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Ollie, Teddy, Amelia and Harry Banks want to raise awareness for brain cancer. They are proudly wearing their Beanies for Brain Cancer. 172173

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Fight of her life By Justin Flynn AMELIA Banks was diagnosed with brain cancer five years ago. Two major surgeries later and an oncologist who told her to get her affairs in order, and Amelia is still here, still fighting and still moving forward.

The 35-year-old Ocean Grove mother of two was living in Perth with her husband Ollie and 35 weeks pregnant when she was told the bad news. She started feeling weak on the right side of her body, which prompted her to visit her GP and that’s when a tumour was found in her brain.

“I can’t sit down and wallow in self pity - I have a life to live and need to show my kids that life is worth living,” Amelia said. Amelia’s oncologist told her to get her will in order and “not to go out and get another mortgage”. The family including sons Harry, 6, and Teddy, 4

- left WA and moved back to Amelia’s native Ocean Grove. Five years after being diagnosed, she is still here and still fighting. “It’s not a sob story, it’s a crappy story, but you have to make the best of it,” she said. “We want the kids to know that life

is worth living.” “We chose to live in hope, not in fear,” Ollie said. Amelia and her family will walk in the Walk 4 Brain Cancer event in Melbourne on 12 November. Continued on page 3

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Champ Ling zeroes in on estate’s new oval Geelong football champion Cameron Ling made an appearance at Devlins Road Oval playing some kick-to-kick last week. Devlins Road Oval is the brand new football oval at Oakdene Estate, Ocean Grove. Residents of Oakdene estate and the surrounding Bellarine Peninsula are excited to have a community oval for kids and families to enjoy in a

relaxed and friendly environment. The goal posts at Devlins Road Oval have been erected and the oval will soon be ready for the community to enjoy.“Devlins Road Oval will be a great place for friends and family to play some kick-to- kick in a relaxed and friendly environment,” said Ling, an Oakdene ambassador. “Oakdene estate is rich with community ori-

ented values demonstrated through the new oval and has a friendly, welcoming culture. It’s a great place to build a home and raise a family.” With the oval soon to be ready for action, residents of Oakdene estate and the surrounding Bellarine Peninsula will be encouraged to get some goal kicking practice in when it is complete in October.

Oakdene ambassador Cameron Ling tests out new oval at Devlins Road.

Care is well in hand Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club donated 18 Care Bears to Bellarine police recently. The bears were bought by the Lions Club and handed over by representatives Grant Hull and Philip Scambler to Leading Senior Constable Shane Johnson. The bears will be distributed by police memebrs to children in need when the situation arises.

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Town’s new limits The City of Greater Geelong’s Administrators have endorsed the Barwon Heads Structure Plan after more than a year of community consultation, which included input from more than 1000 residents. The preparation of the structure plan included a rigorous residential and landscape character assessment, which looked at a range of factors and considered Barwon Heads’ unique coastal character and design. Under the adopted plan, the existing western settlement boundary, located near the internationally recognised Ramsar Wetlands, will not be extended. “The structure plan has been shaped by significant feedback The structure plan will include zoning and overlay changes to pro-

tect the unique character of Barwon Heads. In developing the plan, factors considered included changing demographics, development pressures, housing diversity, residential character, climate change, flooding, transport and infrastructure. The City will ask the Minister for Planning to immediately intervene to protect native Moonah trees in Warrenbeen Court. Members of the public will have an opportunity to comment further when a planning scheme amendment is exhibited to incorporate the necessary parts of the structure plan into the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme. “The structure plan has been shaped by significant involvement

The structure plans maps areas to be protected and areas to be developed in Barwon Heads. from the community,” City administrator chair Dr Kathy Alexander said. “It takes into consideration the overwhelming feedback received

from residents about protecting the unique coastal design, atmosphere and environment of Barwon Heads.” The structure plan can be seen at www.geelongaustralia.com.au

Fight of her life From front page They desperately want to raise awareness for brain cancer, which kills more children than any other disease in Australia and kills more people under 40 than any other cancer. Despite the statistics, government funding for brain cancer is at just five per cent for all cancers. “The outcomes are so poor that they may not want to throw money at it,” Ollie said. “We need to bring awareness to a deadly disease that there is no cure for, so we want to help find a cure and offer better treatment,” Amelia said. While Amelia and Ollie said that it’s not a matter of if, but when, the cancer returns, they can’t stop living life and have been touched by the support from Ocean Grove. Amelia suffers epilepsy as a result of one of her surgeries and is unable to drive. “We’ve just been blown away by the support of the community here in Ocean Grove,” she said. “From people bringing around meals, doing cleaning rosters, driving me places, and just general love and well wishes, we just feel so supported.” The Banks family plans to organise a similar Walk 4 Brain Cancer event on the Bellarine as early as next year. But for now, they want your help to raise awareness. To donate to Team Amelia in the Melbourne Walk 4 Brain Cancer, go to www.walk4braincancer.com.au/my-fundraising/4929/Amelia-sTeam. Another way to help is buy a beanie for brain cancer at www.carriesbeanies4braincancer.com/

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Bellarine Landcare Group will celebrate Landcare Week by inviting the community to a planting day on 8 September from 10am to 1.30pm at 275 Bawtree Road, Leopold. Volunteers will help the landholders plant 500 indigenous seedlings to create a nature corridor for the local wildlife. Special guest, Craig Morely from the Geelong Field Naturalists Club, will talk about how revegetation attracts the wonderful native birdlife. Craig has been studying and surveying the local birdlife for 40 years years and will share his extensive experience with participants over a barbecue lunch. Landcare Week is a time when groups celebrate 30 years of Landcare and the hard work contributed by the tens of thousands of landholders across the country. It is the perfect time to get involved with the Bellarine Landcare Group and help out at events such as planting days. This year Landcare Week takes place from 4 to 10 September. The funds to support this revegetation project have been provided as part of the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority Landcare Grant 2016/17 which aims to support landholders to ‘green the Bellarine’ with indigenous vegetation.

