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CREATIVITY was in the air last week at Chelsea Library with Verona, left, and Josephine enjoying a paper planes craft and flying competition as part of Kingston Libraries’ School Holiday Program. See kingston.vic.gov.au/library for full program details. Picture: Gary Sissons

MEMBERS of an Aspendale golf club fear its course could be sold off and carved up for residential development. Rossdale Golf Club general manager Tim Hanton wrote to club members in late June stating the club’s board is unable to declare the club solvent under the terms of the Corporations Act. “Firstly, your club is not bankrupt nor near it. We have far more assets than liabilities,” Mr Hanton said in an email to club members. “However, we have a cash deficiency because our significant asset is the land upon which our golf course is built and we can’t realise part or all of that easily or quickly without significantly limiting our future options and land value.” The board has previously put forward a plan to sell off the golf course land, totalling 43 hectares, and relocate to Bangholme. Mr Hanton said the club’s bankers are not prepared to increase an overdraft limit “to the level we require to continue trading in a business as usual sense”. The board estimates about $100 million could be raised from the sale of the land at Sixth Avenue to a developer. Any such move would be at odds with Kingston Council’s golf courses policy. Councillors unanimously formalised a golf courses policy at its May public council meeting. Council recognises golf course land is privately owned but “provides con-

Under threat: Rossdale Golf Club could sells its land in Aspendale.

siderable community amenity”. The policy states: “Where clubs are genuinely unable to be economically viable and should the land owner wish to cease golf operations on the site, the council is keen that land is used for public or private open space purposes that allow the land to retain its green and open vistas.” Three new Rossdale Golf Club board members - Nick Linford, Geoff Charnley and Tony Mitchem – were elected to the club’s nine-person board last week. The new board members back a proposal to sell a small parcel of land and redesign and upgrade the existing Aspendale golf course. Mr Hanton did not return calls from The News before publication deadline.

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CHILDREN can explore magic, circus skills, theatre, drawing, and sculpture at Kingston Arts Centre’s school holiday creative workshops. The Creative Lounge program has an actionpacked schedule featuring a Lego robot-making workshop, playwriting and performing workshops and knitting for young beginners. “Creative Lounge was designed to give local youngsters the opportunity to explore their creative side while having fun during the school holidays,” Kingston mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill said. “The amazing activities help entertain, challenge and engage young people and help develop their love of the arts.” The Creative Lounge July program includes an arm knitting winter workshop, Drawn 2 Print sessions with artists Jodi Helliwell and Juliet Collins teaming up for drawing skill activities and screen printing techniques, a Robo Warrior Challenge, with pairs building a Lego Mindstorms Robot and to battle others in the battle arena, a two-day Page to Stage workshop with award-winning playwright Kieran Carroll guiding participants through the process of writing and starring in a 10-minute play and a Magic Class Australian School of Magic class by magician Cath Jamison. The Creative Lounge is at Shirley Burke Theatre, Parkdale. See kingstonarts.com.au or call 9556 4440. Bookings are essential for all sessions.

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Kingston trio’s trip to Canberra Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au THREE Kingston Council representatives headed to Canberra this month for the National General Assembly hosted by the Australian Local Government Association. Council CEO John Nevins, mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill and Cr Paul Peulich attended the three-day annual conference for council delegates from across the nation on 14-17 June. Cr Gledhill said the conference provided information on a broad range of topics including how local government can better work with other levels of government to provide services to disadvantaged people and how to improve community engagement, gov-

ernance and ethics. Councillors met with federal ministers and their representatives to discuss waste, recycling and resource recovery, supporting local car component manufacturers impacted by the automotive industry closures and development of a food manufacturing hub in south-east Melbourne. “We also had a pretty good chat with Greg Hunt about what we’re doing out in the Green Wedge,” Cr Gledhill said. The federal Environment Minister’s father, Alan Hunt, was planning minister in the Hamer government and played a pivotal role in implementing state government policy on green wedges. The mayor said councillor delegates spoke to both side of politics at the assembly.

“It isn’t just one side that we want to speak to. We want to look at things from a delivery point of view and not a political point of view,” Cr Gledhill said. Council also lobbied federal government representatives for the National Broadband Network to be rolled out urgently in Kingston’s industrial estates to support businesses and jobs creation. Deputy Prime Minister and Infrastructure and Regional Development Minister Warren Truss also addressed the assembly delegates. Australian of the Year Rosie Batty addressed the delegates about The Luke Batty Foundation’s Never Alone campaign to help women and children affected by family violence.

The cost to have the three Kingston representatives attend the assembly was $7682, in the same financial ballpark as neighbouring southeast councils Mornington Peninsula Shire and Frankston who spent $7028 and $7617 respectively on travel and accommodation to send three representatives each to Canberra.

THREE youths on a rampage from Berwick to Mentone last week stole several cars, burgled houses and were involved in two hit-and-run crashes before being nabbed by Kingston detectives. A young woman driver is in a serious condition in hospital after being involved in a collision with one of the youths in a stolen car. The 15 to 17 year old males, of Bentleigh and Dandenong, are alleged to have stolen a car in Berwick on Thursday evening before filling up and “doing a drive-by” in Clyde without paying for the petrol. The next day (Friday) from 8-10.30am they allegedly burgled a house and stole another car from Hill St, Bentleigh East, before being involved in a hit-run incident in Warrigal Rd. They dumped this car and drove off in the first stolen car to allegedly burgle a house and steal another car, a Peugeot, in Russell Ct, Mentone. Leaving the scene in two stolen cars the youths panicked when they realised police were in hot pursuit. One, in a Mazda Tribute, sped off on Beach Rd and turned sharply into Marina Rd, Mentone, narrowly missing an elderly pedestrian crossing the road. He then turned into Balcombe Rd but lost control and veered onto the wrong side of the road, smashing into an oncoming Nissan Pulsar sedan driven by a 21-year-old woman. She reportedly suffered serious, but not life-threatening, injuries, and was taken to The Alfred hospital. The offender then allegedly ran off along Balcombe Rd and was later found by police hiding on a house roof. He was remanded in custody to appear at Melbourne Children’s Court at a later date. The other youths in the Peugeot were arrested later on Friday in Dandenong and bailed to appear at Moorabbin Children’s Court at a later date. The youths face three charges each of theft of motor cars, theft of petrol, and two counts of burglary. The youth driving the Mazda also faces multiple driving offences, as well as conduct endangering life, evading police, recklessly causing serious injury and dangerous driving causing serious injury. Detective Acting Sergeant Steven Cornwill, of Kingston CIU, is appealing for witnesses to the incidents. They should call 9556 6111. He is especially keen to talk to the elderly man who narrowly avoided being knocked down in Beach Rd. Stephen Taylor

