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Clifton Springs bunyip fun

FUN: Matilda and Arch have fun in the orb ball at the Clifton Springs Primary School Bunyip Festival. Full story and more pics page 3.

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Big barbie planned for Easter DRYSDALE’S Village Green will come alive for the annual Lions Biggest Barbeque in just over two weeks. The Clifton Springs Lions Club is very excited to be holding the annual Easter celebration on Saturday April 19. “We have many activities planned for the kids with face painting, temporary tattoos, hobby horse racing and many

chocolate eggs,” Jan Taylor from the Clifton Springs Lions Club said. The Clifton Springs club is just one of many Lions Clubs around the country working together to encourage communities to support the efforts of the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation. The aim of the barbeque is to help raise money

to help one day achieve a 100% survival rate for kids with cancer. A hat parade and an easter egg hunt commence at 11am on the day. The day will run from 9am, where you can get an egg-and-bacon roll and a sausage in bread throughout the day, and finish at 3pm For more information on the event, contact Jan Taylor on 5253 2468.

PREPARATION: Mitchell, Tiarni, Ethan, Caitlin and Alex with members Max, Julie, Joe, Dawn, Brad, Craig and Jan gear up for the Easter celebration.

Judy loses her hair ...for a great cause

Clifton Springs Mum Judy Taylor shaved her head in the World’s Greatest Shave for the Leukaemia Foundation last Friday. Judy went bald in front of an audience at Clifton Springs Primary School last Friday. “My son Jack’s best mate had leukaemia four years ago and it has taken him until now to get better and I wanted to celebrate that. Over Christmas my family had seven friends diagnosed with cancer, so I thought it

was a great opportunity to raise some money,” Judy explained. The idea for Judy to shave her hair came from Jack, who has shaved his head every year for his friend and classmate Carter. “The day was terrif ic. I, along with various staff, ended up with very colourful hair,” Clifton Springs Primary School Assistant Principal Ben McCredden said. “I was nervous when my kids Jack and Josie started to cut my hair, and then my husband Adam shaved it, but that

was over very quickly. It was surprising how quickly the hair shaved off,” Judy said. The brave mum felt overwhelmed that she had the choice to shave her head, with many people, including four of her close friends, not having the choice and are losing their hair as a by product of f ighting for their lives. “It was just a fun experience and great to help. It was fantastic to see so many peoples' spirits lifted of the day,” Josie added.

Judy Taylor during (pictured above) and after (below) her great shave.

Drysdale war book launched

Author Bob Willey with guest Rod Charles.

LAST Sunday March 23, war book The Drysdale Boys and One Girl was off icially launched and presented to the community. Held at the Drysdale RSL to a sell out crowd, the book, which is f illed with nearly 100 photographs and details of around 194 soldiers from Drysdale, was celebrated. “It was especially special as we had one son and three daughters of local Drysdale World War One soldiers attend,” author Bob

Willey said. Rod Charles, author of ‘A Whirr of Many Wheels’ attended the launch, as well as Graham Rawlins from News Geelong. “Book was received very well. It was a lovely day,” Bob added. A highlight of the event was having a number of great, great grandchildren related to the soldiers from Drysdale attend and help with the day. “The book has been about preserving the history of our World

War One solders in Drysdale,” Bob said. The highly anticipated project has taken Bob, his wife Lynette and their good friend Noel Lindsay nearly two years. Noel, the past President of Bellarine Historical Society, sadly passed away last August. The book was dedicated to him. To purchase the book, visit Volta Centravac in Hancock Street, directly opposite the Post Off ice. It costs $25.

Fest success NUMBERS were at an all-time high at the annual Bunyip Festival held at Clifton Springs Primary School. Families, friends and the local Drysdale and Clifton Springs community came out last Saturday to support the two primary schools. “We had our biggest crowd in over five years. The festival was really well supported by local families and it was wonderful seeing a lot of people sitting, eating and talking to friends and family as well as engaging in the festival,” Clifton Springs principal Brent Richards said. The day provided a vibrant atmosphere, proving that the Bunyip Festival is going from strength to strength. The historic joint event between Clifton Springs Primary School and Drysdale Primary School

has been running for over three decades. “New additions included the aqua orb balls and rides such as the Cha Cha and Petting Zoo,” Michelle Thomas from Clifton Springs Primary School said. Regular stalls such as face painting, crazy hair spray, show bags and home made cakes were all favourites with the crowd on the day. “The exciting part for us this year was we changed the layout of the event through moving the rides around, so we had a lot more room to spread out and enjoy the day,” Brent Richards said. “The joint project between the two schools, was and will continue to be one of the great highlights of the year,” Drysdale Primary School principal Phil DunlopMoore said.

