Three wins last week against Boronia with the U19’s, including three U17’s players, beating the top side to move to equal second on the ladder, the reserves led by Adam Ward with a 9 goal haul and U19’s captain Luke Leslie playing his first game, also had a good win while the seniors playing Boronia for the 50th time since 1950 had a slow start but finished with a win to stay equal third on the ladder. Interestingly the other teams the seniors have played over 50 times include Heathmont who we played for the 50th time during round one this year, Lilydale, Warrandyte and Ferntree Gully. Good to see Ash Hards play his first senior game since 2012 and also Adrian Tapscott back in the senior side after injury. Saturday will be a good test against second placed side The Basin at home with the seniors needing to win against one of the top sides, while the U19’s are playing South Belgrave. The EFL media team will be in attendance broadcasting the game against The Basin on Saturday. At the THF Lunch and Past Players Day the other week there were over 30 Life Members in attendance during the day alongside six members of the 1965 Reserves Premiership Team. Thanks to Matt Lawson for organising the IPod night last week. The Netball side played Norwood last Friday and finally got their first win of the year, Friday they take on Coldstream and are in need of a couple of fill ins; anyone interested in helping please contact Tom Caruso on 0406 102 549; good luck girls. The Juniors start finals this week with the U11’s, U12’s, U13’s and U14’s having a second chance playing Qualifying Finals while the U15’s are in an Elimination Final. Good luck to all junior sides on Sunday; times and venues below for all sides. Memberships are still available please see Andy Lee or check out the website for further info. Upcoming events include the Ladies Race Day on the 1st August from 12pm until 4pm; $50 per head gets three course meal and loads of entertainment; contact Tom Caruso for Tickets.This year’s Presentation Night will be on the 19th September; more information soon so put this date in your diary and contact the club if tickets required. Thanks to Jane Nelson who has put her hand up to take on the role of Treasurer; Jane brings strong skills to this role and we are grateful for her support to the Football Club in this vital position. Meanwhile the Committee has been busy so far this season and as always would welcome anyone willing to help out; please contact Peter Hards or Tom Caruso if you are able to help out. 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. The club welcomes 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 Mel on 0439 513 004. Thank you to all our sponsors for 2015 and especially our Major Sponsor Ferntree Gully Toyota and Gold level sponsors LPS Waste Services, Knox Ford, Frawley Signs, Action Events and Mystique Printing. Anyone wanting to contribute to this newsletter please email uppergullynews@hotmail.com
Good Luck in 2015 Upper.....Go the Red and Blue!
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 a list of players from 1949-1959 who have played for Upper Gully; any details on these players would be appreciated. Thanks to Norm Reeves for the 1964 and 1965 MDFA Records that have been able to fill in some gaps in the records as well as the 1965 Membership Ticket amongst other items. 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
Milestone’s
Good to see U19’s Captain Luke Leslie play his first game for the Reserves against Boronia last week kicking a goal.
VFL/TAC Cup Players
Chris Michaliades kicked 2 goals for Port Melbourne Seniors in their loss to Richmond last week.
