Another good day last week against Scoresby with all three sides having good wins with the highlight being Gabs 7 goals in the U19’s and the reserves holding on to win a tight contest by a point with Jayden Cutts kicking four and Gab backing up from the U19’s kicking another goal. The seniors, with Nick Heuston kicking 4 goals, played at Scoresby for only the second time and came away with their first win and with Boronia defeating Templestowe last week the seniors are now 2 games clear on top of the ladder. Saturday we welcome third placed Heathmont to Kings Park while the U19’s will be taking on The Basin in the early game on the Main Ground. Terry Hopkins Lunch is also coming up this Saturday the 23rd July; please contact the club and book your seat ASAP if you haven’t already. The vets play Scoresby at Kings Park tomorrow in a game they must win to have any chance at playing finals. What a great win by the U17D side last week to make finals and with the U15’s finishing on top and having a rest, Sunday will see the U11’s, U12’s, U13’s and U17D sides start their finals campaigns; see below for details on games and make sure we get along to support the kids. The girls had a great night last week for the annual Ladies Night and the Netballers also continue towards finals with the Red team sitting second after another win last week and the Blue team a game away from third even though they lost last week; check out the Netball girls review below. The U12 girls have their last game Sunday playing Knox for top spot before finals begin next week. Tim Smith continued his great form kicking three goals and being again named in the best for Casey Scorpions in their 1 point loss to Footscray last week while it was also good to see Jarrad Smith return to the Port Melbourne development side against Sandringham last week. Josh Begley had the week off with Eastern Ranges not playing last weekend. Condolences to the Whelan family, especially to Past Players Mark and Andrew and Current U17 player Patrick on the death of their father and grandfather Terry last week. Don’t forget that Club Memberships are always available; be a member not just a supporter. Neil Thompson is again running the King Club; refer below for further details and get on board this important coterie group of Upper Gully. Andy Neville is again in charge of the VIP area for this season; contact him on 0418 546 260 if you have a group that would like to watch the game from behind glass with Upper Gully Hospitality thrown in.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.Thanks to Sharon Bridle for stepping into the Treasurers role after the departure of Jane Nelson from this job, thanks Jane for your efforts. The Club has put out a new Calender for this season which is available at the club; thanks to Craig Bridle and Dwayne Stangherlin for their efforts as well as Bull as always for the printing.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!
Terry Hopkins Junior Development Foundation Luncheon
This season’s THF Luncheon is on this Saturday the 23rd July commencing at 12:00 in the Kings Park Clubrooms.
This is an important function for the club as it aids in the development of coaches at the junior club and helps in the transition of the players from junior to seniors so please get a group together and book a table.
Guest Speaker for the day 'Thiha Yarzer is a former Burmese political prisoner. His story is of a man in a fight for something be believed in - a belief not motivated by personal gain, but a fight for justice, peace and human rights in his motherland. He spent nearly 18 years of hard time and torture in five Burmese prisons as the price for his beliefs. His story is a captivating one.'
Thiha now lives in Ferntree Gully as a refugee resident with his wife Julia (Carroll) and 2.5 year-old daughter.
