Metropolitan Community Leagues
BLUES NEWS 2007
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Round 18 1 September 2007
This week we welcome Bundoora to our ground for our last game of the year. Bundoora are doing well this year with their seniors cemented into the finals. A loss before the finals will be good for Bundoora’s finals campaign, a good way to make a team hungry. So let’s help out Bundoora on their run to the flag and beat them in the last round. It certainly wont hurt our pride to finish the season on a high either.
Seniors
A great game of football for Vossy’s last game. It’s a pity we couldn’t send him off into retirement with a win. We stayed with them for 2 quarters and really worked hard around the ground, but when we kicked 2 goals 5 points in the 3rd quarter we knew we would have to work hard in the last quarter. We kicked 1 goal 4 point’s in the last and we let them kick 4 goals to seal the game. Poor kicking in front of goals really didn’t make the task any easier for us. The game was there for the taking and we didn’t take it. Once again, Kingy was the man who was everywhere and Wriggles was the force on the back line. Ben, Jaco, Brad and Santo all chipped in with very respectable games.
Seconds
Once again we started off under the pump with only 15 players turning up for the game, sure we have some injuries but the real disappointment is when the going got tough, the tough got going and the soft cocks quit. Once again I have to thank the under 19’s that saved our bacon on the day and stood up to play 8 quarters. The score line makes the game look worse than it really was. We didn’t play that bad we just let them score far too easily, really need to work on our defensive skills. Pencil was the man on point with 4 goals and Olly chipped in with another 2, Haysy and Westy were easily best on ground with Moata, Speedy, Cam and Nick right up there with them.
U19’s
I’m getting sick of saying this but it was another game we should have won, but 6 goals 16 points is not a winning score. We had more scoring shots, more of the play, more determined at the ball and played better football but we still lost on the day, work out what went wrong and let’s fix it. Kurt, Guru, Pato, Johnsy, Steve and Twisties all played very serviceable games. Thanks to all the juniors that stepped up and helped up out once again, your help has been greatly appreciated by all the team.
Juniors
The junior AGM went well and Jacqui and her team have decided to stay on another year, now’s the time for others to put up their hand and help her out, there is always room on the committee for more workers, don’t be scared, she doesn’t bite…. Well not much anyway.
Application are closing soon for junior coaching roles, speak to Jacqui for more info 0427 315 786 or email juniors@eppingfc.com.au
Social Calendar
- $10,000 Reversible Draw 02/09/07. See a committee member for your ticket…. But be quick.
- Special guest this year is the Footscray, Fitzroy and TV Legend Mr Doug Hawkins.
- TICKETS ARE GOING FAST ….. don’t miss out
- The AGM will be on Wednesday 12/09/07 starting at 7:00 pm. This is the time to have your say.
- Vote Count Night - Saturday 15/09/07 for Seniors, Reserves and Under 19’s. Compulsory for all players.
- Presentation Night is coming fast, as usual it will be on AFL Grand Final eve, 28/09/07.
- We have secured Threzacrowd to provide the entertainment.
- The venue was incorrect in the last issue, it is still at the “Manor on High”. See it online at www.manoronhigh.com.au/
Around The Club
A quiet night at the club on Saturday night with a few of the boys coming back to celebrate Vossy’s retirement with him. It was good to see the young heifers in one corner playing pool and sucking down cruisers like there was no tomorrow and in the other corner were the old Bulls reminiscing over the old photos. Olly was over heard telling Moata and Vossy that he didn’t realise how old he really was, they were quick to assure him that he really was old J
Don’t forget to ask Glenn how tyred the caravan was when he towed it on Monday, our apologies to all the pedestrians that went diving for cover as he drove past with bit’s of rubber and caravan flying off everywhere.
Sponsor of the week
Glenn is our resident roof repair and restoration specialist and he has donated his services to be auctioned off at the $10,000 draw. Make no mistake, it is only his roofing services that we will be auctioning on the day, so if you need some work done this will be the place to pick it up for a song. You can always call Glenn direct for a quote and save yourself some money 0418 327 598
Round 17 25 August 2007
Seniors
We stayed with the Cougars till half time and that was about it. We let them kick 16 goals to our 1 in the last half. No one can win a game when you allow an opposition to dominate like that. Kingy was strong around the ground as always and Wriggles showed what dedication is in the back line against a dominating force in the last half. Jaco and Santo helped keep us in the game in the first half with some inspiring football. If we played the second half the way we played the first half the score line would have been different
Seconds
Congratulations to Moata on 200 open age games for Epping, it’s a pity we couldn’t have come off the paddock with a win for him. We didn’t look convincing at all in the first 3 quarters, but something happened at the ¾ time break, was it an inspirational coach’s address or did we change the water bottles for something stronger? If you were race horses we would have had you swabbed. We managed to finish the game on a high note kicking 5 goals to the Cougars one, it made the score line a little more respectable. Macca and Willo were great in front of the big sticks with 3 a piece, good effort guys.
