The Club wishes everyone a safe and happy Easter and hope you enjoy the break. Anzac Day we play against South Wantirna for the Phoenix Lubricants Perpetual Trophy. Well done to both clubs on arranging the game and thanks to Upwey RSL for their cooperation; the proceeds from the Gold Coin donation at the gate will go to them. Stay around after the game for a meal and entertainment with live music from 6-8pm followed by DJ. Last week saw all three sides have convincing wins; the Under 19’started with a full side thanks to some more inclusions from last years under 17’s who all performed well; the Reserves continued on their winning way although their kicking for goal could have been much better; while the seniors appreciated the bigger ground and recorded a good win. Get down next Wednesday night for a meal and team selection; Joker Poker has also started. Congratulations to the winners of the Players Membership Raffle Draw;Ryan Silver, Sam Crocker and Josh Hensler. The Vets had a good night against Kilsyth in their practice match last night; a few new faces putting in a good performance with special mention to Chris Moorhouse for his umpiring role, they kick off their season on the 27th April against South Belgrave; anyone interested please contact Greg Blundell or Jason Zinnow. The juniors April newsletter is attached for all the latest news; last weeks results below. Congratulations to Corey Wakefield who represented the Eastern Ranges in the Under 16’s Vic Metro Carnival over the holidays. The VIP Area is available again this year to entertain your guests with drinks and finger food, to watch the game in the prime viewing area till the Final Siren, this week is still available; 10 people at $100 a head includes drinks and food, please contact Andy Neville on 0418 546 260 if you are interested. Anyone wanting Club Membership please contact Andy Lee; also the King Club is back again this year, please talk to Peter Hards if interested. Tuesday night the 6th May will see Knox Ford providing a BBQ and drinks for the entire club including the Juniors were they will have new cars available for test drives; the more test drives the more money the club will get. The club is on TWITTER; ClickHere Currently 262 followers and growing; also the club is on FACEBOOK currently with over 190 subscribers. Search for and Subscribe to the UpperferntreeGully OfficalSite FootballClub. Now the club has Team App; see below for further details. 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
Check out the website; http://www.uftgfc.sportingpulse.net for all the latest news and photo’s from around the club.
Good Luck in 2014 Upper.....Go the Red and Blue!
Results for Round Two vs Chirnside Park at King’s Park
Seniors
Upper Ferntree Gully 5.1-31 9.4-58 13.7-85 22.8-140
Chirnside Park 1.1-7 3.1-19 3.7-25 3.7-25
Goal Kickers: B. Carroll 5, L. Strachan 4, M. Lee 3, N. Heuston 2, J. Godfrey 2, H. Taylor , T. McWilliam , D. Beyer , R. Silver , J. Hensler , J. Laughlin
Best Players: B. Hards, M. Lee, J. Laughlin, N. Heuston, B. Carroll, T. McWilliam
Reserves
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.3-15 4.10-34 9.13-67 11.18-84
Chirnside Park 2.1-13 2.1-13 3.1-19 3.1-19
Goal Kickers: D. Stangherlin 2, A. Constantine 2, J. Cutts 2, P. Cassidy - Marsh , C. Janky , T. Degroot , F. Didonato , J. Ward
Best Players: B. Beaton, T. Willis, P. Cassidy - Marsh, J. Ward, B. Ward, G. Blundell
Under 19’s
Upper Ferntree Gully 5.1-31 7.5-47 10.10-70 18.14-122
Chirnside Park 2.1-13 3.1-19 5.2-32 6.2-38
Goal Kickers: J. Gstrein 4, P. Caruso 3, M. Fenelon 2, R. Diclaudio 2, B. Findlay 2, K. Milde , J. Thomas , J. Nelson , L. Leslie, T. Smith
Best Players: T. Bullock, J. Nelson, L. Leslie, B. Findlay, M. Fenelon, J. Gstrein
2014 Membership
Don't be a Supporter Become a Member. Membership Forms available on the club website or at the Rooms.
For only $50.00 you get fee entry to Home Games, voting rights at the AGM as well as entry into the weekly members draw.
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.
King Club 2014
Thanks to all the members of the King Club for their support last season. The King Club is a support group for the Upper Ferntree Gully Football Club. For 2014 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 975 866.
Team App
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.
WEFL
The Women of the EFL are running a workshop for female sporting club volunteers, administrators, coaches and officials to tackle dealing with conflict and how to manage difficult personalities. This will be a free session for all those who wish to attend, with the EFL covering the cost for clubs. Please find attached a flyer with further details.
Milestones
Congratulations to Paul White (Vermont) on playing his first game for Upper Gully in the seniors last week. Also welcome to Peter Cassidy (Boronia) and Dwayne Stengherlin (Eastern Lions) who played their first game for the club in the reserves. Jake Hamilton and Luke Carmen from last years under 17’s played their first games for the Under 19’s last week.
