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Moorabbin Little Athletics to get a $1.2 million face-lift

Ready to help: (Rear) Crs Georgina Oxley and Steve Staikos, (centre) Bronwyn Whitelaw, the mayor Cr David Eden, MP Nick Staikos, (front) Don Marshall, state champion Emilia Fode, regional champion Peter Kokkalos and Jim Kokkalos.

YOUNG athletes from Moorabbin’s Little Athletics Club are getting ready to run on a new track.

Moorabbin’s GR Bricker Reserve Little Athletics Track is set for a $1.2 million facelift with Kingston Council appointing an expert sports surface company to redevelop the site.

The council will invest $900,000 of ratepayer funds, alongside a $300,000 contribution from the state government, to upgrade the running track and improve conditions for the 250 junior athletes at the Moorabbin Little Athletics Club.

The mayor Cr David Eden said the redevelopment was part of the council’s ongoing investment of many millions to create and maintain quality community facilities. “Like so many of our sporting clubs, the Moorabbin Little Athletics Club is doing a fantastic job promoting a healthy and active lifestyle to hundreds of young people each year,�

Cr Eden said. “An upgrade to the track will provide a safer spot for training and competition, and allow the club to expand its current members from 250 to more than 400 participants within the next three years.�

Work at the track will take place by the end of the year. It will include a modern rubber surface suitable for year-round use, along with redevelopment of the long jump and high jump areas.

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Kingston ‘steps up’ in bid to ban plastic bags

By Brendan Rees KINGSTON Council will urge the state government to ban the use of plastic shopping bags in an effort to curb litter and pollution.

Councillors voted at last week’s meeting to write to Premier Daniel Andrews backing the state government’s Environment Protection Amendment Bill which aims to ban the distribution of free, single use plastic bags.

The move aligns Kingston with the 10-member Association of Bayside Municipalities group. Cr Rosemary West said Frankston and Port Phillip councils had adopted similar motions and “it is good we’re stepping up�.

She said plastic bags had a negative impact on the environment and posed a serious threat to marine life. “It’s taken us a long time to wake up to the huge damage that plastic has been doing,� she said.

“It’s not plastic, of course, it’s what people do with plastic: mainly throwing it away inappropriately. “I think a lot of people use plastic responsibly and that plastic probably ends up being used a number of times, and they end up in landfill in various forms of waste.�

Cr West said one of the reasons behind the “wake up� was the way television programs, such as The Project and War on Waste, were rais-

ing people’s awareness of the damage plastic is doing in bays and oceans. “Birds mistake plastic for fish and they’re getting poisoned. We’re poisoning our oceans. We’re poisoning our fish as well and it’s a really serious problem.�

Cr West lauded the way state Parliamentary legislation was endeavouring to improve the environment. “What we’re not proposing is a local ban on plastic bags because we just

don’t have the facility for that. It’s got to be a state matter. The state legislation refers to packaging and micro beads. Those are tremendously important. “Even the biodegradable plastic is no better. In some ways it’s worse because you can’t recycle it and still, if it gets into the water while it is biodegrading, it’s turning into little bits of plastic.�

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Man fleeced in scam KINGSTON detectives are appealing to people to be more aware after scammers fleeced mainly-elderly residents out of their savings.

In one scam among many being investigated this week, a 74-year-old Mentone man was conned out of $16,000 over a four-day period by crooks purporting to be from Telstra.

Detective Sergeant Nigel Fox, of Kingston CIU, said the victim received a phone call on his home phone from a man purporting to be from the company.

The conman convinced the victim that his computer had been hacked and that the “hackers” were trying to steal his identification and empty his bank account.

The conman asked if the victim would be prepared to assist “Telstra” in its efforts to trap the hackers. The victim fell for his glib assurances and agreed to transfer money via Money gram – on the understanding that “Telstra” would refund him the money. This was a tactic he was told would foil the “hackers”.

The man was instructed to use his mobile phone number as the pin and to transfer money via Money gram.

He was told not to use his computer during the transaction because “Telstra” was running software to track the hackers and protect his computer.

The conman, who seemed to be at a call centre, used phrases such as, “We at Telstra” and “Would you mind helping us catch the scammers?”

Detective Fox said: “The victim

checked his savings account next day and, sure enough, ‘Telstra’ had transferred money back into it – but unbeknown to him at the time, the money had been transferred from his own credit card account.”

In effect, the victim had borrowed money on his credit card to replenish his savings account, while the conman had skipped off with the cash.

When the man’s bank was alerted to the scam, it initially denied any liability. “They said it was the victim’s fault, Detective Fox said. “However, after some discussion, they accepted a portion of the blame and refunded the man $5000.

Sadly, the bulk of his savings have gone to Laos – most likely never to be seen again.

Detective Senior Constable John Cluning, of Kingston CIU, said anyone suspicious of a caller’s bona fides should ask for their number and say they will call them back. They should then call the company concerned and ask if the caller is legitimate.

Detective Cluning said scam email letters often looked genuine, with headers such as Woolworths, Optus, or National Australia Bank.

However, once opened they could embed a program into a pc that allowed scammers access to passwords, accounts and programs through which they could steal cash, information or even identities.

He said police were hampered in their efforts to track down the scammers because the line between them and their victim had to be open at the time of an investigation.

In most cases the victim has been fleeced before police are notified.

Happy helpers: St Louis de Montfort’s Primary School pupils joined Phumeza Rodolo, Bem Ikyanyon and Dorcas Utkovic as part of Nelson Mandela tree planting day. Picture: Gary Sissons

Planting the seeds of goodwill “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” – Nelson Mandela PUPILS at St Louis de Montfort’s – Aspendale celebrated Nelson Mandela International Day by planting a

tree in their sustainability precinct last week.

