Great effort by the seniors to have a comfortable win last week against Templestowe and go through the home and away season undefeated becoming the first Upper Gully side to do so since 1974. As well the reserves beat the top side to take third on the ladder while the U19’s had an easy win to finish second. Congratulations to Leigh Lawson who played his 200th game and Ben Beaton from the U17’s who played his first game in the U19’s. Now the real season starts for all teams as Saturday the Reserves and U19’s have the chance to join the seniors in the 2nd Semi Final the following week. Both teams will play Qualifying Finals at East Burwood this Saturday starting with the U19’s at 10:00am against Heathmont followed by the reserves at 12:05pm against Boronia. Congratulations to the U15’s who knocked off Waverley Blues last week to claim the Premiership and commiserations to the U12 girls who went down to Ferntree Gully in the Preliminary Final after a great first season. Well done to Jarrad Smith who played his first game for Port Melbourne seniors last Saturday against Collingwood. Jarrad becomes the tenth player to have played senior footy at both Upper Gully and Port Melbourne after Frank “Bags” Lowrie, Bill Bragg, Kevin “Bones” Hammond, Charlie “Tiger” Lawson, Ken Jensen, Peter Jensen, Dean Grice, Chris Michaliades and Matthew Lee. Last week the Netball girls won to get a spot in the Grand Final next Friday the 26th August while the Vets are playing at Lilydale on Sunday atarting at 12:15pm against North Ringwood with the prize also a spot in the Grand Final; good luck to all involved. A well-deserved presentation of Life Membership was awarded to Norm Reeves at last week’s King Club lunch while the King Club Flyer award went to Ben Haddock. Also during the King Club lunch a cheque for $1000 was received from Bendigo Bank to assist the Netball Girls and a cheque for $925 was presented to the Upwey RSL from the Anzac day Game. Thanks to all King Club members this year, and especially thanks to Neil Thompson for again running the King Club; refer below for further details and get on board this important coterie group of Upper Gully. Presentation Night is on the 17th September at the Clubrooms, tickets are $65 which includes 3 course meal with drinks at Bar prices, limited tickets so get in fast for what will be a huge night. Don’t forget that Club Memberships are always available; be a member not just a supporter. The criteria for both Life Membership and Outstanding Services for the Upper Ferntree Gully Football Club are listed below for those who wish to nominate anyone they deem worthy of being officially recognised by the Football Club. Don’t forget to support our sponsors and especially our major sponsor Ferntree Gully Toyota; contact club vice-president Dean Wilson on 0412 312 672 to help get you a great deal on your next Toyota purchase. Get down to the Royal Hotel between 5:30pm and 6:00pm on Thursday’s for the Meat Tray Raffle; special thanks to James Hume (Upper Gully Life Member) for running this raffle as well as Boococks Meats and the Royal for their support. Remember also that the Royal Hotel has a new Club Rewards System; so please sign up and get your card to be rewarded with a discount for yourself and help the club financially. The club has many social media avenues to keep in touch with as well as the website;http://www.uftgfc.sportingpulse.net for all the latest news and photos from around the club. Thank you to all our sponsors for 2016 and especially our Major Sponsor Ferntree Gully Toyota and our Gold level sponsors LPS Waste Services, FTG Motor Group, Frawley Signs, Action Events and Mystique Printing. Anyone wanting to contribute to this newsletter please email uppergullynews@hotmail.com
Good Luck in 2016 Upper.....Go the Red and Blue!