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Long Tan is remembered Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL Sub-branch held a ceremony to commemorate the Battle of Long Tan. On Vietnam Veterans’ Day on 18 August they remembered nearly 60,000 Australian men and women who served in the Vietnam War between 1962 and 1975, including 521 who lost their lives and more than 3000 who were wounded. It was the 51st anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan involving 105 Australians and three New Zealanders of D Company 6RAR in one of the fiercest battles of the Vietnam War. In the Battle of Long Tan, a total of 17 Australians were killed in action and 25 were wounded, one of whom later died of his wounds. D Company was greatly assisted by an ammunition resupply by RAAF helicopters, support by Australian, New Zealand and United States artillery and the arrival of reinforcements in APCs as night fell. The ceremony included a speech from renowned author Bernard Clancy, who wrote the book 'Best We Forget’. A small, but hardy, crowd braved chilling winds, rain and hail during the ceremony, which was held at Ocean Grove Park.

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Winemaker Darren Burke.

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Award nod for our top drop Crafted from handpicked Bellarine fruit sourced from sister vineyard Leura Park Estate’s Block 9, (clone 115), the result is a serious credit to winemaker Darren Burke who spent many hours nurturing the vines including leaf plucking and shoot thinning during the growth phase. “All here are absolutely ecstatic to be awarded the inaugural trophy at the Australian Pinot Noir Challenge, it means a lot on so many levels. It is a

credit to the skill and dedication of our winemaker Darren Burke who spent hours personally tending our beloved front block,” director Lyndsay Sharp said. “The award is also a wonderful result for Geelong and the Bellarine as a cool-climate wine growing region. Pinot Noir has long been a signature varietal of the region and to be recognised at this level reinforces the fact that this great part of Victoria stands tall on the

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national stage,” Ms Sharp said. Picked at a baume at around 13, the fruit was naturally fermented with 10 per cent whole bunches before enjoying a natural ferment which was cooled as required to ensure the temperature was never greater than 28 degrees celsius. Total time on skins was 15 days. The ferment cap was gently submerged once daily and 25 per cent new French oak was embraced as the new wood component.

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Undisputable proof that Bellarine wines are among the nation’s best with local Yes said the Seal awarded Best Pinot Noir in Australia at the inaugural Australian Pinot Noir Challenge, announced on Saturday 19 August. Yes said the Seal’s 2016 pinot noir was awarded 98 points by judges and was the clear winner among more than 250 pinot noirs from all around Australia.

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A step up in access to surf A new timber staircase and viewing platform have been built at Thirteenth Beach, giving beachgoers direct access to the popular surfing spot. Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville officially opened the $98,000 structure that replaces a staircase washed away by a storm in 2015. “This project highlights how the Victorian Government is working with local committees of management to address the impacts of coastal erosion and provide better coastal infrastructure for a growing community,” Ms Neville said “The staircase and viewing platform will be a valuable asset to the community, and to the many tourists that visit Thirteenth Beach every year. It’s important that we invest in making our coastline accessible, as it’s essential there are safe and reliable entry points for beach-goers.” Geelong architects Baade Harbour Australia designed the new staircase to better withstand the impacts of storm events. Reinforced hardwood piles at the base of the staircase have been driven into the sand at a depth of four metres below beach level, providing improved stability. Treated pine has been used to be durable in the harsh weather conditions. After the 2015 storm, the staircase could not be rebuilt in the same location due to damage to the sand dunes. The new site, 50 metres from the original location, was chosen following extensive geomorphologic and environmental assessments. A walkway has been built to connect the new location of the staircase to the beach car park, creating a safer separation of pedestrians and traffic.

Carolyn Jackson from DELWP which contributed $90,000 for the project and Lisa Neville at the opening of the steps at Thirteenth Beach. The viewing platform, which is positioned at road level for all-abilities access, provides a vantage point to take in stunning views along the coast. Surfers can now easily check the conditions at Cylinders Break, one of the most popular surfing locations on the surf coast. The staircase features seven flights of stairs and a total of 90 steps, with the

vertical height from beach to top deck being more than 16 metres. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) provided $90,000 for the Barwon Coast Committee of Management to carry out the works. The Barwon Coast Committee of Management contributed $8000 to the project.

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High way to stunning shots It seems just about anyone can take a good picture these days. However with World Photography Day, Saturday 19 August, just gone perhaps for some things only the best photographers should step forward. Barwon Heads based Great Ocean Air owner Jeff Brooks has taken his love of photography and flight to the sky - shooting images from more than 1000 feet above sea level and said many factors affected the quality of his images. “One of my popular shots is of the reflection of cloud on the Barwon River,” he said. “The sun was actually below the horizon at that time. So that shot only worked because there were no disturbances in the high cloud or on the water surface to stop the sunlight

bouncing from the cloud, to the river and into my camera lens. I also only had about 20 seconds to take the picture as we flew above it.” To counter the unpredictable nature of his subjects Mr Brooks said he would fly over certain points of interest hundreds of times. Mr Brooks said it also paid to be an early bird with some of his best work coming from shoots which happened before sunrise. And despite the finicky nature of taking photographs from way up high Mr Brooks said he was lucky to be based on the Bellarine Peninsula. “Geelong and the Bellarine and Surf Coast offers a rich environment of scenery which looks fantastic from the air,” he said. “Most people don’t appreciate what it has to offer until they see it.”