“The planting will ensure that the school community is reminded of the important role Nelson Mandela played in making a difference in the lives of others,” the school’s wellbeing and sustainable leader Julie Wynne said.

“It also aligns with the school’s student leadership program: ‘Take Action Make a Difference’.”

The tree was donated by the Nelson Mandela’s Days Commemorative Committee.

Pupils are encouraged, each July, to look back on what has been done, and forward to what will be done.

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Kingston’s creative community receives a $21,000 boost SIX artists will share in more than $21,000 to help develop a range of original works. The Kingston Council grant will support art and poem exhibitions, public mural, dances and performances, and a roving show to suit elderly residents.

The mayor Cr David Eden said he was “delighted to support the innovative and diverse range of artists and art organisations that enrich the community�. “These grassroots artists contribute immensely to the Kingston community and council is proud to support their projects,� Cr Eden said.

Grants include community grants (up to $3000), youth arts internship (up to $3000), arts and cultural tourism (up to $5000) and sharing cultures (up to $5000).

Arts grants will also provide more than $2000 for an exhibition and community art workshop. A public talk at Kingston Art Centre’s G2 gallery is based on artist Candice McGraw’s residency at Monash Medical Centre’s

Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute.

Funding of $5000 will go to artists Bailer and Georgia Rouette to create a large mural for the Pompeii Bridge underpass at Mordialloc, and VCA performing arts student Isabelle Beauverd will receive $5000 to produce and present a contemporary dance work at Shirley Burke Theatre.

Producer Nic Clark will receive $5000 to deliver six public performances of an adaptation of Paul Jennings’ popular children’s novel, The Gizmo, as well as two theatre workshops for young people during the school holidays.

Parkdale playwright Kieran Carroll will present the play Dahling! The Jeannie Little Show to elderly audiences at Kingston’s aged care homes.

A grant will also go to poem project Kingston Lovers which will show at 10 cafes in Kingston.

$1.2 million for community group’s social and welfare services A CASH splash will be injected into community and sporting groups with Kingston council setting aside more than $1 million over the next financial year.

Community groups will share in $1.2 million for social and welfare services to residents.

The mayor Cr David Eden said the grants would assist not-for-profit groups to deliver a range services, programs and special events. “There are so many fantastic community groups doing great work across Kingston, council is proud to support their efforts,� Cr Eden said.

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Charges over tattoo parlour fires AN Edithvale man, 42, has been charged by Task Force Echo detectives, along with eight others, after two tattoo parlours were destroyed by fire in Melbourne’s east in 2015. The men are believed to have links to the Finks outlaw motorcycle gang.

The tattoo shops, on Warburton Highway, Seville, and Hardy St, Lilydale, were destroyed on 13 May 2015. The damage bill was more than $250,000.

The men have all been charged with two counts of arson and aggravated burglary. Six will appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today, Wednesday 2 August. The others will appear at the same court on Thursday.

Acting police sergeant Melissa Seach said the community could be “assured and confident that Victoria Police will continue its strong focus on any criminal activities associated with rival outlaw motorcycle gangs�.

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Plastic bag ban on its way Continued from Page 1 Cr Steve Staikos said plastic bags were “making our lives worse�.

Despite acknowledging that the bags were “part of everyone’s day-to-day life�, he said: “I think we’re actually staring down the barrel of some really worrying trends here. “We really need to question [whether] plastic is making our lives better. I don’t think so.

There’s lots of evidence saying it is making our lives worse. “The little organisms that clean up the bottom of the ocean ‌. are being impacted first. It’s changing their behaviours and their breathing. “So, what we have now is going to be very different to what we will have tomorrow if we don’t do something drastic about it. We can ensure that we supply different opportunities and different options for people to conduct their lives without the need for micro beads and plastic.â€?

Crs Geoff Gledhill, Tamsin Bearsley and the mayor, Cr David Eden, supported the move on plastic bags: “It’s important if we want to change behaviour and if we want to be part of a pro-active change of behaviour we’ve really

got to give people options and alternatives,� Cr Gledhill said.

Cr Bearsley said plastic-bag pollution “really requires behavioural change�. “We’ve got to think about what we do to support the businesses within Kingston during that transition.�

Cr Eden said the council must ensure there were enough bins at shopping centres not left to the point of overflowing. “We’ve got to make sure we collect waste in a timely manner from those places.�

Supermarket giant Coles says it will phaseout single-use plastic bags at all stores over the next 12 months “in favour of more sustainable options�.

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NEWS DESK Police patrol

Witnesses sought over crash

40-year-old male rider of Skye was taken to hospital with head injuries.

Police are investigating.

POLICE are investigating a serious road accident in Frankston last Thursday night (above left). A man in his 20s crossing Cranbourne Rd at 11.10pm was struck by a west-bound Jeep. He was airlifted to hospital suffering life-threatening injuries.

Senior Constable Adam West, of police media, said anyone who witnessed the incident, or who knows the identity of the man, can contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppersvic.com.au

Charges over drugs, cash

Bike, car collide A MOTORCYCLE collided with a station wagon in Langwarrin on Thursday 27 July (above right).

The motorcycle was travelling south on McClelland Drive when the incident occurred at 11.20am. A

A 21-YEAR-OLD Seaford man charged with drug trafficking, possessing drugs and possessing the proceeds of crime has been remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 3 August.

Police said that at about midday on Monday 24 July, they noticed a man “hanging around” the toilets on Playne St. They said the man was “acting suspiciously, walking into the toilets and then back out within seconds”.

They allege that when they approached, the man attempted to walk off in another direction. He then provided a credit card and his date

of birth but, when told he would be searched, the man allegedly ran off towards Kananook Creek.

Police say they saw the man “throw something” into the water before he was arrested on the banks of the creek. They retrieved items, allegedly including about 20 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 15 Lyrica pills and a quantity of cash.

