Good Luck in 2014 Upper.....Go the Red and Blue!
Round Five Results – 10th May vs. Boronia at Tormore Reserve
Seniors
Boronia 1.2-8 4.4-28 8.5-53 9.8-62
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.1-13 5.2-32 5.5-35 5.10-40
Goal Kickers: B. Carroll 2, J. Derksen, N. Heuston, H. Taylor
Best Players: D. McDonald, J. Laughlin, A. Tapscott, J. Derksen, L. Gellie
Reserves
Boronia 3.1-19 5.3-33 6.8-44 8.11-59
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.1-1 1.1-7 5.4-34 6.4-40
Goal Kickers: A. Ward 2, G. Blundell, T. Fabrizio, B. Ward, A. Constantine
Best Players: T. Neville, G. Blundell, J. Ward, A. Constantine, R. Beyer, A. Ward
Under 19’s
Boronia 1.3-9 1.3-9 3.6-24 7.10-52
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.1-1 3.4-22 3.5-23 4.8-32
Goal Kickers: L. McLachan 2, T. Barr, J. Gstrein
Best Players: T. Frawley, L. Leslie, T. Barr, D. Wilson, L. McLachan, D. Fuss
Milestones
Well done to Tyrone Fabrizio who played his 50th senior game for the club last week against Boronia in the reserves; Fab played his first game in the seniors in round one of 2010 and has now played 2 senior games and 48 reserves games after playing 32 games for the Under 18’s during 2008 and 2009. Also against Boronia last week Aiden Rodriguez (Scoresby) played first game for the club in the reserves, while Rhys Beyer (under 19’s last season) played his first reserves game.
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 ** Drinks at Bar prices
Included
Sit down 3 course catered meal (Drinks at bar prices)
Craig Winter “Modern Game” Update on the Junior Coaches Program
Winning Margin Ticket for the Senior Game
THF Auction
Special Guest
For bookings please contact Mark Godfrey – 0421 370 684 – RSVP by 29th May
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. This year the THF have done away with the membership fee and instead have 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”. Over the last 13 years the THF has sponsored the club’s under 19 “Rising Star” award, provided warm-up jackets for the club’s under 17’s and under19s, 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.
If anyone is interested in further info on the THF please contact Robyn Lawson on 0412 405 116
VFL Players
Andrew Godfrey made his senior debut for Casey Scorpions against Northern Blues after starting the reserves game and being told midway through first quarter that he was required for the seniors. Tim Smith also played in the senior game kicking five goals and being in the best players. In the Reserves curtain raiser match Jordan Roberts played his second game for the year for Northern Blues.
Round Six – 17th May vs. Templestowe at Kings Park
Proudly sponsored by Tasty Trucks and Hards Insurance
Seniors
Played 27 Times First Game in 1991 (Including Preliminary Final in 1997)
Reserves
Played 27 Times First Game in 1991 (Including Grand Final in 1997)
Under 18’s/19’s
Played 6 Times First Game in 2002
Results Last Time
Seniors – Round Ten 2008
Templestowe 2.1 5.5 7.8 8.11-59
Upper Ferntree Gully 6.2 9.7 13.10 19.17-131
Goal Kickers: M. PETRACCA 8, T. TRANTER 4, T. HICKLETON 3, T. POWER, T. RISELEY, T. WATTS, N. GRYLLS
Best Players: M. PETRACCA, T. SMITH, S. GRAHAM, T. POWER, T. TRANTER, T. WATTS
Reserves – Round Ten 2008
Templestowe 1.1 2.1 4.3 5.3-33
Upper Ferntree Gully 1.1 2.1 3.4 6.9-45
Goal Kickers: J. BEILKEN 2, L. LAWSON, B. MAGNAY, J. MICHALIADES, M. ROBINS
Best Players: T. EDDY, B. MAGNAY, B. GOODALL, M. ROBINS, J. MICHALIADES, J. BEILKEN
Under 18’s – Round Seventeen 2007
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.0 0.0 0.0 22.15-147
Templestowe 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.2-20
Goal Kickers: R. HENDERSON 8, J. MICHALIADES 3, C. MICHALIADES 3, L. FERGUSON-SMITH 3, J. GODFREY 2, J. MATTHEWS 2, T. NEVILLE
Best Players: R. HENDERSON, L. FERGUSON-SMITH, T. NEVILLE, B. HEUSTON, J. MATTHEWS, Z. CONSTANTI
Social Calander
Keep these dates free. Check out website for further details
24th May – Frat Night - $10 Entry (Girls Free) includes Melb DJ Sierra Jane, Best Dressed Prize and Finger Food.
