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LEVEL crossing removal crews have taken out boom gates on the Frankston line at Charman and Park roads in Cheltenham, as well as Balcombe Road in Mentone (pictured).

Workers have been digging rail trenches as part of extended works on the line, which are scheduled to run until 27 July.

An LXRP statement read that “the dangerous and congested Cheltenham level crossings held up thousands of motorists, with the Park Road boom gates down for an average of 48 minutes and the boom gates at Charman Road down for 35 minutes during weekday morning peak.”

Buses are replacing trains on the Frankston line during works.

Park Road is scheduled to reopen for motorists on 8 June, with Charman Road to reopen on 11 June.

The revamped Cheltenham Station opens on 17 August, while Mentone Station reopens 3 August.

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Frankston hit hard by job losses Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au THE Dunkley electorate is among the hardest hit by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, with 7.9 per cent of jobs in the area lost according to a new study.

A study conducted by the Grattan Institute found that only two Victorian electorates were suffering worse than Dunkley when it came to job losses during the COVID-19 crisis.

The Dunkley electorate encompasses Frankston, Mt Eliza, Langwarrin, Skye, and Seaford.

The neighbouring Flinders elector-

ate, which covers the Mornington Peninsula, has also suffered through a job loss rate of 7.9 percent Dunkley MP Peta Murphy said the area’s high rate of job loss highlighted the need to expand the JobKeeper program.

“The JobKeeper wage subsidy is not reaching all the people who need it.

We know they got the numbers wrong by $60 billion, now is the time to support workers in Dunkley,” she said.

“The [federal government] should start by heeding my call to extend JobKeeper to support workers in the arts and entertainment sector, at Monash University Peninsula Campus, for casuals and PARC employees.

“The governor of the Reserve Bank has warned the federal government the JobKeeper program may need to be kept going beyond its current cut off date to avoid the Australian economy falling off a cliff. If Morrison continues with his plan to cut off JobKeeper in September, Dunkley locals will feel even more unemployment pain.”

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Ratepayers to fund $60 million in new works Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au FRANKSTON Council has passed their annual budget for the 2020/2021 financial year.

Rates will rise by an average of 2 per cent in the next year. Frankston Council projects a $9.92 million surplus in the budget, down from the previous year’s projection of $22.09 million.

The budget contains nearly $60 million worth of capital works projects. They include works at RF Miles Reserve, Jubilee Park, Centenary Park, Belvedere Bowls Club, and the Frankston Yacht Club building.

Nearly $25 million will be spent by council on infrastructure maintenance in the next financial year.

The mayor Sandra Mayer said “our precious open spaces, including parks and streetscapes will also continue to flourish with $7.05 million committed to their preservation and enhancement.

Additionally, Kananook Creek will be enhanced, thanks to $536,000 in funding for the redevelopment of the arboretum, and the Frankston BMX track will remain a treasure of our city’s youth thanks to a $502,000 redevelopment.”

“We declared a climate emergency late last year and will keep delivering projects and planning for a future with reduced emissions and a thriving environment in Frankston City. This includes the Urban Forest Action Plan which will guide us over the next two decades to transform the urban forest into a highly valued, well resourced and thriving asset,” she said.

THE mayor Sandra Mayer at Community Support Frankston, which has received a grant through council’s COVID-19 relief package. Picture: Supplied

“My fellow councillors and I will continue to advocate to both state and federal governments for further funding to deliver even more local and regionally beneficial projects.”

The approved budget also made the $6.34 million package to help residents affected by the coronavirus pan-

demic official. Among the measures approved as part of the COVID-19 relief package was making parking in council owned and managed city centre off-street car parks free for up to two hours.

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“A minor renovation enabled us to

maintain the service. The new space has allowed us a safe area to keep providing face-to-face assistance to, including hot and nutritious takeaway meals, between 12 and 2pm daily. We have also been working with Meals on Wheels and other local businesses to provide gluten free, vegan and vegetarian meal options,” he said.

Council had initially approved a COVID-19 relief package worth $3.37 million, but agreed to expand it at a meeting in May (Expanded virus relief package approved”, The Times, 18/5/20). The budget revealed that the extra funding was sourced through “deployments of existing staff, repurposed grants” and the deferment of capital works projects.

“The lives of many of our residents have been turned upside-down by the COVID-19 crisis and our budget prioritises projects which will help them overcome its challenges,” Cr Mayer said.