Frankston station commander Senior Sergeant Michael Lamb said: “Our foot patrols are having a real impact on public safety. The response from traders and the public has been very positive.

“Our commitment to these increased foot patrols will continue.”

Arrests over warrants FRANKSTON detectives acting on 16 outstanding warrants swooped

on houses in Frankston and Carrum Downs last week and made 16 arrests of men and women.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Matt Brown said the warrants covered a range of charges including assault and traffic matters, and covered people of all ages. Some were out on bail, while others had failed to turn up at court on a set date, leading the court to order their arrest.

“If you are wanted on outstanding warrants, please take the time to think,” Detective Brown said.

“Sooner or later you will receive a knock on the door and you could be arrested.”

Handbag set on fire OFFENDERS poured accelerant from a plastic jerry can into a woman’s handbag at Heysen Reserve, Carrum

Downs, and set it alight at 5.50pm on Monday 24 July.

Detective Senior Constable Mark Garrett, of Frankston CIU, said the handbag contained personal property and had been left in the southeast corner of the reserve in Heysen Drive.

“It is not known who the handbag belongs to. It was possibly stolen and dumped at that location and set on fire,” he said.

Witnesses called the CFA, which extinguished the fire, but not before it had spread to the jerry can left at the scene. Police would like to speak with anyone who saw the incident. They are also seeking information to help identify the owner of the handbag, which contained personal property.

Some of it is still identifiable. Anyone with information can call Frankston CIU on 9784 5590 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Baker robbed A PARKDALE baker was held up at knifepoint, 4am, Sunday 30 July.

Police said a man brandishing a knife entered the rear of the shop in Como Pd and demanded money from the lone staff member. He took a small amount of cash and fled along Alameda Pl. The thief is described as Caucasian, 160cm, and slightly overweight. He was wearing a red jacket and black pants, clothing over his face, and gloves.

Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000, or Detective Senior Constable Wayne Billing, of Kingston CIU, 95566111.

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LINEUP ANNOUNCED FOR SEA N SOUND Sea N Sound Festival will be making its way to Frankston this November, aiming to create a boutique blend of coastal lifestyle and local culture with great focus on the best live music, local food and Australian craft beer.

Held at Frankston Park; overlooking the magnificent vista of Port Phillip Bay, Sea n Sound Festival is shaping up to be the biggest contemporary event to hit Frankston, with a line up that will bring the sound of nostalgia to anyone’s ear.

Aussie favourites Jebediah headline the inaugural Sea N Sound Frankston, joined

by New Zealand grunge rock legends SHIHAD, Adelaide rockers The Superjesus, and Frankston punk rockers 28 DAYS. Add seasoned Vic indie rock darlings, Dallas Crane and local boys The Diecasts and you have yourself a day out that will rock your foundations.

Frankston City Mayor, Cr Brian Cunial has said: “Serving up more than the average fanfare, the exciting new Sea N Sound event, part of Council’s 2017-2018 Tourism Event Attraction Program, is set to serve up a treat to visitors from all over the region.”

Along with Local Craft Brewer pop-up “Beer Gardens” and a tantalising selection of local seafood offerings and food trucks, any beach lover in Australia will be left with no choice, but to come and revel in everything that makes Frankston Peninsula one of Australia’s most loved destinations.

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WHAT’S ON Plea for warm winter coats FRANKSTON Homelessness Network is seeking donations of new or laundered winter jackets and coats for people in need.

The call comes during Homelessness Week, 7-13 August, which raises awareness of people finding it hard to cope during cold weather.

Donated coats will be distributed at a free community event on Thursday 3 August, where other services, such as warm showers, food and haircuts, will be provided.

Community Support Frankston manager Steve Phillips said winter was a difficult and potentially dangerous time. “Everyone knows of someone who has fallen on hard times; it impacts us all,” he said.

“A small act of kindness can make a big difference to someone feeling hopeless.

“With increasing numbers in Frankston seeking assistance for basic needs, staying warm and

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Frankston’s mayor Cr Brian Cunial said: “You could make someone’s day through a simple gesture, such as donating a warm winter coat.

“Helping someone less fortunate is exactly what community spirit is all about and we have plenty of goodwill to share around in Frankston.”

Donated items must be new and unused. Suggested items include winter coats (new), jumpers, socks, underpants, beanies, gloves, sleeping bags, blankets and non-perishable food items.

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Williams Rd and Ti-Tree Lane. She was then sexually assaulted by one man while the other kept a lookout.

The men fled after the attack.

The first man is described as being Caucasian, 187cm tall, 18-19 years old, fit-looking with a round face, small fea-tures and short dark hair.

He was wearing khaki shorts, grey t-shirt and a dark-coloured jumper or jacket with a hood, black socks and black running shoes. He had a deep voice with an Australian accent.

The second man was Caucasian with possibly a darker skin tone than the other. He was wearing a dark-coloured hoodie or jacket with a hood over his head and black running shoes.

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POLICE last week were still searching for a man who sexually assaulted a teenage girl in Mt Eliza last year.

The attack so traumatised the 16-year-old that she was unable to report it to police for more than a year.

Just before midnight, Saturday 7 May, the girl left a party in Mt Eliza – which was not held at Toorak College as previously reported (Man sought over sex attack, The News 25/7/2017) – to walk home with a few friends along Old Mornington Rd. The girl continued walking alone after her friends were collected.

Soon after, she heard two men calling from behind. She turned but could not see them in the dark.

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Private A. G. Baker awarded the Military medal Compiled by Cameron McCullough MR Joe Baker of Lyndhurst South (Skye) has received word that his son Private A. G. Baker, who has been on active service for two years, and has been wounded on two occasions, has been awarded the Military Medal in France and is, we believe, the first from the Peninsula to receive the decoration.