U19’s
What can I say, the score didn’t reflect how hard we tried. We were trailing on the scoreboard all day but up until half time we were right in the game. After the long break we let them kick 7 goals but to our credit we didn’t drop our heads and came back in the last quarter to out score them. Young Garzi was impressive in front of goals with a lazy 6 but the stars of the day were the juniors that came up to give us a hand. With this sort of talent coming through the juniors, there might be a silver lining on all these dark clouds hanging over the club.
Juniors
Great effort this year from the junior committee. Jacqui and her committee have worked hard against unreasonable odds this year but have proved that if you all stick together you will survive any hardships. The junior AGM went well and Jacqui and her team have decided to stay on another year, now’s the time for others to put up their hand and help her out, there is always room on the committee for more workers, don’t be scared, she doesn’t bite…. Well not much anyway.
Application are closing soon for junior coaching roles, speak to Jacqui for more info 0427 315 786 or email juniors@eppingfc.com.au
Social Calendar
- 25th August – Epping Has Talent Night - Come along and see the next great stars before they hit Broadway. This is a compulsory function for all players.
- $10,000 Reversible Draw 02/09/07. See a committee member for your ticket…. But be quick. Special guest this year is the Footscray, Fitzroy and TV Legend Mr Doug Hawkins.
TICKETS ARE GOING FAST ….. don’t miss out - The AGM will be on Wednesday 12/09/07 starting at 7:00 pm. This is the time to have your say
- Presentation Night is coming fast, as usual it will be on AFL Grand Final eve, 28/09/07. The venue is still The Manor on High. See it online at http://www.manoronhigh.com.au/
Around The Club
Another great night last Saturday, it’s a pity so many of you missed it, don’t miss tonight’s Talent night or it’s going to hurt your hip pocket. How’s young Haber’s luck running, first he rides Lovey home and picks up a lazy $400 for his effort, then he take home the major prize on Saturday night, anyone looking to buy a house should hit him for a loan. Hopefully his luck will have dried up by the $10,000 draw so the rest of us can have a shot at it, if he takes home that prize too I’ll personally get him tested.
Sponsor of the week
Direct Cut have been one of our major sponsors for as long as anyone can remember. Not only does Direct Cut sponsor the club but Lovey can be found serving up meals on Thursday night and working in the canteen on Saturdays, you just can’t buy this level of support. In the off season when your working around the yard and need that slab of concrete cut support our sponsor and ring Jason Thomas on 0417 568 356.
Round 16 18 August 2007
This week is Aurora’s Family day and we invite Northcote Park to our ground to compete for the Aurora Cup Trophy. Aurora is our major sponsor and will be at the club in large numbers to support us as they have done for the past few seasons. Aurora will have a promotion table in front of the club room and will be handing out gifts to the young kids. The ground is in magnificent condition and if the weather can be kind to us, we should all have a great day. We will finish the day off with a $1,000 reversible draw after the game, here’s your chance to make it a real great day. The numbers are limited so get in quick.
The boys are trying their hardest on the ground and need your SUPPORT so come along and show that you can be POSITIVE and that you are behind them 100%
Help is always appreciated before, during and after the game. Its always the same people doing the work behind the scene, so don’t be scared, see a committee member and lend a hand or if you want to help 19’s, Seconds or Seniors please see the team managers, then come and have a drink with us after the game. Be part of the Club, many hands make light work.
Seniors
We got off to a slow start to the game kicking against the wind in the 1st Quarter, after giving them a 7 goal head start we where playing catch up football for the rest of the game, we were competitive with West Preston and went goal for goal with them for a lot of the game, but we have to play that first quarter if we want to win. The positive from this game is that we were only 3 scoring shots behind, accuracy was the issue, let’s see if we can build on this, if we can play 4 quarters with the same intensity and endeavour there is no reason why we cant win this week.
Seconds
We were very competitive all day and very strong at the ball. We were with them until the second half when we just ran out of steam, fitness cost us in the end, of course kicking 20 points didn’t help either, we had 31 scoring shots to their 25, it should have been our game. Imagine what could happen if everyone got to training twice a week. A special thanks to the Under 19’s who played 8 Quarter on the day and performed well.
U19’s
What a shock to the system, we can be very competitive and match it with a top side when we have a full bench. A point up at ¼ time and a point down at ½ time but that’s where we ran out of legs. Get to training and let’s give these top sides a scare. Thank to all the under 17’s & Under 15’s that stepped up and performed so well.
Junior
Congratulations to all the winners of the Club’s best and fairest, we hope to see you playing for the senior side one day soon. A special congratulations to the boys that did well in the NFL vote count, Glen Grgic 2nd in the Under 15’s with Luke Mamone and Joshua Totino 2nd & 3rd in the Under 13’s.
Social Calendar
25th August – Epping Has Talent Night - Come along and see the next great stars before they hit Broadway.