Life Membership – Norm Reeves
Congratulations to Norm Reeves who received long overdue recognition of his contribution to Upper Gully by receiving his Life Membership last Saturday during the King Club lunch. Mick Stone who played with Norm in the 1963 and 1964 senior premierships presented Norm with his badge while Norm replied declaring it a great honour to be recognised by the football club. Norm started his career with Upper Gully in 1956 playing 49 games in the U16’s up to 1958 which included the 1957 U16’s Grand Final. In 1959 Norm progressed to the seniors playing until 1970 as well as making a comeback in 1971 helping the reserves to complete his career with Upper Gully having played 186 games. During these years he played in the 1963 and 1964 senior Premierships as well as the 1968 senior Grand Final. 1964 was a special year for Norm playing at full Forward he won the MDFA goalkicking award finishing with 99 goals at the end of the home and away season which broke the Upper Gully record of 97 goals in 1949 by Fred Rosenbrock, Norm went on to finish with 108 goals for the season after finals including kicking 1 goal in the Grand Final. Norm also kicked 4 goals and was named in the best for the MDFA team that played against the VFA 2nd’s that year, a side he was to be selected in again during 1965 but unfortunately could not play as a knee injury cut short his season. Norm was also appointed Vice Captain of the senior side for 1965. Off field Norm was also heavily involved with the club being on the committee from 1963 until the end of the decade including being Vice President during 1966 and 1967. Also in 1964 Norm was awarded the Best Playing Clubman award highlighting his commitment to the football club both on and off the field. Norm kept a lot a memorabilia about the club during his playing days and has now donated this to the football club which has allowed us to expand on the great history during Norm’s era. After retiring from playing Norm continued with his cricket career both as a player and administrator being President of the FTGDCA for 26 years and having the senior competition named after him. Norm has continued his association with the football club returning frequently for past players day’s and premiership reunions to catch up with friend’s. During recent Premiership reunions Norm was described as ‘Full Forward extraordinaire – a great clubman with silky skills’. A fitting tribute to our latest Life Member.
Milestones
Congratulations to Leigh Lawson who played his 200th game last week against Templestowe. After playing 169 junior games and 33 U18 games between 2002 and 2004 including the 2003 Grand Final and a Best & Fairest in 2004, Leigh now joins his brother Matthew as a member of the 200 game club at Upper Gully. During this time since 2005 he has played 11 senior games and 189 reserves games kicking 205 goals and has won 3 Reserves Best & Fairest awards in 2006,2007 and 2013 as well as being Runner Up twice in the EFL Reserves B&F in 2007 and 2013. Leigh played his first reserves game in round 1 of 2005 against Heathmont and played his first senior game against South Croydon in Round 4 of 2006 kicking a goal. Despite a couple of broken arms and other injuries Leigh played his 100th game in 2011 during Round 2 against Waverley Blues and his 150th game in 2014 during Round 7 vs Mitcham. Leigh also captained the reserves between 2010 and 2015 which included the 2012 Grand Final, well done Leigh, a true clubman on a great effort.
Ben Beaton – First game in U19’s last week against Templestowe
EFL 3rd Division Finals
This year’s finals venues have been announced by the EFL with 3rd Division being held at East Burwood again except the Elimination Final and 1st Semi Final which are at Central Reserve Glen Waverley on Sunday’s. Qualifying Final and 2nd Semi Final will be played on the Saturday at East Burwood while the Preliminary Final and Grand Final will be on the Sunday at East Burwood. Grand Final is Sunday September 11th.
Life Membership Criteria
Senior Section Life Membership
a) Qualification
To qualify for nomination for Life Membership the following shall be met:
Minimum of ten (10) years consecutive Board of Management, Executive Committee or Senior Sub Committee service or minimum of fifteen (15) years combined service to The Club in a playing or service capacity;
Nominee to have demonstrated, instigated or physically contributed to the preservation and promotion of The Club in some recognisable significance other than just time served and performed their functions above and beyond the usual duties of any position of office or other official duties to The Club; and
Nominee to have not only serviced The Club as a member but represented themselves and The Club over this period of time in a dignified and respectful manner – an upstanding member of The Club;
b) Nomination
Any member may nominate a person for Life Membership;
Nomination shall be signed by an existing Life Member; and
Nominations must be made in writing, stating eligibility and any other relevant information to support the nomination including evidence of the contribution made.
Nominations for Life Membership shall be considered by the Senior Sub Committee Executive and up to five (5) Senior Section Life Members. The assessment criteria for nominations, shall be the qualifications listed in a) above.
Outstanding Services Medal
GUIDELINES FOR NOMINATION;
The Outstanding Services Medal was instigated in the Year 2001 as a means of acknowledging an individual achievement, contribution or service over and above the general commitment given by an individual.