We extend our hearty congratulationa to Mr and Mrs Baker and to the recipient. *** THE general meeting of the Seaford Progress Association was held on Saturday last. The following officebearers of the ensuing year were elected - President Mr . Howell, vice-president, Mr Hoar, secretery and treasurer, Mr Downs. *** THE general meeting of the Somerville Fruitgrowers Association will be held on Monday next August 6th at 8 p.m. in the Mechanics’ Hall.

Business—Nomination of officers for ensuing year. Further consideration of Fruit Pool (most important), etc etc. *** THE sale of Mr A. W. Taylor’s motor garage and effects will take place on the premises at 3 o’clock this afternoon.

As Mr Taylor has enlisted with the A.I.F. and is going to the front he is thus compelled to dispose of a profitable business. *** ON Sunday next at the Frankston Methodist Church Rev E. Tonkin will begin a series of morning addresses on “The Transfiguration of

Christ.”

In the evening there will be a special service of Intercession for Our Empire and Allies, and their brave defenders.

Reference will also be made to the Third Anniversary of the Great War. *** THE Red Cross workers of Mt Eliza were invited to meet Lady Spencer at Glen Shian last Thursday.

In a short address she congratulated them on the amount of work done and emphasized the necessity for its continuance.

Visitors were asked to contribute sixpence towards the Red Cross Funds, which resulted in £1 11s 6d being handed in. *** AT the Council meeting on Thursday last, general regret was expressed by the Councillors when the resignation of Cr Plowman was received and it was unanimously expressed that in losing Cr Plowman they were losing a good man and on who had during his term of office done a deal of hard work for the benefit of the ratepayers. *** A RECEPTION to returned soldiers was held at Clarendon House, Frankston, ion Friday evening 27th July, under the auspices of the Australian Club.

Notwithstanding the rough nature of the weather about 40 guests assembled and passed a most enjoyable evening.

Cards were played for about an hour when refreshments were brought in, which were much enjoyed.

the East Riding, where Mr Alden (the retiring councillor) will be opposed

by Mr Hodgins a former councillor of the Shire.

In the Centre and North Ridings Cr Murray will likely be returned for the former and Cr W. J. Oates for the latter, both being unopposed.

For the Extraordinary vacancy in the North Riding, caused by the retirement of Cr Plowman, Mr W. P. Mason is the only candidate who has announced himself so far and from all appearences he is likely to have a walkover. *** AMONGST the visitors to the Fernery during the past week was the Prime Minister, Mr W. M. Hughes and Mrs Hughes and Mr Justice Hood. Mr. Hughes, in the course of a few remarks, described his visit while in England, to the glass houses of the Duke of Portland, one of which was as large as the Fernery.

He said all the lawns, parks, and gardens were being cut up for growing foodstuffs.

He paid the proprietor a compliment by stating that although the private ferneries were splendid he did not see a public Tea Room in all his travels, to come up to The Fernery. *** AT Bendigo Mr Hughes declared that Ministers will, if necessary, take drastic measures with those who are attempting to stay enlistment.

The Trades Hall Council is supported by those who prate of a “sordid trade War”, by suffragettes who advertise harangues on such catchpenny subjects as “Shall we support the tottering Empire”, by

The capacious room was then cleared for dancing, which was indulged in till about 2am, the accompaniments being played by Mr Briery.

A number of songs were sung at intervals during the evening, which helped to enhance the enjoyment of those present. *** A JUMBLE Fair at Somerville, under the auspices of the local Red Cross, to be held this afternoon and evening promises to be as successful as any of its predecessors.

The hon. sec. (Mrs G. Shepherd) has, as usual, the work well in hand, and given fine weather, they will doubtless be able to add considerably to the funds of the Society. *** IN Mr Sambell’s (the Shire Engineer) report at Thursday’s meeting of the Council, he eulogised the work just carried out by Mr Bradbury in making turn off opposite the Fernery.

He said the work would be of immense value to the travelling public by easing the congestion of the road by motor cars and acting as a safety valve at that place.

If the work had not been done by Mr Bradbury, the council would have had to do it for the safety of the public.

He estimated the value of the work done at £50. *** NOMINATIONS for the annual elections for the Shire of Frankston and Hastings must be received on or before 4 o’clock on Thursday next.

The only riding in which there seems a likehood of a contest is in

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In victory and in defeat alike the extremists are noisy. It is a mistake to oppose a mob of loose talkers with silent contempt.

If we would impress those who are indifferent to politics, we must drown the clamor of the disloyal minority. *** MESSRS Brody and Mason have received from Mr G. Upton, of Langwarrin, two half cases of Rome Beauty apples, to be disposed of for the benefit of the “Wattle” Club.

The secretary also acknowledges 10s donation from Mrs H.Robertson. *** OWING to the bad state of the weather it has been decided to postpone the procecession and patriotic display which was to have taken place in Frankston to-day, till Saturday August 11th.

A meeting to make arrangements will be held in the Hall this (Friday) evening, when everybody who is interested, (and it interests everybody) is expected to attend. It must be understood by all thinking people that this is not taken up in a spirit of rejoicing, – far fromit.

It is giving expression to our loyalty and to show that after three long years horrible war we can still say “it is OUR FLAG and we are still determined to fight for it.

Make it your business to come to the meeting tonight. and see how you can assist in this patriotic display. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 4 August 1917

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The race is on for top spots PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Toe Punt THE competition for a place in the MPNFL Peninsula Division top three and final five is well and truly on after the completion of Round 15.

After looking gone about seven weeks ago, Edithvale-Aspendale has been one of the best performed teams in the competition and are is now equal third with Pines on the ladder after belting the Pythons to the tune of 43 points on Saturday.