Social Calander
Keep these dates free. More details to follow soon
10th May –$5k Draw
24th May – Social Night
31st May – Terry Hopkins Luncheon
21st June – Ladies Night
19th July – Ipod Shuffle Night
2014 Captains
Seniors
Captain – Tim Riseley
Vice-Captain – Matthew Lawson
Reserves
Captain – Leigh Lawson
Vice-Captain – Ben Rhodes
Under 19’s
Captain – Kane Milde
Vice-Captain – Paul Caruso
Juniors
Round Two Results
U17A vs Heathmont Blue at King’s Park
Upper Ferntree Gully Blue 3.5-23 6.8-44 9.14-68 13.18-96
Heathmont Blue 3.1-19 5.4-34 6.5-41 9.6-60
Goal Kickers: J. Cawsey 3, J. Begley 3, T. Meagher 2, M. Dejong 2, L. Williams 2, F. Dodds
U17D vs Ferntree Gully Eagles White at Ferntree Gully Reserve
Vermont Gold 4.6-30 7.8-50 14.9-93 18.14-122
Upper Ferntree Gully Red 0.0 2.2-14 3.2-20 3.3-21
Goal Kickers:
U15C vs East Burwood at East Burwood Reserve
East Burwood 4.2-26 11.2-68 16.4-100 21.12-138
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.4-16
Goal Kickers: J. Pritchard, F. Dodds
U14A vs Blackburn Black at King’s Park
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1-1
Blackburn Black 8.8-56 18.12-120 24.21-165 31.24-210
U13D vs Vermont Gold at Koonung Reserve
Vermont Gold 1.0-6 1.3-9 4.5-29 6.7-43
Upper Ferntree Gully 3.2-20 10.3-63 13.4-82 19.7-121
Goal Kickers: M. McConnell 11, B. Polezoes 3, D. Cawsey 2, L. Jansen, B. Reynolds, G. De Wet
U12C vs Mitcham at Walker Park
Mitcham 0.1-1 0.1-1 0.1-1 0.3-3
Upper Ferntree Gully 3.0-18 4.1-25 7.6-48 7.8-50
Goal Kickers: C. Kleinert 3, Z. Bright 2, J. Morton
U11C vs Mitcham at King’s Park
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.1-1 1.2-8 1.2-8 2.2-14
Mitcham 1.0-6 3.2-20 4.4-28 5.5-35
Goal Kickers: J. Smith, D. Madden
Good luck to all the junior sides next Sunday the 27th April for Round 3. Times and Venues as listed on EFL Website under Fixtures.
U17A 2:30pm vs Boronia Gold at Miller Park
U17D 2:30pm vs North Ringwood at King’s Park
U15C 2:30pm vs Knox at King’s Park
U14A 12:30pm vs Glen Waverley at Brentwood Reserve
U13D 12:30pm vs Kilsyth at King’s Park
U12C 10:55am vs Lysterfield at King’s Park
U11C 10:55am vs Boronia at Miller Park
U10D 9:30am vs Vermont Gold at Schultz Reserve
U9C 9:30am vs Vermont Gold at Livingstone Primary
U8 9:30am vs St Simons at Lewis Park
UFTG Vets
The Vets had a good hitout against Kilsyth last night in a practice match; good to see new faces enjoying themselves. First game is coming up against South Belgrave on the 27th April. Meanwhile training at King’s Park from 6.30pm under the charge of Jason Zinnow will continue on Tuesday and Thursday Evenings for those wishing to get fit for the season ahead and get to know your teammates. Anyone interested in playing this year please contact Greg Blundell on 0412 671 135 for more info. Also Greg requires more helpers for this season; let him know if interested.
VFL Players
Tim Smith kicked a goal for Casey Seniors against Geelong last weekend.
Past Players Day and Premiership Reunions 2014
Past Players Day will be on the 14th June when we host South Belgrave at King’s Park. On this day we will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the 1964 Senior Premiership Team, the 40th Anniversary of the 1974 Senior Premiership Team and also the 30th Anniversary of the 1984 Bluebirds Under 12 Premiership Team. Listed below are the members of those team. If anyone has any information on these teams, contact details for members or is willing to assist please contact Andy Lee on 0419 539 863 or alene.lee@ozemail.com.au
1964 Senior Premiership Team
Alan Kirkpatrick (Deputy Vice Captain), Basil Sheehan, Bob Kilpatrick (Vice Captain), Charlie Clarke, Charlie Lawson (Captain-Coach), Don Barton, Don Fleming, Doug Hobson, Frank Barton, Geoff Tozer, Graham "Turk" Lahiff, Laurie Appleton, Mick Stone, Monty Suffern, Norm Reeves, Paul Carroll, Peter Julier, Ray Skelton, Rod Hayes, Terry Shaw
1974 Senior Premiership Team
Alan Roberts, Brian Roberts, Bruce Utting, Dave Baker, Don Barton, Dennis Callahan (Vice Captain), Dave Carroll, Dave Hunnam, David Smith, Jeff Whately, John Watson, Ken Colbert, Mark Borthwick, Michael Best, Neville Roberts (Captain-Coach), Peter Jensen, Rick Pfeiffer, Paul Carroll, Roger Arrowsmith, Roger Chandler
1984 Bluebirds Junior Football Club Under 12’s Premiership Team
Ray Tormey (Assistant Coach), Tony Cross, Andrew Mercer, Brett Dyer, Lincoln Broomhill, Jason Parker, Justin Riis, Chad Birkitt, Darren Hayes, Andrew Cornish, Brian Volk (Coach), Chris Hite, Bill Notley, Stewart Batson, Nathan Cockerill (Vice Captain), John Foster (Captain), Grant Blewett (Deputy Vice Captain), Andrew Smith, Heath Jordan, Matthew Nance, Barry Thomas, Matthew Tormey, John Bell, Jason Fennel, Scott Atkinson, Mario Moretti
History
Thanks to Keith McAllister who has provided the 1949,1950 and 1952 Membership Tickets. Still looking for Upper Gully Membership Cards from 1965, 1969, 1970 and 1971 as well as 1951; 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. Anyone with any History or any amendments or additions please contact Andy Lee at alene.lee@ozemail.com.au
Coaching for Season 2014
Peter Weston has been appointed as the Under 19’s coach for this season. Peter has history of coaching junior footballers at both Boronia and Mooroolbark and arrives at the club with great enthusiasm.
