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Firefighters battle a blaze at a Drysdale property.
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Stage one go ahead MARK HEENAN
BLAZE BRAVERY LUKE VOOGT
THE bravery of an Ocean Grove father and son may have saved a Drysdale man’s life, as fire engulfed his property. Neil and Leigh Walker noticed smoke coming from a Drakes Street
home and pulled over to call 000, at 9.53am. “We were driving down the road and saw a lot of smoke,” said Leigh. “We just went in to see anybody was home.” It was then the two saw the owner attempting to put out a fire in the garage with a garden
hose. “There was smoke billowing out of it – it was black,” said Leigh. “He was dragging the hose through the fire and it was springing leaks. He went in about a metre and I couldn’t see him.” Concerned about the man’s age, they rushed
to get him away from the fire. “I wouldn’t want to be in there,” said Leigh. “But we couldn’t leave him alone.” At first the man was reluctant to leave his home. “I couldn’t get him to come out,” said Leigh.
“We were ready to grab him if he collapsed – the trusses in the roof were on fire and I thought they were about to go.” Finally they convinced the man to walk to safety, while Leigh took up the garden hose, to stop him coming back. “He kept saying there
was gas and we could hear popping,” he said. “It was bit scary.” Firefighters arrived soon after. “He still wants to go in,” Leigh told the Voice as firefighters extinguished the blaze. Continued page 2.
THE Drysdale Sporting Precinct Peninsula Drive facility received a timely funding boost last week after local council approved Stage One works to commence by 2016/17. City of Greater Geelong will contribute $6.726 million and committed to start works on site one year earlier after a council meeting at City Hall on Tuesday August 25. Cheetham Ward Councillor, Rod MacDonald, (pictured with neighbouring Coryule Ward Councillor Lindsay Ellis) said it was a great announcement for the entire local community. “It is a really positive move for the broader community (of Drysdale and Clifton Springs),” Cr MacDonald told the Voice at City Hall. “It is a growing community with a strong need for new sporting facilities and confirming Council’s commitment was an important step. Continued page 2.
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Precinct stage one gets green light Continued from front page. “For Drysdale’s Sporting Precinct bringing that funding forward by one year really makes a difference to the timing of the project.” Geelong Mayor Darryn Lyons, said local council is looking forward to working with State Government, which committed $3.5 million towards Drysdale Sporting Precinct. “The growing community of Drysdale is crying out for this
project to happen so we’re working really hard to deliver it as quickly as possible,” Mr Lyons said. Drysdale Sporting Precinct Funding Forum representative, Ross Deeath, said to bring forward funding in next year’s 2016/17 budget was welcomed. Deeath, a life member of Drysdale Football Club, said local sports clubs would lobby for Stage Two to commence once initial Stage One works are scheduled to be carried out next year.
“To get the money was very good,” Deeath told the Voice. “We expected there would be a commitment of the money, it was about whether or not they (Council) would bring it forward to the 2016/17 budget, which was crucial. “It is a relief although it is a stepping stone as soon as the first bulldozer hits this site at Peninsula Drive the reality is we have got start pushing for Stage Two.”
From left Paul Rawson Drysdale Soccer Club), Ross Deeath (Drysdale Sports Precinct Funding Forum), Greg Collier (Drysdale Football Club), Rory Campbell (Drysdale Soccer Club).
Local father and son fire bravery Continued from front page. Ocean Grove station officer Adrian Bryan said the firefighters’ main concern was the gas cylinders in the garage. “Two of them were venting and it got to the point where they ruptured,” he said. The firefighters concentrated on keeping the cylinders’ temperature down, before bringing the fire under control at
11am. They were able to save the man’s house. “In the end we found about ten gas cylinders in the garage,” said Adrian. The home-owner was treated by ambulance officers for smoke inhalation and chest pains. He walked from the scene with neighbours and family members shortly after. The man’s family thanked Leigh and Neil for their efforts.
Book Week parade provides lots of fun DRYSDALE Primary School launched its Book Week celebrations with the annual Book Week Parade last week. It is a great event that is well organised by a team of dedicated teachers who
The Oompa Loompas Lucy, Tegan and Sophie lead out Drysdale’s Principal, Mr Dunlop-Moore in the Book Week parade.
love to promote the value of reading. The parade was compèred by the inimitable Rubeus Hagrid (a.k.a Mr Trent Stephens) and starred the fabulous children of Drysdale PS whose amazing costumes showed
Grade one students Callan, Owen, Mia and Marley.
a great deal of creativity. A large crowd of parents, grandparents and other family members enjoyed watching the parade and helped to create a very special community atmosphere in the hall.