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Dolphins chase baseball coach CHELSEA Baseball Club has put out the welcome mat for a new coach. It is seeking expressions of interest from a “suitably qualified, dedicated and experienced person” to fill the role as a playing or non-playing summer head coach for next season. Founded in 1949, the Dolphins field teams in the Dandenong Baseball Association over winter and Baseball Victoria’s Summer League. Vice president Trevor Johansen said the senior appointment was needed to take the club to the next level. “We are a growing club,” he said. “We only had eight players two years ago and have 116 now. The number of juniors is growing, too – from six to

40 in the Under 12s.” Senior sides at the Edithvale Recreation Reserve club are open to men and women of all ages and abilities. What was primarily a social club has become more business-like. “We really put our heads down and now have a five-year strategic plan and business goals.” He said former coach Brendan Robinson after three years in the role was instrumental in helping rebuild the cub from one team to four in the Division 3 summer competition. In 2013, Kingston Council showed its support with a multi-million dollar facilities and ground development project, giving the club confidence in

the future of baseball in Chelsea. The facilities opened last year. Some of the coach-selection criteria includes being able to lead senior training on Wednesdays, manage team selection and oversee team coaches and officials of four senior teams, plan and implement a high performance training program and specialised skills training for senior teams, actively support and encourage senior players to assist in the junior program, and work with the junior development manager to implement the junior program. Written applications for the head coach role close on Friday 24 July. Stephen Taylor

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A SUSPICIOUS package caused a bomb scare at Edithvale railway station, 10.40pm, Friday. Police were called to platform No. 1 on the Frankston line when the heavily taped brown paper package was spotted. They cleared the area and called in the Bomb Response Unit. A robot with X-ray capabilities examined the package which was declared safe at 12.30am. Kingston detectives are investigating the incident.

Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au A LOCAL government community satisfaction survey has found most ratepayers believe their council is “doing a good job” but there is still room for improvement. The survey was carried out by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning on behalf of Victorian councils. Kingston Council was one of 69 out of 79 councils across the state participating in the survey. Parks and gardens, recreational and sporting facilities and customer service were listed as “the best features” of councils. More than 28,000 people statewide were polled via telephone calls made in February and March this year. The maintenance of unsealed and sealed roads, rate rises and the condition of streets and footpaths were named as concerns for ratepayers. Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins said the survey showed 69 per cent of residents believe their council is heading in the right direction. “On the whole, councils are doing a good job, but there is still room to improve. That’s why we’re working with councils to reduce waste and improve services. “We’re making local government services better for communities, establishing the Fair Go Rates Cap, reviewing the Local Government Act and creating the local council reporting website.” The Labor state government’s pro-

posed rate capping policy – dubbed the Fair Go Rates Cap by the Minister – is being reviewed by the Essential Services Commission before implementation in the 2016-17 financial year. Future annual rate rises will be capped at the rate of inflation if the policy goes ahead. The Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey noted: “Fewer residents than ever are willing to consider a rate rise to improve services, with more wanting service cuts to ensure that their rates are not increased.” Kingston mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill said council should be accountable to the community.

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POLICE allegedly found cannabis in a backpack in a car being driven in Scotch Pd, Chelsea, Wednesday evening. An 18-year-old man, of Aspendale Gardens, was charged with possession of a drug of dependence and issued with a caution notice.

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TWO Ice pipes and a quantity of methyl amphetamines were allegedly found in a car being driven by a 32-year-old Hoppers Crossing man in Lower Dandenong Rd, Braeside, 3.45pm, Wednesday. A drug diversion notice was issued.

“To me, if you’re making decisions that are supported by the community [after consultation] … then you don’t have a problem with anything,” he said. Under Labor’s rate cap plan councils will be able to appeal to the Essential Services Commission to raise rates to fund specific projects. Cr Gledhill said it is vital to have such an independent body involved to take politics out of the decision process. The overall performance of Victoria’s councils – based on a statewide index score of 100 points – was 60, consistent with survey results over the past four years.

BURGLARS smashed a window to gain entry to a house in McLeod Rd, Carrum, on Wednesday afternoon. They ransacked the house before stealing a quantity of cash, gold watch, and plasma TV. The 28-yearold victim had all his belongings packed and ready to move to a new address at the time of the break-in. A CARNEGIE man, 24, was intercepted by police in Lower Dandenong Rd, Braeside, on Saturday night allegedly with an Ice pipe and methyl amphetamines in his possession. He was arrested and charged by Moorabbin police with possession of a drug of dependence and traffic offences. He was bailed to appear at Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

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A BEAUMARIS man was allegedly punched in the face and later hospitalised after attending a party in Avalon Ct, Cheltenham, 12.30am, Sunday. The incident occurred when a man vomited in the house. The victim received a broken nose after allegedly being punched by a man with a New Zealand accent who then ran off. He was not wearing shoes or a shirt. Moorabbin police are appealing for witnesses on 9556 6111.

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Algae tracking no bore HAZARDOUS blue green algae in the Quiet Lakes at Patterson Lakes could become more prevalent if a plan by Melbourne Water to ease back monitoring goes ahead. Kingston Council has asked Environment Minister Lisa Neville to step in and force the state government owned water authority to continue weekly measurements of blue green algae levels in the Quiet Lakes. The land locked Quiet Lakes include Lake Legana, Lake Illawong and Lake Carramar. The lakes are linked to each other and the Patterson River and Kananook Creek by pumps and drains. The defunct Dandenong Valley Authority agreed to maintain the Patterson Lakes waterways and charge residents a precept rate. In recent years, as housing has increased in the area, council and Melbourne Water have debated who should pick up maintenance costs. Melbourne Water has advised council it intends to stop weekly inspections and only measure blue green algae levels during the summer months. The water authority also intends to no longer turn on a bore, operating between October and March, which increases water flow to help prevent blue green algae. Cr Tamsin Bearsley said the algae can be hazardous to residents and is particularly dangerous for wildlife and pets. “Prior to the bore, there were regular appearances of blue green algae … we really need to protect Monitoring of algae by Melbourne Water will begin in December each

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year but Cr Bearsley says this means algae outbreaks earlier in the year will not be detected until then. “Who wants to live next to toxic water?” Cr Bearsley asked. Kingston councillors have unanimously backed an approach to the Environment Minister to try to force Melbourne Water to switch the bore back on and continue weekly inspections. Melbourne Water waterways acting regional manager Jarrod Mitchell said the water authority has been working with Quiet Lakes residents to develop different options for pumping bore water through the lakes and the bore water trial ran for three consecutive summers and cost $289,000, paid for by Melbourne Water from Melbourne residents’ waterways and drainage charge. “Future use of the bore for flushing to achieve swimmable quality water is a possible option under a user-pays system, provided Quiet Lakes residents wish to do this,” he said. “Quiet Lakes residents previously funded the weekly year-round water quality testing in the lakes. However, following recommendations of the Patterson Lakes Independent Review, activities previously funded by Patterson Lakes residents are now being funded by either Melbourne Water, Kingston Council, Parks Victoria or residents themselves depending on the activity.” Groundwater was flushed into the three lakes at a rate of at least 1.5 million litres per day during the three-year bore water trial. Neil Walker

