Seniors last week had their chances to win but could not get over the line, with Box Hill not playing Kalem Post was available and kicked 5 goals. The Reserves and Under 19’s both had wins. Sunday the Vets take on Wantirna South at King’s Park, more players always welcome. Club awards this week went to Mick Frawley for the enormous amount of work he performs around the club and also to Steve Smith for taking the many photo’s each week that end up on the website. Good to see Chris Michaliades kick 2 goals in the VFL state team loss to the WAFL last week and also be added to the VFL Academy for aspiring AFL footballers. This Saturday is the Past Players day when we will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1963 senior premiership and the 10th anniversary of the 2003 reserves premiership; all past players welcome, please get the word out. Also next week is Ladies Behind the Glass day; $20 tickets gets the ladies finger food and a couple of drinks from 12:00pm until 2:30pm. Tickets now available for $5k Draw on the 25th May from Mark Godfrey; $100 per double. THF Lunch is coming up on 15th June with Darren Crocker as guest speaker; see Dave or Robyn for more details. The Bendigo Bank have a great incentive for any members who use their services; they have already contributed funds to the club from people opening accounts and getting loans. Any supporters who have not taken up club membership this year please see anyone on the committee so you can help out the club. Back again this year are the King Club as well as the Terry Hopkins Junior Development Foundation (Dave or Robyn) please support them as they support the club. If you are interested in getting your business onto this year’s club calendar please contact Peter Hards on 0488 975 866. Have a look at the History section on the club website; past yearbooks have now been added. The club is onTWITTER; ClickHere Currently 131 followers and growing, now aiming for 200; also the club is onFACEBOOKcurrently with over 147 subscribers.Search for and Subscribe to the UpperferntreeGully OfficalSite FootballClub. The Club is always in need of help, so if anyone wants to be involved in roles please contact Andrew Derksen, roles such as fund-raising, working bees, improvements around the Club. Anyone wanting to contribute to this newsletter please email uppergullynews@hotmail.com Don’t forget to check out the website (http://www.uftgfc.sportingpulse.net) for all the latest news and photo’s from around the club.
Good Luck in 2013 Upper.....Go the Red and Blue!
2013 Reunions – Saturday 18th May at King’s Park
1963 Senior Premiership Team
Frank Lowrie (Captain/Coach), Donny Barton (Vice Captain), Laurie Appleton, Peter Berry, Warren Buckley, Gordon Cameron, Don Fleming, John Game, Rod Hayes, Barry Hendricksen, Doug Hobson, Ian Kilpatrick, Bob Kilpatrick, Alan Kirkpatrick, Graeme Lahiff, Norm Reeves, Barry Scott, Ray Skelton, Mick Stone, Monty Suffern, Ken Tyler
2003 Reserves Premiership Team
Carl Stocker (Coach), Ann Gibson (Team Manager)
Andy Lee (Captain), Mark Bailey, Matt Bailey, Jason Banes, Greg Blundell, James Campbell, Leigh Collier, Michael Duthil, Cheyne Gibson, Shannon Graham, Brent Green, Warren Lechner, Dean Mawdsley, Dean Roberts, Justin Roberts, Glen Robinson, Mick Sinclair, Liam Sommers, Andrew Stanley, Keith Stocker, Tim Watts, Heath Wilson
Milestone’s
Kalem Post played his first game for the year in the seniors with Box Hill having the week off. Nick Heuston from the Under 19’s played his first game in the reserves kicking a goal and being named in the best players. In the Under 19’s, Jack Turner played his first game for the year while Michael Hurley played his first game, both are still playing under 17’s this year.
Terry Hopkins Junior Development Foundation 2013
The THF is back again in 2013. If anyone is interested in further info on the THF please contact Robyn Lawson on 0412 405 116 or Dave Beilken on 0408 336 642. This year’s THF Luncheon has been moved back to the 15th June with the highlight being Darren Crocker as guest speaker for the day. Further details to be supplied soon.