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2nd Oar aptly fills the void Deanne Sellars has launched a new online dating service specifically for mature aged people in Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula. The 2nd Oar is a personalised dating service being offered to people over the age of 35 who are single and living in the Geelong and Bellarine region. “Before I launched the business, I ran some focus groups and met with lots of mature age single locals to find out how things were going for them in the dating scene,” Deanne, from Ocean Grove, said. “I quickly discovered that many of them, particularly women, were not enjoying online dating. They were juggling children and/or careers and were sick of making time for dates that weren’t looking for the same thing. They were wanting someone local that they knew was a good person and looking for companionship.” Deanne says she will work closely with clients over a six-month journey, to ascertain what exactly they are looking for in an ideal partner, and then attempt to source their ideal match. The 2nd Oar is about building confidence, gaining insight, having fun and potentially finding love. The 2nd Oar aims to address some of these issues: SAFETY: A police check is an integral part of The 2nd Oar approach LOCAL: Will focus primarily on the Geelong and Bellarine region SAVE TIME: Conducts the search and screening of potential matches INSIGHT: Provide constructive feedback postdates CLARITY: Assist clients with clarifying what they are seeking in a long-term partner INTERESTING CONTENT: Provide valuable content to single mature-aged people on the topic of dating and love SUPPORT: Support people through the entire process, strengthening confidence To find out more, go to secondoar.com.au/ or search for The 2nd Oar on Facebook.

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Learning new ways Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre will hold an open day during Adult Learners Week. People can meet the trainers, receive career advice and make the change in your life. Any booking for a course received on this day will benefit from a 10 per cent discount on course fees. It’s particularly interesting for those looking for a change in career, returning to work or have just finished school and are looking for an alternative to university. Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre is a leading Nationally Recognised Training Institute offering Certificate III to Diploma level courses in the local community. Why choose Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre to complete your nationally recognised training? Courses are available with federal and State Government funding for students who meet eligibility criteria. Courses are conducted in small class sizes where you are supported throughout your course as a valued student not a number, and OGNC may be able to fund your childcare. All placement requirements are organised by the centre, and currently 96 per cent of students completing a course at OGNC gain employment within their field of study. OGNC has achieved a high rating on all government audits and reporting. The open day is on Friday 8 September from 11am to 1pm at 1 John Dory Drive, Ocean Grove.

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Author in town Author and Surfer Jock Serong will celebrate the release of his current book 'On the Java Ridge’ at bookgrove. The novel is an incredible political thriller where a group of Australian surf tourists encounter an asylum-seeker boat in distress, while, back in Canberra, the government is gunning for re-election with a hardline new policy to stop the boats. Serong’s debut novel Quota won the 2015 Ned Kelly Award for Best First Crime Novel. In 2016, The Rules of Backyard Cricket was shortlisted for the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award. On the Java Ridge is his third novel. Jock teaches law and writes feature articles in the surfing media and for publications such as The Guardian and Slow Living. Jock will be at bookgrove on The Terrace in Ocean Grove on Saturday 2 September, at 3pm.

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A chronic fatigue diagnosis has provided a Barwon Heads-based spa owner with a renewed sense of business purpose. After time off work with the condition and successful treatment of a myriad of its symptoms with practices such as mindfulness and use of services offered at Chi Sanctuary, formerly Lotus Spa, the path for Lyndal McKechnie’s business was clear. “Lotus Spa always had a focus on offering treatments which provide relaxation and the benefit of increased wellbeing through a mindful practice,” she said. “However, after my own successful use of mindfulness practice and our own infrared sauna to treat symptoms of an illness which was debilitating for me, I realised I wanted to increase that focus so much more.” Since coming back to work, Lyndal has named the spa Chi Sanctuary, to emphasise services such as new massage 'Cloud Hands’ which seek to correct client’s energy imbalances as well as provide relaxation. She has also sought out practitioners such as Chinese medicine specialist Petra Joly, wellbeing coach and kinesiology specialist Jenny Hunt and children and adult art therapist Emily Cardell. “I’m excited to offer our clients much more than they can get at many day spas in the region,” she said. And while some things have changed at the popular Barwon Heads spa, others remain the same. “I worked at the ‘The Spa at the Mandarin Oriental' in the UK for a number of years,” she said. “It’s a top spa there, and I think its standing largely comes from the fact that it has a huge focus on providing attention to individual client needs.

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New mums and dads who want to excercise, but are finding it tough can check out Kangatraining. Local mum Stacey Anderson has recently introduced Kangatraining to the Bellarine Peninsula. Ms Anderson underwent the extensive Kangatraining Instructor course and become a qualified instructor and having moved to Ocean Grove earlier this year has kicked off classes with her youngest son, Albie. And the Ocean Grove community has fully embraced the new opportunity with over 50 mums and babies participating in classes so far. See www.kangatraining.com.au or

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Breamlea Park Maintaining the financial viability of the Breamlea Holiday Park, while preserving the intrinsic environmental values of the park and surrounding foreshore areas, are two key factors behind the park’s draft master plan, which was endorsed at last night’s council meeting. The draft plan was developed in consultation with key stakeholders and the local community, keeping in mind that Breamlea is an area of high cultural heritage significance with more than 60 known Aboriginal archaeological sites within a two-kilometre radius of the holiday park. It is also surrounded by significant environmental areas including the open coast, dunes, and wetlands which are inhabited by a diverse array of flora and fauna. The City acts as the Committee of Management for the park and surrounding foreshore on behalf of the Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.

