Last week saw the club record three wins for the first time in a while. The Under 19’s after a slow start ran away for an easy win in the second half while the reserves struggled all day only getting over the line towards the end the game. Well done to the Under 19’s who fronted up again for the reserves including Jack Thomas and Jarrod Whiteman playing their first reserves games. The seniors got away to a slow start against the wind before taking control of the game in the second half to finally get back on the winners list. Congratulations to Josh Ward on his first senior game. The President and Sponsors Lunch is on this Saturday the 5th July; only $20 for lunch and a chance to catch up with past presidents and sponsors and hear about where the club is heading from the President Andrew Derksen; contact Tom Caruso for tickets. Next function will be the IPod night on the 19th July; tickets from Mark Godfrey. Ladies Race Day will be on the 2nd August; $50 gets lunch and a great afternoon of entertainment; contact Mark Godfrey for tickets. Presentation night this year will be on 3rd October with all four sides together in a big night at the Hungarian Club, $80 per head to celebrate the season in style. A new nickname around the club for Brett “Who” Rattray apparently and also Peter Weston is in need of a GPS unit if anyone can help. Good luck to the juniors this Sunday; last week’s results and Sunday’s games listed below; attached is the Junior Club’s July Newsletter for all the latest news. Get down to the club on Thursday night for a drink and a meal to hear this weeks selection; Joker Poker continues with jackpot getting bigger by the week. The VIP Area is available this year to entertain your guests with drinks and finger food, to watch the game in the prime viewing area till the Final Siren; $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. The club is on TWITTER; ClickHere Currently 305 followers and growing; also the club is on FACEBOOK currently with over 217 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. Check out the website; http://www.uftgfc.sportingpulse.net for all the latest news and photo’s from around the club. Thank you to all our sponsors for 2014 and especially our Major Sponsor Ferntree Gully Toyota and Gold level sponsors Knox Ford, Frawley Signs, Action Events and Mystique Printing. Anyone wanting to contribute to this newsletter please email uppergullynews@hotmail.com
Good Luck in 2014 Upper.....Go the Red and Blue!
Round Eleven Results – 28th June vs. Whitehorse Pioneers at Springfield Park
Seniors
Whitehorse Pioneers 5.4-34 5.4-34 8.6-54 9.8-62
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.2-14 7.3-45 10.4-64 14.9-93
Goal Kickers: T. Riseley 4, B. Carroll 3, B. Beaton , J. Godfrey , M. Lee , J. Laughlin , L. Strachan , B. Hards , A. Tapscott
Best Players: T. Riseley, J. Laughlin, J. Nelson, P. Gellie, M. Lawson, A. Tapscott
Reserves
Whitehorse Pioneers 3.1-19 4.2-26 9.3-57 11.3-69
Upper Ferntree Gully 1.2-8 4.6-30 6.11-47 11.12-78
Goal Kickers: D. Beyer 3, B. Ward 3, J. Cutts 2, C. Rogers , D. Janky , L. Lawson
Best Players: K. Chalker, L. Lawson, F. Didonato, D. Janky, S. Crocker, B. Ward
Under 19’s
Whitehorse Pioneers 3.1-19 3.1-19 5.3-33 6.4-40
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.0-12 5.4-34 9.7-61 17.9-111
Goal Kickers: D. Wilson 4, C. Wheeler 4, J. Saltum 3, P. Caruso 2, T. Smith 2, K. Milde , L. Leslie
Best Players: J. Whiteman, T. Smith, K. Milde, J. Thomas, C. Wheeler, J. Saltum
Milestones
Congratulations to Josh Ward on his first senior game last week against Whitehorse Pioneers. Josh played for the junior club before playing in the Under 18’s in 2011 and then the Under 19’s until this year racking up 51 games over the three seasons. Josh played his first reserves game last year and has now played 11 games in the reserves.
Well done also to Jack Thomas and Jarrod Whiteman who played their first reserves games last week after both playing well in the under 19’s. Jarrod played alongside his brother Jordy.
VFL Players
Andrew Godfrey was in the best players for Casey Scorpions reserves last week in his first game back after injury.