Round 5 Results vs Mooroolbark at Mooroolbark
Seniors
Mooroolbark 7.2 10.3 13.3 17.9.111
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.4 5.11 10.14 11.19.85
Goal Kickers: K. Post 5, B. Carroll 3, T. Riseley , A. Calder , S. Crocker
Best Players: K. Post, A. Godfrey, D. Eddy, L. Gellie, K. Currie, A. Calder
Reserves
Mooroolbark 2.3 5.5 8.8 10.13.73
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.2 5.2 10.6 13.10.88
Goal Kickers: B. Ward 4, L. Lawson 3, H. Elnakadi 2, P. Lankester , A. Constantine , A. Carroll , N. Heuston
Best Players: T. Degroot, N. Heuston, B. Magnay, L. Lawson, B. Rhodes, B. Ward
Under 19’s
Mooroolbark 3.1 3.2 4.4 7.5.47
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.3 2.8 5.11 7.14.56
Goal Kickers: J. Cutts 2, B. Findlay, T. Smith, J. Thomas, D. Fuss, T. Barr
Best Players: D. Begley, T. Frawley, N. O''Dwyer, J. Nelson, D. Deangelis
Round 6 vs Donvale at King’s Park
Proudly sponsored by Ateco Equipment and Fleurbiaix Bed & Breakfast
Head to Head
Upper Gully 3 to Donvale 5 (First Game in 1992)
Results Last Time
Seniors– 2012 Round 13
Donvale 3.1 5.4 7.5 11.7.73
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.3 3.4 7.5 9.7.61
Goal Kickers: M. Petracca 4, D. Butler , T. Hickleton , J. Sherlock , A. Calder , B. Toole
Best Players: A. Hurley, S. Currey, J. Sherlock, M. Lawson, A. Godfrey, D. Butler
Reserves– 2012 Round 13
Donvale 1.1 2.2 2.2 4.6.30
Upper Ferntree Gully 4.5 7.8 13.17 20.19.139
Goal Kickers: A. Ward 6, L. Lawson 4, V. Lorusso 3, D. Craddock 2, T. Degroot, C. Degroot, T. Fabrizio , C. Bridle , J. Roos
Best Players: B. Magnay, L. Lawson, S. Wilson, H. Elnakadi, D. Craddock, T. Degroot
Under 19’s– 1st Semi Final – 26th August at ‘Jubilee Park’ Ringwood
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.5 4.8 7.12 12.13.85
Donvale 1.0 2.2 5.4 7.9.51
Goal Kickers: J. Whiteman 3, P. Gellie 2, R. Thomas 2, T. Smith, T. McWilliam, D. Wilson, B. Hards, D. Begley
Best Players: D. Begley, T. Willis, L. Gellie, J. Whiteman, S. Crocker, K. Currie
VFL Players
Chris Michaliades kicked 2 goals for the VFL state team against the WAFL last week.
Junior News
Junior’s social function on 29th June is Xmas in July at King’s Park; keep that date free. Junior website now includes April/May Newsletter for more info on Junior’s.
Round Five Results
U17B Upper Ferntree Gully 8.3-51 lost to South Croydon Blue 19.17-131
Goal Kickers: P. Bullock 3, J. Cawsey, L. Bradley, F. Dodds, T. Meagher, C. Parrella
U17D Blackburn Red 12.7-79 defeated Upper Ferntree Gully 8.9-57
Goal Kickers: L. Leslie 3, D. Holder 2, M. McDonald, T. Roleff, S. Carter
U15B East Burwood 11.8-74 lost to Upper Ferntree Gully 12.13-85
Goal Kickers: C. Porcaro 5, D. Salanitri 2, J. Begley , C. Morton , K. Jolly , A. Mylanos , B. Code
U14D Glen Waverley Hawks 12.19-91 defeated Upper Ferntree Gully 5.9-39
Goal Kickers: R. McNair 2, W. Dolan, J. Mason, J. Mason
U13B Upper Ferntree Gully 11.4-70 defeated Heathmont 6.14-50
Goal Kickers: M. Noetzel 3, K. Mitchell 3, T. Strange, M. Byrne, R. Edwards, C. Karajic Powell, D. Hurley
U12D Forest Hill 6.4-40 defeated Upper Ferntree Gully 2.9-21
Goal Kickers: A. Giurini, A. Wilson
U11C Upper Ferntree Gully 1.0-6 lost to Glen Waverley Rovers Black 6.8-44
Goal Kickers: J. Roche
Good luck to all the Junior sides this Sunday for round 6. Times and Venues as listed on EFL Website under Fixtures.