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Thanks go to firies State view, with Lisa Neville MP In my role as local member I have always enjoyed working with and for all our Bellarine CFA brigades. They do a wonderful job in protecting our local communities. The Ocean Grove Brigade, I can assure readers, is no exception. Therefore it is always a pleasure for me to attend the brigade’s annual dinner which this year was held on 15 July. Following the dinner I had the opportunity to speak in Parliament about the brigade, its great work and the night itself. Printed below is my speech delivered in Parliament on 10 August. “It was with great pleasure on Saturday 15 July, that I once again attended the Ocean Grove Country Fire Authority brigade’s annual dinner - I was asked to propose a toast to the brigade - and to celebrate with them the great work of the volunteers and career staff at the brigade. The Ocean Grove CFA is a brigade where volunteers and career firefighters serve proudly and co-operatively together in protecting their community and the wider Bellarine Peninsula, and like all brigades right across the Bellarine; Ocean Grove is very much an integral and respected organisation in the community. I congratulate them and thank them for their ongoing contribution. The night itself

was a great success enjoyed by not only firefighters but also the many partners who also contribute to the service either directly or indirectly through the support they give to their family member or members, as is the case with many families. On the night a number of awards were presented to very worthy recipients. These were: the National Medal to Tony Hodder; a brigade life-member award for 55 years as a volunteer with the CFA to Sylvia Pearce; a Firefighter of the Year award to Jayden HarrisonRoberts; an Encouragement award to both Simon Simpson and Adam Webb-Taylor; a Brigade Member award to Craig Cann; and an RSL award to Neil Hickman. I congratulate those members who received awards on the night. But just as importantly, I thank and commend all members of the Ocean Grove CFA - in fact all brigade members across the Bellarine - for the important and selfless service they provide in keeping our local communities safe”. Vic Health Grants I encourage local clubs to apply for the latest round of VicHealth’s latest Active Club Grants, which opened on 21 August. Via this round of grants sports clubs will be supported to create new opportunities to get women,

girls and less active Victorians playing sport. The grants are about making grassroots sports more accessible to locals, so everyone can get involved in a sport of their choosing. The State Government wants people to get active and embrace a healthy lifestyle, regardless of their age, gender or ability. As part of this push I would encourage local clubs who want to get more people involved in their particular sport to submit an application for this round of funding. With less than a third of people getting enough physical activity to benefit their health, it is critical that sporting clubs are supported to offer more opportunities to get people moving. And women’s participation in sport is still lower than men’s and due to many factors, including a lack of time and confidence, many women and girls find it hard to get active. These grants will also provide more opportunities for people from disadvantaged communities to take part in sport. Grants provide funding of up to $10,000 to community sport clubs to create more opportunities for women and girls and social sport options. So I again encourage local clubs

to apply for the funding grants through the VicHealth website before round one closes, at 4pm, on Friday 22 September. For further information or to apply online, visit www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/activeclub Ocean Grove mobile office As the Member for Bellarine, I am always interested in speaking with local residents, listening to their views, discussing their ideas and importantly assisting with matters they may have related to government. Because the Bellarine is geographically wide spread, one such way I get to meet with locals is via my “mobile offices” held annually in each town across the Bellarine. On 25 August, after sending an invitation to all local householders, I met with numerous Ocean Grove locals at the Neighbourhood House in John Dory Drive. Issues raised were wide spread and covered areas across all levels of government. If any reader missed my mobile office but believes I can be of assistance with a matter I encourage you to contact my office. Hon Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine lisa.neville@parliament.vic.gov.au Twitter@Lisanevillemp Phone: 5250 1987

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Heritage in hindsight at stage show Do you remember when Geelong’s waterfront was almost totally excavated to create our new tourist precinct - only for workmen to discover a forgotten statue of King Edward VII? Or when the city decided to bury its ‘Sleepy Hollow’ reputation by holding a New Orleans-style Jazz Funeral as part of a Jazz Festival on the waterfront? With the mayor, councillors and council officers as pall-bearers? Colin Mockett does, and he has pictures to prove it. They’ll be part of a new stage show titled ‘Geelong - Pictures Worth 1,000 Words’ which opens next month. The show features heritage images and old film clips of Geelong shown on a cinema-sized screen with updated 21st century hindsightful commentary as well as live music of the times. It’s the latest in a series of original history-driven musical shows presented by Mockett and Shirley Power as part of the City’s Morning Showtimes At The Potato Shed. As well as the waterfront-building images, the show includes film clips of Archbishop Daniel Mannix laying the foundation stone to St Mary’s Yarra Street church, Colac’s first flight, couta fishing at Queenscliff - and the boozy, happy cross-

All pictures: The statue discovered during waterfront excavations: the Jazz Burial of Sleepy Hollow. dressing dancing celebrations for 1932 New Year’s Eve which showed that not everybody had a tough time in the 1930s. It’s clear that if you had a regular job, life was sweet and fun in the Geelong region at that time - for some. And a couple of those old photographs have an eerie reflection today. Take a close look at the pictures of the Jazz Funeral to bury ‘Sleepy Hollow’.

You’ll notice one of the lead pallbearers was then-Cr Anthony Aitken, with council’s then-PR manager David Withington. Both have recently nominated to become councillors in the CoGG’s Spring election. History has a habit of repeating, in Geelong ... Who: Colin Mockett and Shirley Power with old images and film clips of the Geelong region. What: A New Show titled ‘Gee-

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Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall ■ Making waves music/poetry afternoon every fourth Sunday of the month, from 2pm-5.30pm.

Maggie’s Bar ■ See Maggie’s Bar’s Facebook site for all upcoming events.

Ocean Grove Hotel ■ First Thursday of every month, 10.45am, Morning Melodies.

Markets and fairs

McGlashan’s Wallington Estate, Swan Bay Road, Wallington ■ Open weekends and public holidays, 11am-5pm, new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays. Phone 5250 5760.

Get active Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall ■ Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall. Contact oceangrovecalisthenics@gmail.com

Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove

■ Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park.

■ Monday 9.15am, gentle exercises to music for 55-plus; 10.15am, gentle exercises to music for 65-plus. Phone Marg 5255 1335. ■ Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.