Georgie Taylor, 5, and sister Arabella with mum Rachael.

Henry Baum, McKenzie Martin and Spencer Baum with Captain Koala.

Police rego blitzcompleted Drysdale Police held a blitz on cars entering the town last Tuesday. Over 6000 cars exiting and entering High Street were checked. Over $50,000 worth of outstanding fines were found during the check. Around 15 penalty notices were handed out for various offences which consisted mainly of unlicensed driving and unregistered vehicles. “We will continue to carry out these checks regularly. This was a very successful day,” Drysdale Police Sargeant Grant Langmaid said.

Community concerns FRIENDS: Josie, Katelyn and Sharni hang out with a bunyip.

Drysdale celebrates

WINNERS: Rob Page, Sarah Lunde and Scott McPherson. Pictures: RHONDA WHITTON

news in brief

DRYSDALE was bustling with excitement last Sunday. The Rotary Kids Fun Run, the Great Rail Run and an annual festival celebrating the two took place. Highton Kardinia Rotary has been organising the event for the past six years and it is the Club's major fundraiser for the year. The Kids Plus Foundation has been the beneficiary of the runs for the past five years. “The kids fun runs ran against the steam train at Drysdale Railway Station. This is why Drysdale makes for such a perfect setting for the event,” Stuart Monger from Highton Kardinia Rotary said. The adult aged Great Rail Run is 17km from Queenscliff to Drysdale along the Bellarine Rail. This year, 272 kids and 357 adults took part. “Great Rail Runs was interesting this year. Two runners, Rob Pope and Scott McPherson, decided at the very last minute to

run through together with clasped hands in the air. The guys didn't know each other and said they were running side by side all the way and that it just seemed the right thing to do at the end,” Rhonda Whitton said. Throughout the day, an event was held in Drysdale which not only marked the end of the runs but also a family friendly festival which saw farm animals on display and a centre stage with performances and entertainment. Rotary has helped raise around $100,000 over the past five years for Kidsplus. The charity provides early intervention therapy for babies and children with cerebral palsy and other similar physical disabilities, across Geelong and the Barwon Region of Victoria. “The day is all about putting on a community event which is affordable and enjoyable,” Stuart Monger added. For more info visit www.kidsplus. org.au.

MEMBERS of the Drysdale and Clifton Springs Community Association believe local people were prevented from commenting on the application for the proposed Caltex service station in Drysdale because of 'council incompetence' in advertising it. “The application is full of inconsistencies and contradictions to present planning laws and practices. Council should refuse the application because the proposed service station is in a Rural Living Zone and would threaten local green space,” President of the DCSCA Patrick Hughes said. City of Greater Geelong Manager City Development, Joanne Van Slageren, in response said “A consultation meeting had given residents the opportunity to discuss their concerns and seek clarification from the applicant on several issues.” Council also believed the application had been subject to Council’s normal application assessment procedures.

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Vicki all set for solo exhibit CLIFTON SPRINGS mum and artist Vicki Clissold is gearing up for her first ever solo art exhibition. Two units shy of completing her visual arts degree as a mature aged student, Vicki is excited about sharing her work with family, friends and the community. “It’s quite odd for me to not be nervous, I usually am however I’m really happy and comfortable with my work and sharing it,” Vicki explained. In 2007, Vicki started

her painting career with a Women’s Access Course which helped her gain entry into Deakin University, where she has studied part time since. Having lived in Ocean Grove for over two decades, the budding artist moved to Clifton Springs three years ago. “My work depicts the abandoned shopfronts and decaying buildings we see all too frequently in local townships,” Vicki explained. Not only is Vicki exhibiting her art but