Players start getting your acts together. This is a compulsory player function
NOW ON SALE - $10,000 Reversible Draw 02/09/07. If you want a ticket please see a committee member.
Special guest this year is the Footscray, Fitzroy and TV Legend Mr Doug Hawkins.
TICKETS ARE GOING FAST ….. don’t miss out
Around The Club
Word of the week is VOLUNTEERS
If you’re wanting to do something Thursday night the hard working ladies at the Epping Football Club make a good 3 course meal soup, main course and dessert so come down and taste a good home cooked meal at the footy club.
A couple of our supporters that come every week decided to go to Phillip Island for their anniversary last weekend. Happy anniversary. Will you be leaving the kids home alone again? What was for breakfast CRUMPET or Bacon and Egg??
*** Casino night was a great night for the people that attended, plenty of money was won and everyone had a great night. Lumpy, Marcus and Dave put on a fantastic night, it’s a pity only a few of their mates chose to support them L thanks for the effort guys.
If you want to see the players & girlfriends perform on the stage, don’t miss the Epping Has Talent Night, it’s always a great laugh, so mark it down in your Calender. This is a compulsory player function.
Sponsor of the week
This week is the annual Aurora Cup match. We would like to welcome the Aurora team to the game today with a lot of their senior executives coming along. Hopefully we can show them a great game of football. Aurora will have a sponsors table in front of the clubrooms with information about their estate, they will have some great gifts for our younger supporters and for the young at heart. Come over and show your support and let them know that we appreciate all the support they have given us.
Round 15 11 August 2007
This week we go to Reservoir lake, were we could sink or swim and match our trade with West Preston Lakeside. Hopefully we swim in all 3 matches with some players coming back from injury and unavailability we might give a good account of ourselves.
After we have a drink with the Roosters, we head back to the club rooms and see how good you really are at the Casino Night, so bring your friends and have a dabble.
Seniors
The day didn’t pan out like it should we were second to the ball most of the time, our back line kept trying and repelled a lot of the attacks. We need to get some consistency and play with some endeavour and team work.
Seconds
What a good game they played with all the injuries before and during the game and unavailability due to work commitments we called on the under 19’s and an under 15’s player. They all played very well, so keep your head up. A special thanks to our under 15 player who played very well, got some kicks and handballs, so thanks little woody.
U19’s
Last week the 19’s had a bye and the coach’s had a well deserve weekend off one went away and the other worked. All players will be back with a vengeance this weekend.
Juniors
Congratulations to the under 13 for making the semi final, they started poorly but the in second half they match it with the taller opponens, they tried all day but could not bring it home. Good season and well done.
Social Calendar
11th August - Casino Night – we have all heard how good you are, now’s your chance to prove it.
25th August - Epping has talent Come along and see the next great star before they hit Broadway.
Players start getting your acts together or make up some acts
NOW ON SALE tickets for the $10,000 if you want to purchase a ticket please see a committee member.
Special guest this year is the Footscray, Fitzroy and TV Legend Mr Doug Hawkins be quick tick will go.
Around The Club
Word of the week is VOLUNTEERS
If you’re wanting to do something Thursday night the hard working ladies at the Epping Football Club make a good 3 course meal soup, main course and dessert so come down and taste a good home cooked meal at the footy club.
Just a small note to our loyal supporters that the interchange steward’s are volunteers and do not deserve to be harassed or spoken to in any sort of manner. To the loyal supporters they should try and do the job without support around them. If you’re up to the challenge see the Team Manager or a committee person, we will be happy to set you up in the role
Sponsor of the week
Russell & Judy Eden have been great supporters of the club for a long time now and are always happy to assist where needed. Go up and thank them for their support and he might even help you out with a winner at the trots.
Round 14 4 August 2007
There is no I in teams, we are one
This week we welcome the ladder leaders, Heidelberg, to our ground. Last time we meet they only just beat us in the last few minutes of the game, so lets see if we can go one step further and give them a run for their money. Then after the game have a few drinks and be confident we gave it our all.
Help is need before, during and after the game, so don’t be shy come and see a committee person and lend a hand.
Seniors
Started off well and ran with them until half time. After half time they kept running and we didn’t, fitness was probably the key issue here. Anyone who thinks they are at the peak of the physical fitness need not look any further than this game to prove that we all need to get to training and put in 100%, only then will we be able to play a full 4 quarters.
Seconds
Another dismal day on the track. Some tried hard and others just strolled around the park. Thanks to Under 19’s players that filled in. Everyone needs to stick together and we will start winning a few more. Hopefully we can get some positive comments from the boundary instead of sly remarks don’t forget we are all one club
U19’s
A well contested match with some of our under 17’s coming up to give us a hand. With this week a bye, put your legs up and have a rest and be ready for the run home.
Social Calendar
11th August - Casino Night – we have all heard how good you are, now’s your chance to prove it.