“Council understands it has a responsibility to support its community, and we will carry on identifying ways to empower and help residents remain resilient through this difficult time.

One way we are doing this, is by extending our grants programs to give our local businesses the best possible foundation for reopening as social distancing restrictions are lifted.

“Although some projects have been necessarily deferred, they have not been cancelled. We are committed to delivering them as soon as we possibly can.”

Works continue in the south east and there will be transport disruptions We’re upgrading the intersection at Thompsons and FrankstonDandenong roads. Works are also underway to upgrade the Monash Freeway and remove level crossings on the Frankston Line.

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Man confronted in car A WOMAN confronted a man she caught sitting in the driver’s seat of her car in John Street, Langwarrin last month.

At around 3.15pm, 24 May the victim approached the man, who was sitting inside her 1998 Subaru outside her home. A second man was also standing next to the unlocked passenger door.

The two men fled, and the victim took a photo of them. The image has been released by police.

The two people are described by police as between 18 and 21 years of age with slim builds.

One man was “caucasian, wearing a blue Nike

hooded top, black cap, black chino pants , and white shoes with light brown shoulder length hair” while the other man was described as “olive skinned, wearing a blue hooded jacket, green chino pants, and a black cap with black collar length hair.”

Anyone who has any information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or the Detective Senior Constable Mark Garrett on 9784 5593.

A MAN police wish to speak to in relation to an incident in Langwarrin. Picture: Supplied

Crime spree in Seaford A MAN has been charged with 38 offences after allegedly going on a crime spree in Seaford last week.

The man is alleged to have committed crimes including burglaries, thefts from motor vehicle, attempted thefts, and an aggravated burglary.

The alleged offending occurred overnight between 1 June and 2 June on Frankston-Dandenong Road, Hadley Street, Braemar Street, and Lorna Street.

After police arrested the man they found what they believe to be stolen bank cards and a laptop at a Frankston hotel.

The 28-year-old man, of no fixed address, faced Frankston Magistrates Court on 4 June.

P plater busted A LANGWARRIN woman driving on her P plates returned a breath test reading of 0.157

Roundabout to go THE roundabout at Thompsons Road and Frankston-Dandenong Road will close for five weeks.

The intersection will close from 5 June to 13 July to accommodate for works. The roundabout will be removed and replaced with traffic lights.

Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said “we’re closing the intersection for five weeks to avoid four months of rolling disruptions to locals and complete the upgrade more than two years earlier than when it was first announced.”

“More than 58,000 vehicles travel through the Frankston-Dandenong Road and Thompsons Road intersection every day, making it an extremely busy freight and transport link in Melbourne’s booming south east.

“I know a lot of people in our community are going to be frustrated with losing access to the intersection for five weeks, but it means we will A FACE shield manufactured

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Detours are in place while works are underway.

Stationery company making face shields A SEAFORD stationery company has made the switch to producing face shields to help support hospital workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sagamore Industries usually produces binders and diaries, but has started using their facilities to make the protective equipment.

The company has kept their 35 staff employed to manufacture the equipment. They are making around 10,000 shields a week.

The company says that its shields are “100 per cent carbon neutral, 100 per cent recyclable polypropylene.”

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The woman was pulled over by police on The Esplanade in Mornington after being spotted driving over the speed limit, around 9.25pm 29 May. She was taken to a police station and returned a reading of .157. She had her car impounded and is expected to be charged on summons.

Stolen cards BANK cards stolen from a car in Frankston have been used in Nunawading.

The victim’s car window was smashed and their cards were taken on 9 May. Police have released images (below) of a man they wish to speak to in relation to the incident.

Anyone who recognises the man can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au and quote the incident number 200173885.

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Socks draw attention STAFF and doctors at The Bays Hospital in Mornington wore their crazy socks “loudly and proudly” on Friday 5 June.

The aim of the colourful display was to bring attention to the challenges faced by doctors and the disproportionately high suicide rates in the medical profession.

Cardiologist Dr Geoffrey Toogood, a longtime advocate for mental health, came up with the idea of Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day to raise awareness of mental health problems among health professionals.

Dr Mark Savage, of the hospital’s intensive care unit, said: “As members of a caring profession, healthcare professionals strive to provide the very best care for our patients

[but] we are not always so good at caring for ourselves and our colleagues, particularly when facing mental health challenges in life.