so is her friend Helen Martin, who rents the studio where both ladies will be exhibiting their art. The pair met while studying. “My exhibition, which will run in the room next to Vicki’s, is inspired by my recent travels to Spain. It has been about nine months in the making,” Helen said. Helen hopes that the exhibition will be the first step into making the studio an art hub for the local community. “I hope one day we can run classes,” Helen

explained. Vicki’s work, consisting mainly of oil paintings, has been over three years in the making. “I’m now ready,” Vicki said. The conjoining collections, Disquieting Beauty, by Helen, and Reflecting the Layers Beneath, by Vicki, will be exhibited from Friday April 25 to 27 from 11am to 5pm at the St George’s Old School Hall on the corner of Hobson and Learmonth Streets, Queenscliff.

READY: Helen Martin and Vicki Clissold.

Drysdale Rotary art show enters 38th year ROTARY ART: Art show chair Caroline Rickard and Bendigo Community Bank Drysdale major sponsor Craig Taylor.

ROTARY Club of Drysdale's prestigious Annual Easter Art Show is less than a month away. The 38th event of its kind, held at the Christian College Sports Stadium in Drysdale, will showcase local artistic talent, with more than 500 paintings expected to be entered. “We are excited and can't wait to see the standard

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of the art work as each year the calibre increases,” Caroline Rickard from Rotary Club of Drysdale said. The event in previous years has raised up to $20,000 used to benefit local and international projects. Funds raised in the raffle are also donated to the Andrew Love Cancer Centre. Last year the art show raised $5500

for the centre. “This show cannot run without the sponsors, volunteers and helpers who give of their time and energy without expecting anything in return. Recently we held a thank-you dinner where we recognised their efforts and showed our appreciation,” Caroline said. Soon Drysdale will see

members around town selling raffle tickets for $1. The show will take place over the Easter weekend on Saturday and Sunday April 19 and 20 from 10am to 4pm. To enter your art work, find the entry forms at: www.drysdalerotary.org. au or contact Art Show Chair Caroline Rickard on 0408-989 221.

AIRBORNE: Dale Perkins learns the ropes.

READY: Dale Perkins in an ASK 13, a popular glider for beginner pilot training.

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for the scholarship, which encourages students between 14 and 21 years old to take up the sport of gliding. The scholarship is a fantastic base for a career in aviation. “Aviation is so enjoyable to me that not only did I want it to be a hobby for the rest of my life, but hopefully it could be a career for me too. After researching and learning about aviation related careers, I decided that I wanted to be a pilot in the Royal Australian Air Force,” Dale explained.

Ready for take off CLIFTON SPRINGS teenager Dale Perkins has wanted to pursue a career in aviation for as long as he can remember. The bright Bellarine Secondary College student was hooked when he took his first trial introductory lesson in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk while on a family holiday in Guam. Dale is following his lifelong aviation dream through being awarded a gliding scholarship

through the Geelong Gliding Club. “As my mum is Japanese, we have regularly travelled from Melbourne to Tokyo to visit relatives. I have always loved the atmosphere of an airport, and I always sat by the window at Tullamarine, and watched planes take off and land until my flight had to board,” Dale explained. Three years and a little over seven hours of powered flying time up his sleeve, Dale applied

Dale enjoys a range of sports such as basketball, tennis, soccer and swimming. As well as this, the aspiring pilot is involved in the Australian Air Force Cadets, which he signed up for as soon as he was eligible at the age of 13. This was a decision Dale made to start his journey hopefully to the Air Force. “It is very similar to the current RAAF system, but obviously is aimed at younger people,” Dale explained. The junior Geelong

Gliding Club member believes he has learned a huge amount from the experienced instructors at the club so far. “I’ve been flying the club’s ASK13 and the SZD-50-3 Puchacz. Not only are the aircraft and instructors great, but the club facilities, way of running and the members, in general, are too. The atmosphere of the club is fantastic, with something happening every minute of an operating day,” Dale added.