18th August - The Aurora Cup match day and a $1000 reversible draw after the game
25th August - Epping has talent. Come along and see the next great star before they hit Broadway.
Players start getting your acts together or make up some acts
1st September - Part 2 of the Ladies Day $25 per person all inclusive, this is where you can come back to apologize for all the fun you had in part One
Around The Club
If you’re wanting to do something Thursday night the ladies at the Epping Football Club make a good 3 course meal, Soup, Main Course and Dessert so come down and taste a good home cooked meal at the footy club.
This year we have had some inexperienced umpires doing the Under19’s & reserves games. They are teamed up with experienced umpires that are obviously there to help them learn. Let’s all give these kids a go and encourage them. The more we have coming through the better.
NOW ON SALE tickets for the $10,000 if you wish to purchase a ticket please see a committee member.
Special guest this year is the Footscray, Fitzroy and TV Legend Mr Doug Hawkins, be quick the tickets will go fast.
Sponsor of the week
Nathan Sanders is no longer working at the Epping branch but they are still offering great deals to all that come down. If you’re after a good price on just about anything don’t forget to have a look around Cash Converters in Epping.
Round 13 28 July 2007
This week we head down to Montmorency with some positives with us, hopefully we can start with a win in the morning, early afternoon our second’s can win, and then our seniors will have a good win, so lets all get down to Mont’s ground and support the boys and see if we can have three wins this week. Ladies can then head back to the club rooms and have some real eye candy at the Ladies Night.
Seniors
Concentration and manning up is the keys, a good first half but then our prime movers where shout down, there were some positive that came from the game and we should capitalize on these, so lets get to training and see if we can come home with a win .
Seconds
Undermanned due to injuries and unavailability, we didn’t perform to what we know we can, let’s all get to training and see if we can give a good contest next week. Thanks to Under 19’s players that filled in. Everyone needs to stick together and we will start winning a few more
U19’s
“Congratulation” your first win and didn’t it feel good, everybody performed well hopefully we can get some more players back and give a good account of ourselves again next week. A special thanks to the under 17’s who helped us out and performed so well.
Social Calendar
28th July - Ladies Night $35 entrance gets you all the eye candy you can handle
11th August - Casino Night – we have all heard how good you are, now’s your chance to prove it.
18th August - Part 2 of the Ladies Day $25 per person all inclusive, this is where you can come back to apologize for all the fun you had in part One
25th August - Epping has talent Come along and see the next great star before they hit Broadway.
Players start getting your acts together or make up some acts
Around The Club
It has been noticed that a junior male committee person and the junior president (female) were having lunch in a local restaurant together whilst their other half’s were hard at work and possibly have sandwiches for their lunch.
NOW ON SALE tickets for the $10,000 if you wish to purchase a ticket please see a committee member.
Special guest this year is the Footscray, Fitzroy and TV Legend Mr Doug Hawkins be quick tick will go.
Happy Birthday Floss on Thursday you don’t look a day over 21
Sponsor of the week
Epping Timber have been long time supporters of the club. Sponsors like these are hard to find, so get down to Epping Timber and see Darren or Peter for the best prices for all you wood and hardware needs.
Round 12 21 July 2007
This week we welcome the doggies (North Heidelberg) to our turf. They will be full of confidence and would expect to come away with 3 wins but, with the Epping spirit we will give a good account of ourselves and might have a win on the board.
All teams are playing so let get down and support the boys and have a good day.
Seniors
An entertaining game in what were prefect conditions. Greensborough with the home ground advantage knew their ground well and used it better than we did. Some positives did come out of the game, one that comes to mind was Lumpy’s mark, even the Greensborough supporters were cheering.
Seconds
Big turn around from last week to this week we hit the front in the last quarter but could not sustained our momentum. Lets all stick together, listen to the coach and see if we can get on the winning side.
U19’s
During the game we had rain and sun but the sun didn’t shine on us, it was a good game. Thanks to the under 17’s for coming up to help us out.
Juniors
Some great wins in the junior grades on the weekend, others were not so lucky but keep trying and it will happen.
Expressions of Interest for Committee and Coaches for Season 2008 please contact Jacqui Panther 0427 315 786 or email juniors@eppingfc.com.au
Social Calendar
28th July - Ladies Night $35 entrance gets you all the eye candy you can handle
11th August - Casino Night – we have all heard how good you are, now’s your chance to prove it.
Around The Club
Congratulations to the brains on the Trivia Night, it must have been the females of the table because the males were our players or was it the players with the brains???
This week help is needed after the game so don’t be scared to come and ask a committee member if they need help.
Sponsor of the week
Epping Self Storage is the place to go for all your storage needs. If it’s friendly service and competitive prices your after then see Steve Atkinson at 85 O'Hearns Road or give him a call on 9401 4774
For all our sponsors and the latest club information visit the EFC webpage at www.eppingfc.com.au
Round 10 7 July 2007
Another hard day at the office for the boys, they gave all they could give and didn’t embarrass themselves, injuries and the weather didn’t help our day.