“Campaigns like Crazy Socks 4 Docs are essential to raising awareness of mental health issues as they affect health care workers, continuing the conversation and saving lives.”

Best foot forward: Showing off their crazy socks at The Bays Hospital are clinical educator Brionhy Westbrook, registered nurse Kayla Cheasley, ICU consultant Mark Savage, ICU nurse unit manager Amy Brown and critical care registered nurse Glenn Coghill. Picture: Gary Sissons

Counting down: It’s (almost) show time as Paul Whitaker opens the Dromana drive-in gates last week.

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Cars line up for outdoor show IT was just like old times at Dromana Drive-In last week, with cars lining up at the gate and the movies ready to roll.

The outdoor screens were back in business after emerging from the 10-week COVID-19 shutdown.

Owner Paul Whitaker said six movies were scheduled on the three screens over the two sessions of the Thursday 4 June opening night.

“It’s a really good feeling to be opening again,” he said after being closed since the last weekend in March.

“We will open Thursday to Sunday as normal but, if demand is high, we could go to seven days a week.”

A part of the drive-in’s fabric since it was opened by his father in 1962, Mr Whitaker took over in 1989 and included extra screens.

The family affair continued with wife Shel-

ley running the American-style diner and their children helping out part-time after school and at weekends.

“The funny thing is we were never actually told to close [during the pandemic] so, theoretically, we could have been operating all through,” he said.

“Our system is ideal for social distancing, with customers having no need to leave their cars.

They are able to order food and drinks through our online system and, when they go to the toilet, they can wash their hands and use hand sanitiser.”

He said an enthusiastic audience was eager to hook up the microphones on opening night, with “lots of bookings” to see Jumanji: The Next Level, Red Dog: True Blue, Back to the Future, Ferris Buellers Day Off, Bad Boys for Life and Mad Max. Stephen Taylor

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DUNKLEY MP Peta Murphy at Frankston’s Greek Senior Citizens Club, before social distancing restrictions. Picture: Supplied

Government grants go to groups FUNDING boosts have been handed to fourteen local community groups through the federal government’s local volunteers grants program.

Amounts of up to $5000 were handed to the following groups: Carrum Downs Sri Lankan Seniors, City of Frankston Bowling Club, Community Support Frankston, Frankston Cancer Bag Group, Frankston Music Society, Local 2 Community, Mount Eliza Neighbourhood Centre, Mums Supporting Families in Need, Quillmoves, Rota-

ry Club of Frankston, St. John Ambulance Australia Victoria, Greek Senior Citizens Club of Frankston & Peninsula, Theordora House, and the Women’s Spirit Project Dunkley MP Peta Murphy said “recent events have reminded us of the importance of volunteers and their contribution to the Australian community.”

“Local community groups will be receiving a much needed and well deserved boost through these volunteer grants. I am disappointed

however that, because the funding pool was insufficient, many will miss out,” she said.

“Despite around 70 per cent of worthy applications missing out in previous rounds of volunteer grant funding, the federal government limited this round of grants to $66,000 per electorate. Without explanation, only $63,000 was awarded in Dunkley. Because of the funding limit, 21 Dunkley volunteer groups that applied for assistance missed out.”

STAYING SAFE KEEPS US TOGETHER Thank You Victoria.

While some restrictions have eased, limiting our movement everyday means everything. It means we slow the spread of the virus. If we keep working from home and we limit the number of us moving around, we can keep kicking a footy in the park. If we use common sense and keep our distance, we can visit cafes and restaurants.

And if we only see those we need to, we’ll keep our friends and families safe.

We all have a part to play.

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Godspeed, Exercise Ninja, Wherever You Are

By Stuart McCullough I’VE tried to make the most of it. With normal life pretty much suspended for the past couple of months, I’ve done my best to turn lemons into lemonade which, along with baking sourdough, is just one of several new skills I’ve picked up. But mostly I feel lucky.

Owning a dog meant I had a socially acceptable reason to leave the house, even at the height of the pandemic.

And jogging was still permitted, even as other forms of exercise were forbidden. Others, however, have been forced to improvise.

Where I live, the authorities took no chances when it came to the pandemic.

Signs appeared, urging people to social distance. Playground and outdoor gym equipment was sectioned off, using something that looked a lot like police tape. It transformed swings and slides into something that more resembled a crime scene than it did somewhere kids might enjoy themselves.