It is not necessarily governed or measured as years of service, but more the quality of the individual’s contribution and the effect it has had on the development and promotion of the Upper Ferntree Gully Football Club.
It would be considered appropriate that a minimum 8 years’ service be given before nomination, however this is not mandatory and MAY be waived in exceptional circumstances at the committee’s discretion.
ELIGIBILTY:
Any player, committee person or financial member may be nominated for consideration.
Any player, committee person or financial member may nominate.
Any nomination must be in writing detailing years/level of service and service/s or contribution provided. Nominations must be seconded by another member and presented via the Secretary to be tabled and discussed by the current committee.
The current committee reserves the right to appoint a subcommittee to verify/investigate the authenticity of any submission.
It is NOT an automatic award.
The committee shall, upon investigation and discussion of the nomination, vote as to the awarding of the Medal.
Results - Round Eighteen vs Templestowe at Kings Park
Seniors
Upper Ferntree Gully 7.2-44 9.2-56 12.3-75 14.12-96
Templestowe 0.1-1 1.4-10 2.7-19 3.10-28
Goal Kickers: R. Murray 6, L. Gellie 2, D. Grice , B. Hards, J. Whiteman, C. Porcaro, B. Carroll, J. Laughlin
Best Players: B. Hards, C. Wakefield, R. Murray, F. Dodds, D. Wilson, L. Gellie
Reserves
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.3-15 4.7-31 5.7-37 9.8-62
Templestowe 0.3-3 0.5-5 1.7-13 1.10-16
Goal Kickers: J. Godfrey 3, L. Strachan 2, K. Milde, L. Leslie, L. Lawson, A. Constantine
Best Players: A. Constantine, L. Lawson, L. Leslie, J. Cutts, M. Lawson, J. Divett
Under 19’s
Upper Ferntree Gully 6.2-38 10.4-64 21.8-134 21.8-134
Templestowe 1.0-6 2.2-14 2.4-16 4.4-28
Goal Kickers: J. Cawsey 4, R. Bailey 3, J. Westcott 3, L. Meagher 3, M. Graham 2, P. Bullock 2, J. Eyres, A. Catalano, B. Beaton, H. Puddy
Best Players: R. Bailey, L. Meagher, J. Cawsey, J. Eyres, T. Strange, J. Westcott
Finals Week One at East Burwood
Head to Head
Reserves vs Boronia
Played 51 Times (First Game in 1950)(Includes 1974 and 1982 Grand Finals)
Under 18’s/19’s vs Heathmont
Played 25 Times (First Game in 1980)(Includes 1980 Grand Final)
Last Time Results
Reserves Round Thirteen vs Boronia at Kings Park
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.1-1 1.2-8 1.3-9 4.8-32
Boronia 5.2-32 8.4-52 8.6-54 11.7-73
Goal Kickers: A. Ward, L. Leslie, C. Moorhouse, L. Lawson
Best Players: M. Lawson, B. Beaton, L. Lawson, A. Constantine, L. Leslie, C. Moorhouse
Under 19’s – Round Five vs Heathmont at Heathmont
Heathmont 2.4-16 2.6-18 4.8-32 7.8-50
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.2-2 3.6-24 6.7-43 7.10-52
Goal Kickers: J. Cawsey, Z. Calvert, P. Bullock, L. Meagher, J. Saltum, A. Mylanos, A. Catalano
Best Players: L. Meagher, J. O''Carroll, C. Dickson, A. Catalano, A. Mylanos, T. Stephen
Upper Gully Vets – Semi Final vs North Ringwood at Lilydale
Next Game Semi Final vs North Ringwood at Lilydale this Sunday the 21st August at 12:15pm.
Upper Gully Netball - Results Second Semi Final
Div. 4
Whitehorse 4 8 15 22
Upper Ferntree Gully Red 4 10 17 24
Goals: C. Jackson 15, K. Wilson 9
Netball Grand Final – Friday 26th August
Division 4 Knox Regional Netball Centre COURT 1 6:30pm
U12 GIRLS FOOTY 2016
Result - U12 Girls Preliminary Final
Ferntree Gully 0.0 0.1-1 0.1-1 1.1-7
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.1-1 0.1-1 0.2-2 0.2-2
Best Players: M. Diegan-Monk, L. Giurini, E. McLean, T. Young, A. Wilson, C. Wing
Junior Club News
Congratulations to the U15’s on winning the premiership. The U17's Presentation Night is on the 19th August and Junior Presentation Day is on the 18th September. Another date to put in diary is Registration Day on the 13th November.