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■ Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.

■ Wednesdays 9am volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335.

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■ Sundays 12.30pm-4.30pm, live music, sensational food and wine. Phone 5253 3180.

■ Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335.

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Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway ■ Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Phone 5251 3393.

Barwon Heads Community Hall ■ Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities. Phone 0435 481 920.

Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove ■ Wednesday 7pm, 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group. ■ Barwon Heads Yoga, classes are across Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove and all under-18s are free. Website: www.barwonheadsyoga.com.au. Phone Rache 0430 515 424.

Reading and writing Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. ■ Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime. ■ Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses. ■ Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime. ■ Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-3.30pm, book chat for adults. Visit www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov. au

Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre ■ Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Phone 5255 4294.

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■ Tuesdays 9.30am, meet at the shelter in Ocean Grove Park except when taking bus, train or ferry trips. For further information phone Stan 5256 3920 or Helen 0411 534 899.

■ Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm, Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573.

Bellarine Church of Christ Hall, 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove

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■ Last Wednesday of month, chatroom, gentle fun activities, make new friends, afternoon tea. Free event from 1.30pm-3.30pm. Inquiries to Neville on 5255 2837.

■ Staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812. Tuesday 6.15pm, Wednesday 9.30am, 11am, 6.30pm, Saturday 8am.

Bellarine for Refugees, Barwon Heads Community Garden, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm. New members welcome. Any inquiries, Margaret 0419 323 166.

882 for information. Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.

Wednesdays

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Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone 0475 418 377. After hours Bruce Ward 5255 8827. Chord Club - meet to make music: first and third Wednesday of the month, 4pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.

Cancer Support Group, 10am, call Jean 0447 853 442 or Graeme 5255 3435.

First Wednesday of every month

Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 8pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430. Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Environmental activities to protect the coastline. Phone Fran 0429 237 661.

Clubs meet Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays, 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7pm-9pm, (juniors/ seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed - Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am to 3pm - and Wednesday, 9am to noon, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991. Soft tennis, 1.30pm to 3.30pm, at Memorial Hall. A social soft tennis gathering for women over 55. Phone Jeanette 5256 1633.

First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959 248 or Bruce on 0407 361 319 or email bffa@hotmail.com. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm, at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper Street. Details 5255 2820 or 5154 2873.

Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Dianne 0422 134 810. Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Fun, fellowship, friendship. Visitors welcome, phone 5255 2074, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361 319 or bffa@ hotmail.com

Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Phone Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.

Tuesdays Bellarine Peninsula Take off Weight Naturally Club meets every Tuesday night, 5.30pm, at Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street, Ocean Grove. Phone 0417 591 182. Bellarine TOWN (Take Off Weight Naturally), 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Doreen on 5255 2856.

First Tuesday of each month Springdale Neighbourhood Centre get together for meet and greet the first Tuesday of the month, 10.15am, to enjoy a cuppa and a chat. There is no charge for this. Further details contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along on the day. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace, Tuesdays at 1pm. Also Thursdays and Fridays, 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670.

Second Tuesday of month National Seniors Bellarine Peninsula Branch meets at St James Church Hall, Collins Street, Drysdale, 2pm-4pm. Guest speaker on varying subjects related to seniors at each meeting. Those who are over 50 and would like to make new friends are welcome to join in. Contact Jackie on 0439 473 244.

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Fourth Monday of every month

Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.

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Bellarine Business Women, from 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@ bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au or 0412 199 467. U3A Art Group: Drysdale meets every Wednesday at 1.15pm at Drysdale Tennis Club. Tutor is Dr Ted Reilly who usually gives a short talk on a technical topic such as Fifty Shades of Red or on a lesserknown Australian artist such as Dorrit Black before members follow their own projects for two hours. Enrol by visiting on Wednesday or by contacting the U3A office at Cobbin Farm, Grovedale, on 5244 5114 or mail@u3ageelong.org.au

Second Wednesday of every month Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson’s Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1pm2pm Parkinsong, 2.30pm-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. Phone Pam 5255 5152.

Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall.

Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse. Phone Peter 0419 782 629. Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone June Hansen 0422 142

Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

First Thursday of every month

Fridays Barwon Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees, third Friday of each month from 10am to noon (except December and January) at Waurn Ponds Hotel. Lunch afterwards. Visitors welcome. Inquiries to 5258 3435 or 5278 9796. Queenscliff Croquet Club Introduction to Croquet sessions on Fridays,1.30pm-3pm. For bookings, contact Ann 5278 3480 or Gail 5258 2270.

Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/trivia nights. Details at www.groupspaces.com/coasterssocial-group or phone 0411 952 598.

Sundays Bellarine Peninsula Church of Christ meets each Sunday at 10.30am at 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove.

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On the trail of elusive rail There’s not many birds that are found in these parts that I haven’t seen, so when I read on Birdline Victoria that Lewin’s rails were seen at Coogoorah Park in Anglesea on 13 August, I immediately planned a drive down there. Not only were the Lewin’s rails seen in Coogoorah Park, but they were described as being quite tame and approachable - perfect for photos. Lewin’s Rails belong to the family Rallidae, which includes wetland birds such as rails, crakes, swamphens and coots. Birds of the Rallidae family have stout bodies, short tails, and long toes, and are found in swamps, rushes, reeds, creeks, paddocks; wet heaths and saltmarshes. The Lewin’s rail is a tubby, dark rail with a longish pink, dark-tipped bill and chestnut nape and shoulders. The breast is plain olive-grey and part of the wing, underparts and undertail are black with white bars. The Lewin’s rail is similar to a buff-banded rail but the buff-banded rail has a shorter red-brown bill, a white eyebrow and a buff breastband. I’ve never seen a Lewin’s Rail but apparently it is very obvious when they are around as they have a distinctive, loud call that can sound like a galloping horse. I drove to Anglesea on an incredibly windy day, so stopped off at Point Addis on the way to look for seabirds. I was lucky to spot a blackbrowed albatross that came within about 100 metres from shore. The black-browed albatross is around 84-94 cm in length and has the darkest underwing of all the albatrosses. The wings, back and tail