In fact, the sight of roped off swings and slides caused me to wonder what kind of misfortune had taken place as someone encountered each piece of equipment. There are few indignities more profound than falling off outdoor gym equipment. There are no instructors to rush to your side, wince at your injury before calling an ambulance. Plus, being outside means your botched dismount will be seen by more of people and (possibly) filmed before being dumped onto YouTube.

Lucky for me, I run. Mostly, it’s because I fear coming off the outdoor gym equipment and don’t want to injure myself in what is, essentially, a playground for grown ups. I run early

in the morning when it’s still dark and there are very few other people around. Although there are exceptions.

One of the interesting things about lockdown was that it saw most people seize the restrictions with gusto. Others became outlaws. That’s where the Exercise Ninja comes in.

In the dead of night, I was making my way through the park at what I’d like to think was warp speed but, in reality, was probably a notch above a brisk walk. To my left was a cluster of outdoor gym equipment, wrapped in tape. In the corner of my eye, I saw him. Dressed entirely in black including a balaclava, this person was undertaking a workout. It was amazing. By

dressing in black and exercising in the dark, he’d almost entirely neutralized the risk that comes with outdoor exercise. He could fall off the equipment and no one would be able to see him.

Genius.

It has to be said that it’s rare for those attending a gym to dress entirely in black. It’s rarer still that they should wear a ski mask. No one who exercises wants to accidentally look like a member of TISM. But here was the Exercise Ninja, lifting weights in the darkness to evade both detection and social stigma. Before I could so much as say, ‘I loved Great Trucking Songs of the Renaissance!’ he disappeared, melting back into the darkness. Ready

to appear wherever there’s injustice or, alternatively, a rowing machine.

I’ve learned a lot over the past few weeks, and not just how far people will go to maintain their exercise regimen. Firstly, I learned that I’m a master of social distancing. This is largely because I spent most of my twenties perfecting the art of social distancing; a skill that has stood me in remarkably good stead during lockdown. To some extent, it kind of felt like business as usual.

I’ve come to appreciate hand sanitizer in a way that, a couple of months ago, I would have said was impossible. And yet I barely take two steps before I’m slamming my hand down

on the pump pack to give my palms another spray. I swear my hands are beginning to have a permanent sheen.

I’m washing my hands so often, they practically glow in the dark. And I’m not done yet.

I’ve been trying to improve myself by acquiring a heap of new skills.

Having decided that now is the time to learn a foreign language or two, starting with Klingon, I plan to take things up a notch with Esperanto (it’s due for a comeback). If I’m feeling especially brave, I may even learn how to cook spatchcock. There was a brief moment at our local supermarket when the only thing they had resembling poultry of any kind was spatchcock. When the chips were down (and needing some form of protein), spatchcock was there.

Ever reliable.

I’m getting used to Zoom meetings at work. The make me a little uneasy as I can never quite tell when I’m being deceived. For all I know, someone who looks to be neatly dressed is, in fact, rocking a pair of ‘Dora the Explorer’ pajama pants. The camera never lies, but it doesn’t tell you everything either. Mind you, my colleagues often look confused when I speak Klingon; but the fault is theirs if they haven’t used their time as well me.

Recently, the crime-scene tape was removed from the local playground and all the outdoor gym equipment.

At exactly the same time the Exercise Ninja has disappeared. I don’t know where he’s gone, but I bet he’s eating spatchcock and speaking Klingon to anyone who’ll listed. Good luck to him. stuart@stuartmccullough.com Frankston Times

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Adderly’s mourn death of 12-year-old daughter Frankston backs returned some brilliant wing work by Coxall and clever team work by Bray and Patterson gave McCulloch a chance, but the ball was touched in transit.

A line sprint by Stone, and again the visitors crossed the centre line, but Eades returned, and, Patterson forwarding smartly, Bolger scored the first goal.

Some fine play in which Wilson, Bray, and Carlson showed out, and the latter kicked a fine sixer, repeating the performance from a free a few minutes later.

A free to Twining, marked by T. Delaney, and Balnarring attacked vigorously, Joe Vansulyn and Stone putting in great work.

A free to Eades relieved, but the Red and Blues were determined, and G. Berryman secured a minor point, as did T. Delaney with a great boot from a free on the right wing.

A free to J. Callanan, who sent the ball forward, and C. Delaney scored a big point.