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Harvest Fest views sought THE building of the Carrum Family and Children’s Centre at Roy Dore Reserve means the annual Harvest Festival cannot be held at the venue next year. Because of this, organisers are seeking community input, through a survey, on how the event should be delivered in 2016. The Harvest Festival – in its ninth year – brings a little country music to Kingston with bluegrass and rockabilly artists at the weekend event held in May. This year’s line-up included Australian rockers Boom Crash Opera, alt-country’s Raised by Eagles and blues singer Fiona Boyes and The Fortune Tellers. The much-loved event – a great day out for all age groups – is the final event in Kingston Council’s Season of Festivals. The survey asks whether respondents attended this year’s Harvest Festival, whether they have attended the festival in previous years and how they normally travel to the festival. Respondents are asked what they like most about the festival and what they would like to see improved. Council is also asking whether next year’s Harvest Festival should not go ahead until a return to the Roy Dore Reserve in 2017 after the Family and Children’s Centre is finished.

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TRADING for less than 12 months, this literally near-new store has a fantastic modern fit-out and is set opposite the foreshore camping ground. The potential for future growth is fantastic with no competition in the area and the solid first quarter figures show there is a good base to start from. A long lease is available.

THIS home based business is easy to operate with one driver and one administration staff. Benefits of the business are that there is no rent to pay and no stock to carry and deliveries are carried out between midnight to 8am, 7 days per week. A good base of account and cash customers is in place and a 2010 Ford Transit long wheel base van is included in the sale. Wholesale deliveries Price: $119,500 Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Convenience store, ROSEBUD WEST Price: $175,000 + sav Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Business Sales Specialists www.latessabusiness.com.au 50 Playne Street Frankston

Tel: (03) 9781 1588 Business Migrants Expert Advisory Service

PRICE REDUCED

COMMERCIAL UPHOLSTERY

GARAGE DOORS

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

CHEMDRY

HAIR SALON

CONFIDENTIALITY APPLIES Supply of auto air-conditioning compressors t’out Aust. Customers include related businesses & industries. New & re-conditioned. Pickup and delivery by couriers,1300 number or email. Computerised accounting & stock

CARRUM DOWNS Vendors are moving on to another venture and require a quick sale. Manufacture & design of upholstered and commercial furniture in large factory, good location. Vendor offers all training and support.

MORNINGTON Sales & installation of all kinds of garage doors. Business has been scaled back due to health reasons, huge potential for new owner. Good equipment, very well known business of 40+ years. Vehicles included.

BRAESIDE Small shop in prominent corner position with cheap rent and a long lease. Trades 5 days 7.30am to 3pm, keen vendor. What more could you ask for – this business is very well priced!

BAYSIDE Opportunity to purchase exceptional ChemDry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Franchise. Endless possibilities await the astute buyer as T/O can be easily doubled. Grow the business, relish the lifestyle. As new VW van, all equip & training.

ASIAN TAKEAWAY

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

SPORTSWEAR

$65,000 + sav NEW LISTING PET SHOP

ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED CONFECTIONERY MANUFACTURING

PARKDALE EAST Attractive salon could suit first business owner. Trades Tues, Thurs, Fri and half-days Wed & Sat. Easy to operate, cheap rent of only $782 pm no gst. Has been established around 40 years. Very profitable.

AUTOMOTIVE COMPRESSORS

$40,000 + sav

$50,000 + sav

$65,000 + sav

ROSEBUD CARRUM DOWNS FRANKSTON Popular franchise well located in busy Fully renovated, large clean shop Very busy in renovated s/centre food Rosebud Plaza. Huge foot traffic, with wonderful atmosphere. Good court, excellent equipment, extensive very well presented. Easily run with seating capacity, excellent equipmade to order and ready to serve food. Fully managed with enormous ment, large kitchen and storage area. one full-time and 2 casual staff. S52 shows excess of $12,000 pw. Owner not suited to business. 5 days. potential for owner operator. Huge HUGE POTENTIAL!!! takings, excellent price for this business.

$85,000 + sav

$99,000 + sav

KARINGAL Well presented, well stocked business showing good trading figures. Established 10 years in shopping centre selling live animals, pet products,has reptile licence. Operated by owner and casual staff roster. Vendor will train.

$105,000 + sav

$100,000 + sav

$69,950 + sav

LAUNDRETTE

MORNINGTON PENINSULA Established & growing business with all hard work done. Widely recognized brand, multiple sales channels, quality product. Ideal “bolt on” business or as a continuing stand alone. Long lease options.\ REDUCED TO

FRANKSTON SOUTH Unattended 7 days 7am – 9.30pm. Serviced Mon-Fri 8am-5pm and Sat 9am-12pm. 12 washers, 8 dryers, automatic door, monitored alarm, air-conditioned.

$119,500 + sav

$119,500

CLEANING

CAFE

CLEANING

FROZEN YOGHURT

S.E. SUBURBS & PENINSULA Domestic, factories, real estate, hotels etc. Approximately 50% residential, 50% commercial. Good profits. Some garden maintenance.

MELBOURNE Ultra modern with floor to ceiling windows. Ground floor of large corporate building, many orders from upstairs tenants. Good seating capacity, excellent equipment. 5 days 7.30am to 3pm. S52 shows $6395 pw.

HOME BASED Well established cleaning round, 60% holiday rentals, also private. TAC & Workcare. Busiest period Sept to April. Some linen services. Profitable business can be fully managed.

KARINGAL Great start up shop with cheap rent due to the small size of the shop. Easy to operate, currently run by part-time staff. Good profits, fantastic location near cinema, trades 7 days noon to 10pm.

$150,000 + sav

$150,000

$120,000

NEWSAGENCY

$165,000 + sav

FRESH POULTRY

LICENSED CAFE

LAUNDRETTE

BRIGHTON Prime location near beach, train station, school & bowling club. Has 3 bdm accommodation. Fully renovated, little cooking, excellent equipment. 7 days 8.30am to 4pm. Good profits.

ROSEBUD Very well presented business in busy plaza, only two owners in 20 years. A profitable business ready to be taken to the next level, good turnover and profits. Easy to operate.

ROSEBUD WEST This very popular venue is located directly opposite foreshore and close to S/C with plenty of parking available. Dual shop, always busy, seats 60 inside and more outside under footpath umbrellas.