Results Finals Week Four
U15C Grand Final
Upper Ferntree Gully 1.0-6 2.2-14 4.7-31 7.10-52
Waverley Blues 1.1-7 1.7-13 2.7-19 2.11-23
Goal Kickers: H. Greenall 5, C. Munyard, A. Giurini
Best Players: E. Blewett, H. Wanless, M. McConnell, G. De Wet, R. Enright, A. Giurini
Terry Hopkins Junior Development Foundation
After an idea from then Colts Coach Graham Lenthall who discussed it with then senior president Andy Neville, Neville Roberts was approached and became the prime instigator of this initiative and through consultation with the senior club, this idea was taken to the junior club and the birth of the then “Royals Club” took place.
In 2001 a coterie was formed by some interested members and ex-players with a view to forming a foundation whereby a support group could be set up to assist the transition of junior players into the senior ranks of Upper Gully. This group was originally named “The Royals Club” and their agenda was to offer financial, attendance and moral support, mentoring, guest speakers and skill specialists etc. to keep our great club going. Our target group was the Under 15’s and 16’s of the Upper Gully Juniors in conjunction with the Colts (under 18’s) of the Senior Club. With the change in EFL age groups this has now become the U17’s and U19’s groups.
It was agreed that a U/16 player would be selected at the end of the season as “The Royals Rising Star”. A unique criterion was set for the selection of this award with the intention being to select a player most likely to play senior football at Upper Gully.
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.
Over the past years, the Terry Hopkins Foundation has continued to evolve from what began as a passionate attempt to set up a formal organisation to assist the senior club in promoting and developing players for the future.
After 2014 the THF did away with the membership fee and instead 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”.
Since 2001 the THF has sponsored the club’s under 19 “Rising Star” award, provided warm-up jackets for the club’s under 17’s and under 19s, 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 amongst other contributions.
Upper Gully Buddy System
This year we have rolled out our buddy system between our Under 17's and senior players, this program has been established to continue to improve the transition from junior to senior footy at Upper Gully. The program consisted of our senior players presenting their buddy with their jumper for the season at a jumper presentation night held before the season, following that the seniors attended at least 2 of the boys’ games throughout the year and also our senior buddies were present for one of the junior family nights. Outside of this the buddies can communicate with each other as mentors and provide advice for the boys to aid in their development on and off the field. The program has continued to evolve over the year paving the way for years to come.
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 an updated list of players from 1949-1959 who have played for Upper Gully; any further details on these players would be appreciated. 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 or others football career or any amendments or additions to the club history on the website; please contact Andy Lee at alene.lee@ozemail.com.au
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.
Upper Gully Past Players Group
Great day was had by all Past Players who turned up earlier in the year including a couple of Premiership coaches in attendance. The club would like to see as many former players at all matches during the season showing their support for the current players. The club is very keen to start up a formal past players group at Upper Gully to allow for gatherings and functions to help support the club. This season as well as last season saw plenty of familiar faces with past players and officials at the THF Lunch all enjoying being able to catch with current and past friends and teammates in a social atmosphere. 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. Please contact Casey de Groot on 0419 377 588 or Andy Lee on 0419 539 863 for further details.
Mascot/Baby Jumpers
We have Mascot/Baby Jumpers available for order, short sleeve or long sleeve. From sizes 0 and Upwards. Also can order with number on the Back of Jumper. Prices are $65 for short sleeve and $70 for long sleeve. We need to place order with at least 10 jumpers so if you are interested please email uftg-orders@hotmail.comor contact Tom Caruso on 0406 102 549 with your order details.
2016 Membership
Don't be a Supporter Become a Member; support your club and get free entry to Home Games as well as access to the Social Club and Voting Rights. Contact Andy Lee on 0419 539 863 for further details.