The Eagles are on the same amount of points as Pines (40), however; they still remain 23 per cent behind the Pythons. Bonbeach is in second place on 44 points and Frankston YCW is now two games clear on top of the table.

While there’s a nice battle going on at the top of the table, there is also a lot going on in the battle for fifth and sixth.

Mt Eliza had a chance to go eight points clear of Seaford on Saturday and looked to be travelling okay at half time with a lead of eight points.

However, the home side booted six goals to one in the third quarter to open up what turned out to be a matchwinning 20 point lead.

The Redlegs rallied in the last quarter with the aid of the wind and booted three goals to one, however, it wasn’t enough to prevent a 10.15 (75) to 8.13 (61) loss.

Seaford coach Ben Murphy said before the game on the RPP Footy Show that his leadership group had taken

Picture: Scott Memery

control in the past couple of weeks.

“We’d lost some confidence and I felt like I was doing a lot of the talking, so I threw the reigns to the leadership group to take charge,” Murphy said.

“I thought we did a hell of a lot right against Frankston YCW the week before and only went down by four points. The spirit is back and the boys attitude is spot on again,” Murphy said.

Well, it paid dividends. The Tigers got their season back on track and with a strong, healthy list, can make a really good run at finals.

Mt Eliza is the puzzling one.

The Redlegs recruited extremely well in the off season and many predicted they would be the number one challenger to YCW in 2017.

They have had their injury concerns throughout the season, but so has every club.

The Redlegs are holding on to fifth place for dear life now but the draw is well and truly on their side.

They finish the home and away season with games against Karingal, Mornington and Langwarrin.

Seaford has Pines this Saturday at Eric Bell Reserve, then finish with Edi-Asp and Bonbeach.

Regardless of the favourable draw, the Redlegs better find some good form quickly to ensure they hit the finals with some momentum.

Pines lost its third straight match on Saturday 16.15 (111) to 9.14 (68).

The Pythons kicked with the wind in the first quarter but could only manage two goals from its 12 shots (2.10 to 1.2). By half time, scores were level.

Edithvale restricted Pines in the third to trail by just five points at the final change before booting seven unanswered goals in the last to win comfortably.

The busy and unpredictable Edithvale forward line was at it again with Will Flavelle booting three majors

while Michael Bussey and Matt Clark dominated.

Langwarrin made it two wins in a row after coming from behind to beat Mornington.

Down by 15 points at three quarter time, the Kangas booted four goals to one in the final quarter with the aid of the wind to win a thriller, 7.10 (52) to 7.7 (49).

Kieran Albanese was sensational for the winners with four match winning goals while Matty Naughton made a significant difference to the leadership of the team. Gerard Brown and Shane Paterson are stars of the competition and the footy club and led the way on Saturday.

Frankston YCW got out of jail again on Saturday, this time against Karingal.

The Stonecats were restricted to just two goals and trailed the Bulls by 26 points at three-quarter time. However, the champions booted 7.2 to one goal in the last quarter to record a 12-point victory.

Christian Ongarello and Craig Nankervis were catalysts in the win while Riley Hodson continued his outstanding season.

Michael Burke and Jake Kelly with two goals each were the best of the Bulls.

In the battle of the neighbours, Trent Dennis-Lane booted nine goals and Shane McDonald three in Bonbeach’s 19.9 (123) to 11.6 (72) win against Chelsea.

Hillmen are staying alive NEPEAN LEAGUE

By Toe Punt “WE’RE still alive”. They were the words that came from the end of the phone at 5.47pm on Saturday night from Red Hill coach Tony Blackford after his side got the job done against Dromana.

The equation was simple for Red Hill. They beat Dromana and regain their place in the top five, or, lose and fall eight points behind and kiss their season goodbye.

Leading by just six points at three quarter time, Red Hill kicked against the breeze in the final term. However, rather than trying to defend their lead, the Hillmen continued to play attacking footy and extended the final margin to 13 points, winning 8.11 (59) to 6.10 (46).

In the end, the Tigers looked cooked.

It’s hard now to see them regain their place in the top five now. Playing two months of do or die football has finally taken its toll.

Dromana faces Somerville this weekend before playing Pearcedale and Rye in the final home and away games of the season.

Red Hill tackles Devon Meadows this weekend at the Panther’s den, before finishing with a match against Crib Point and Tyabb.

If Somerville can beat Dromana this weekend, they finish with games against Tyabb and Crib Point.

There is just three per cent separating the Hillmen and Tigers, while Somerville is also on 32 points but 21 per cent behind Red Hill.

After being well beaten by Dromana

earlier in the season, the Hillmen were keen to play accountable footy.

Jonah Siverson was given the biggest job on the ground and that was to run with Dromana’s Sam Fowler. Siverson went with Fowler wherever he went and destroyed him.

Michael Mock had the job on Ethan Johnstone, a player that tore up Red Hill the first time.

Blackford said the win was a great reward for effort for his players.

“I’m really proud of the boys,” Blackford said.

“We have been up against it a bit in the past few weeks but the boys have really stuck together and worked hard to turn things around in our favour again.

“At this stage of the season and being two games out of the five, it would have been easy for the boys to throw it in.

“We’ve given ourselves every chance now and need to win the last two games to assure ourselves a spot in the five.

Getting the eight points in the next two weeks is all that matters now.

Frankston Bombers coach Beau Muston was a last quarter casualty in his side’s 9.14 (68) to 6.7 (43) loss to Sorrento at Greg Beck Oval.

Already strapped from head to toe, Muston went down with what appeared to be a high hamstring injury in the final quarter of the match.

It wasn’t the difference in the result though. Despite kicking with the wind in the final quarter, Frankston could not penetrate the Sorrento defence often enough to strike.

Sorrento was able to boot 2.5 to Frankston’s 3.1 in the final quarter to record a solid victory.