This week we are now playing at home against the Eltham Football Club, with a new spirit in our club we should give a good accountability for the club. Lets get down to the ground and support all the teams and see if we can get some wins on the board. After a great win, we will be holding our $1000 reversible draw, spirits night with a bit of poker on the side, so make sure you all attend don’t leave it to the same few, you will be missing a great night.
Seniors
It was a very spirited contest against one of the top side in the competition we were hard at the ball and we had our opportunities but didn’t capitalise on them. But this shows that we are heading down the right track.
Just stick together and we will start winning.
Seconds
Undermanned this week again and a few injuries didn’t help our game, but we gave it our best shot. We need to continually do the right things and work hard when we go forward and back. Thanks to the under 19’s that filled in. Everyone needs to stick together and we will start winning a few more
U19’s
Good hard game, we didn’t come home with the points but the opposition knew they were playing football, concentration for 100 minute and it will even bring you close to the other sides
Juniors
Mixed results for the juniors again, the kids are trying hard and are having some success, we need to keeping working hard at training and the wins will come on the ground
Wednesday 11th July – Market night. If you are interested in holding a stall please contact Christine on 9408 8151 or 0419158160. Gold coin entrance fee. Stalls $10- plus a donation of sales.
Presentation Day – Date is still to be confirmed. A fantastic day is assured for all.
Donations: Do you know or work for a business who would like to donate any products which we could use for raffles or prizes for our upcoming functions? Please speak to a member of the committee if you can assist. All donations will be greatly appreciated.
Social Calendar
7th July - Spirits Night - $3 sprits all night, $1,000 reversible draw and poker too
14th July - “Trivia With The Stars” is being compared by ex Hawthorn and Carlton great Daniel Harford.
28th July - Ladies Night $35 entrance gets you all the eye candy you can handle
11th August - Casino Night – we have all heard how good you are, now’s your chance to prove it.
Around The Club
A great night was had by all who attended the Opposite sex night, didn’t know we had so many good looking “women” around the club, a quick note for the Secretary, they were male footballers you were perving on, you really need to come out of the closet. Peter Mac might have dressed like a girl but he still sat like a man, Longy thought that if he dressed like a girl he should use the girls toilets... the real girls didn’t agree, gotta lean to put the seat up mate J
Sponsor of the week
For everyone that didn’t know Brendan Kerr is back in town and has always been a passionate supporter and sponsor of the club. For the best service and tyre deals in Melbourne contact Brendan on 9408 5444
Round 9 30 June 2007
After a big two weeks in football we can all now get on with what we are all here for, to train, play, watch and enjoy our footy at grass roots level... and hopefully notch up a couple of wins
This week we head down Plenty road to take on Bundoora with our new look coaching panel, let’s try and do the unthinkable, winning at the home of the Bulls. All three teams will be playing so get down early and support the Under19’s, Reserves and Seniors and then back to the club for a good night.
If its anything like the Mystery tour night with green beer you will not want to miss this night.
Seniors
With a new coach and a new game plan the boys did extremely well, it’s only a matter of time before we hit our straps and start winning, each one has to gain the confidence of each other and trust.
Reserves
Undermanned this week but we gave it our best shot. We need to continually do the right things and work hard when we go forward and back. Thanks to the under 19’s that filled in, Ponte and Dwane for coming down giving us a chop out. Everyone stick together and we will start winning a few more
U19’s
If you don’t listen that’s the result you get, it’s not an individual sport, it’s a team game.
There is no “I” in team
Juniors
I would like to take this time on behalf of the Sole family, to thank the Junior and Senior Committee Members and players of the Epping Football for paying tribute to sad loss of our loving mother and wife, Mary Elizabeth Sole, by wearing black armbands and sending beautiful flowers and the kind words written in both the newspaper and club newsletter. A special thanks to Chris Hughes, Christine Deane and Jacqui Panther for their help and support over the last 14 months. Kind regards Steven Sole.
Well done to the few teams who had wins last weekend, keep up the hard work at training and I'm sure we all will come up with wins this weekend.
Market Night 11th July , Its not to late to organize a stall, call Christine on 0419158160
Friday night food , this week we will be having handball competitions so come and show off your skills...Dads and Mums can have a turn as well.
Social Calendar
30th June - Opposite sex night – Come and see the guys in pretty frocks and the girls as builders labourers.
7th July - Spirits Night - $3 sprits all night, this is the night all the players love, so get in and join them
14th July - “Trivia With The Stars” is being compared by ex Hawthorn and Carlton great Daniel Harford.
28th July - Ladies Night $35 entrance gets you all the eye candy you can handle
Around The Club
Who was the Under 19’s assistant coach who was presented with the rule book by an umpire after the game, I wonder what the umpire was trying to tell him.
What a fantastic time everyone had at the Mystery Night, everyone that showed up even got leied in Hawaii.