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First Project Care day THE first project care day at Drysdale’s Bellarine campus of Christian College for 2014 will be devoted to raising funds and awareness for the ‘Bushikori Christian Centre’ in Uganda, Africa. Year seven student Ella Sayle and year eight student Reuben Rock will be going on the mission trip with 10 other people from the Portarlington Church by the Bay. “I was encouraged by my family last year when a visitor from Uganda stayed with us,” Reuben said. With the visit captivating him, Reuben even started picking up the language from the visit. The group

LEFT: Students care for the calves as part of the ‘Cows create Careers Program’. RIGHT: Students from around Australia at the conference which was held at the Wool Exchange in Geelong.

A truly moo-ving day Ella Sayle and Reuben Rock. will be assisting in programs and library books. The to help the poor in the self-funded mission trip slum of the capital city such is an amazing opportunity as a feeding program, as for these two young well as working in a school ambassadors from the Peninsula,” and health centre in rural Bellarine Uganda. Steph Geue on behalf of “Locals will be excited to Christian College said. receive sports equipment

DRYSDALE’S Bellarine Secondary College represented Victoria in Dairy Australia’s Cows Create Careers ‘Moo’in Transfer’ last month. The Australian Dairy Conference was held in Geelong. The project saw students from across Australia design an advertisement

From Council – Rod Macdonald Internet access – quality survey THERE have been a number of residents contact me of late, regarding the standard of their internet connections. Whilst there are residents in newly developed areas around Jetty Road with high-speed fibre internet, throughout Geelong there are varying levels in the quality of internet connection, with many people on very slow speeds and unreliable services – including

severe slowing during hours of peak demand. The National Broadband Network will solve this problem, but the rollout in existing urban areas has been put on hold by the federal government. I have not been able to obtain any time frame for the resumption of the project, to date. In the interim, I’m working to identify areas in which the current service is already inadequate and seeking your help in order to

get some action from Government. We need the NBN rollout to start immediately. How you can help – your feedback will assist. Visit the Council website, www. geelongaustralia.com.au. On the bottom right of the home page select 'Contact Us' and write your comments and details of any problems with your internet service. It would also be helpful to include the upload and download speeds of your service if you know them.

You can measure the speeds of your service at any time via free applications on the web. Ookla (www.speedtest. net) is one that is easy to use – just click on 'BEGIN TEST' and its away. An app can also be downloaded for mobile phones and tablets. There are also others available if you do a google search on 'speed test'. Foreshore works Some important coastal erosion and landslide control work is being planned along the Clifton

on how to convince consumers that dairy is an essential part of their diet. Bellarine Secondary students Eliza Wassell, Gemma Dunne, Vanessa Raniolo, Seamus Kennedy and Connor Morel represented the state in presenting a 30-second introduction, 60-second advertisement and

30-second conclusion to the conference’s dairy farmer and service provider audience. ‘The Cows Create Careers’ program was a great experience for our students. Attending the conference also gave them the opportunity to meet and learn from other students from around

Australia,’ Bellarine Secondary Agriculture and Horticulture teacher Leanne Hearn said. Bellarine Secondary College was selected by Dairy Australia to participate due to their outstanding achievements in the Cows Create Careers, a Farm Module project.

Springs and Curlewis foreshores and at the Dell, where the works will result in improved public access to this much-loved local feature. The main Clifton Springs erosion and landslide control works are taking place from a point just west of the existing staircase opposite Cantata Way to just west of Beacon Point. A range of coastal protection structures are also being constructed to address the worst effects of wind-driven waves at

the base of the areas steep cliffs and steep slopes. At the Dell, last year’s wet winter has resulted in high levels of groundwater accumulation and significant horizontal ground movement in the steeper sections. Groundwater pumping, barrier fencing and the construction of rock revetments are being used to control the problem Despite the obvious difficulties Council is working hard to maintain public access to the Dell.