King Club 2016
The King Club lunch was held during the last home game against Templestowe. Last season saw a new initiative in the King Club Flyer Trophy where members cast votes (3, 2, and 1) on the player they think had the greatest impact in the first half of the game and had gotten the team off to a flying start. Well done to Ben Haddock who took out the award for the 2016 season. The King Club is a support group for the Upper Ferntree Gully Football Club and provides valuable funds for the Football Club. For 2016 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 also raffles to raise further money with joker poker featured. You become a club member and have free entry into home games and also received a King Club Polo or other Merchandise. There is also a social event during the season. Neil Thompson can be contacted for further Details at neilt101@hotmail.com mobile: 0400 921 357.
Silver Membership – Cost of $300.
· Club Membership - $50
· Jacket - $50
· Entry to half time (drinks and food) - $200
· End of year function with partner (lunch and drinks) - $100
Value - $400
Gold Membership - $500.
· All of Silver benefits -$410
· Attendance at MCG Corporate Box for one match with full catering - $500
Value - $900
The Modern Game
Upper Gully Football Club has yet again employed the services of Craig Winter from ‘The Modern Game’. 2016 will be the 7th year that Craig or as he is commonly known as Crackers will be involved with this club. We would be one of the very few football clubs that would have this level of commitment to supporting the coaches. ‘The Modern Game’ provides a Coaches Development program to support junior coaches and the players in their football journey. ‘The Modern Game’ philosophy and mission is to educate coaches, via their robust coaching framework, that junior football is not all about scoreboard results, it is about teaching, developing and improving the children with their sporting skills and their general life skills. If the focus is on these areas, the ‘results’ elements will look after themselves. Craig will again hold Coaching workshops which our coaches will attend, every coach will be provided coaching resources to assist in areas such as planning training sessions and other relevant tools, he will also be available to assist in training sessions. He will also observe our coaches on game day and provide verbal and written feedback on areas that were well handled and areas where they can in improve in their coaching performance. We would be one of the only EFL clubs that would go that level in assisting and improving our Junior Coaches.
The Modern Game is again looking forward to supporting the club, and specifically the coaches, to further develop their skill and knowledge and enhance their coaching journey. After consultation with all parties, we agree that the current format of the program provides the outcomes the club is looking for and hence we will continue to provide the following: Structure and support to facilitate coaching interviews, 4 x Pre-season coaching workshops, Age Specific Coaching Folders provided to each Coach, 1:1 Mentoring/Tuition for individual coaches, Regular visits and practical support at training sessions, Game Day observations & feedback, Additional support with club requirements (ie. Policies, etc.)
Once again the focus of the program and partnership will be to ensure external and ongoing support is provided to each coach as often as needed. While many of the coaches are at different stages of their journey, past years’ suggest they all benefit from: Tips to prepare & improve your training session, Young player development, Age specific training programs, Player Assessments to track improvement, Skill acquisition and remediation advice, Skills to coach resilience & manage expectation.
Sponsors News
Thank you to all our SPONSORS for 2016, especially our Major Sponsor Ferntree Gully Toyota and our Gold Sponsors Action Events, Frawley Signs, Mystique Printingand LPS Waste Services. We also welcome on board the FTG Motoring Group as a significant sponsor. More news about this sponsorship later but part of the deal is for our new Away Clash Jumpers that the club will wear three times during the season including last weeks practice match. Why wait until summer if you want that pool contact our sponsor Pools-R-Us on 9547 8800 Don’t forget to contact Norm Reynolds for all your used car and servicing requirements. The club has signed up Johnny Boys Pizza’s in Upper Gully as a new sponsor. Last season the club welcomed 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 David on 0411 655 611. 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 Jason Wood – Federal Liberal Member for Latrobe and Ray White Real Estate came on as Sponsor’s in 2015. 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 517 followers and growing; also the club is on FACEBOOK currently with over 457 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 with currently 133 members. All you need to do is download the Team App fromhttp://teamapp.com/appand search for UFTGFC to install on your phoneAnd now we are on Instagram as well; https://www.instagram.com/uftgfc/with already 161 followers as well as aYou Tube site
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 2016
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