Sponsor of the week
Sampe’s pizza have been very generous supporters this year. Go down and visit Omar and get the best pizzas in Melbourne. Make sure you tell him you’re from the football club
For all our sponsors and the latest club information visit the EFC webpage at www.eppingfc.com.au
Round 7 16 June 2007
Our game plan certainly didn’t go as planned, one win out of three was definitely not what we had on the agenda, this week we are off to Westgarth St. to face the Cougars on their home turf, let see if we can upset their day and take home the three wins.
Seniors
After the effort in the Heidelberg game you could be forgiven for expecting a better showing against West Preston, unfortunately some poor kicking and poor decision making saw opportunities wasted in the first half. After getting back into the game we managed to flood our own forward line and give up any hope of winning the contest. Hopefully the side that played Heidelberg will show up next game against Northcote Park.
Seconds
A fantastic return to winning form, now we realise what we can do. A great team effort with no weak lines. Continue to have a positive approach and we will go a long way this year.
Great stuff.
U19’s
I wish I was a brain surgeon so I could find out what goes through the players’ minds at times, we had only 10 minutes that we hit the contest hard. We are at the rebuilding stage in the 19’s, it’s going to take time so keep your heads up boys. Thanks J. Gorski, from the under 17’s, for helping out and welcome to J. Ferguson and D. Gaetono who were in for their first game.
Juniors
Had a well earned rest and will be back enjoying their football this week
Chocolate money needs to be returned. NOW
15/6 Junior Trivia Night
27/6 Team Photos
11/7 Market Night 7pm Clubrooms
Social Calendar
16th June - Mystery Tour Night (Compulsory function)
30th June - Trivia Night show us all how smart you really are. Celebrity compare will be announced soon.
7th July - Spirits Night - $3 sprits all night, this is the night all the players love, so get in and join them
14th July - Opposite sex night – Come and see the guys in pretty frocks and the girls as builders labourers.
28th July - Ladies Night $35 entrance gets you all the eye candy you can handle
Around The Club
It was good to see the sponsors at the game last week, I hope everyone had a great day, pity we couldn’t show them a win. The crew have been working hard on the $10k draw and have secured the great Dougy Hawkins to compare the day, so keep 2nd September clear
Sponsor of the week
Epping RSL have been loyal sponsors for years. If you haven’t been up there for a meal you really don’t know what you’re missing out on. In my opinion the best Parma’s in Melbourne
For all our sponsors and the latest club information visit the EFC webpage at www.eppingfc.com.au
Round 6 9 June 2007
How good is it to be finally training on a football ground . This week we host West Preston at our ground, lets all get down to the club and support all three teams with positive voices and hopefully we can enjoy the after games refreshments with 3 wins.
Two words for this week are Umpires and Correct.
Seniors
Some great work from a lot of players, good to see that we weren’t embarassed by the leagues benchmark. One of the most entertaining game we have witnessed in a long time, the only negative from the game is that we lost, but if we work on the positives we will start winning soon, so let’s do the hard work and a good win is just around the corner.
Seconds
Were beaten by a more mature and experienced side, but will also improve as the season develops and we get some training time on the ground. We have some good young players at the club at the moment so don’t let your head drop.
U19’s
Had a bye
Juniors
Some great wins last weekend, congratulations to all the victors. The other teams tried hard but just couldn’t get over the line, better luck this weekend.
Chocolate money needs to be returned. NOW
15/6 Junior Trivia Night
27/6 Team Photos
11/7 Market Night 7pm Clubrooms
Special mention about the under 13’s runner that had to be replaced and treated by the trainers at half time. After the game he was still limping around, a special thanks to the new runner that made it through the game.
Social Calendar
16th June Mystery Tour Night
30th June Trivia Night come and show us all how smart you really are.
Around The Club
Help is still needed around the ground so don’t be shy, come and see someone on the committee and help us make the day a successful one.
What a great night the seafood night was, if you missed it ask the people that attended if they had a great night, a word of advice don’t miss the next one.
Sponsor of the week
Visit Nick Petrovski for a great deal on all you real estate needs,
or call him on 0412 838 020
For all our sponsors and the latest club information visit the EFC webpage at www.eppingfc.com.au
Round 5 2 June 2007
After a hard week training in different venues we are happy to say that due to a kind gesture from Montmorency Football Club we are able to train on a full ground under light and get some needed practice in and some needed drills. This week we head down to Heidelberg, the favourites again this year for the flag, lets all get down and support our boys and try and come home with a win.
Seniors
Another poor start that cost us the game, its showed in the last quarter that we can play together as a team, so let’s all get to training, do the hard work and a good win is just around the corner
Seconds
The winning streak is over for now a good hard game was played and the plan didn’t work, let’s see if we can get that good feeling back again and get another win on the board.
U19’s
Went down fighting, but we are a better side than the effort we put out. Vito is looking for some answer “Get to Training.”