Rod Macdonald Councillor for Cheetham Ward City of Greater Geelong email: Rmacdonald@ geelongcity.vic.gov.au phone: 0458-509 994

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ORTING DRYSDALE BALL & NETBALL CLUB

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Students show leadership FOUR Bellarine Secondary College Drysdale campus students took part as soccer referees at the Primary School Soccer Round Robin event held at St Leonards last month. The round robin event was held on Wednesday March 19 at St Leonards oval as part of Multicultural week. Soccer coach and Bellarine Secondary College teacher, Murray Hall, said students Julian Powell, Morgan Costelloe, Ebony

Tapp and Cailen Lee demonstrated great skills in both controlling the games and leadership. St Leonards Primary School, Portarlington Primary School and St Thomas Primary School provided one hundred students, who played 32 games on the day with over eight pitches being used. There were boys, girls, and mixed gender teams entered and the emphasis was placed on safe fun with friends. Melbourne Victory Sports Education

George Burbury and Andrew Mackie with St Ignatius students. Picture: EL Photography

Development Australia (SEDA) students and Melbourne Heart Football Club officials provided game support and giveaways on the day. Louisa Bisby from the Australian Women’s Soccer Association nicknamed the ‘Matildas’, was a notable official. The day, which was also supported by the Football Federation of Victoria included penalty goal shootouts and juggling competitions to add to the atmosphere and fun.

Top Cats visit

SOCCER: Bellarine Secondary College students with Melbourne Heart staff.

Young Hawks beaten

GEELONG AFL footballers Andrew Mackie and George Burbury were on hand to pass on some valuable tips to St Ignatius College students in Drysdale last week. Mackie and Burbury spent time coaching and talking to year 7 students as part of their football training at the College’s main oval on Tuesday March 25.

DRYSDALE Cricket Club under 15s finished their season strongly despite a loss to St Albans Breakwater Black in the Geelong Junior Cricket Association Tresize grade grand final in March. The Hawks lost to St Albans Breakwater Black by seven wickets in a two-day match played at South Barwon on March 8 and March 9 in the season decider. Drysdale struggled with the bat and was bowled out for 87 on the opening day, in reply St Albans made 3/95 from 35 overs to win comfortably. Drysdale progressed through to the grand final after its semi final win against Jan Juc a week earlier.

RUNNERS-UP: Drysdale under 15 cricket finished a credible runner-up this season.

Action from the Drysdale under 15 semi-final victory against Jan Juc.

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Youth on the radar for Hawks

Netball club wants to unearth young stars

DRYSDALE Netball Club will be looking to unearth new youngsters in its senior grades for the 2014 season after the loss of some key personnel during the off season. New coach Michelle Davis, who also takes over the reigns as netball president from Ingrid Burnett, said she is looking forward to developing the club's junior talent into the senior grades. The Hawks have lost five key players from

2013, whom all played A grade last year. “We have had practice matches against different clubs and the girls were a bit nervous the first time because we have three players left that played from A grade last season,” Davis said. “The new girls are standing up and I am rapt to see it and the girls are actually keen to go for it.” Davis is also the B grade netball coach at Drysdale in 2014. Drysdale’s netballers

start their new season with an away clash against Queenscliff on Saturday April 5.

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DEPARTURES

Jess Maddock (not playing) Ashlea Connor Ashleigh Hachem Olivia Wilson (Grovedale) Pene Wood

Action from last year's B grade grand final.

Season not wasted DRYSDALE cricket coach Shane Cutajar says a lot of positives were taken from their A grade season, despite its loss to Queenscliff in last month’s A grade BPCA semi-finals. The Hawks A grade cricketers went into the semi-final clash against Queenscliff, who were the 2012/13 A grade premiers, undefeated after a 10-0 record during the season. Queenscliff went on to play Barwon Heads, who were crowned premiers in the A grade grand final. Cutajar denies it was a wasted season after his side won the minor premiership, but fell at the second last hurdle in the semi-finals. “If you look at it accurately I think all

around we had a strong side even though we went through undefeated (during the season), there was probably a couple of games there that we sort of just got away with a win,” Cutajar said. “I don’t think it was a wasted season because we identified deficiencies in our team which we tried to fix up over the preseason. “We recruited some good bowlers and a really good all-rounder. “It should be really seen upon as a springboard for next season.” Queenscliff won its semi-final clash by five wickets after the Coutas finished at 5/178 and bowled out Drysdale for 177 on day one. M E A N W H I L E Drysdale won BPCA

Club Championship honours after its A, B, C and D grades all made finals. The Hawks were crowned premiers in the B grade. Cutajar said it was a successful season. “I think from a club point of view you have got 48- to 50-odd players that contributed to the year, every grade made finals, two grades made the grand final, one grade won the grand final, we have won the club championship,” he said. “From that point of view we see it as a successful year.” Kane Taylor won the A grade batting average with 428 runs at 47.56 while Cameron Clayton won the bowling average with 25 wickets at 13.36.