The celebrations continued throughout Book Week with a number of other activities including classroom door displays, reading buddies, a book activity day and a whole class shared reading session.
Alicia, Curtis, Ciarne, Leisel, Gypsy and Beth.
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Childcare hopes DRYDALE and Clifton Springs could be in line for more early education infrastructure. Geelong Council will apply for State Government funding for a number of early childhood infrastructure projects identified for the region and Council is calling for
Expression of Interest applications for Children’s Centres and New Early Learning Facility projects planned to commence in four years. The Victorian Children’s Facilities Capital Grants, through the Department of Education and Training, can provide Council
funding for early childhood projects. “Council has identified a number of priority projects,” said Councillor Kylie Fisher, Community Development Portfolio Holder. All of which are included in the Municipal Children’s Services Infrastructure Plan.”
Major infrastructure projects in Drysdale and Clifton Springs include Drysdale Family Services Hub and Jetty Road Early Years. “Council will consult with the community if any of the nominated projects progress under the grant scheme,” said Cr Fisher.
Isabella raises $4000 NINE-year-old Isabella Brew Doyle far exceeded her expectations when she shaved her hair earlier this year. Isabella raised $4.000 for the Leukemia Foundation and delivered 19 bags of toys to the Geelong Hospital Children’s Ward. When the Voice first spoke to the Clifton Springs Primary School (CSPS) student, on July 8, she was hoping to raise $1.500. But the generous support of teachers, friends and family helped her to smash her original target, with a mystery donor donating $500. When asked why people had been so giving, Isabella knowingly replied “it’s probably because I’m a kid and I’m nine”. Isabella asked for gifts for the children’s ward rather than for herself for her ninth birthday, and
toys,” she said. The grade three student has adapted quickly to her new hairstyle, after her shave on July 24. “It’s
cold but I’m not wearing a beanie because I can deal with it,” she said. “I still comb it but it doesn’t take long.”
CCTV bid welcomed D R Y S D A L E Neighbourhood Watch has applauded an application submitted by Council last month for $41,500 in State Government funding for CCTV in High Street. “We’re happy it’s going forward and being supported,” said Drysdale Neighbourhood Watch President Leanne Stratford. If successful, the grant will go towards $45,000 to install cameras in High Street, with the Neighbourhood Watch
raising the remaining $4,500. Leanne said the project had received great support from local businesses. “We’ve had $700 so far in donations,” she said. Local businesses have also donated vouchers and items for raffles, which the Neighbourhood Watch will hold this month. “All the money will go towards CCTV cameras,” said Leanne. The project is one of seven listed in Geelong Council’s application for
a $180,900 grant from the State Government. High Street was near the top of the list of seven projects, second behind The Terrace, Ocean Grove. “I was happy with that,” said Leanne. “We deserve to be there because of all the work we’ve done with local police to reduce crime.” Leanne said part of the need for CCTV cameras was due to a lack of a police presence in Drysdale. “That’s definitely due to
DRYSDALE Lotto owner Jack Breen was “thrilled to bits” last week, after selling his second division one winning ticket in only two months. “It’s good for my business and it’s great to help make someone happy,” he said. Tattslotto contacted the winner, a local woman, soon after she won. The woman, who wished not to be named, was ecstatic to win the $1 million prize. “My husband asked me last night if I’d checked my Monday Lotto entry,” she said last week. “When I did, I turned to him and said I think I just won. I’m not too sure what we’ll do with our prize money – except for what everyone says they’ll do if they win lotto – which is pay off our mortgage.” Jack’s store has sold three winning division one tickets since it opened in 2010, for around $5 million in division one winnings. “They’re pretty long odds aren’t they?” he said. “They say that lightning doesn’t strike the same place – but it did.”
Bellarine crime levels low
Isabella Brew Doyle with some generous toy donations. donated her locks to Wigs for Kids. Mother Mel Brew was very proud. “There were hundreds and hundreds of
Lotto win
a lack of funding,” she said. “The police are doing a great job with the amount of officers we have in the area.” Leanne said the CCTV cameras were a preventative measure that she hoped would help local police. “We’d rather prevent crime then have to deal with it,” she said. Leanne said the project had received letters of support from MPs Simon Ramsay and Lisa Neville, State Neighbourhood Watch and local police.