Frankston Bombers had arguably its best side in for the season while Sorrento was a long way from fullstrength. Playing at home also, this was Frankston’s best chance to beat them.

One wonders now whether it is at all possible.

Rosebud celebrated the reappointment of coach Adrian McBean for another season and did a number on Pearcedale, having 43 scoring shots to 13 and winning 19.24 (138) to 8.5 (53).

Keegan Downie was back for the Buds after a long spell off with injury and he finished with five goals, while a further 11 players contributed on the scoreboard. Ryan Spooner was outstanding in his 200th game while Sean Downie too was superb.

Ben Trivett booted five goals in Rye’s impressive 19.12 (126) to 6.8 (44) win against Tyabb.

Looking for two wins on the trot, the Yabbies were blown away in the third quarter as Rye booted 10 goals to three after half time.

Somerville kept its season alive on Saturday when it beat Devon Meadows by 38 points.

Five Eagles booted two goals each while Tim McGenniss played arguably his best game for the season.

Allan Murray was sensational for the Meadows with half a dozen majors while Steve McInnes was also outstanding.

Hastings bounced back from its narrow loss last week to smash Crib Point 20.12 (132) to 3.10 (28).

Nathan Gray and Paul Rogasch booted four each for the winners and Mark Devereaux and Stevey Robb dominated.

Picture: Andrew Hurst

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AFL South East – Club heavyweights call meeting

By Toe Punt AFL South East is still no closer to handing down its decision for the future structure of football in the region in 2018, despite meeting with three league heavyweights last Thursday.

Former Frankston YCW president John Coburn, Mt Eliza president Mick Dunne and Sorrento president Bernie Balmer met with AFL South East Chairman Roger Hampson and General Manager John Anderson at 5pm last Thursday at the Frankston Park headquarters.

Despite not knowing the agenda of the two-hour meeting, it is believed

that the MPNFL representatives enjoyed a robust discussion with AFL SE. The meeting was called after a group of MPNFL presidents, secretaries and key stakeholders got together many weeks ago to ensure they were in the best possible position to make a recommendation to their members clubs, regardless of the decision handed down by AFL SE. The general feeling was that MPNFL Clubs wanted to be best prepared if AFL South East presented a three-tier structure including the South-East Football Netball Club

(SENFL), which AFL South East has made no secret in saying is its preferred position.

The large majority of MPNFL Clubs have maintained throughout this process that they are not interested at all in being part of any competition that involves SENFL clubs, which include dominant forces Narre Warren, Cranbourne, Berwick and Beaconsfield, as well as struggling clubs including Hampton Park and Tooradin.

The MPNFL working party has been very busy gathering information and investigating alternatives to

present to clubs if and when the AFL SE decision is handed down.

The meeting of Coburn, Dunne and Balmer wasn’t had on behalf of all clubs, it was simply part of the fact-finding mission they are on to ensure they are best placed to support the MPNFL Clubs with relevant information.

Remarkably, it was the first time AFL SE had agreed to meet a collective of MPNFL club representatives.

It was no surprise to hear that there was some progress made and that AFL SE were now much more knowledgeable and understanding of

the MPNFL clubs’ plight.

Perhaps this should have been considered in February this year, instead of the divide and conquer approach through a faceless on-line survey process.

Regardless of the meeting, given the lop-sidedness and disengagement of the SENFL Clubs collectively, there is a still a strong feeling that a three-tier structure including SENFL will be presented by the commission – maybe not in 2018 but certainly beyond that.

If that’s the case, AFL SE is just not listening to MPNFL clubs.

Four for McKenna, Langwarrin’s hot Currie SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie FOUR goals from league leading scorer Rhys McKenna has powered Southern United’s under-13s to a seven-point lead on top of Victoria’s elite junior girls competition.

Southern’s 4-0 win over secondplaced Calder United at Monterey Reserve on Saturday was impressive.

Two minutes into the contest Talia Palmer sent Candice Kilderry down the left and her cutback was controlled inside the area by McKenna who turned and struck a low shot inside the far post to make it 1-0.

A defensive mixup in the 5th minute set up McKenna for a tap-in then Charli Phillips sent McKenna through in the 25th minute and the league’s leading scorer slotted the ball past Calder keeper Keara Calafiore to secure her hat-trick.

McKenna’s fourth came 12 minutes into the second half after central midfielder Alessandra Davis played the ball in from the right and McKenna sent a curling high strike into the top corner to complete the scoreline.

Davis and Southern’s Alex Jones have been selected in the Victorian under-12 schoolgirls squad to contest the national titles in Adelaide in December.

Jones has been selected as a goalkeeper albeit that she is a central defender in Southern’s all-conquering under-13s and is the daughter of former South Melbourne, Peninsula Strikers and Langwarrin star keeper Chris Jones.

Another local product, 11-year-old prodigy Alana Murphy, also has been picked in the schoolgirls’ side.

Murphy is a former Langwarrin junior and the youngest member of Victoria’s National Training Centre under-15 squad which has clinched the NPL girls title with five games remaining.

Murphy is an outstanding prospect and is the NTC’s leading scorer.

Southern’s senior team went down 3-1 to championship contender Calder United with Candela Ferreyra Bas scoring for Southern.

The under-15s defeated Calder 2-1 with a double from Anastassia Pusca while a depleted under-18s side lost 10-0.

An Aaran Currie hat-trick has sent Langwarrin seven points clear in the race for the State 1 South-East championship.

Langy’s 4-0 away win against St Kilda on Saturday has re-established Gus Macleod’s men as clear title favourites.

A Connor Belger free kick in the 16th minute put Langy 1-0 up and Currie’s stunning strike from 25 metres in the 32nd minute sailed over the head of St Kilda keeper Daniel Coughlan to make it 2-0.

