pool contact our sponsor Pools-R-Us on 9547 8800 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 phoneAnd 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