SEAFORD Unmanned, office, plenty of parking. 10 washers & 8 dryers, coin machine & soap machine. Established 40 years on busy main road, highly visible in shopping strip opposite hotel.

$180,000 + sav

$180,000 + sav NEW LISTING WOMENS FASHIONS

$180,000 + sav

$195,000 MANUFACTURING & CONSTRUCTION

CAFE

ORGANIC FOODS

Local and interstate suppliers, TWO LOCATIONS wholesale to retailers across Both stores located in shopping Melbourne inc Bellarine & centres, well presented, well stocked, Mornington Peninsulas. Increasing by can be fully managed. Retail sales of two customers per week. Vendor will apparel and accessories, recognized stay for smooth transition, premises name has FB presence. Vendor can be used by new owner for a wishes to retire. Asking price is for period of time. both businesses combined.

HASTINGS Established 50 years in main street, only agency in town, long lease available. Very well presented, includes a gift shop area. Large number of repeat customers and currently has competent long serving staff. Training assistance available. Trades Mon-Fri and half days on weekend.

$390,000 + sav HOLIDAY LODGE

TYRE SALES & AUTO REPAIR

CONFIDENTIALITY APPLIES WARATAH NORTH Group lodge can accommodate up to Two businesses in one, long standing of some 30 years, has licence agree20 people, 3 cottages, solar heated ment with major tyre manufacturer. pool. 10 acre freehold property Excellent turnover and profits. 5 ½ also available for $1.2M, 3 acres days. of bushland at rear attracts birds & wildlife.

CURTAINS & BLINDS ROSEBUD Strong branded retail store in prime showroom, leads and repeat business guaranteed as positioned alongside the Number One Carpet Retail Organisation in Aust. All work handled by sub-contractors.

DROMANA Two businesses – Aluminium specialises in custom made furniture, outdoor tables & benches, powder coating, fabrication for residential, commercial & marine industries. Marine constructions manufacture pontoons & carry out jetty demolition.

$235,000 + sav

$285,000 + sav

$350,000 (business)

$395,000 + sav

$435,000 + sav

$640,000 + sav

RESTAURANT, CAFE & BAR

MOWERS

SHEET METAL

GLASS APPLICATIONS

WARRAGUL Superbly fitted out and stunning grounds, fine dining restaurant seats 149. Central CBD location, was the old courthouse. General licence, commercial kitchen.

CONFIDENTIALITY APPLIES Traditional Japanese restaurant in the hub of town with no competition. Full liquor licence, seating for 40, intimate atmosphere. Currently opens 5 evenings, can be managed.

CONFIDENTIALITY APPLIES Specialises in design & manufacture of wide range of quality sheetmetal components. Huge factory inc large office space, forward orders in place. Vehicles included in sale.

ROSEBUD WEST Large premises with new lease offered. Specialises in glass design applications and manufacture & supply of security doors. Large customer base of major builders, many repeat clients, Vendor happy to stay on for an agreed periodsion.

JEWELLERY MANUFACTURING

CONFIDENTIALITY APPLIES Sales, repairs & service of mowers and gardening equipment. Preferred retailers, dealers to major suppliers, warranty agents. Extensive website. Stock included in the asking price.

NEW LISTING LICENSED RESTAURANT

$650,000 + sav

$695,000 + sav

$930,000 + sav

$1 million + sav

NORTHCOTE Bulk wholesale to retailers in Aust & NZ, online for trade customers. Precision engineering & design to meet individual requirements. Rapid production process, high quality finish. Vendor retiring after 19 years in the business.

$1.25 million + sav

$2.2 million + sav

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Dredge threat to Heads if port lease goes ahead Mike Hast mike@baysidenews.com.au PORT Phillip Heads will have to be widened and deepened with a massive project that will make the controversial 2008-09 dredging pale into insignificance if the state government goes ahead with a 70-year lease of the Port of Melbourne, says peninsula MP Martin Dixon. Mr Dixon was speaking in the Parliament last week as the controversy over the government’s port bill reached fever pitch with the Opposition and Greens vowing to block the bill in the Upper House. The Port of Melbourne Lease Transaction Bill 2015 passed the Lower House last Thursday but the government does not have the numbers in the Upper House, and Treasurer Tim Pallas has threatened to bypass the Parliament. The government needs the port lease money – as much as $7 billion – to pay for removal of 50 level crossings as well as “building Melbourne Metro, the West Gate Distributor and other important transport initiatives”, a government spokesman said. The Opposition says the bill would “lead to a monopoly on the port’s ownership until 2090” and stop building of a new port at Hastings or on the western shore of Port Phillip between Werribee and Geelong as the government would have to pay compensation if a second container port was developed during the term of the lease. But figures accepted by both Labor and the Coalition when a second port was proposed show the Port of Melbourne will be at capacity in about

Flashback: It’s 2008 and the Dutch dredger the Queen of the Netherlands works in The Heads to remove rock to allow ships of 14 metres draft to enter Port Phillip. Picture: Yanni

15 years and a second container port would complement rather than compete with Melbourne’s existing port. The company that leases the Port of Melbourne could very well tender to build and operate the second port. Mr Dixon, who alone among Liberal MPs in the lead-up to the 2006 state election opposed the 2008-09 dredging, said the state government would ensure “the destruction of Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park” if the port lease went ahead. “The Port of Melbourne is unable

to accept the current fleet of container ships with 16-metre drafts unless The Heads are widened and deepened with a massive dredging project that will make the controversial 2008-09 dredging pale into insignificance,” he said. “Former Port of Melbourne CEO Stephen Bradford conservatively estimated such blasting and dredging works would increase the high tide level in Port Phillip by 150mm [6 inches] – clearly enough to decimate our peninsula coastline. “Jobs and long-term business invest-

ment on the peninsula have all but dried up under Labor as they have gutted the Port of Hastings Development Authority before even establishing their much-touted Infrastructure Victoria advisory panel. “I encourage residents and visitors to pick up copies of a petition I am circulating that demands this crazy proposal is stopped and this irresponsible environmental and economic damage to the Mornington Peninsula is prevented.” Mr Dixon said predicted larger con-