Currie conjured up an even more

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Able Aaran: Langwarrin winger Aaran Currie notched a hat-trick on Saturday. Picture: John Punshon

spectacular strike in the 44th minute with a 30-metre free kick that effectively put St Kilda out of the contest.

The Scottish teenager completed his hat-trick in the 65th minute after being sent through by Mat Luak.

Mornington grabbed second spot in State 1 South-East on goal difference from Caulfield United Cobras after a 2-1 away win over South Springvale on Saturday.

Sammy Orritt’s goal spree continued and the English import grabbed a double, the first coming three minutes into the second half when he was played in by Wayne Gordon and struck a half-volley into the top corner of the South Springvale goal.

The home team levelled in the 80th minute but two minutes later Orritt grabbed the winner.

Gordon again put him through and he slotted it past the opposition keeper.

“You’d have to think that Langy’s probably home. They’re too good a side to slip up from here,” said Mornington boss Adam Jamieson.

“But we’ll keep concentrating on what we have to do and see where that takes us.”

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Frankston Pines leapfrogged Peninsula Strikers on the State 2 SouthEast table courtesy of a 1-0 win in their derby showdown at Centenary Park on Saturday.

The long wait for a clearance for Mauritian international striker Christopher L’Enclume ended last week and his 5th minute strike settled the issue.

Strikers had gone into the contest without injured trio Aziz Bayeh, Chris McKenna and Troy Williams and had lured veteran Cameron Leopold out of retirement.

In the final analysis a mistake from central defender Aisake Tikoilabasaice proved decisive.

He tried to drag down a high ball instead of clearing it allowing Munib Mohamed to win the ball and send L’Enclume through and he finished neatly past Strikers’ keeper Colin McCormack.

Strikers forward and club president Trevor Johnston, who had worked for over five hours the previous day to remove water from the ground and make it playable, was sent off for violent conduct in the 59th minute but three superb saves by McCor-

mack in a five-minute period of the second half to deny Cedric Permal, L’Enclume then CJ Hodgson kept Strikers in the contest.

Pines keeper Alfonso Cardinale took three attempts to gather a mistimed defensive header that threatened to loop over him in the 68th minute and featured in the final act of a hard-fought affair when he was able to tip Sam Scott’s glancing header over the bar in the 95th minute.

Pines signed ex-Bentleigh Greens striker Jayden Zahra from Berwick City last week and he came off the bench in the second half.

The result leaves Strikers third bottom just two points above the relegation zone.

It may be time for Seaford United to hoist the white flag after Saturday’s 8-1 hammering from Mazenod United, a result which firmly anchors the local side to the foot of the State 2 South-East ladder five points from safety with a crippling minus 28 goal difference.

Mazenod led 6-0 at half-time and Seaford’s meek response came from substitute Conor McFall in the 71st minute five minutes after coming on.

Skye United maintained its tenuous grip on second spot in State 3 South-East with a come-from-behind 2-1 away win over South Yarra on Saturday.

The deadlock was broken in the 58th minute when Abdelhadi Deroune opened the scoring for the home side from a direct free-kick just outside the box.

Skye gaffer Billy Armour rolled the dice and threw on Wumjock Jock who made an instant impact.

In the 74th minute a Mark O’Connor free kick was met by Jason Nowakowski and the ball dropped to striker Daniel Attard whose touch fell in the direction of Jock who made no mistake from close range.

In the 90th minute Marcus Collier picked up a loose ball and played it into Attard’s feet.

With his back to goal the lanky striker flicked the ball up with his right foot and tucked it away with his left much to the delight of the travelling Skye faithful.

Skye remains one point ahead of

Brandon Park which narrowed the goal difference margin with a 6-3 away win over Collingwood.

State 4 South outfit Baxter won 5-3 away to bottom team Endeavour Hills Fire which has lost every league game this season.

Rosebud Heart featured in a goal fest at Coomoora Reserve on Saturday as it ran out a 5-4 winner over Keysborough in their State 4 South fixture.

Heart broke the deadlock in the 28th minute when a superb Blake Hicks free-kick found Cory Osorio who hit a first-time volley past Keysborough keeper Son Vu and doubled the lead just before half-time when a free-kick from Mikey Turner saw the keeper fumble and Dave Greening reacted quickest to bury the rebound.

In the 49th minute a long Hicks throw was flicked on by Daniel Hodge to Greening who headed home to grab his second.

Keysborough got back into the game in the 51st minute when Mert Sakranlioglu smashed a long-range drive into the far corner but Greening made it 4-1 in the 65th minute when he was played in by Turner and skinned a defender to grab his hattrick and 25th goal of the season.

A minute later Sakranlioglu’s well hit shot was parried by Sean Skelly and Nicolas Jacque bundled the ball home.

A Beau Sharpe own goal made it 4-3 in the 72nd minute and Deni Tintor equalised in the 82nd minute following a goalmouth scramble.

Two minutes later Sharpe went from villain to hero after playing a one-two down the left then striking an unstoppable volley that proved to be the decider.

Former Langwarrin and Baxter midfielder Tony Orr made his debut for Heart.

Somerville Eagles were on the wrong end of a 6-0 drubbing from Dandenong Warriors in a State 5 South clash on Saturday.

This weekend’s games: SATURDAY 3pm: Southern Utd v South Melbourne (Centenary Park, U13s 10am, U15s 11.30am, U18s 1pm), Langwarrin v Caulfield Utd Cobras (Lawton Park), Mornington v Warragul Utd (Dallas Brooks Park), Seaford Utd v Frankston Pines (North Seaford Reserve), Old Scotch v Peninsula Strikers (H.A. Smith Reserve), Skye Utd v Monbulk Rangers (Skye Recreation Reserve), Baxter v Springvale City (Baxter Reserve), Rosebud Heart v Endeavour Hills Fire (Truemans Road Reserve), Somerville Eagles v Sandown Lions (Barber Reserve).