BELLARINE police are recording the lowest levels of reported crime on the peninsula in three years. “It’s the lowest it’s been since I’ve been here,” said Officer in Charge, Senior Sergeant Ferrara. “There’s been some really good work done by local and Geelong members, which has led to some arrests.” Snr Sgt Ferrara was careful to point out the figures were only based on reported crime. He asked residents to report any incidents to police, even minor damage and theft. “Don’t think it’s too trivial to let us know,” he said. “It all shapes how we patrol.” Snr Sgt Ferrara also pointed out that crime was usually at it’s lowest during winter.
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Department of youth
LOCAL youth will have a new space to relax with the launch of the Drysdale Youth Centre last month. The space is located at Springdale Neighbourhood Centre and will be available for people aged 12 to 25. Council’s Youth Portfolio holder, Councillor Jan Farrell, said the Bellarine
Youth Action Crew (BYAC) developed the idea for the centre at a recent forum. “This is a place where young people can relax and feel comfortable socialising and working with other young people,” she said. Cr Farrell said a survey conducted at the launch will direct the centre’s
activities, which could include computing, cooking, art, dance and more. “As well as relaxing and playing games we’re looking to provide young people with a range of enjoyable classes which will broaden their skills and knowledge,” she said. Cheetham Ward
Councillor Rod Macdonald thanked Springdale for allowing Council and BYAC to use the space. “The neighbourhood centre has been very generous and I’d like to thank them for lending us their space to provide a great facility for young people in our region,” said
Cr Macdonald. “It’s conveniently located in High Street, in the heart of Drysdale, which means it’s easily accessible.” The centre will be open fortnightly on Tuesday, 3.30pm to 5.30pm, starting October 13. For more information contact Council’s Youth Department on 5272 5272.
Age no barrier for local women WOMEN from Clifton Springs and Drysdale are proving that age is no barrier to fitness. “Older women are more active then ever,” said local gym owner Andrea Keating. Andrea said three quarters of her clients at Curves Drysdale are over 50, while a quarter are over 70. Clifton Springs’ Jan Wentworth is 81 and has been going to the gym for last four years. “Heavens I’ve got to!” said Jan. “I’ve got to keep out of the nursing home – that’s the only reason I go.” Jan, who has nine grandchildren and two
great grandchildren, said the gym gave her more fitness to climb stairs and tend her garden. She’s one of the women at the gym who recently completed a “12 week challenge”, shedding 4.3kg. “For a senior that’s a great effort,” said Andrea. And she’s not even the eldest at the gym. Andrea said she also has an 86-year-old who attends, although she’s taking a break after the birth of her latest great grandchild. PUMPING IRON: 81-yearold Jan Wentworth works out at Curves Drysdale.
Ordered to pay thousands DRYSDALE and Clifton Springs Community Association (DCSCA) may have to close after VCAT ordered it to pay $5500 in legal costs. DCSCA spokesman Patrick Hughes said the group’s entire effort would go to paying the costs, distracting from its normal activity promoting the welfare of locals. “Which means there’s no incentive for people to join,” he said. “And then we
might have to close.” DCSCA made an application to VCAT earlier this year opposing Caltex Franchisee, Milemaker Petroleum, building a petrol station on the Jetty Rd–High St roundabout. As previously reported in the Voice, it argued Geelong Council had ignored local opposition to the proposal, before granting planning permission to Milemaker. Before the VCAT hearing, more than 400
people signed a DCSCA petition opposing the service station, with many saying that they hadn’t heard of it. VCAT dismissed the application, due to it being submitted late and invited Milemaker to apply for legal costs. An online petition by local resident Aaron Cooper asking VCAT not to make DCSCA pay Milemaker’s legal costs, has gathered 351 signatures. “It’s a very
disappointing end which may set precedents for other community groups wanting to take on big business,” said Mr Cooper. Mr Hughes said he hoped Milemaker would consider waiving the costs as a “gesture of goodwill to the community”. DCSCA also put a request into VCAT not to award costs. Mr Hughes said the request was supported by local MPs Richard Marles, Sarah Henderson and Lisa
Neville, and councillor Rod Macdonald. He said the DCSCA would consult with VCAT before requesting Milemaker to waive the costs. The case has attracted attention from Spring St. Attorney-General Martin Pakula said it was uncommon for VCAT to make costs orders against applicants. He said Milemaker Petroleum had the right to recover costs but could decide not to.