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Benjamin Baxter dead at 75 years Compiled by Melissa Walsh WE are compelled to hold over a number of items of news till our next issue, owing to pressure on our space. *** MR Sheridan received the welcome news on Monday, by cable, from his son Percy, from the front, dated June 24th, that he was quite well. *** WE call special attention to an advertisement in another column in connection with the Recruiting movement. It will be seen that energetic action has been taken since the preliminary public meeting was held in Frankston on Monday evening last. It will be noted also that meetings will be held at Frankston, Wednesday June 7th; Somerville, Thursday June 8th; Hastings, Friday June 9th; at 8 p.m. The Hon Sec, Dr Plowman, is in correspondence with distinguished Public Men to address the meetings. Sufficient time has not elapsed for replies to have been received from most of them but the services of Sir William Irvine M.P. have been secured for Frankston and of the Hon A. Downward M.L A. for Hastings. At Frankston, the Frankston Brass Band has kindly given their services to play for the audience and a short programme of Patriotic music has been arranged. No charge for admission will be made, and it is to be hoped that there will be crowded houses at each meeting. In fact, everyone who has the welfare of his country at heart, or who

is actuated by patriotic feeling should be present at one, or all the meetings. All letters on the subject should be addressed to the Hon Secretary, Dr Plowman. *** THE Frankston Dramatic Club has consented to give an entertainment for the Somerville Social Club this evening July 3rd. They will produce their comedy “All a mistake”. *** THERE is talk of starting an automobile club in Somerville, the cars in the immediate district numbering nearly a dozen. Mr Duncan Puckle has just purchased a fine French “Bayard” car, Mr G. Coop a “Maxwell” and Mr Geo Griffith a “Hupmobile”. There will probably be one or two lady drivers in the club if it is started. *** AN innovation in the Church of England service recently was a gentleman organist, Mr E. A. Dunn, a musician and organist lately resident of Ballarat, but now of Somerville kindly presided. *** MR S. S. Gault has yet another iron in the fire, having decided to stock hardware and up to date implements of all kinds. *** GREAT regret was expressed this week on the news being made public that Mr Stan Clark had been wounded at the Dardanells. He is reported to be in the hospital in Manchester, England. We wish our young hero a

speedy recovery.

*** DEATH of Mr B. Baxter. The death of Mr Benjamin Baxter, aged 75 years, on the 30th ultimo, at Frankston, brings hack recollections of the long past. His father, the late Captain Baxter, was, born in Ireland in 1805, arriving in Melbourne in 1837. Some of his education was acquired on the Continent, he had up to the time of his death a vivid recollection of the Battle of Waterloo, and distinctly remembered hearing the guns when he was at school in Belgium. The late Captain Baxter was one of the founders of the Melbourne Club, took part in the first cricket match played in the Colony, at the foot of Batman’s Hill (now Spencer Street Railway Station) on November 12th, 1838, also one of the Directors of the first Pastoral and Agricultural Society, founded in Melbourne in 1840, he was also connected with the first theatrical performance played in Melbourne in 1842. His first stock yard was erected at Emerald Hill (now South Melbourne.) It is also a matter of further interest that the late Benjamin Baxter’s mother was the first Postmistress in Melbourne, and shipped the first mails to London without consulting the authorities in Sydney. Mr Baxter was born in Batman House, Batman’s Hill, in 1840. Subsequently the family removed to the Frankston district, well known as Baxter’s Flat. He was connected with local

shire council for many years, retiring a few years ago on account of failing health. He was an ardent cricketer and yielded the willow and trundled the ball for Frankston club up to a few years ago, when he still bowled a tricky and tempting ball, and had a stubborn defence with the bat. Indeed for over forty years he was one of the mainstays of the club, always turning up punctually and in this respect putting younger members to the blush. The lack of interest taken in the game in Frankston of later years was a cause of great regret to him. *** FATAL Railway Accident. A shocking accident occurred at the railway station, Frankston, on Thursday evening last, when an employee of the Department, named H. Maudsley was run over and killed instantly while proceeding home from his work. An inquiry into the circumstances will be held today, and full particulars will be given next issue. *** A UNITED effort must be made to forward more soldiers from Australia, and a fortnight’s work in arranging details will culminate in a ‘Recruitment Week’, from Monday, 5th July to Monday, 12th July, and for this purpose a public meeting was held in the Mechanics’ Hall, on Monday evening last. There was a good attendance. Cr Oates (President of the shire) took the chair, and read the request from State Parliament that more men were want-

ed to fill the places of the fallen — the places of men who had accomplished such wonderful achievements. We are proud to know they have accomplished such deeds with honor to our Empire. They have fought well and died, and it is our duty to see that their places are filled. Everybody must be willing to do their share and take their part in this great campaign. Dr Plowman was elected to carry out the secretarial duties and said he was happy to accept the position. He was too old to go to the front himself, but he could drive a quill, and would do his best to carry out his duties. Apologies were read from Dr Maxwell, Captain Sherlock, and Mr Young. Dr Plowman read a letter from Captain Hartland, who, so far has escaped and managed to get word through to his parents. A younger brother of Captain Hartland has been wounded, but not severely, we are pleased to say. After a short discussion, July 7th was fixed for the public meeting, on the motion of Mr Pimm, seconded by Mr Hartland. Mr Pimm moved Sir John Madden be asked to speak at the meeting, also Mr Elmslie and Sir William Irvine— Seconded by Cr Oates and carried. The programme arrangements to be left in hands of secretary. Mr Willox answered on behalf of the local band that he thought they would be willing to assist on the night of the 7th July. From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 3 July, 1915

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THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES

Stale mate: My life of treachery By Stuart McCullough THE word slipped effortlessly past his lips. As he scanned items and deposited them into my bedraggled recyclable shopping bag, this feckless youth asked whether I had an, ‘everyday rewards card’. This, of course, was not idle conversation but part of a mandated interrogation that has transformed grocery shopping into a form of retail cross-examination. But then he added one more word that took his enquiry decidedly off-script. Without so much as batting an eyelid, he asked: Do you have an everyday rewards card, mate? He said it so quickly that I couldn’t believe it at first. Not because of the inappropriateness of the term ‘everyday rewards card’ when I do my shopping on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays which would make it, at best, an ‘every other day rewards card’, but for the term that he’d slapped on to the end of his sentence without so much as a first thought, never mind a second. Suddenly, a scripted inquiry as to whether I had a particular piece of plastic in my wallet was elevated in terms of its status. By using the term ‘mate’, notions of friendship and loyalty and allegiance were now in play. I had previously assumed that I could take or leave such things

as I pleased, never suspecting that whether or not I had an everyday rewards card might become a question of character. But here I was, spotlight fixed and found wanting. Let me be honest: I have never really been the type of person who felt comfortable using the term ‘mate’. Whether with friend or stranger, it’s simply never really been a part of my vocabulary. I appreciate that by admitting this some may regard my aversion as a form of treason and propose that I be deported, even though I was

born here. (If I must leave the country, could you send me to Antarctica? I fancy my chances of ingratiating myself with the local penguin population and, one day, becoming their leader.) I’ve no idea what being ‘mate’ averse says about me. It’s not that I’m opposed to terms that denote either affection or a substitute for learning someone else’s name. It’s just that ‘mate’ is not my preferred mode of engagement. On the few occasions that I have given it a whirl, it’s always felt and sounded kind of disingenuous.