A free to Carlson on the bounce, fine centre play, Patterson on to Bolger, but the attack was beaten off by J. Vausulyn.

Free to stone, finely marked by T. Delaney, and again Frankston’s goal was in danger.

Good play by H. Humphries, mark

by A. Tipping, and Balnarring’s second goal appeared from the latter’s boot.

Back and forward play followed, Balnarring now showing their best form for the day.

Bob Tipping, Robertson, G. Humphries, Stone, and Jack Vansulyn

all showing out strongly.

Stone and T. Delaney were brilliant in marking and wing play.

A fine mark by Jack Vansulyn, but a free was awarded to Twining, who raised one flag.

Stone marked to T. Delaney; a free to Gamble, but his foot slipped, and Berryman secured a small point as the term ended: Frankston, 3 goals 3 behinds.

Balnarring, 2 goals 3 behinds.

A free to Stone opened the second term, but a fine mark by Gamble and an equally fine kick sent the ball well forward.

Twining, from a running shot, hit the post.

W. Vansulyn centred, but Wall and Carlson worked forward again, and a free to Twining right in front secured Frankston’s fourth goal.

Marked by F. Darcy to Patterson, the latter lost his kick by hanging on too long.

P. Darcy played to Patterson, to Twining, to Bolger, and one flag appeared, followed by two double scores within a few minutes.

Balnarring were now plainly beaten, and were much disorganised, kicking wildly and constantly leaving their men.

A couple of weak attempts to score resulted in two minor points, mainly through the influence of Theo.

Delaney.

At the half-time interval the scores stood: Frankston, 6 goals 9 behinds.

Balnarring, 2 goals 5 behinds.

The remaining play was mostly Frankston’s, although Stone and T.

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The visitors are timed to arrive at 11 o’clock.

The sub-committee appointed in connection with the Kananook Creek improvement scheme, will meet at an early date to arrange for a monster deputation to the Minister of Public Works.

No tenders were received for the construction of the new State school at Seaford, and the work is to be readvertised.

Frankston district has suffered considerably as the result of the strangling of the building trade during the last 18 months.

Frankston Councillors and the Shire Engineer visited the Stone Quarry at Moorooduc yesterday morning.

The Peninsula State School Committee’s Association is an established fact, and judging from the enthusiasm of delegates at Frankston on Wednesday night it will prove a great success.

Some disappointment is felt that Frankston and other Peninsula school children were not provided for in connection with juvenile demonstrations at the coming of the Prince of Wales at St Kilda.

Soldiers from the Military Hospitals will visit Frankston on Sunday afternoon as the guests of the Wattle Club.

The establishment of a Elementary Secondary School for the Peninsula is to be urged immediately and the suggestion is to be vigorously pushed by the Shire Council. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 4 June 1920

Delaney showed up splendidly at times – the latter secured his side’s third and, in the concluding quarter, their fourth goal.

At three quarter time the scores were: Frankston, 10 goals 9 behinds.

Balnarring, 3 goals 7 behinds.

The final scores were: Frankston, 12 goals 12 behinds.

Balnarring, 4 goals 7 behinds.

The game was not one on which to judge players’ merits, but Balnarring probably had the best two men on the ground in Theo Delaney and Ronnie Stone, both of whom played brilliantly throughout the whole game, and made very few mistakes.

Unfortunately for their side, their comrades were not of the same standard, although Jack, Joe and Bill Vansulyn, H. Humphries, A. and B. Tipping, and G. Berryman showed good form in the earlier stages of the game.

For the home team, every man seemed to be there when wanted.

Carlson and Twining were great and showed out prominently.

(It was good to see Cyril’s return to pre-war form).

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Death was due to Bright’s disease.

The funeral, which took place on Monday, at the Frankston cemetery, was attended by her late schoolmates from Langwarrin State school.

Much sympathy is felt for the parents and family in this, their great loss. *** Football. Frankston V. Balnarring The Frankston-Balnarring match played at Frankston was, except for the opening term, very uninteresting, the home team, after the first change, playing all over their opponents, and taking complete charge of the game.

Balnarring have some fine players, but are not disciplined, and their play was hampered by attempts to ‘handle’ their opponents.

The visitors were without the services of Buckley, Col Vansulyn, Ballenger, and Hall, while Frankston played F. and P. Darcy, E. McComb, and Pike – Williams, Conder, Davies, and Cain being out.