Kane Taylor won the A grade batting average trophy.

Shane Cutajar said the Hawks had a successful season overall as a club. Brett Harding made 316 runs and took 27 wickets this season.

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RUNS: Wallington opener Riley Morrison made 34 in the BPCA B grade final.

READY: Dillon Justice (pictured far right) removes his cap and prepares to bowl the next over.

Drysdale D grade wicket-keeper Tony Dolenc dives for a catch.

Drysdale players celebrate a wicket during their D grade semi-final loss to Collendina.

Action during the Drysdale-Collendina D grade semi-final.

B grade premiers Hawks win BPCA B grade flag, defeating Wallington by three wickets

PREMIERS: Drysdale B grade cricketers celebrate their premiership on Saturday.

DRYSDALE won a thrilling and drawnout Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association B grade grand final against Wallington on Saturday. The Hawks won by three wickets with the game going to a reserve day due to rain the previous weekend. Wallington won the toss and batted first at Drysdale, but soon found itself in trouble at 4/69. Seamer Matthew Platt grabbed two wickets for the Hawks, but Marc Occhipinti and Matt Shipsides steered the Wallabies out of the danger zone. When rain caused a premature end to the day, Wallington was in a good position. Play resumed on time the following afternoon and the Wallabies were able to compile a hefty score of 228 with Occhipinti (55) and Shipsides (65) continuing on and young

Lachie Cameron (22) playing well. Leigh Allan took three wickets for Drysdale while Platt and Shane Gordon grabbed two each. Drysdale skipper Gavin Humphrey continued his excellent season with the bat by making 65 and the Hawks ended day two at 4/176 from 57 overs. Allan and Luke Maher performed somewhat of a rescue mission to be not out at stumps. With play resuming the following Saturday, Drysdale needed 53 runs from 18 overs to win the premiership, but Shipsides stepped in and removed Maher (39) while Kyne Krusic-Golub got rid of Allan (58) and the game was anyone's. Joel Ford then strode to the crease and proceded to make a fine 29 not out and got the Hawks over the line with six overs and three wickets to spare.

Leigh Allan steams in for the Hawks during the Drysdale vs Wallington B grade grand final.

Drysdale wicket-keeper Tim Shandley in action.

Drysdale left-arm paceman Dillon Justice took 1/69 from an economical 25 overs.

HAWKS PREMIERS, P54-55

FINALS ACTION, P51

Revenge not a factor: coach Season opener blockbuster

DRYSDALE coach John Fitzgerald is not buying into any talk of revenge when his side faces Queenscliff in round one on Saturday. The Hawks face a Bellarine Football League grand final rematch against last year’s premiers Queenscliff. Fitzgerald said his side will not necessarily seek redemption from last year’s team that lost to the Coutas by 53 points in the league decider at Spring Creek Reserve in Torquay. “It’s a whole new season and probably in the context of the whole year if we pick up that win that is a really good start for us and gives us a good idea we are around the mark against the benchmark of the competition,” Fitzgerald told the Voice. “But if we were to lose it, I don’t think it would be a disaster if we lost – what we want to do is have a really competitive game.” Drysdale defeated Queenscliff, which has

won the last three BFL senior premierships, once last season in their four encounters. The Hawks beat the Coutas, their only loss for the 2014 season, in their second-semi final clash by seven points on Saturday August 31. M E A N W H I L E Fitzgerald said his players had enjoyed competitive hitouts in their practice matches against North Ballarat City, St Albans and Camperdown. “We have played very good quality opposition (in our practice matches) and we have been able to get plenty of work into our guys,” Fitzgerald said. The senior match kicks off at 2:10pm at Queenscliff Recreation Reserve on April 5. IN other club news, any junior footballers seeking to play with the Drysdale Football Club in 2014 can contact junior coordinator Phil Taylor on 0418-284 055 or phillipjtaylor65@gmail. com. Junior football spots still exist from under 10s to under 18s grades.

Action from last year's BFL grand final between Queenscliff and Drysdale.