31st May – Terry Hopkins Luncheon
21st June – Ladies Night
19th July – Ipod Shuffle Night
UFTG Vets
With a number of players to return next game including Paul Dale, Brad Smith and Greg Blundell, the boys are still confident of being able to have a good season. Next game will be against Wantirna South this Sunday the 18th May at Walker Reserve. Meanwhile training at King’s Park from 6.30pm under the charge of Jason Zinnow and Simon “Coach” McGillien will continue on Thursday Evenings. Get down for a run then stick around for a meal and beer. 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.
Juniors
Round Five Results
U17A vs St Simons at Kings Park
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.2-14 5.4-34 10.6-66 19.8-122
St. Simons White 2.4-16 5.6-36 6.10-46 8.12-60
Goal Kickers: J. Cawsey 4, J. Paravicini 2, A. Catalano 2, J. Begley 2, C. Ballingall , N. Jennings , C. Wakefield , R. Dalton , J. Sartori , H. Taylor , L. Meagher , T. Meagher , P. Bullock
U17D vs Knox Falcons at Knox Gardens Reserve
Knox Falcons 6.1-37 9.3-57 12.5-77 15.7-97
Upper Ferntree Gully 3.3-21 4.6-30 7.6-48 11.9-75
Goal Kickers: R. McLachlan 4, T. Spangaro 2, B. Dickinson, T. Kerr, D. Foley, S. Jennings, C. Parrella
U15C vs Knox at Schultz Reserve
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.2-14 4.3-27 6.9-45 6.10-46
Knox 1.2-8 4.4-28 7.5-47 13.6-84
Goal Kickers: L. McKernan 2, R. McNair 2, M. Graham, J. Mason
U14B vs East Ringwood at Ainslie Park
East Ringwood 4.6-30 7.9-51 11.13-79 11.14-80
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.0-12 3.2-20 3.3-21 5.7-37
Goal Kickers: R. Bailey, L. Milburn, J. Pharmacies , C. Karajic Powell , K. Mitchell
U13D vs Ferntree Gully Eagles at Schultz Reserve
Upper Ferntree Gully 1.1-7 4.3-27 8.3-51 10.5-65
Ferntree Gully Eagles 2.3-15 5.3-33 7.6-48 10.7-67
Goal Kickers: M. McConnell 5, K. Caulfield-Knight 2, L. Kleine 2, L. Jansen
U12C vs Wantirna South at Templeton Reserve
Wantirna South 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.5-11
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.12-30
U11C vs Chirnside Park at Schultz Reserve
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.4-16
Chirnside Park 0.0 0.0 0.0 11.5-71
Good luck to all the junior sides this Sunday the 18th May for Round 6. Times and Venues as listed on EFL Website under Fixtures.
U17A Friday 16th May 6:30pm vs Mooroolbark at Heights Reserve
U17D 2:30pm vs St Simons at Kings Park
U15C 2:30pm vs South Croydon at Eastfield Park
U14B 12:30pm vs St Simons at Liberty Reserve
U13D 12:30pm vs Mooroolbark at Schultz Reserve
U12C 10:55am vs Knox at Knox Gardens Reserve
U11C 10:55am vs Knox at Schultz Reserve
U10D 9:30am vs Ferntree Gully at Windermere Reserve
U9C 9:30am vs Lysterfield at Schultz Reserve
U8 9:30am vs Knox at Lewis Park
UFTGFC Ladies night
“2014 will blow your Mind”
Rated as "the Best night of the year"
Date: 21st June
Doors open: 6:30pm
Start: 7:00 pm
Location: Senior Social Rooms
Cost: $50 pp ** Drinks at Bar prices
Included
Sit down catered meal
UFTGFC Manpower waiters
UFTGFC Players Review
Welcome Drink
Random Prizes
Games
Bring your dancing shoes ( DJ )
This is not a night to miss
Rooms open from 10pm to public
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.
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
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.
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.
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, Royal Hotel 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