Unconvincing. The cold hard truth of the matter is that I am more likely to refer to another person as ‘dude’ than I am ‘mate’. It then dawned on me that this might not be merely a matter of preference. Instead, it may be proof positive that I’m not worthy of the term. It was then that I saw his name badge. Hovering below a lank, greasy fringe and a face replete with teenage blemishes was a small plastic tag that simply said: Jasper. When I was a kid, Jasper was a name you gave a cat rather than a

child. None of my classmates at Tyabb Primary School were called ‘Jasper’. In the years that I was there, we didn’t have any ‘Tarquins’, ‘Hunters’ or ‘Optimus Primes’ either. But it seemed quite telling that someone saddled with the kind of nomenclature that would once have been a source for ridicule felt sufficiently comfortable to deploy the language of camaraderie even when filling an afternoon shift at the local supermarket. It has to be said that the word ‘mate’ is nothing if not flexible. It can be used as a term of affection or friendship. In other circumstances, it is used as a threat; to signify that the recipient is crossing some unseen boundary and, should he not desist, there will be consequences of an unspecified magnitude visited upon him. Or it can be transactional. Perhaps Jasper’s use of the term ‘mate’ was little more than a substitute for punctuation. Maybe he calls everyone he meets ‘mate’ because, unlike him, not everyone wears a plastic name badge pinned to his shirt. Then it occurred to me: I am not special. My deploying the term ‘mate’, Jasper is not extending the hand of friendship. Stuck behind the checkout, this impressionable youth has not glanced up and been awestruck at the mere sight of me. I am

not someone he looks up to, admires or one day hopes to emulate. Nor do he and I share a bond underpinned by a shared belief in the ‘everyday rewards card’ system and the bounty that it delivers. Not at all. Instead, he is calling me ‘mate’ probably because he calls everyone, including his own mother, ‘mate’. His is a world where everyone, even the idlest passerby, is a mate. Where all and sundry form part of a broad network of support. Do you wanna receipt, mate? And with those words, my stupor came to an abrupt end. This time, the word ‘mate’ had a slight sharpness to it. As though it was being used more as a matter of sarcasm than friendship. Casting a glance to my left, I could see a line of impatient shoppers, who were likely to call me lots of things; ‘mate’ not being one of them, clearly wanting me to get a wriggle on. Embarrassed, I gave a brief shake of the head. No, I said as I lifted my shopping bags. No thanks…. dude. There was no reaction. If, at that moment, Jasper had been walking and not stuck behind a checkout counter, he would doubtless have taken it in his stride. For me, though, the only thing I took in my stride was my shopping as I hurriedly exited the supermarket. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

A Grain of Salt THE Border Force Act: Teachers, doctors, security staff subject to two years’ jail if they speak publicly about what they witnessed on Nauru? Democratic accountability and the rule of law, our rights in the name of anti-terrorism. Immigration laws, natural justice, citizenship? Tony’s crowd are bombarding us, but adherence on metadata laws and asylum seeker policies are the same with Billy’s lot. The spying on Sarah HansonYoung and the mysterious Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement, too important to Australia to let us in on the fine print? “The more they get the more they want” seemingly a locked in principle of authoritarian human nature. The Russian saying “Before you die you cannot get enough of breathing”. True, at my age there’s relief in the peace of downtown Rye, devoid of political activism. The second principle of human nature “I’m all right, Jack” as my security blanket, but disturbing nevertheless. Smile, we’re all on candid camera. *** My fascination with the ABC’s The Killing Season lies in the various answers and the amazing display of self-indulgence and self-righteousness of many interviewees. The documented shots of what was said was real enough, but the difficulty lies in the interpretation; each seemingly with justifiable reasons for their actions, but whichever way you saw it you knew some of them (certainly not all) were lying. Cicero considered those who were lovers of themselves without rivals were doomed in the end to failure? Kevvy Rudd lynched, with doubtful arguable evidence he had lost

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the plot. On the other hand he’s a Queenslander? The “leaks” is a wonderful tool. A friend on Fairfax or News Limited and away you go; both sides. Kevvy’s real undoing (again arguably) not taking his right and left wing union bosses into his decision making circle. Top marks to the ABC’s Sarah Ferguson. *** Billy is in hot water running the real risk of being found guilty (by the public) without evidence before his July 8th appearance with Tony’s man, Commissioner Dyson Heydon’s Royal Commission into Union Corruption, which some call a witch hunt. The reported $300,000 agreement may well be a good one, but as it stands it’s doubtful if the voters will take any facts on board. In addition Billy’s accusation that Abbott paid $30,000 to smugglers is offset by Tony’s suggestion of Labor paying for disruption activities and information. As if that’s not enough, Billy opposed the government’s tougher assets test on pensions and the Greens again did the dirty on Labor by coming to Scott Morrison’s aid. It’s time Billy made his move, if he has one. Peyton Place continues... *** An aspiring would be actor attending arts classes asked about breaking into the business. I emailed this reply: “One of the most overlooked and yet most important parts of anyone’s career is “who you know”. Thus, list management here and potentially anywhere; sometimes known as bullying, nepotism, manipulation and/or plain exclusion, pertaining to Australian culture, society. Aussies generally can be selfconscious, ironic, laconic, outgoing,

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resentful, multicultural, consumed by doubt, fear, selfishness, searching for self-awareness, recognition, self-love, self-importance, money, sex and occasionally truth, where assertiveness and stubbornness are sure signs of animal stupidity. But without knowing the right people you’re in no-mans land, at work or play; You’re not on the A or B list, forget it. Best surrender; survive on self-deprecation. Another doozy who has cunningly kept his/her head down, discreet and subtle, has arisen. Perhaps from England with a suspiciously long creative unproven CV, a cousin of the boss, a pretty face who appears to be really interested in your work, your good looks, your tie; suddenly appearing from the dark side, promoted? Back to square one, all those tickets on yourself removed. Generally ambitious, confident, past master manipulators who do not know you’re alive. You’ve got egg on your tie, curried. Accept the rules, toe the line, aim for the B into A and stay clear of financial advisers, counsellors and gossip.” A nice kid. Good luck to him. *** Well done to Wayne Carey and Greg Baum in highlighting the political correctness nonsense on the blanket “no drinking” the night before an AFL footy game. Discipline is a fine thing but not only is it impossible to find two opinions exactly the same, but often the same man (or woman) will change that opinion at a different time. A glass of wine can be good medicine for some. Fremantle’s Ryan Crowley copped a year for taking a methadone pill.