Round Twelve – 5th July vs. The Basin at Kings Park
Proudly sponsored by A&L Neville Tiling and Denso Automotive
Seniors (First Game in 1966 Played 33)
First Game
Round Seven - 28th May 1966 at The Basin
Upper Gully 17-11 defeated The Basin 15-16
Goal Kickers: Peter Blood 6
Best Players: Peter Blood, Don Barton, Eric Marks, Barry Hendrickson
Reserves (First Game in 1950 Played 44)
First Game
Round Two – 29th April 1950 at The Basin
Upper Gully 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-2
The Basin 7-10 13-20 19-30 27-31
Under 18’s/19’s (First Game in 1987 Played 19)
Results Last Time
Seniors – Round Fourteen 2003
Upper Ferntree Gully 21.14 defeated The Basin 11.4
Reserves - Round Fourteen 2003
Upper Ferntree Gully defeated The Basin
Under 18’s – First Semi Final 2005
The Basin 2.3 6.3 10.4 13.8-86
Upper Ferntree Gully 3.2 5.3 7.5 8.8-56
Goal Kickers: Ryan Beilken 4, Fabian Banks, Max Robins, Zac Davies, Vito Lorusso
Best Players: Brodie Leathem, Ryan Beilken, Tom Eddy, Zac Davies, Max Robins, Phillip Thompson
UFTG Vets
The Vets had a bye last Sunday with the next game against North Ringwood on Sunday the 13th July. 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 Simon McGillien or Jason Zinnow.
Juniors
Round Eleven Results
U17A vs Montrose at Montrose Recreation Reserve
Montrose 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.2-8
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.0 0.0 0.0 14.15-99
Goal Kickers: C. Porcaro 4, J. Begley 3, P. Bullock 3, T. Meagher 2, J. Paravicini , A. Catalano
U17D vs South Belgrave at Schultz Reserve
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.1-1 0.1-1 0.2-2 0.2-2
South Belgrave 3.4-22 6.6-42 8.11-59 10.15-75
U15C vs Donvale at Donvale Reserve
Donvale 0.0 0.0 0.0 14.8-92
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.4-10
Goal Kickers: S. Hothi
U14B vs Knox at Knox Gardens Reserve
Knox 4.2-26 4.4-28 6.9-45 7.10-52
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.2-2 2.2-14 3.4-22 3.7-25
Goal Kickers: B. Jenkins, K. Mitchell, C. Bolger
U13D vs Kilsyth at Schultz Reserve
Upper Ferntree Gully 1.0-6 2.1-13 3.3-21 4.5-29
Kilsyth 3.10-28 3.11-29 4.12-36 6.13-49
U12C vs Knox at Knox Gardens Reserve
Knox 0.1-1 0.1-1 0.1-1 0.1-1
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.1-1 3.3-21 5.4-34 5.7-37
Goal Kickers: C. Kleinert 2, G. Lord, S. Caesar, L. Goodger
U11C vs Knox at Schultz Reserve
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.0 1.0-6 1.0-6 2.3-15
Knox 4.2-26 6.2-38 9.3-57 11.4-70
Goal Kickers: N. Stubbs, C. Lodge
Good luck to all the junior sides next Sunday the 6th July for Round 12. Times and Venues as listed on EFL Website under Fixtures.
U17A 2:30pm vs Mooroolbark at Heights Reserve
U17D 2:30pm vs Boronia at Schultz Reserve
U15C 2:30pm vs Knox at Knox Gardens Reserve
U14B 12:30pm vs East Ringwood at Ainslie Park
U13D 12:30pm vs Heathmont at Schultz Reserve
U12C 10:55am vs Knox at Knox Gardens Reserve
U11C 10:55am vs Boronia at Miller Park
U10D 9:30am vs Bayswater at Schultz Reserve
U9C 9:30am vs Forest Hill at Forest Hill Reserve
U8 9:30am vs Wantirna South at Lewis Park
IPOD Shuffle Night
Sat 19th July Doors Open 6.30 Starts at 7pm
$50 per Song (Admits one)
Get your song requests in Early will sell fast.
Tickets Available - No Song - No Entry
Included - Finger Food, Selected Drinks during the 2 hr draw, Prizes - for 1st Song $50, 1 hr song $250 and Last song $1000
DJ after the draw till 1am
** Clock starts - When all songs are in **
Drinks at Bar Prices
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.
Social Calender
Keep these dates free. More details soon or check out website.
19th July – Ipod Shuffle Night
2nd August – Ladies Race Day
3rd October – Presentation Night
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
Some nice donations from Charles “Tiger” Lawson with the 1964 Premiership Football and his 1965 B&F Tray added to our collection. 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
Last Modified on 23/07/2014 14:11