• 'Nothing Serious' bike ride, Saturday 10am from the Pedal Shed
year olds that combines structured dramatic play, movement and music. Drysdale, The Potato Shed, Tuesdays 9.3010.15am. Contact Rachael 0410 728 238 rach@ boogiebrainacademy. com • Clifton Springs Garden Club (third Monday of each month), 7.30pm in the Uniting Church Hall, Palmerston St, Drysdale. Phone Lorraine 5251 1660 What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@ocean grovevoice.com
what’s ON music/live events
• Potato Shed, Drysdale - Peggy the Pint Sized Pirate, 11 and 12 September - The Kazoos, 'What's Up Croc?', 19 September - The 3 Little Pigs, 22 to 25 September • SpringDale Community Centre Hall - Making waves music/ poetry arvo at Senior Citizens Centre, Drysdale, third Sun of every month 2pm5.30pm
markets & fairs
• Buy Bellarine Produce Barn
- Tuckerberry Farm Saturday-Sunday 9am3pm
food/wine
• Jack Rabbit Vineyard - Guided wine tastings and lunch available seven days, with dinner Friday and Saturday Ph: 5251 2233 • Curlewis Winery - Cellar door is by appointment only. Ph: 5250 4567 • Leura Park Estate Sundays 12.30pm – 4.30pm Live music, sensational food and wines available Ph: 5253 3180 • Clifton Springs Golf Club - Friday night raffle.
- Courtesy bus operates on Friday and Saturday Nights from 5pm to 11pm. The vehicle covers the areas of the Bellarine Peninsula including Clifton Springs / Drysdale, Leopold, Ocean Grove and Portarlington. To book ring 5251 3391
get active
• Drysdale Health Group 27-29 High Street - Strength training for over 50s program. Wednesday 5pm or 6.15. Ph: 5251 2958 • Drysdale Community Health Centre 21 Palmeston Street - Weight resistance training. Ph: 5251 2291
reading & writing
• Drysdale Library 18-20 Hancock Street -Tuesday and Thursday 10.30am Preschool Story Time -Wednesday 11.30am Baby Time- Nursery Verses
family fun
• The Bellarine Railway - Steam and diesel train trips departing from Queenscliff and Drysdale Stations. • Jelly Bean Drama – An educational dramabased program for 3-5
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Excitement as new stores open doors New shopper for north LUKE VOOGT A WHOLE new shopping centre has opened up on the north Bellarine. Woolworths and other retailers opened for the first time last month at Curlewis’s new shopping centre, Bayview Central. Woolworths store manager Tatum Carter was thrilled to welcome the locals. “There’s just excitement in the air and smiles on everybody’s faces,” she said. Tatum said the supermarket had employed 80 people from around Geelong. “About 50 of those are new local people,” she said. “Most are from Clifton Springs and Drysdale.” Tatum presented a donation of $1,000 from the supermarket to
Clifton Springs Primary School and Christian College during the opening. She said the supermarket is also sponsoring a Drysdale basketball team. “It’s just a gesture of goodwill to the community,” she said. The opening included performances by the schools and appearances by Minions and ABC’s Charley Bear. A pharmacy, clothing store and BWS also opened on August 19. As well as the full-line Woolworths, Bayview Central has 11 storespaces. Acting estate manager Andrew Van der Lugt said a number of shops were set to open in the coming weeks and months. “There’ll be a restaurant and a café – which should be good,” he said.
TOP: Ash McLoughlin, Shaylee Habgood, store manager Tatum Carter, Matthew Hughes and Megan Payne. LEFT: Sherie and Abigail Campbell, Maisy Chaplin and store manager Tatum Carter with ABC's Charley Bear.
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Need care for north BELLARINE Aged Care Association president Tim Walsh has labelled Bellarine Community Health’s (BCH) planned Point Lonsdale health centre as disrespectful to the north Bellarine. Mr Walsh said BCH was using money from the sale of Ann Nichol aged care home in Portarlington last year to fund the centre.
“We consider it to be a travesty,” he said. “The proceeds of the sale should be reinvested in this part of the Bellarine and specifically in aged care services.” Mr Walsh said the notfor-profit Ann Nichol House was built with the financial support of community groups in the North Bellarine. “The proceeds of that
sale should be more transparent,” he said. “We don’t know how much it was sold for.” BCH secured a $3 million Federal Government grant for the $7 million Point Lonsdale centre, with BCH to contribute the remaining funding. “Obviously some of that capital has come from the sale of the (Ann Nichol
House) and bed licences,” said BCH CEO John Fendyk “Some of it is also contributing to the Drysdale site.” Mr Fendyk said BCH contributed $3 million to the Ann Nichol House while it had administered it, which provided for 30 extra beds. He said BCH had set up a $1.2 million Health
and Wellbeing Fund to recognise the contribution of community groups and individuals to Ann Nichol House. “The Bellarine Aged Care Association – or any group – is eligible to apply if they have a suitable project,” he said. “We are more than happy to talk with them and see what the needs are.”