By Cliff Ellen Cameron Mooney and Barry Hall commented: “Crowley was nasty on field but off the field a really nice bloke”. Another insightful gem on a par with Dermot Brereton’s insights. Some of those football shows rightly belong on the Comedy Channel. Years ago I had a day long chat with Russell Street bomber Stan Taylor on the set of a television show. He seemed like a really nice bloke at the time. *** It must be difficult voting Labor living in Camberwell. Who would you talk to?...ABC’s Q&A: Beware of Malcolm Turnbull, Tony Jones... To Education Minister Christopher Pyne “Insanity is when you do the same thing over and over

again and expect different results.” [A Einstein]...If I was retired with $823,000 in the tin tank and owned my house I wouldn’t give a monkey’s uncle about any pension changes...I know I’m old when people remark how clever I am on seeing me pressing buttons on my iphone 4...Exciting times for salivating Andrew Bolt...Has Tony Abbott got dual citizenship?...To all you letter writers out there, kindly never use “thinking Australians” as a reason for your opinions. Of the top rated shows on any particular weekday A Current Affair and Home and Away are in the top ten?...I renewed my passport; stupid. I’m staying put...hooroo...cliffie9@bigpond.com www.ello8.com

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Buds are right in the premiership race NEPEAN LEAGUE

By Toe Punt ROSEBUD proved once and for all on Saturday that it is right in the mix for the 2015 Nepean League premiership. In the match of the round, the Buds opened up an early break and despite Hastings getting within ten points late in the clash, the home side was able to put on the afterburners and boot five goals to two in the last to win 17.15 (117) to 11.11 (77). The Buds have now won six matches on the trot, their only losses coming at the hands of Rye in the opening game of the season and against Red Hill three weeks later. Rosebud were able to turn the tables on Red Hill a few weeks ago to the tune of 100 points. It was Hastings’ second loss of the season, its first coming against Somerville. The Buds have now beaten Hastings, Red Hill and Somerville in their opening ten games. They are yet to play Sorrento and they don’t play Rye for a second time. Before the match, the call was made that if Hastings could stop the in–form Tom Baker, they would probably win the match. Well, Baker was held goalless, however, the Blues still managed to kick 17 majors. Greg Bentley played as a forward in the first half and booted four goals before going off with a hyper–extended knee. He didn’t come back on the field in the second half. Lachy Armstrong and Keegan Downie also contributed three goals each while Chris Zurek did a wonderful job on Luke Clark, restricting the goal kicking ladder leader to just three goals. The stand out best player on the ground was Jason Bristow. He booted three goals and racked up the possessions playing in the middle of the ground. Ryan Spooner was dominant on a wing and Nick Boswell brought his absolute A-game to the table. After finding his way for a while, Boswell is now in tip top shape and dominating. There is no question that Boswell is one of the most damaging players in the competition. Rosebud had seven Under 19 players running around on Saturday. An

Bomber command: Frankston Bombers came from behind to grab a ten point win over Pearcedale. Picture: Andrew Hurst

absolute credit to the club and to the senior coach Nick Jewell for showing the faith and confidence in them to perform at the highest level against the best teams in the competition. What appeared to be an Achilles heel (inexperience), has proven to be an absolute will to do what is best for the team. Nick Jewell agreed. “What the kids give us is absolute effort. The more experienced and older players go out on the field knowing that the kids will do anything to help us win,” said Jewell. “I sent a text message to the senior players on Friday night and told them

that the kids will give us their all and it was their responsibility to bring their best effort and steer the ship for us. “That’s exactly what they did – they were just super.” Once again, Rosebud had 30-plus shots at goal. Jewell went on record four weeks ago saying that his side liked to play scrappy footy. “Yeah, I guess you could say that we have changed the way we play,” said Jewell. “That hasn’t been conscious though. Our basic ingredient is defend first, which we have and always will do.

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“Where things have changed is that we are defending extremely well, turning over the ball in dangerous parts of the ground, regaining possession and attacking hard. “Our team defence has improved dramatically as the season has gone on too and I think the make-up of our team is a lot more unpredictable than we have been in the past, which helps us. “Players like Dale Stephens is playing unbelievable footy after being in the footy wilderness for a while.” Rosebud went into the game without seven of their best 22. Paul McDonald, Matt Baker, Seb Kremich,

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Chris Dew, Rohan Forrest and Paul Kennedy all didn’t play yesterday, while Bentley was off for the second half. “Hastings had some good players out too with the likes of Brendan Dunne, Steve Charalambous and a couple of others while Colin McVeigh missed because his wife went into labour on Friday night. “It does prove though that our depth is fantastic and when everyone is available, there’s going to be some very good players in the reserves or Under 19s,” said Jewell. Somerville blew Crib Point away with an explosive six goals to zip in the opening quarter. By half time they had restricted the opposition to one goal and led by 52 points at the change. First quarters were once a problem for the Eagles but now it seems they have got their starts right. Rohan Hogenbirk, Luke Rowe and Scott Simpson all booted three goals each for the Eagles in their 18.13 (121) to 6.8 (48) victory, while Timmy McGenniss was once again the best player on the ground with two goals and more than 30 touches. Luke Herrington was the best of the Magpies with three goals. Frankston Bombers returned to the winners list, coming from behind to beat Pearcedale 11.15 (81) to 10.11 (71). The Bombers trailed by four points at quarter time, 12 points at half time and one point at three quarter time, before booting 4.7 to 3.2 in the last quarter. Matt Harris and Jason Kingsbury were outstanding for the Bombers while James Orr in the ruck was superb also. Basil Sibosado booted three majors for the Dales while Harrison Prior was sensational on debut. Devon Meadows booted 18.24 (132) to Tyabb’s 4.1 (25), inflicting yet another 100 point loss. Glenn Michie booted five goals and Dylan Hand returned with four majors while Troy Aust (four goals) and Heath Black (three goals) also contributed on the scoreboard. Beau Miller and Jesse Dehey were at their best. Michael Frost booted two goals for Tyabb while Tyson Sparkes and Adrian Clay collected the top votes.