The Upper Ferntree Gully Football Club is happy to announce the New Development Coach for 2014 will be Corey Rogers; Corey is brother of Chad the Clubs Senior Coach. He will be an asset to the Clubs future in 2014. Corey comes with a wealth of experience in 1st Division at Croydon, Montrose and two recent reserves premierships with Diamond Creek.
The Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Chad Rogers as Senior Coach for the 2014 season. Chad's knowledge of the game and career consists of many prestigious awards: Senior captain, Senior Best & Fairest and EFL Division 2 League Best & Fairest. Over the past two years, he has led Montrose’s Development Squad to consecutive Reserves premierships, going through both seasons undefeated as a playing-coach. He has also been an assistant coach with Montrose’s senior premiership side and an Eastern Rangers Fitness Coach. President Andrew Derksen says the club is looking forward to Rogers’ services. ‘With his career as a teacher, Chad Rogers is a great role model and will be an asset in developing Upper's young list of players,’ Derksen said.
Simon McGillien has been appointed as Vets coach for season 2014. Simon joined the Vets last season and is keen on helping the side improve both on and off the field during 2014.
Upper Ferntree Gully FC wishes to announce the creation of a football manager Role. This role has been successfully been obtained by Brett Rattray, Brett being a previous assistant coach with the club and this will help the integration with the role.
Sponsors News
Anyone having drinks or food at the Royal Hotel are requested to mention you are from Upper Gully Football Club so the club receives extra sponsorship.
If you are looking for a nice meal why not stop in at Ramble on Café behind Maxi in Upper Gully.
Anyone interested in getting a new pool contact Pools R Us on 9547 8800 or for your concreting needs try AJ SEM Concreting and Paving on 9758 9758
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.
The Bowling Club now has the “Guilty Party” playing on Friday nights.
When you choose to be a Bendigo bank customer, you not only make a decision that benefits you, you also make one that will help the Upper Gully Football Club. The Ferntree Gully Community Bank Branch is rewarding Upper Ferntree Gully Football Club by contributing funds for each new loan, credit card, personal account or everyday account opened by club members.
For more information on the club’s sponsors go to the website.
Terry Hopkins Junior Development Foundation 2014
Terry Hopkins Foundation Luncheon
All fund-raising goes towards junior development
Date: 31st May
Start: 12:00 midday ( 2hrs )
Location : Senior Social Rooms
Cost: $50 pp
Included
Sit down catered meal
Craig Winters - Modern game update on the Clubs program
Special guests - Hear what past Coaches have to say.
Winning margin Ticket for the Senior game.
THF Auction - Get some " One of a kind THF history "
** Drinks at Bar prices
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. 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. Over the last 12 years the THF has sponsored the club’s under 19 “Rising Star” award, provided warm-up jackets for the club’s under19s, funded information/education evenings for the club’s juniors, provided Sherrin footballs for awards to under 17 players and provided funding and support for the development of our junior players through coach education provided by “The Modern Game”. In the past 12 months alone the THF has continued to contribute funds to retain the services of “The Modern Game”, provided funding for the under 19/under 17 Boot Camp, provided two sets of warm-up jackets for the under 17’s and run an information night and BBQ for junior players and parents. If anyone is interested in further info on the THF please contact Robyn Lawson on 0412 405 116
Yearbooks
The 2005 until 2009 Yearbooks have been added to the club website under the History section. 2010 until 2013 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.
HAVING A FUNCTION
The Rooms are available for Use please contact Andrew Derskenuftg-president@hotmail.com or 0419876686 for bookings.
click hereand look for**in the Calender for available dates
Thank you to all our SPONSORS for 2014, especially our Major Sponsor Ferntree Gully Toyota and our Gold and Silver Sponsors Knox Ford, Action Events, Frawley Signs, Mystique Printing and FTG Auto Salvage. 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 2014
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