S p r i n g D a l e Neighbourhood Centre hosted the second screening of the Reel Health International Film Festival on the Bellarine, attended by about 70 people. “We were thrilled to be a screening host,” said SpringDale Coordinator Anne Brackley. “The f ilms are a very powerful way of getting people to think and talk about health in a different way.”
The screening was part of the Barwon Regional Tour of the f ilm festival and showcased ten f ilms from across the world exploring community health issues. “The f ilms share personal journeys and family experiences that are truly inspirational, thought-provoking and breathtaking,” said Reel Health Director Anne Doherty. Monash Health created Reel Health
in 2013 as a platform for f ilmmakers to talk about health issues and how they affect communities. The f inal screening of the festival for the Bellarine will be at the Uniting Church Queenscliff at 7.30pm, September 23. For more information about Springdale’s programs and services visit www.springdale. org.au or phone 5253 1960.
Reel health boost Reel Health Bellarine team.
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Long wait to come home
DRYSDALE Soccer Club fears it will take three more seasons to play matches in its home town despite approved council funding for a new sporting precinct. Last week, City of Greater Geelong approved $6.726 million to fund Stage 1 of Drysdale Sports Precinct at a council meeting on Tuesday night August 25. Council will bring forward its funding for the Drysdale Sporting Precinct from 2017/2018 to 2016/2017 and have asked State Government to release funding as soon as possible so work can begin. The Drysdale Soccer Club has played last their three seasons at Howard Glover Reserve in East Geelong, which is almost 18km west of Drysdale’s town centre. Drysdale Clifton Springs Voice sports reporter Mark Heenan (MH) spoke with Drysdale Soccer Club president Rory Campbell (RC) and club treasurer Paul Rawson (PR) at Howard Glover Reserve prior to council meeting at City Hall in Geelong last week. (MH) How long will you have to play at Howard Glover Reserve in East Geelong because you
Drysdale Soccer Club treasurer Paul Rawson and president Rory Campbell. have no home facility in Drysdale? (RC) “I would be surprised if it was within three years (playing in Drysdale). Would you say the same thing Paul Rawson? (PR) “At the end of the day you have to have two growing seasons for the grass to grow at the Peninsula Drive facility in Drysdale. We are looking at January 2018 before we kick a football (soccer ball) on the new fields in Drysdale.” (MH) What is the geography of where players are coming from to play soccer
with Drysdale? (RC) “We spread all over Geelong with senior players, we have literally got someone who comes from the other side of Melbourne to play for Drysdale Soccer Club. We try and make a really strong focus on having a good club culture. We find it very difficult in circumstances like this where these facilities at Howard Glover Reserve aren’t our own clubrooms.” (PR) “In terms of geography for the juniors at our club we would have 95 per cent from Drysdale and Clifton
Springs and Wallington. The senior numbers are far more spread out.” (MH) What are the current registered participant numbers like with the Drysdale Soccer Club in juniors and seniors? (PR) “We would have over 90 juniors at Drysdale Soccer Club, so that is a mix of girls and boys. We have an Under 11 girls soccer team. Our youngest player at the club is four and a half years old. We have no junior age teams from under 11s to under 18s. Under 11s is the top age group for our juniors.
Really those players we have had come through in juniors have wanted to continue with Drysdale (but as there is no home in Drysdale) they have found other clubs on the Bellarine; like Surfside Waves (in Ocean Grove), Barwon Heads and St Leonards (in the top age junior grades).” (RC) “We have three senior men’s teams. I think we would roughly have 50 registered senior players and we all up would have 140 players with juniors and seniors and that are registered playing with Drysdale Soccer Club.”
Drysdale Soccer Club members are winding up their season.