Results - Fourteen vs Scoresby at Scoresby
Seniors
Scoresby 2.6-18 5.6-36 7.8-50 10.9-69
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.2-14 9.6-60 12.12-84 17.17-119
Goal Kickers: N. Heuston 4, B. Haddock 3, B. Carroll 3, C. Porcaro 2, R. Murray 2, C. Wakefield, T. Hickleton, B. Hards
Best Players: T. Riseley, J. Whiteman, B. Hards, R. Silver, N. Heuston, B. Kelleher
Reserves
Scoresby 1.1-7 4.3-27 6.4-40 8.7-55
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.4-16 4.6-30 6.7-43 8.8-56
Goal Kickers: J. Cutts 4, P. Caruso 2, P. Bullock , J. Divett
Best Players: P. Caruso, P. Gellie, M. Lawson, J. Nelson, C. Bridle, L. Leslie
Under 19’s
Scoresby 2.3-15 5.4-34 8.6-54 9.13-67
Upper Ferntree Gully 3.1-19 8.5-53 9.8-62 11.13-79
Goal Kickers: P. Bullock 7, A. Catalano 2, J. Eyres, J. Saltum
Best Players: P. Bullock, A. Catalano, L. Meagher, F. Dodds, J. Saltum, J. Gillespie
Round Fifteen vs Heathmont at Kings Park
Head to Head
Seniors
Upper Gully 42 to Heathmont 9 (One Draw in 1987)(First Game in 1966)
Reserves
Played 52 Times (First Game in 1966)
Seniors First Game vs Heathmont – 14th May 1966 at Heathmont
Upper Ferntree Gully 13-11 defeated Heathmont 10-11
Best Players: Don Barton, Phil Suffern, Eric Marks, Trevor Parkes, Roger Arrowsmith, Basil Sheehan, Terry Oram, Barry Hendricksen
Reserves First Game vs Heathmont – 14th May 1966 at Kings Park
Upper Ferntree Gully 2-8 lost to Heathmont 5-8
Goals: Weetbix Watson 2
Best Players: Dennis Callahan, Ray Dean
Last Time Results – Round Five 2016 vs Heathmont at HE Parker Reserve
Seniors
Heathmont 1.0-6 2.8-20 2.9-21 2.9-21
Upper Ferntree Gully 5.3-33 5.4-34 7.9-51 11.13-79
Goal Kickers: R. Murray 4, J. Calvert 2, T. Willis 2, J. Laughlin 2, B. Haddock
Best Players: B. Haddock, J. Laughlin, R. Murray, A. Godfrey, D. Grice , B. Hards
Reserves
Heathmont 0.1-1 0.2-2 1.2-8 1.3-9
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.3-15 8.5-53 13.6-84 16.9-105
Goal Kickers: J. Cutts 4, L. Strachan 4, K. Milde, T. Fabrizio, L. Wakefield, B. Ward, L. Lawson, D. Fuss, A. Constantine, J. Zappone
Best Players: B. Ward, B. Beaton, L. Leslie, T. Fabrizio, J. Cutts, D. Fuss
U19’s Round Fifteen vs The Basin
Head to Head
U9’s/U18’s (First Game in 1987 Played 20)
Last Time Result – Round Nine 2016 vs The Basin at Batterham Reserve
Upper Ferntree Gully 5.3-33 9.4-58 14.8-92 21.9-135
The Basin 1.0-6 1.0-6 3.2-20 4.3-27
Goal Kickers: C. Porcaro 8, J. Cawsey 4, L. Meagher 3, S. Jennings, J. Saltum, P. Bullock, C. Ballingall, J. Gillespie, J. Eyres
Best Players: J. Gillespie, L. Callaghan, C. Porcaro, L. Meagher, C. Ballingall, A. Mylanos
Upper Gully Vets – Round Eight vs Scoresby at Kings Park
Next Game vs Scoresby at Kings Park on Sunday the 24th July at 2:30pm.
Upper Gully Netball
Wrap up after Round 10 – Division 5 Blue team have dropped to 6th on ladder after a rough month while Division 4 Red team has cemented 2nd on the ladder after beating the top team. Both teams have a good draw heading into the last four games of the season playing mostly lower teams on the ladder. Emily Stewart (Blue) is still leading the goal scoring for Div 5 and Kristy Wilson (Red) is coming third in goal scoring for Div 4. Thanks to H2H Spray Tanning Studio in FTG for Sponsoring the Netball Awards which this week go to Emily Stewart (Blue) and Tayla Clarkson (Red)
Results Round Eleven
Div. 4 – 2nd on Ladder
Upper Ferntree Gully Red 17 26 39 48
Coldstream Blue 4 13 20 29
Goals: K. Wilson 40, V. Cairns 5, C. Napier 3
Div. 5 – 6th on Ladder
Upper Ferntree Gully Blue 9 14 20 26
Coldstream Black 11 21 30 42
Goals: E. Stewart 22, R. Mcgrath 4
Netball Round Twelve – Friday 22nd July
Division 4ROWVILLE SECONDARY COLLEGE, Humphreys Way, Rowville
COURT 1 8:20pm Upper Ferntree Gully Red vs Norwood Purple
Division 5 ROWVILLE SECONDARY COLLEGE, Humphreys Way, Rowville
COURT 2 7:15pm Upper Ferntree Gully Blue vs The Basin
In association with the EFL FRIDAY NIGHT NETBALL COMPETITION UFTG Seniors Football Club are fielding 2 x LADIES TEAMS for 2016. If you are interested & would like to join as a player or support/coaching role, please forward your expression of interest to: uftg-netball@hotmail.com Registration Fees $55 for 16 to 18 years of age $65 for 18 years and over. Registration fee covers club membership, court fee, umpire fee, entry fee and insurance. UFTG Club netball dress costs $65 GO UPPER!