Juniors
Well done to all the teams who had wins on the weekend, and to those who didn't, keep up the hard work at training and a win won't be far off. Thanks to the few parents who came into the canteen this Sunday, we need more helpers from all teams.
Egg and bacon sandwiches will be on sale prior to Sunday’s game......
Under 17 pizza night parents welcome after Sundays game.....
Up coming functions
Trivia & Auction Night Friday 15th Of June 7.30pm
Cost $10.00 Adult
$5.00 Child
$20.00 Family
Make Up Your Own Table Of 8 Or Join A Table.
Pre Paid Tickets/Tables Are Welcome...
“Market Night" Wednesday 11th July at 7pm. Gold coin entrance fee..
If you are interested in holding a stall please contact
Christine on 9408-8151 or 0419158160, stalls cost $10.00 plus a donation
Things to note for your social calendar
16th June Ladies $35 entrance gets you all the eye candy you can handle
30th June Trivia Night come and show us all how smart you rally are.
Around The Club
Help is still needed around the ground so don’t be shy and come and see someone on the committee and help us in make the day a successful one.
Colin you must keep an eye on your wife and Denis behind the bar they were trying to sew a curtain up.
Special thanks to Epping Physiotherapy for donating Two massage table to the club
Sponsor of the week
Northern Roofing has been a long time supporter and sponsor of the club so get down and see Glen for all you roof repair needs, or ring him on 0418 327 598
For all our sponsors and the latest club information visit the EFC webpage at www.eppingfc.com.au
Round 4 26 May 2007
Well after so much anticipation last week it was a very disappointing day at the kennel. This week we welcome Montmorency to our ground, let’s all get down and support the boys and hopefully with 3 wins we can make it an exciting day.
This week is ladies day so get your wife/girlfriends and girlfriend friends to come and enjoy our hospitality.
Seniors
What a disappointing game, it took us three quarters before we decided to play football. If this is how we are going play every game it’s going to be a long season.
Reserves
Another hard fought win. It was a worry for a while but the team stood together and came out victors. We need to see everyone at training to continue the winning streak.
Under 19’s
Another game that didn’t go to plan. They showed us what a fit and dedicated team can do. Once we hit the track and start training as a team we will start winning.
Juniors
Some great wins last weekend, congratulations to all the victors. The other teams tried hard but just couldn’t get over the line, better luck this weekend.
Chocolate money needs to be returned.
Social Calendar
26th May - Ladies Day, All ladies welcome. Get your wife or girlfriends to come along.
Friday 1st June - Seafood Night, get your tables organised, seats are selling fast
This function was wrongly reported as Saturday, let me assure you, it is definitely on Friday night 1st June
Around the Club
Help is always needed around the ground so don’t be shy, come and see someone on the committee and help us make the day a successful one.
Sponsor of the week
Budget Eyewear
Preston 9478 7222
Greensborough 9435 4555
If you having trouble seeing the game then get down to Budget Eyewear and let Kenny Rogers fix you up with a new set of glasses.
For all our sponsors and the latest club information visit the EFC webpage at www.eppingfc.com.au
Round 3 19 May 2007
Last week we played Greensborough at home, after a slow start we had a great comeback in the second half to come away with the win, our reserves also had a good day coming home with the 4 points. Disappointing day for our 19’s however, they need to get behind Vito, attended training and a win will be just around the corner.
This week we head down to the kennel, we need to get off to a good start and come home with 3 wins. Make your way down and show your support to the players and remember the key word is “ENCOURAGEMENT”.
Seniors
A wonderful, exciting, passionate team performance. Great signs from our young brigade. Never count us out when the heat is on. Onwards and Upwards. - 2IC
Reserves
Fantastic effort and a great win still have some areas to work on but the improvement is growing each week, make sure we all hit the track and keep moving forward. Good to see Chopper and Digger back in action. - Macca’s Mumbles
Under 19
Need whole reality check on yourself. Fitness is not up to scratch, need all to start training together, fix what you can - not what you can’t - Scooter
Juniors
A big thanks to Jason Hill for donating our new BBQ, it has made at least one committee member very happy, it was hard to wipe the smile off his face. Check out http://www.eppingfc.com.au/juniors for photos.
Congratulations to Dylan Maxwell and Peter Shine for playing 100 games
Thanks again to those few parents who came into the canteen on Sunday, It was good to see a few new people, but we need more help this is a great way to meet other families at the club.
Don't forget to hand in your chocolate money when you have sold your chocolates, keep your eye on the notice board for more info on our Trivia night and Market night. - Junior Bluey
Things to note for your social calendar
26th May - Ladies Day - Get your wife/girlfriend, or both to come along.
2nd June - Seafood Night - get your tables organised, this will sell fast
Around The Club
Membership’s are going well, if you haven’t purchased yours yet remember get behind the club and show your support by purchasing your membership today.
Were always looking for new sponsors to support the club, if you know someone who could help please let a committee member know.