The Play Balnarring got busy on the bounce, but a fine mark by Gurr saved centre play for a time, until Patterson, marking, forwarded, but no good came of it.

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One million reasons to play SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie FOOTBALL Victoria has put a million dollar proposal on the table to slash fees and entice clubs to participate in the 2020 season.

FV’s fee relief package was announced in stages last week starting with NPL1 then NPL2 and NPL3 followed by an offer to State League clubs.

The official announcement stated, in part: “The packages are aimed at supporting the safe return of football at all levels and ensuring the viability of our 355 clubs and the game in Victoria more broadly.”

As an NPL2 club Langwarrin received confirmation that promotion was still in play but relegation had been removed for the 2020 season.

The key points of the NPL2 package are: n A 20% discount on a $20,000 participation fee n A 62% reduction in referees’ fees comprising a 25% cut agreed to by referees plus an FV subsidy taking matchday fees from $500 to $187.

This fee reduction ends should state government lift restrictions on crowds to enable 300 or more patrons to attend. n A target date of a return to full contact training of Monday 22 June pending state government approval n A target date for a season start of the second weekend in July. n A preferred season scenario whereby in a 12-team league 16 rounds take place comprising each team playing each other once (11 games) before splitting into a top six and bottom six and playing each other within those groups resulting in five further rounds.

The key points of the State League package which confirmed a promotion incentive while removing relegation are: n A 20% discount for senior men on their team entry fee and a 100% discount for senior women’s teams n A 20% discount on senior men’s player registration fees and a 50% discount on senior women’s player registration fees n A target season start date in line with NPL and a similar preferred season scenario of 16 rounds.

FV has reserved the right to place teams in other leagues to preserve its

Double trouble: Mornington striker Josh Hine (left) and ex-Somerville Eagles player-coach Dave Greening. Pictures: Darryl Kennedy and John Punshon

ideal 12-team scenario (with the exception of the 14-team NPL1).

For example, if just a handful of NPL1 teams want to play this season they could be accommodated in NPL2 however the top two finishing NPL2 teams will earn promotion to a revamped 16-team NPL1 in 2021.

FV will be hoping that little change will be needed to current State Leagues as there is a danger of a logjam in a worst case scenario whereby, for example, six teams in the same league choose not to participate but pay their team entry fees to preserve their league status for next year.

FV could replace those six teams for this season by promoting teams from a lower league so with two teams being promoted and no relegation FV could face the problem of dealing with 16 teams with a legitimate claim to compete in that league in 2021.

Of the local clubs just Langwarrin and Seaford United have yet to indicate whether or not they will play this year.

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without cross-subsidisation from other levels of football.”

That was a direct response to the reaction when the offers to NPL clubs were circulated on social media eliciting an avalanche of claims that poorer clubs were subsidising wealthier clubs.

FV also hopes to shortly release details of a Hardship Policy it is developing.

Meanwhile in State 1 news star Mornington striker Josh Hine has suffered a major setback while recovering from a road accident in late April.

Hine had suffered a dislocated elbow and minor fractures when cycling and being knocked to the ground by a motorist.

Passers-by took him to Sandringham Hospital for treatment and a few days later scans confirmed that surgery was required.

He was operated on to repair ligament damage and was on target for a return to the game later this month.

However trouble with his wound led to another visit to the specialist and he

Langy has until 5pm on Friday while Seaford has until 5pm next Monday to inform FV of their intentions.

It’s understood that both clubs will hold player meetings this week and the result of those meetings will play an important part in their decision whether or not to take part in the revamped 2020 season.

FV held a video conference meeting with all NPL2 clubs last Friday at which clubs asked the federation to waive the $1000 media fee levied upon them.

It’s understood that Goulburn Valley raised the concerns of many of its junior parents at having to travel to compete in parts of the state where coronavirus outbreaks have occurred.

FV will hold a video conference meeting with State League clubs this week.

In another FV announcement late last week the federation was at pains to make it known that the proposal made to NPL clubs was “based on selffunding from within NPL revenues,

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was diagnosed with septicaemia.

He went into hospital last Monday to have the wound cleaned and start a course of treatment and was only discharged on Saturday.

“The best case scenario is that the medication works in 10 to 12 days and Josh can resume his physio,” Mornington gaffer Adam Jamieson said.

“If we start back in July I’d expect him to miss a few weeks.