are slatey black and the underwing has broad black margins with white central streak. The bill is yellow, tipped pink, and the birds have a small black brow over dark eye. It’s always wonderful to spot these magnificent birds. Once I found Coogoorah Park I wandered around for about an hour, trying to hear clicking noises from the reeds that resembled a galloping horse. I saw many big dogs running riot through the park and I wanted to say to the owners that there were rare birds around, and couldn’t the dogs be kept on leads, but I resisted as I wasn’t in my 'patch’. I saw a few silver gulls, a few coots and welcome swallows, but alas no Lewin’s rails. I thought I’d try my luck at finding Lewin’s rails at Western Treatment Plant a few days later. Once again I lucked out, but did see some spotted crakes, brolga, Horesfield’s bronze cuckoos and blue-winged parrots. One day I will spot a Lewin’s rail (I hope). I’ve been driving home from afternoon shift via Connewarre, and a few times now I have seen an eastern barn owl near the Barwon Heads Airport. I have also seen a tawny frogmouth in the same area. It’s been wonderful to see brolga, albatross, an owl, and a tawny in the one fortnight - I couldn’t expect much better than that. Migratory shorebirds should start arriving from the Northern Hemisphere in the next few weeks. I also saw on Birdline Victoria that a Latham’s snipe, which migrates to these parts from Japan, was

Brolgas at the Western Treatment Plant. seen at Begola Wetlands in Ocean Grove on 20 September. I’ll have to keep an eye out for them. I received a lovely email from Angela, who spotted 14 hooded plovers on Collendina Beach between Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale. The hooded plovers will soon disperse to their separate areas to breed, as during the winter they form flocks. I tried a few times to walk down to the beach myself, but every time I went it was either rain-

ing or blowing a gale, so hopefully I’ll be able to get down there soon. Thanks Angela for your observation and email. If you are interested in some organised bird watching activities you can access the calendar of events run by Bellarine Birdlife at http:// birdlife.org.au/locations/birdlifebellarine-peninsula - Jen Carr, jennifer.carr6@bigpond.com

Black-browed albatross at Point Addis.

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BARWON COAST NEW STAIRS GIVE EASY ACCESS TO 13TH BEACH A new timber staircase has been built by Barwon Coast at 13th Beach, giving beachgoers easy access to the popular surfing spot. On Friday 18th August, Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville helped Barwon Coast staff officially open the stairs located at 31W “Cylinders” at 13th beach. In 2015 a severe storm washed away another staircase located just east of the new staircase. The new staircase has a new design and location to better withstand storm events. The project has been made possible with significant funding from the State government. Next time you’re on 13th beach, stop by to check out the stunning views from the viewing platform at the top of the stairs.

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Maxwell Lacy boots his side forward during the Cobras' loss to Anglesea. 171961

Grove Cobras into grand final OGCC (33) v Geelong Amateur (73) A brave effort from the Cobras against an Ammos side that was just too good on the day. Ryan Humphries booted three goals while Will Lamb, Darcy Freeman, Austin Derby, Max Lacy, Ty Armistead and Oliver Northam were also outstanding contributors. The Cobras may not have progressed to the grand final, but they had a crack and could hold their heads high. OGCC 2 (20) vs Anglesea (35) The Cobra boys faced a fitting opponent in what was their first ever final, with the game tight right from the start and with every contest meet with immense pressure the boys did themselves proud. Although the result didn’t fall their way, they fought the game out right to the final siren. They will be better for the experience and can’t wait for this Sunday against Geelong Ammos and a shot at redemption. Encouragement awards to Henry Greenwood, Darcy Freeman, Max

Xavier Eales finds space on the wing. 171961 Pictures: JAMIE CULLUM Lacy, Xavier Eales, Oliver Connan and Max McLachlan. OGCC 3 (64) vs Geelong Amateur 3 (30) The lads from OGCC3 were fired up for their first ever final, against an

The Cobras were brave, but went down to Anglesea. 171961

Ammos team that had won their three previous encounters in 2017. Despite conceding the first goal, captain Max West responded to kick two first quarter goals and get the team rolling. The development of the team was then on show, as every player united in a

team focused display of footy. In the second quarter, Ned Poynder and Nathan Grasso stepped up to apply more scoreboard pressure. Knowing Ammos were going to challenge late, in the second half OGCC3 maintained the intensity, driven by on-ballers Ned

Young sports gear up for new season Another Geelong Little Athletics Centre (GLAC) season kicks off on Saturday 7 October. The season will begin with its ‘Induction Day/ Come and Try Dry’ at Landy Field, South Geelong, from 8.30am to 11.30am. Our local squad of athletes is the Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Little Athletics Club, which competes against other clubs in the region on Saturday mornings at Landy Field between October and March. The Ocean Grove club was established in 1971, and has an outstanding record of personal achievements and team spirit. Little Athletics is not about becoming a champion, although many of our children aspire to this height. It is about doing your best, developing good skills, building self-esteem, becoming and staying fit and most of all having fun and building friendships with other athletes. Due to the recent grant success from Ocean Grove Connected Communities for the coming season, the

club is again able to provide training locally at Barwon Heads Village Park on Sundays, between 4pm and 5pm, this year led by club coach Bec Dalton. The information session for new and returning members is on Sunday 10 September at Barwon Heads Village Park from 4pm. It’s an opportunity to bring a friend and introduce them to Little Athletics. On the day, you’ll find out about the season ahead, show you how to register, and fire up the barbie. For more information, jump onto the club’s Facebook Page @OGBHLittleAthletics or the website ogbhlac.org.au. The club is also trialling Team App: OGBH Little Athletics for information updates during the season. If your child is interested in little athletics, get down to the information session, and look out for promotional flyers and presentations at local schools in the coming weeks.