Results - Round Fourteen vs Boronia at Tormore Reserve
Seniors
Boronia 4.5-29 4.5-29 4.7-31 7.7-49
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.2-3 1.2-8 7.5-47 8.8-56
Goal Kickers: M. Petracca 2, B. Hards 2, J. Godfrey, J. Derksen, J. Laughlin, R. Murray
Best Players: B. Hards, J. Nelson, J. Calvert, Jo. Whiteman, L. Gellie, J. Derksen
Reserves
Boronia 0.1-1 1.3-9 2.4-16 4.6-30
Upper Ferntree Gully 6.1-37 7.2-44 10.4-64 14.7-91
Goal Kickers: A. Ward 9, P. Carroll 2, T. Willis 2, L Leslie 1
Best Players: T. Frawley, J. Divett, A. Ward, A. Constantine, J. Cutts, H. Elnakadi
Under 19’s
Boronia 3.2-20 4.6-30 6.11-47 6.12-48
Upper Ferntree Gully 1.2-8 2.3-15 5.4-34 9.9-63
Goal Kickers: L. Leslie 3, K. Croxford 2, M. Dejong 2, D. Fuss, J. Begley
Best Players: L. Leslie, C. Wakefield, T. Meagher, F. Dodds, P. Bullock, J. Begley
Round Fifteen vs The Basin at Kings Park
Seniors
Head to Head
Upper Gully 20 The Basin 15 (First Game in 1966)
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 46)
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
Results Last Time – 2nd May 2015 Round Four vs The Basin at Batterham Reserve
Seniors
The Basin 5.6-36 9.7-61 15.15-105 17.15-117
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.0-12 7.2-44 8.2-50 11.9-75
Goal Kickers:M. Petracca 4, T. Riseley 2, L. Strachan , N. Heuston , B. Hards , R. Murray , R. Silver
Best Players:B. Ward , J. Calvert , T. Riseley , D. Erasmus , M. Petracca , P. Cassidy – Marsh
Reserves
The Basin 1.1-7 1.3-9 5.5-35 6.7-43
Upper Ferntree Gully 4.2-26 5.7-37 9.10-64 15.12-102
Goal Kickers:J. Godfrey 4, J. Cutts 3, P. Caruso 2, C. Moorhouse 2, B. Beaton , T. Degroot , L. Lawson , J. Derksen
Best Players:C. Bridle , J. Lovat , C. Degroot , Z. Rogers , M. Sproules , J. Cutts
Under 19’s vs South Belgrave
Upper Gully 2 to South Belgrave 1 (First Game in 2014)
Results Last Time – 27th June 2015 Round Eleven vs South Belgrave at Belgrave South
South Belgrave 1.1-7 2.3-15 5.8-38 6.10-46
Upper Ferntree Gully 4.2-26 5.5-35 10.11-71 12.16-88
Goal Kickers: L. Leslie 3, F. Dodds , K. Croxford , C. Winkler , L. Meagher , J. Saltum , M. Dejong , J. Cawsey , C. Ballingall , P. Bullock
Best Players: L. Leslie , L. Meagher , F. Dodds , C. Wakefield , C. Ballingall , A. Catalano
Upper Gully Netball
Round Eleven 17th July vs Norwood Purple
Norwood Purple 12 16 19 30
Upper Ferntree Gully 9 20 36 47
Goals: K. Wilson 31, N. Howse 16
Round Twelve 24th July Knox Regional Netball Centre Court 1 9:00pm vs Coldstream White
We have been placed in Division 2 of the Four Division EFL Competition which will see the team play a 15 round season before finals.
If you are interested as either a player or assisting in support and coaching role, we need you. Please email uftg-netball@hotmail.com
From ages 16 and upwards $55 for 16 to 18 years of age $65 for 18 and over, gives you club membership, and covers court fee, umpire, entry fee and insurance. ALSO DRESS CAN BE ORDER at $65
Upper Gully Juniors
Round Fourteen Results
U17A vs Croydon at Barngeong Reserve
Croydon 6.3-39 11.8-74 16.12-108 25.17-167
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.2-14 2.4-16 3.6-24 3.6-24
Goal Kickers: R. McLachlan 2, M. Graham
U17D vs Heathmont at Dobson Park
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.1-13 4.4-28 5.5-35 6.6-42
Heathmont Gold 1.1-7 5.2-32 7.5-47 9.11-65
Goal Kickers: S. Vance 3, M. Bass, A. Kleijn, M. Barr
U15B vs Bayswater at Bayswater Junior Oval
Bayswater 3.0-18 6.6-42 6.6-42 6.10-46
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.3-3 1.4-10 4.8-32 7.11-53
Goal Kickers: R. Bailey 4, C. Bolger, M. Byrne, D. Hurley
U14C vs St Simons at Stud Park
St. Simons 2.3-15 6.7-43 9.10-64 11.13-79
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.2-14 3.4-22 5.6-36 6.11-47
Goal Kickers: T. Franken 3, A. Wilson, G. De Wet, D. Cawsey
U13C vs Montrose at Dobson Park
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.3-15 2.5-17 4.6-30 6.7-43
Montrose 2.0-12 3.3-21 4.3-27 4.6-30
Goal Kickers: P. Clarke 3, C. Kleinert, C. Mitchell, O. Bailey
U12D vs Ferntree Gully at Pickett Reserve
Ferntree Gully Eagles White 0.1-1 1.2-8 1.3-9 1.4-10
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.3-15 3.5-23 3.5-23 6.6-42
Goal Kickers: J. Smith 4, J. Danopoulos 2
U11D vs Wantirna South at Dobson Park
Upper Ferntree Gully 4.0-24 6.1-37 6.1-37 8.1-49
Wantirna South 0.0 0.1-1 1.1-7 1.4-10
Goal Kickers: B. Mc Donald 4, C. Gysberts, T. Morrison, J. Levoli, J. Warner
Good luck to all the junior sides this Sunday in the finals. Times and Venues are as listed on EFL Website under Fixtures.