U12 GIRLS FOOTY 2016
Under 12 South Finals - All Matches played at Batterham Reserve (Oval 2)
Elimination Final July 31 9:00am
Qualifying Final July 31 11:10am
1st Semi Final August 7 9:00am
2nd Semi Final August 7 11:10am
Preliminary Final August 14 9:00am
Grand Final August 21 9:00am
Round Thirteen Result – 2nd on Ladder
Upper Ferntree Gully 1.9-15 7.18-60 8.21-69 11.28-94
Bayswater 0.0 0.1-3 0.1-3 1.3-9
Round Fourteen 24th July vs Knox at Schultz Reserve 10:55am
Junior Club News
Dobson Clubrooms & bar will be open each Sunday after the game for each round of the finals.
Junior Finals
U17D Elimination Final
Heathmont Gold vs Upper Ferntree Gully Blue 14:30 at Donvale Reserve
U13C Elimination Final
Wantirna South vs Upper Ferntree Gully 12:30 at Heatherdale Reserve
U12C Qualifying Final
Bayswater vs Upper Ferntree Gully 10:55 at East Ringwood Reserve
U11B Qualifying Final
Upper Ferntree Gully vs Waverley Blues 10:55 at Pinks Reserve
ADMISSION PRICES
Price of admission to all Junior Finals games is $5.00 per adult and children under the age of 17 years are admitted free of charge.
A separate payment is required at each venue visited. Please communicate this to all interested parties to avoid issues on the day. No Pets Allowed
Results Round Fourteen
U17A – Finished 7th on Ladder
Upper Ferntree Gully Red 0.0 0.0 0.0 10.8-68
Donvale 0.0 0.0 0.0 9.7-61
Goal Kickers: R. Bailey 6, T. Strange, M. Barr, K. Mitchell, L. Pratt
U17D - Finished 5th on Ladder
Upper Ferntree Gully Blue 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.18-48
St Simons/Lysterfield Wolves 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.7-37
Goal Kickers: M. Lyons 2, M. Giurini, J. Pritchard, J. Mason
U15C - Finished 1st on Ladder
Kilsyth 0.3-3 2.7-19 2.8-20 8.11-59
Upper Ferntree Gully 3.5-23 5.5-35 10.5-65 11.6-72
Goal Kickers: A. Giurini 5, H. Greenall 4, A. Wilson, D. Adams
U14B - Finished 8th on Ladder
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.0 0.0 0.0 6.7-43
Lilydale 0.0 0.0 0.0 8.8-56
Goal Kickers: C. Kleinert, P. Clarke, L. Goodger, J. Morton, B. Wilkinson, L. McKinnon
U13C - Finished 5th on Ladder
Lilydale 2.8-20 2.12-24 5.15-45 7.17-59
Upper Ferntree Gully 1.0-6 3.2-20 4.3-27 6.3-39
Goal Kickers: J. Wanless 2, J. Murray, D. Madden, Z. Mackay, J. Moore
U12C - Finished 3rd on Ladder
Mitcham 0.0 2.0-12 2.1-13 7.1-43
Upper Ferntree Gully 1.2-8 2.8-20 7.11-53 9.12-66
Goal Kickers: B. Edwards 4, B. Wilson 2, J. Ievoli, F. Thompson, J. Halabi
U11B - Finished 2nd on Ladder
Upper Ferntree Gully 1.1-7 2.2-14 3.2-20 3.3-21
Waverley Blues 0.0 1.1-7 6.1-37 7.4-46
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 consists 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 will be attending at least 2 of the boys’ games throughout the year and also our senior buddies will be 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 will no doubt evolve over the year paving the way for years to come.
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 the other week 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. 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 will once again be back this season with Neil Thompson in charge. Last year 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 Jarrod Whiteman who took out the award for the 2015 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.
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 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 football career or any amendments or additions to the club history on the website; please contact Andy Lee at alene.lee@ozemail.com.au
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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