U17B 2:30pm vs Chirnside Park at Kimberley Reserve
U17D 2:30pm vs South Croydon at Dobson Park
U15B 12:30pm vs Wantirna South at King’s Park
U14D 12:30pm vs Ferntree Gully at Dobson Park
U13B 12:30pm vs Donvale at Donvale Reserve
U12D 10:55am vs Eastern Lions at Lewis Park
U11C 10:55am vs Ferntree Gully at Dobson Park
U10C 9:30am vs Blackburn at Morton Park
U9C 9:30am vs Donvale at Dobson Park
U8 10:30am vs Lysterfield Teal at Lewis Park
UFTG Vets
This week the Vets are at home to the Wantirna South Devils at King’s Park
Training continues on Thursday’s at King’s Park, so get onto others and bring them along. Membership Fee is still $50 plus a new EFL $20 Registration as well as $20 per week. Anyone interested in playing this year please contact Greg Blundell on 0412 671 135 for more info. Also Greg requires more helpers for the season; let him know if interested.
VIP Area
The VIP area is available again in 2013. A great idea for businesses and individuals to entertain your guests with drinks and finger food to watch the game in the prime viewing area until the final Siren and Drinks Stop. Please contact Mark Godfrey on 0412 370 684 if interested.
2013 Membership
Don't be a Supporter Become a Member. Membership Forms available on the club website or at the Rooms.
It is a requirement of the club's liquor license that all persons entering the social club when the bar is open either carry a current membership card or sign the attendance register on entry. $50.00 Free entry to Home Games.
King Club 2013
Thanks to all the members of the King Club for their support this season. The King Club is a support group for the Upper Ferntree Gully Football Club. For 2013 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 raffles to raise further money with joker poker. You become a club member and have free entry into home games and also receive a king club polo. There is also a King Club social event during the year, which includes food and drink . Speak to Peter Hards for further Details. peter@phib.com.au mobile 0488 975866.
Club Calendar for 2013
A New calendar will be printed for season 2013. This is a great opportunity for businesses to promote themselves in the community For details please contact Peter Hards on 0488 975 866.
Sponsors News
The FTG Bowling Club has started a loyalty program. Whenever anyone orders a drink or meal and they mention UFTG Football Club we will receive reward points. These points are converted to cash every 6 months and deposited into our bank account.
We need to ask everyone for their friends and family to mention UFTG Football Club if they go there.
History
This year we look forward to the 1963 Senior Flag 50th Anniversary, Frank “Bags” Lowrie’s last game for the club. Also the Reserves Back to Back Flag of 2003 will be celebrated. The club will be holding a past players day on 18th May when the seniors play Donvale at King’s Park to celebrate both premiership reunions. Please pass on to all former players and supporters to get down to King’s Park on 18th May. Please check the Club History Page on the club website as well as the Battler page. Anyone with any History or any amendments or additions please contact Andy Lee at alene.lee@ozemail.com.au
Yearbooks
The 2005 until 2009 Yearbooks have been added to the club website under the History section. 2010 until 2012 hopefully will also be available this year.
Club Apparel
Visit the club website and look under Merchandise/Uniform for club apparel for sale. Anyone interested please contact Tom Caruso on 0419 016 583 to order. Also we have more stock of the grey polo in limited sizes and numbers; also the blue fleecy jumpers in limited sizes and numbers; be quick to order or miss out.
HAVING A FUNCTION
The Rooms are available for Use please contact Andrew Dersken uftg-president@hotmail.com or 0419876686 for bookings.
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WANTED
If anyone knows of a caravan that the club can acquire to replace the current one please let Derko know at uftg-president@hotmail.com
Thank you to all our SPONSORS for 2013, especially Ferntree Gully Toyota, GRRR Renovations, Knox Ford, Genesis Fitness Boronia, Action Events and Frawley Signs and our Silver Level sponsors Mystique Printing, Airepair, CD Automotive, FTG Auto Salvage, Mayerling Cellars and the Royal Hotel. 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 Derko, who will follow up with you.
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 2013
Last Modified on 17/05/2013 09:37