Another soccer season closing DRYSDALE Soccer Club is ending another year of on and off field successes in the coming weeks. Along with the recent approval by council for funding of the long awaited home pitch and facilities in Drysdale, the club has instituted some new traditions such as the monthly 'cookup' fundraiser and numerous late nights watching English Premier League matches. Hopefully when we're all at one venue, the juniors and parents can
get involved in some of these ongoing events. On field the third division started the year in fantastic style with three wins on the trot, only to bear the brunt of injury woes with numerous players called up to fill in at higher levels. Often taking the field with only 10 or fewer players, the boys battled hard in difficult circumstances and did themselves great credit, often receiving praise from the opposition for their fighting spirit
despite the odds stacked against them. Second division started off a little slower, taking until round five to register their first win. Under new coach Mark Ansley and with many new players to the club, once the players gelled and started playing flowing, passing football with a little bit of grit mixed in, the wins began to come, though not quite in the numbers hoped for. Despite the poor return however the guys have certainly worked hard
for the points they did earn and were probably unlucky not to receive a few more, overall a solid effort from a group of players who managed to stick at it despite disappointing results. If player retention is as good as the club hopes the resilience of these men will set them in good stead for next season with another preseason to develop their skill base. Division one has been the most successful team this year with the club's first ever division one
finals appearance a very real possibility, the final two rounds are of utmost importance. Stay tuned for big things in the next month from this exciting group of players. Fixtures for finals can be found for all three senior teams at www. drysdalesc.com.au where club contact details can also be found. Get down and support your local soccer team if you can, you might even be inspired to pull on the boots yourself next year.
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Iggies set high standards THE standard of junior Basketball at Saint Ignatius College reached new heights in 2015 with five out of six teams making it through to the Victorian College Championships run by Basketball Victoria. The Victorian College Championships is an open competition for all secondary schools to compete in. Schools compete in selected regional qualifying tournaments at six different locations around Melbourne to progress through to the Championship Finals at the Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre. In 2015, Saint Ignatius won three of the championship tournaments in Division 2, which is an amazing result considering the quality of schools that attend this tournament. Coached by Saint Ignatius staff member, Kirsty Allan, the year 9/10 girls team were victorious in their grand final against Box Hill College, a well known
basketball academy school. Kirsty’s talented year 7/8 girls team made it a daily double a few weeks later beating Bacchus Marsh Grammar School to take out the year 7/8 competition. The Saint Ignatius Year 9/10 boy’s team, coached by Dean Goodier, cruised through to the Division 2 grand final on 28 July against highly rated St Patrick’s College Ballarat. They were no match for the hard working Iggy Wolves who dominated the second half to take out the Division 2 cup. After a week’s rest after the Victorian College Championship finals both year 9/10 teams then competed in the Geelong Independent Secondary Schools Championships at the Geelong Basketball and Netball Centre. Once again, both teams were too good taking out both championship finals. Saint Ignatius has 14 basketball teams that compete in schoolbased competitions throughout the year.
St Ignatius College year 9 and 10 basketball teams.
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Coach dissects club's onfield performance
DRYSDALE netball coach Anthony Burton takes a look at the club's fortunes this season. A grade It was a tough year for the A grade side this year with a new coach taking the reigns. With a lot of departures from last year the core of the side was made up primarily of junior players in the likes of Maddy and Isabella Searle, Alyce Willie,
Gemma Percy, Tanisha Mitchell-Gibson and Gina Macleod who was named as captain. With the inclusion of Shae Rowbottom in goals, towards the end of the season the team took it up the the other clubs and played out the season strongly. B grade Once again a very young side took to the court most weeks with
Montana Jones and Elliana Van Galen being only 15 years of age but playing beyond their age. Brittany Rowbottom in goals along with Brittany Connalley proved a focal point in attack while Denova Rotuna and Ashley O'Dowd shored up the defensive end. C grade The C grade side had a change of coach after round seven with Karen
Rowbottom taking control. With sisters Meg and Chelsea Websdale coming into the side as bookends (goalkeeper and goalshooter respectively), Anna Oliver, Shari Stillman and Emma Taylor provided that much needed drive through the centre court finishing the season off stongly. D grade Coach Jodi Connalley has
done a great job with the girls getting them into finals this year. Apart from playing in goals herself Maddie Jane, Cassie Rabbich, Mary Pepyat, Nikki Bonner and Holly Roskosch have taken on board the direction the team needs to head down to be successful and hopefully can put it altogether and bring home the premiership.
Mixed bag for junior netballers YOUTH: Drysdale's junior netballers.
DRYSDALE Netball Club has had a mixed bag of results for the juniors this year. The under 11s coached by Chloe Davis and Charlie Halson have had a fun and fantastic year. The 11 and under team were undefeated at the end of year carnival at Kardinia Park in August and the parents, players and committee could not be happier. The girls have learnt so much and played so well. They adapted quickly to playing in various positions and have continued to support each other all year. A huge thank you to all involved. The 13 and under (2) team finished sixth overall. They had a great start to the year but couldn't quite reach the top four in the end. The 13 and under (1) team finished the
season with a win against Torquay which shot them into the final top four. The 17 and under (2) team and both 15 and under teams both finished 7th but not without some great highlights during the season. 17 and under (1) team have finished strongly and have secured 3rd spot on the ladder after a great final win against Torquay. Torquay dropped to fourth on the ladder after the result. The committee and coaches of Drysdale Netball Club would like to thank the players and parents for all their support over the year and they look forward to finals. Come down during the Bellarine Football Netball League finals in your club colours and support the Drysdale junior netball girls loud and proud. Michelle Davis
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Voice Drysdale & Clifton Springs Sport Hawks not happy about final-round bye as...