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Diesel McNeil contests a ruck contest. 171961 Gray and Jimmy Spowart. The collective team effort resulted in a win and ensured OGCC3 a week off to prepare for their grand final. Awards to Jimmy Spowart, Ned Gray, Max West, Ned Poynder, Izaak Terhorst and Elliott McQueen.

Grubbers to face a feisty Queenscliff in grand final Ocean Grove 2 advanced through to Under 16 Division 3 Grand Final after its 25-point preliminary final win over Modewarre at Barwon Heads on Saturday 26 August. Final scores Ocean Grove 8.19(67) to Modewarre 6.6(42) at Howard Harmer Oval. The Grubbers led from start to finish and kept Modda goalless in the first term. Jon Haregraves booted four goals in the win. Haregraves increased his season goal tally to 24 from his eight games in Division 3. Bryce Dunell, Luke Potiriadis, who kicked one goal, Will Lumsden were all named in Ocean Grove’s best players. The Grubbers will meet Queenscliff in the Under 16 Division 3 grand final this Saturday. Queenscliff earned a week’s rest and won through to decider following its thrilling secondsemi final five-point win over Ocean Grove 2 at Collendina Reserve on 19 August. Ocean Grove finished the home and away season in first place with a 15-1 record after 16 rounds.

SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE (2) 8.19(67) d QUEENSCLIFF 6.6(42) Ocean Grove 2 Goals: J. Hargreaves 4, M. Clark, P. Bowers, L. Potiriadis, F. Hardiman. Best: B. Dunell, L. Potiriadis, W. Lumsden, N. deBruijn, J. Simpson, F. Hardiman. Lara ended Ocean Grove 1’s tilt at an Under 18 Colts Division 3 premiership following its 13-point first semi-final win on Sunday 27 August at Torquay. Final scores Lara 5.8(38) to Ocean Grove 3.7(25).

The Grubbers suffered successive finals defeats after a loss in the qualifying final against Geelong Amateur on 19 August. Grubber Max Sutton kicked two goals and was named in the best players. Lara gained the early advantage and led by 14 points at half time, but Ocean Grove fought back and by three quarter time was only seven points down. Lara kept the Grubber goalless in the final term. SCOREBOARD LARA 5.8(38) def OCEAN GROVE 3.7(25) Ocean Grove 1 Goals: M. Sutton 2, C. Goodger. Best: O. Monteith, M. Sutton, C. Davis, J. McDonald, B. Bennett. Ocean Grove 1 finished the regular season in second place with a 14-5 record.

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Thrilling win in extra time Ocean Grove seniors were at Torquay on the weekend, with Division 3 playing a nail-biter and took the win by six goals in extra time to get into the grand final. Division 1, 1st semi-final Ocean Grove 33 def by Modewarre 41. Best: Shelby Hackett, Bridget Taylor, Claudia Britt. Modda got the jump on Grove early and although the margin was pegged back, it wasn’t quite enough to snatch victory. Division 3, 2nd semi-final Ocean Grove 35 def Geelong Amateur 29. You could see the top two teams both wanted

Alicia Skurrie with the ball. 171960

this win with scores level at full time. Grove had some excellent passages of play and they stormed away in extra time to finish stronger and advance to the grand final. Kim Carroll netted 25 goals for the Grubbers. Ocean Grove seniors still have two teams in finals contention with Premier Division not getting the final whistle going their way and suffered a one-goal loss to Barwon Heads in their elimination final. Great games from Division 1 and Division 3 winning their way to play next week at Torquay. Premier Division, elimination final

Ocean Grove 37 def by Barwon Heads 38. Best: C Parker, E Howard, D Hoiles. Great persistence wasn’t enough to get Premier Division over the line against a physical and determined Barwon Heads. Fantastic defence from reliable Candice Parker and mid court attackers Elyse Howard and Dani Hoiles. Division 1, qualifying final Ocean Grove vs Modewarre Division 1, elimination final Ocean Grove 36 def Queenscliff 26. Best: S Hackett, A O’Keefe, B Taylor. Division 3, 2nd semi-final Ocean Grove 27 def Torquay 24. Best: T Splatt, A Skurrie, J Sutton.

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Amber Binns in action. 171960

Kim Carroll during Grove's thrilling win against Pictures: JAMIE CULLUM Torquay. 171960

Madeline Goodger finds plenty of space. 171960

Some wins, some losses with Grubbers in the thick of finals 17U Section 1 second semifinal: Ocean Grove 16 def by Drysdale 29. Best: Kimberley Hart, Isabelle Teague, Isabel Hackett. A shock loss to the 17U Section 1 girls who lost their first game for the season. They get the chance to redeem themselves in the preliminary final next weekend. 17U Section 2 first semi-final: Ocean Grove 14 def by Anglesea 19. Best: Paige Drinkwater, Alannah McElligott, Monet New. Only one goal separated the sides at the last change, but Anglesea proved too good in the final term. 15U Section 1 first semifinal: Ocean Grove 21 def by Queenscliff 28. Best: Elizza Vallelonga, Zoe Murrells, Bella Kemp. The scores were tight at three-quarter time, but the Coutas ran away with the game despute the gutsy efforts from the Grubbers. 15U Section 2 second semifinal: Ocean Grove 24 def Geelong Amateur 20. Best: Abbey Stanic, Taylah Jeffrey, Charlie Duckett. Not much separated the two sides all morning, but Grove proved too good, winning the crucial moments. The girls now go through to the grand final. 13U Section 2 second semifinal: Ocean Grove 16 def by Portarlington 20. Best: not supplied. A second-quarter lapse cost the girls dearly, but they earned a double chance a shot at a grand final berth with a preliminary final next weekend. Qualifying finals 17U Section 2: Ocean Grove 27 def Queenscliff 15. Best: Elyssa Winter, Monet New, Olivia Occhipinti. Grove led at every change and despite a mini comeback just before half time by the Coutas, they never