“The worst case scenario though sees him missing the whole season but football isn’t the priority here.

“This is about Josh’s health and getting back to having full use of his arm.”

In State 4 news Somerville Eagles is now searching for its fourth senior coach in six months after Dave Greening sensationally quit last weekend.

Last November Scott Morrison, Stan Packer and Stuart Mitchell resigned after a disagreement over the club’s decision not to take part in the Wallace Cup, an annual charity event.

Billy Rae was hired as senior coach in late December but two months later Rae was replaced by Greening who became player-coach with Stan Packer returning to assist him.

“I informed the president, Luke Mulder, yesterday (Saturday) that I’d be leaving with immediate effect,” Greening said.

“Let’s just say things haven’t sat right with me since Scott, Stan and ‘Smitchy’ left last November and despite promised changes, they were not what I envisaged.

“I’m comfortable with my decision.

I have had a great two years at the club with lots of success and met some great people and hold no grudges or ill feeling towards the club.

“I thank them for giving me my first senior coaching opportunity and wish them all the best for this season and beyond.

“These things happen in football and we move on.”

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Rawiller lands maiden metro victory HORSE RACING

By Ben Triandafillou MORNINGTON-based apprentice jockey Campbell Rawiller landed his first metropolitan winner at Sandown on Wednesday 3 June.

Rawiller partnered the Matthew Williamstrained Brilliant Concept to take out the seventh race on the card and made it back-to-back victories for the combination.

Having scored a dominant benchmark 64 victory at Ballarat at their prior start, Rawiller took the four-year-old gelding to the rear of the field before slowly creeping forward in the run.

By the top of the straight Rawiller had Brilliant Concept within two lengths of the leader and pounced in the straight to land a half-of-alength victory in the benchmark 70 contest.

Rawiller said it was a big achievement to land his maiden metro win after riding close to 600 horses so far in his career.

“It felt like a big milestone for me, and something I had really been working hard towards,” Rawiller said.

“It’s a great feeling to have ticked off that box, and I was lucky enough to get the right horse to come along to pull it off.

“I have built up a good relationship with the horse and it’s nice to be given the opportunity by the owners and trainer to be able to get the win for them.”

Rawiller backed up his success at Sandown with a winning double at Casterton on Saturday for his boss Logan McGill.

Rawiller piloted the speedy mare, Can Star, to a dominant three length victory in the fifth race before breaking a long run of placings with the consistent Rockin’ Sonny to score a narrow win in the sixth.

The inform apprentice said the winning double made the five-hour drive from Mornington well worth the trip.

“It was great to get the double for the boss,” he said. “Things are really starting to come together now and it’s a credit to the great mentors that I’ve got around me to get me here.”

The victory aboard Rockin’ Sonny brought up Rawiller’s 60th winner since kicking off his career in September last year.

Metro winner: Apprentice jockey Campbell Rawiller scores his first metropolitan victory at Sandown aboard Brilliant Concept. Picture: Supplied

Sports seasons in limbo THE 2020 MPNFL season hangs in the balance, with its future set to be evaluated later this month.

AFL South East head Richard Black, AFL South East CEO Shaun Connell, and officials from each of the 22 MPNFL clubs all met on 3 June to discuss the 2020 season. It was decided that a further evaluation would be held after an update from Premier Daniel Andrews, expected on 21 June.

Senior leagues across Victoria have begun cancelling their seasons in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The Northern Football Netball League and Southern Football Netball League will both not proceed this season, it was announced last week.

A statement from AFL South East read “the regions club’s approach to a return to training over the past few weeks has seen strong numbers across junior, senior football and netball and is the first step to returning to competitive sport across the region.”

“Our consistent approach during these unique and challenging times has been to take advice from the federal and state government, our sporting bodies AFL Victoria and Netball Victoria, and to work collaboratively with our clubs to ensure the best path forward,” the statement read. “This will remain our approach, and we are fully aware of the importance of a safe environment for all participants involved and the ongoing sustainability of our clubs.

“We thank all member clubs and the community for their patience, and we take a positive approach to see football and netball being played under the AFLSE banner in 2020.”

It is understood that plans are in place to recommence the Mornington Peninsula Junior Football League on 12 July, unless the state government intervenes.

The junior season is expected to run for nine weeks with a three week finals period. Games may be played on Wednesday nights.

MPJFL Grand Finals are expected to be scheduled for Sunday, 20 September.

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