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Notice of no confidence brings MPNFL crisis to a head By Toe Punt MORNINGTON Peninsula Nepean Football League is about to face its biggest change in the history of the competition. Last Friday night (June 26), Peninsula League clubs supported the Nepean League clubs and issued the MPNFL Board with a ‘Notice of No Confidence’. There were eight of the 10 Peninsula League clubs who supported the vote of no confidence with both Mt Eliza and Frankston YCW not supporting the motion. Between the competitions, 19 of the 22 clubs (Somerville abstained from the vote) have demanded change. They only needed support of 75 per cent of clubs. A Special General Meeting will be called in the coming days to formalise

the matter, which will likely see the MPNFL Board resign their posts and AFL South East take control in a caretaker capacity. The MPNFL administration, including the CEO Jeff Jones and long standing operations manager Ian Benson, will remain in place until at least the end of the season. With salaries and honorariums exceeding $300,000 each year, it is highly unlikely that the administration structure will remain the same in 2016 and beyond. The typical structure of a regional administration includes an operations manager and netball coordinator. That’s it. In an email to the league, Karingal president Daniel Watts wrote on behalf of all Peninsula League clubs: “The Peninsula FNL presidents

met earlier this week to discuss what was going to be regarding the sustainability of our clubs and issues that surrounded that but instead we spoke purely of this motion only. “After much deliberation eight Peninsula FNL clubs have decided to join the motion put forward by the Nepean FNL clubs - A Notice of No Confidence in MPNFL board and administration. “We have alerted Jeremy Bourke (AFL South East) to this decision and now ask that a Special General Meeting for the MPNFL be convened so this motion can be enacted. “Thank you again to all the Peninsula FNL clubs who have scrambled over the past week in the middle of an already busy time for clubs to discuss and finalise this matter which was very difficult but

professionally dealt with.” The MPNFL board and administration have no-one but themselves to blame for their downfall. It is understood AFL South East encouraged the MPNFL board to sit down with them more than 18 months ago and discuss the opportunities of them making up a regional board. It was an offer the board rejected. The MPNFL administration, once preventing AFL South East to have any communication or influence on their member clubs and deliberately withholding important information to them, are now keen to work with AFL South East, scrambling for selfpreservation. What the administration are perhaps failing to recognise is that 19 of the 22 club are just as keen to see

change at the administration level as they are with the board. Scare tactics have been used in recent days with various rumours being circulated about where clubs will play next season, promotionrelegation, etc. Jeremy Bourke, while reluctant to engage in conversation about the process, said “absolutely no discussion or talk has been had about any structural changes or individual clubs from an AFL South East perspective”. “Any of those discussions will be held with all clubs with them having a major say in what happens in the future,” said Bourke. “We’ll be working alongside them, not dictating to them and pushing our own agendas.”

Redlegs fail defensive test PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Toe Punt MT ELIZA has an enormous amount of work to do if it is going to win that elusive Peninsula League premiership in 2015 after a poor showing against Frankston YCW on Saturday. It was billed as the match of the season. Fact is, it was an absolute fizzer. The ball spent more than 70 per cent of the game in the Stonecats’ front half of the ground and 37 scoring shots to 20 was a reasonable tale of the afternoon. The home side had 60 inside 50m entries to the opposition’s 31, while boasting 33 clearances to 17. The Redlegs engine room of Dave Barton, Ben Landry and Rohan Heasley netted just 42 possessions between them. Of those 42 possessions, more than half would have been ineffective hack kicks. Darren Booth and Sam Gill, usually prolific ball winners across half back, were under enormous pressure all afternoon and were restricted in their ability to dictate the way the game is played. Mt Eliza was unbelievably predictable from the first bounce to the final siren. They didn’t change their style, giving the impression that there was no ‘Plan B’. The Redlegs didn’t change the angles, didn’t switch play, didn’t go short, didn’t play on and didn’t have a third man up against the best ruckman in the competition in Ash Eames – there was nothing. The only thing that the Mounties did seem to try was to take their two ruckman in Matt Lillie and Jordan Capkin off the ground and throw an undersized James Anwyl into the ruck. I’m not sure what that achieved because the Stonecats booted five goals to one during the period and clearance work was made so much easier. All credit to Frankston YCW though. The Stonecats forced Mt Eliza to second guess themselves and play the way they did. They simply prevented the Redlegs from playing their own game. Frankston YCW protected the corridor, shut down those who needed to be shut down and prevented the opposition’s run from half back. Numbers got back to support the defence and strangle the dangerous Justin Van Unen. Van Unen was named in the best with four goals but two of them were from dubious free kicks in

Win out of reach: Mt Eliza went down to Frankston YCW by 32 points. Picture: Gary Bradshaw

the goal square and he would not have had more than six touches. Daniel Waddell completely shut him down. Kyle Hutchison was the best four quarter performer on the ground, while Tony Lester and Lachy Wallace completely dominated the first half. Ryan Santon wasn’t named in the team’s best but was clearly one of the best players on the ground. Mt Eliza had three players worth mentioning – Rob D’Orazio, Jimmy Clayton and James Freeman. D’Orazio did a wonderful job on both Dave Bodley and Anthony Bruhn and was the only effective defender. Clayton played in various positions in defence, attack and through the middle and worked tirelessly. James Freeman was back from the Stingrays and had countless possessions. Freeman was the only player

who tried to take on the opposition and create something. He was rewarded with two last quarter goals. It was vintage Frankston YCW on Saturday. Other than Ricky Morris, they had their best 22 on the park with the inclusion on Saturday of Luke Collins, Lachy Wallace, Jesse Coghlan and Anthony Barry. Pines for the second time this season proved that the difference between the top four sides and those vying for fifth place is poles apart. The Pythons took on Langwarrin at home on Saturday and other than a tight first quarter, completely smashed the opposition. The red and green had 25 scoring shots to 17 and booted 15.10 (100) to 6.11 (47). Guy Hendry loves giving it to Langwarrin and he did again with five gaols while Harley Parker was dangerous

too with four majors. Luke Holdcroft has become one of the best stoppers in the competition and he was at it again on Saturday while Aaron Edwards was first class. Langwarrin had a handful out with the likes of Scott Sienkiewics, Jayden Grose, Ethan Rahilly, Matt Dimkos, Gerard Brown and Andrew Withers not playing. Rikki Johnston earned himself yet another three club votes and would be miles ahead in the club B&F while Sean Herdman and Michael Parker were also hard workers. Bonbeach went from beating Mornington to getting beaten by Seaford on Saturday. The Tigers have been ordinary at best this season but led all afternoon to win their second game of the season, 14.13 (97) to 10.8 (68). It was a convincing victory. Aaron

Walton led from the front with six goals in a best on ground performance while Dean Williamson and Josh Stokes, arguably the Tigers’ best players, were at the top of their game. Some household MPNFL surnames in Jackson Sole and Gary Carpenter were the best of the Sharks. Mornington bounced back from its shock loss to Bonbeach last week to beat Karingal 20.18 (138) to 7.7 (49). The margin was seven points at quarter time and 27 point at half time. Jackson Calder was back and booted four goals, along with Jake Smart. Josh Halsall and Chris Baker were the best of the Doggies. Aaron’s Paxton and Lees were the best of the Bulls, along with Brodie Kempster and Bevan Malloy, who made a return to help out his old club. Edithvale and Chelsea went toe to toe in the traditional Sunday game.

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