A grade cricket fixture announced BELLARINE Peninsula Cricket Association finalised the 2015/16 A Grade draw last week. The new season will commence with a oneday fixture on Saturday October 10, a week after the AFL grand final. Eleven rounds will be played across the A grade competition in 2015/16 with eight two-day fixtures and three one-day matches planned. The BPCA A grade grand final will be played on Saturday March 12 and Sunday March 13. Drysdale, which was crowned A Grade premiers last season, plays at home first against Barwon Heads in a oneday match on October 10. Drysdale commenced pre-season training with an indoor net session on Wednesday August 12 at Barwon Valley Activity Centre in Belmont. New Hawk senior coach Darren Cameron takes over from Shane Cutajar, who will stay on as A grade captain this season, for 2015/16.
“Drysdale (Cricket Club) are happy with the overall structure of the draw, but not happy about having the bye in the last round of the home and away season for the second time in three seasons. We have requested the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association to revisit this.� Drysdale Cricket Club president Robert Malcolm
Drysdale Cricket Club began preseason training with an indoor net session at Belmont.
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Hawks reflect on a bumpy 2015 LADDER POSITION 8th GAMES WON Five GAMES LOST 13 L E A D I N G GOALKICKER Tom Dewey with 44 goals from 18 matches
DRYSDALE Football Club finished its season with a competitive game against Torquay at the Hawks’ nest in round 18. First placed Torquay only defeated the Hawks
by 25 points, while Drysdale showed last year’s BFL premiers Geelong Amateur they can match it with the best at times and lost by five goals in round 13. The 2015 season though was a bumpy ride for Drysdale, the 2013 BFL grand finalists, with only five wins from 18 games. Drysdale suffered critical losses to northern Bellarine rivals
Portarlington, which finished ninth, in round four and round 11. Prior to 2015, Portarlington had not beaten Drysdale since 2008. The Hawks also lost to sixth-placed Modewarre in round three and round 10. “If we had've split the games against Modewarre and Portarlington and won one of two games against
them we probably would have been playing finals,” Drysdale Football Club senior coach John Fitzgerald said. “In the end we just did not have the depth and we did not have great teams on the park in those four games.” Drysdale was hamstrung without playing assistant coaches Steve Brown and Ryan Normington, who only managed 11 and eight
matches respectively due to injury in 2015. Both Brown are Normington were recruited as key leaders and are proven former Geelong Football League players would have been keen to hit the field more often to nurture the Hawks’ youth. The emergence of Hawk youngsters Mitch McGuire and Josh Rushton, a key forward who kicked 34 goals
Fitzy calls time on coaching OUTGOING Drysdale coach John Fitzgerald called time on an illustrious playing and coaching career spanning four decades after the Hawks round 18 clash against Torquay. A gallant Drysdale went down to the league leaders by 25 points at home. Fitzgerald, a multiple premiership coach with Bell Park and South Barwon, played eight VFL games with Geelong in 1986-87 and captained St Joseph’s to its last ever senior GFL flag in 1989. In three seasons at Drysdale, he led the Hawks to a senior grand final appearance in his first year in 2013. Fitzgerald, a former BFL interleague coach, said he enjoyed his time at Drysdale but was ready to stand aside. “I am ready to go is the overriding emotion, my time is done and I am pretty comfortable with that,” Fitzgerald told the Voice. “It has been fantastic
SCOREBOARD
DRYSDALE 6.7.43 defeated by TORQUAY 9.14.68 Goals J. Rushton 3, S. Brown 2, M. O'Dowd Best M. McGuire, S. Bensted, J. Hopgood, N. Malcher, J. Hilderbrand, T. McLennan time. To come to Drysdale which is a town and a whole community, that’s been an incredible experience.” While the decorated and well respected coach won’t have a role in an official capacity at Drysdale in 2016, he is keen to stay involved with the Hawks juniors next season. “I would still like to do a bit with the juniors at Drysdale, working with the junior coaches and that will be a good fun – Drysdale will be my club,” he said. Fitzgerald was full of praise for his team who put up a spirited effort against a dominant Torquay outfit, which finished in top spot
with a 17-1 record in 2015. Drysdale only trailed Torquay by five points at three-quarter time. “We were terrific against Torquay,” Fitzgerald said. “We stretched and challenged them and finished on a bit of a high.” Drysdale young gun Josh Rushton was the leading goalkicker with three majors in a low-scoring contest where only 15 goals were kicked. Drysdale playing assistant coach Steve Brown kicked two goals. Youngsters Mitch McGuire and Steve Bensted, a Geelong VFL listed player, were named in Drysdale’s best players.