Juniors Finals Week One 26th July
U15B 2:30pm Elimination Final vs St Simons at Lewis Park
U14C 12:30pm Qualifying Final vs Wantirna South at Ferntree Gully Recreation Reserve
U13C 12:30pm Qualifying Final vs Chirnside Park at Pinks Reserve
U12D 10:55am Qualifying Final vs Scoresby at Knox Gardens Reserve
U11D 10:55am Qualifying Final vs East Ringwood at Walker Reserve
Upcoming Events
Saturday 1st August
LADIES RACE DAY
$50 per person – includes 3 course meal, fashions on the field prizes, complimentary drink on arrival. Formal Dress
Saturday 19th September
PRESENTATION NIGHT
Dorset Gardens Hotel – More Details Soon
Upper Gully Past Players Group
We are looking to start up a formal past players group at Upper Gully. Good to see many past players at last week’s THF Lunch. 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. Mick Stone, Paul Carroll and Peter de Groot are contactable for the era up till 75. Dave Leathem and Rod Ingwerson - Early 80' till mid 90's Casey de Groot - late 90's till present We are also hoping to secure Gerry Wilson for late 70's till 80's Hopefully we will get lots of interested people and looking forward to hearing from you ASAP. Please contact any of the above or Casey de Groot on 0419 377 588 for further details.
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.
King Club 2015
Neil Thompson is running the King Club this year and has come up with a new initiative to get the guys talking at half time in the rooms each week about the footy. The idea is for members to cast votes (3,2,1) on the player they think has had the greatest impact in the first half of the game and has gotten the team off to a flying start. The votes will be tallied up over the year and the player with the most votes will receive the King Club Flyer Trophy. Voting slips will be handed out to members of the King Club on Saturday. The King Club is a support group for the Upper Ferntree Gully Football Club. For 2015 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. Neil Thompson can be contacted for further Details.neilt101@hotmail.com; mobile: 0400 921 357.
Upper Gully Vets
Unfortunately despite our efforts to get more players on board for this season we have been unsuccessful. With this in mind we will have to pull out of season 2015. Hopefully we can return next season bigger and stronger. Thanks to Jason Zinnow and Greg Blundell for their great efforts in organising the Vets team over the past three years. Some of the guys have decided to play with Bayswater this season and are acquitting themselves well including Greg and Jason.
VIP Area 2015
The UFTGFC is well known for its hospitality and we are pleased to offer you a VIP day.
Watch the game from the best view in the Club for $100 per head.
Full Bar and food included between 1pm and 5pm in the clubs climate controlled VIP glass viewing area.
LCD TV, Free winning margin ticket for the senior game per person, the full service.
*Don’t wait "book your game now” Room can cater for large numbers on request Contact Andy Neville on 0418 546 260
2015 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.
Life Members
Any Life Members who have not received their 2015 Membership Ticket in the mail please contact Andy Lee at alene.lee@ozemail.com.au with updated contact details.
Sponsors News
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 Trident Leasing Australia, iTRAK Real Estate, Jason Wood – Federal Liberal Member for Latrobe and Ray White Real Estate have come on as Sponsor’s for 2015. Thank you to all our SPONSORS for 2015, especially our Major Sponsor Ferntree Gully Toyota and our Gold Sponsors Knox Ford, Action Events, Frawley Signs, Mystique Printing and LPS Waste Services. 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 422 followers and growing; also the club is on FACEBOOK currently with over 305 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. All you need to do is download the Team App fromhttp://teamapp.com/appand search for UFTGFC to install on your phone.
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 2015
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