There is a suggestion box at the end of the bar, it’s there for your use, if you have any news or stories please let us know.
Q. What should you do before you use the toilet?
A. Check to see if there is any toilet paper, just ask one of the hard working committee members who had to call another committee member on the mobile to bring in a re-supply ....
Sponsor of the Week
Garth Living
45 Yale St.
Epping
Phone: 9408 8933, Mobile: 0402 119 155, Email: jason@garth.com.au
If you want to see Jason’s handy work then check out the new BBQ.
Round 2 12 May 2007
This weekend we welcome Greensborough, last year’s Division 2 premiers. The Borough are coming off an impressive start to the season and will not be the easy beats this year. It would be great to see all our supporters down at the ground cheering home all three teams, the 19’s kick off at 9:45. The True Blues is running well and starts at half time in the two’s
Seniors
Not a great start to the season – we allowed ourselves to be jumped again. Despite the loss many positives did come out of the game including good performances from our younger players. We are a “work in progress” but we are definitely a better side than the scoreboard showed. 2IC
Reserves
A fantastic effort for the first game. A lapse in concentration for one quarter and a Martian on “L” plates cost us the game. Very Positive signs from many new and experienced players. Great to have supporters out on the ground when we were winning, unfortunately many went missing at 3 quarter time and full time when we were down just remember one for all and all for one. Macs Mumbles
Under 19
We finally got a squad together, unfortunately we can’t train on our ground. We lacked the ball skill’s all day but when we can use the oval we will improve. Despite the loss it was an overall great effort. Welcome to all the new players in the team, were looking for a great improvement in the coming rounds. Thanks to Eltham for their efforts in getting a 19’s side together. Scooter’s Report
Juniors
It was great to see how excited the Under 9's where to be able to play on the ground, it will be great when we all can finally get to train on the ground as a club. Well done to all the teams who had a win on the weekend, Under 9's, Under 14's, Under 15's and Under 17 Div 3.
Thanks to all the parents who helped out with the various jobs for your teams, it would be good to see a few more parents in the canteen either before or after your child’s game. Membership is now due please see your team manager for details. Good luck to all the teams for this weekend...
Up coming events: Junior Club Night/Pie Night with Carlton Players, Trivia Night, Market Night, .....
Things to note for your social calendar
19th May Due to the high cost the greyhound night is not going ahead.
26th May Ladies Day, So get your wife, girlfriends to come along.
2nd June Seafood Night get your tables organised.
Around the club
Memberships are now available so show your loyalty and purchase your season membership.
If you are available please don’t hesitate to put your hand up to volunteer for the many tasks that are required to make a successful day, don’t be shy we need your help, but it was great to see so many workers around the club for round one.
Did you hear about the two well known EFC officials that left Melbourne heading for a practice match in Nathalia, on arrival they headed to the local footy ground to find a cattle show in full swing, when they rang the secretary they were informed that they should have been in Mathoura where everyone else was, not even close guys.
Sponsor of the week
Direct Cut Hole Coreing & Concrete Cutting
Have been great club sponsors & supporters for years.
Contact Jason on 0417 568 356
For all our sponsors and the latest club information visit the EFC webpage at www.eppingfc.com.au
Round 1 5 May 2007
Seniors
We would like to welcome back all our Sponsors, members, supporters and players to season 2007. After a longer than normal preseason the players are all looking fitter with the extra training. We have been spending a lot of time at the athletics track and have improved our physical fitness and speed. We have recruited a few new players to the club and a lot of our juniors have made the big step up to the seniors and are all performing well at the higher level. Because of the extended preseason we have managed to fit in 5 practice matches and the coaches were all pleased with what they got out of them.
Juniors
The juniors have been having a hard time managing training with the ground restrictions but through some innovative training rotations by Madam President they have managed to get every team onto a little bit of grass every week. I hope all the players and parents appreciate just how difficult this has been to arrange and can be a little more understanding when the training venues are less than ideal, there are teams around Whittlesea that are in a lot worse situation than us.
Social
The social Calendar has been posted around the club and on the web page, because of the uncertainty with grounds this year the calendar may change occasionally, if this happens it will be posted on the noticeboard and the web page so keep an eye on both. Our first two games are at home so the next function will be round 3, we are planning a night at the Meadows greyhounds, any one that has been there before will tell you what a great night it is, make sure you get your bookings in early because this night has limited seats and will sell fast, more details at the club. The Seafood night is back on the agenda and we all know how big this night is so you better book your tables fast.
Around the club
Memberships are now available at the clubrooms, see the notice board for the package that best suits you. Thursday nights are up and running at the club with Floss providing her fantastic 3 course meals at bargain prices and the juniors have the rooms open on Friday nights with meals available. So get down to training have a great meal and find out what going on around the club.
Sponsor of the week
www.AuroraMelbourne.com.au
Aurora is our major sponsor and has helped us out a lot so get up to Epping North and see the great land and houses or visit them online .