Drysdale Hawks 6.5.41. Lara kept the Hawks scoreless in the first quarter in a low scoring game played at Ron Evans Oval. The Hawks however hit back after half time and booted six goals in the second half compared to
Lara’s five majors. Drei Badics was the only multiple goalkicker for Drysdale with two majors. THE Drysdale Under 18 team finished the home and away season in fifth position with 9 wins and 9 losses.
John Fitzgerald
Lara just to good on the day DRYSDALE were defeated by Lara 1 by 8 points in a competitive Under 18 Colts Division Two elimination final played at Portarlington Recreation Reserve on August 30. Final scores were Lara 1 Cats 7.7.49 defeated
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DRYSDALE 6.5.41 defeated by LARA 7.7.49 Goals: D. Badics 2, B. Mannix, J. Terry, A. Evans, J. Allison Best J. Terry, J. Mojzes, J. Lowe, D. Badics, A. Evans, J. Alderding
this season, along with Mitch O’Dowd were all positive signs for Drysdale. “They (McGuire, Rushton and O’Dowd) have all had great seasons,” Fitzgerald said. “They are only kids, they are 18 and 19 years old, Mitch O’Dowd was the same and still eligible for under 18 Colts and played the whole year in the seniors and played really good footy.
“In terms of the future there is a lot to like about Drysdale.” Drysdale had three representatives at this year’s 2015 Bellarine Football League Interleague match against Wimmera Football League in Horsham on May 23. Hawk 2015 Interleague players included Adrian Robinson, Josh Hopgood and Josh Rushton.
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DRYSDALE JUNIOR WRAP
Young Hawks are Premiers THE Drysdale Byrne Football Team is still on a massive high after winning the Under 16 Division 5 Coca Cola Cup grand final on Saturday August 29. The junior Under 16’s Hawks team defeated Geelong West St Peters 2 by 38 points in the decider at Modewarre’s Community Oval. Final scores were Drysdale Byrne 7.8.50 to
Geelong West St Peters 1.6.12. Hawk junior Declan Gibson booted three goals, while teammate Benjamin Searle kicked two majors. Drysdale who finished the regular season in second place with a 10-4 record, advance to Division 5 grand final with a convincing 82-point win over Belmont Lions/Newcomb in the second-semi final on August 15.
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DRYSDALE BYRNE 7.8.50 defeated GEELONG WEST ST PETERS (2) 1.6.12 Goals D. Gibson 3, B. Searle 2, C. Dinneen, J. Sinclair Best P. Kilpatrick, B. Pavey, B. Searle, J. Sawyer, J. Sinclair
INTO THE SEMIS MARK HEENAN
AN accurate Drysdale eliminated Ocean Grove from the Bellarine Football League Reserves finals race with a comprehensive 39-point victory at Portarlington on Sunday August 30. The Hawks’ elimination final win over Ocean Grove will see Drysdale face Geelong Amateur in the first semi final on Sunday September 6 at Torquay. Final scores were Drysdale 15.4.94 to Ocean
Grove 8.7.55. Hawk sharpshooter Simon Scott was prominent up forward and booted six goals to take his tally to 73 goals from 18 matches in 2015. Drysdale attacking midfielder Jackson Ristevski played a big role in the win with three goals and was named Hawks best player on field. At times, the game was a spiteful contest with aggressions spilling out on field as Ocean Grove players Elliott Taylor and Reid Billington left the
ground with concussion. Taylor was later stretchered from the ground and play was stopped. At half time the Grubbers led by one point, but a rampant Drysdale overran Ocean Grove in the second half. Drysdale booted six goals in the third quarter and held a 37-point lead at the final break. The Hawks booted four goals compared to Ocean Grove’s three majors in the fourth quarter to come away with a six-goal win.
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DRYSDALE 15.4.94 defeated OCEAN GROVE 8.7.55 Goals: S. Scott 6, J. Ristevski 3, D. Mannix, N. Wilson, M. Harman, L. Walder, L. Hobbs, D. Mullins Best: J. Ristevski, L. Walder, S. Scott, L. Hobbs, M. Harman, L. Inglis
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