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Family ties hit the ring with dad-daughter team

By Ben Triandafillou A FATHER and daughter fought on the same card for the first time in Victorian boxing history, according to Peninsula Boxing head coach Marcos Amada.

Peninsula Boxing took a team of three boxers to the Reggio Calabria Club in Brunswick on Sunday 23 July which included father and daughter, Scott and Tyla McDonald.

“It’s the first time in Victoria that we’ve had a father and daughter fight on the same night,” Amada said.

“We’ve been trying to organize it for a little while but it’s not quite that easy to do.

“Tyla, [now a national champion], is quite hard to find fights for and the Masters like Scott aren’t the easiest to come by either, so it took a bit of planning.”

Tyla faced the 2016 national champion, Tameriah Barney-Sandy, for the third time in her career.

Barney-Sandy has faced Tyla in the final of the national championships for the past two years, with Tyla getting the upper-hand in April, when she was crowned the national cham-

Boxing family: Peninsula Boxers, Scott McDonald with daughter Tyla McDonald, coach Marcos Amada and April Franks.

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pion of the ‘Schoolgirls Division’.

Queenslander, Barney-Sandy, was victorious at their latest encounter last Sunday in a fight which was “50/50” said Armada.

“We lost a fight but, I know it’s a

cliché thing to say, but when we lose fights we learn from them,” he said.

“The nerves and her own performance anxiety in knowing she’s at the top and the one everyone wants to beat probably got the best of her.

Former Southern umpire celebrates century

By Ben Triandafillou IT has been a long journey for former Southern Umpire Association boundary umpire, Andrew Leggo, but on Saturday 5 August he will celebrate his 100th Senior VFL game at Etihad Stadium.

Leggo, 31, started his career at 15-years-old where he juggled boundary umpiring and playing football for Frankston until he was 20-years-old.

“My dad always had faith in me and my umpiring, and he saw a bit of potential but I never took it up seriously until I was 20,” he said.

“It’s probably one of my biggest regrets as who knows where I would be now if I had started earlier.”

“I’ve never been a natural athlete so I have had to try and get the best out of myself by putting in the hard yards.”

Leggo said that fitness was the main barrier holding him back but he has just continued to work hard and stay committed.

“Fitness was never my strong point and when I first went up to the VFL they were a bit reluctant as I had this perception that I was more of a social person,” he said.

“They were a bit short on um-

pires in the VFL at the time so they took up a lot of young guys.

“I was able to throw the ball in quite well which probably kept me on but at the end of the second year they said I really needed to work on my fitness if I was to stay.

“I had always been a bit naive and never realised how important pre-season training was until I did some preparation with the Frankston Dolphins.

“I’m now one of those people who don’t like to sit around and this year I was able to set a new personal best in my fitness tests.

“My dad, who was my number fan, passed away in 2010 and wasn’t able to watch me umpire a senior’s match but he has been a huge inspiration for me.

“I saw how hard he was doing it towards the end and that has changed me and motivated me to improve and get better.”

Leggo runs about 15-20kms per game as a boundary umpire and has run in the past three Melbourne Marathons.

Leggo has been umpiring seniors VFL for the past six years and he said he is now at a stage where his main focus is to just enjoy each game of umpiring.

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“We won’t make k the h same mistakes i k again and will work on her mental wellbeing, visualization and prepare her for next time.

“We are moving on and have organized another rematch with her up in Queensland next time. No family, no pressure, and no one saying that you’ve beaten this girl before, you can beat her again. None of that added pressure that she doesn’t need as a young aspiring athlete.”

Scott’s fight suffered a setback and was looking unlikely to go ahead with his original opponent withdrawing earlier in the week.

“I rang some of the trainers and we managed to get a guy from South Australia who was ready to go,” Amada said.

“Then Scott got in the ring and did what Scott normally does.”

At just his third boxing fight, Scott stopped his opponent with a knockout in the first minute.

“That was only Scott’s third fight and his opponent had had a handful of kickboxing fights and about seven boxing fights,” Amada said.

“No one has made the distance with Scott so we don’t know how he’s going to go over three rounds because he’s never had to go that far.”

Amada said the McDonald’s are great to have around the gym and are both genuinely easy to coach.

“I don’t have to force them to train, I don’t have to force them to do anything, and they are both very receptive to new ideas, criticisms and improvements.”

“They both know what they have to do to improve which makes my job a lot easier.”

April Franks, an assistant at the Peninsula Boxing gym, also joined the team in the ring at Brunswick and won by unanimous-decision to defeat a gutsy opponent.

Following her victory, Franks headed to the Australian Elite Golden Gloves in Western Australia which was held over the weekend.

Learning the ropes: Wheelchair basketball players join in the first clinic on the Mornington Peninsula.

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Wheelchair basketball starts up

By Ben Triandafillou MORNINGTON District Basketball Association hosted the first wheelchair basketball clinic on the Mornington Peninsula on Sunday 23 July.

Eight eager wheelchair basketball players attended the clinic all giving more than positive feedback, said Mornington District Basketball Association representative, Ella Linton-Smith.

“All the kids were beaming and had a great time,” she said.

“One of the parents sent me an email afterwards thanking us and explained

that the kids were exhausted but couldn’t wait to come back again.”

A Basketball Victoria representative helped coach the first session alongside Ted Stammers who was on hand to share his many years of experience as being a basketball player, coach and referee of almost 50 years.

The clinic will continue to run every Sunday for an hour starting at 1pm.

While the clinic was attended by mainly kids under the age of 18, Linton-Smith said it was completely a coincidence and that anyone is welcomed to come along.

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