Elli Campbell with the ball. 171957

Lucy Tesse gets involved. 171957 looked threatened. The win set up a semi-final against Anglesea. 15U Section 1: Ocean Grove 31 def Geelong Amateur 23. Best: not supplied. Keely Reid and Zoe Murrells were good in goal for the Grubbers who made it through the semis against Queenscliff. 15U Section 2: Ocean Grove 19 def Torquay 15. Best: Elli Campbell, Sophie Franken, Taylah Jeffrey. A close game, but Grove led at every break against a determined Tigers team. The win earned the team a semi-final

Taia Young finds plenty of space during Grove's 15U Section 2 finals win. 171957 Pictures: JAMIE CULLUM showdown against Ammos. 13U Section 1: Ocean Grove 21 def Torquay 17. Best: Anna Smith, Amelia Cunningham, Makayla Staehr. The Grubbers never really looked like losing despite the close scoreline. A tough win earned the team a first semi-final against Port. 13U Section 2: Ocean Grove 22 def Portarlington 9. Best: Ruby Hildebrandt, Lily Hallam, Tia McNaughton. Total dominance by the Grubbers, set up by a huge second quarter. The team made it through to the second semi-final against Torquay.

Lucy Tesse scored 13 goals for the Grubbers. Abbey Stanic in action. 171957

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All in before the end

Grubbers - what’s the deal? Voice sports reporter Mark Heenan reviews Ocean Grove’s 2017 BFL season with what worked and what did not work.

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Cameron Marchbank evades his Warriors' opponents.

Daniel Maloney looks to handball as Corey Walter watches in the background.

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It was a fierce contest, but Modewarre prevailed.

Ocean Grove players walk from the oval.

Brent Macleod about to collect the ball.

Up among the best Ocean Grove star players James Linton and Brent Macleod were standout performers from the BFL Les Ash Medal on 23 August. Linton came second with 18 votes, while Macleod finished in third place with 17 votes. Torquay on-baller James Darke was the runaway BFL Les Ash Medal winner with 31 votes. Linton (ruck-rover), Macleod (half-forward flank) were named in the BFL Team of the Year, while team-mates Andrew Jarvis (ruck) and Jake Carmody (centre-half forward) also made the 22-man side. Grubber netballer Kylie Collett won the Division 3 league best-andfairest award. Ocean Grove’s Candice Parker made the BFNL Premier Division team of the year, while team-mate Lucy Vercher was the leading vote getter with 11 votes.

Kylie Collett won the BFNL Division 3 netball best-and-fairest count. 171960

Modewarre proved too good in the elimination final.

WHAT WORKED The Grubbers got valuable matches into young players, great for the club’s development. Ex-Ocean Grove juniors Logan Taylor, Riley Maloney, Mitch Lindkvist, Logan Popple, Fletcher Sharrock, Issac Wilkins and Ned Thorley made their debut. Future star Rhys Hobbs and Adam Gerdtz, who won the club’s reserves best-and-fairest, both played their first senior games. A mid-season five-game winning streak included a win over Modewarre at Modewarre and its first victory against BFL triple premiers Geelong Amateur in five years. Despite limited availability Daniel Maloney kicked 10 goals against Portarlington in round 15. Gun James Linton won his second best-and-fairest in two seasons with the club. The arrival of Jake Carmody saw him boot 61 goals from 19 games. Brent Macleod had a super first half of season and was a notable goalkicking midfielder. Ruckman Andrew Jarvis and defender Kaiden Long were pivotal in games, while former Anglesea key big man Peter Hardy finished the season strongly. WHAT DID NOT Not consistent enough. Unable deliver on the heavy expectation in pre-season with a new coach and big signings after missing the BFL finals in 2016, the first time since 2010. The Grubbers suffered two 100-point thrashings with a 129-point loss to Torquay in round 12. A 109-point thumping followed against sixth-placed Queenscliff in round 18, albeit an understrength Ocean Grove side on the eve of BFL finals. When Ocean Grove lost they were hammered in games. The club’s average losing margin was 66 points in 2017. Limped into BFL finals with two wins from their last seven games to wrap up the regular season. Did not have the player depth and lacked stronger bodies around the contests. Relied on too few including James Linton, Jake Carmody, Andrew Jarvis and Brent Macleod. Lacked an experienced second ruck option for star ruckman Andrew Jarvis. Needed more of an consistent output from its smaller forwards. Player suspensions at wrong time of season - after the loss to Barwon Heads in round 14 the Grubbers lost forward Travis Gavin (two weeks) and reliable defender Paddy Maloney (one week). A major knee ACL injury to Adam Marangon mid-season was a setback, while Paddy Maloney broke his collarbone and Mitch Lindkvist (ankle) were both ruled out late in the season, which did not help.

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Grubbers bow out By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove bowed out of the BFL finals race after Modewarre proved too strong in their BFL elimination final at Ron Evans Oval on Sunday 20 August. Modewarre 17.11 (113) defeated Ocean Grove 9.12 (66) by 47 points at Portarlington. Ocean Grove coach Paul Lynch told his players post-match Modewarre were the far superior team. “To be honest I think we got beaten by a bigger and better side," Lynch said. It was a disappointing end to season for Ocean Grove after two wins from

its last eight starts. The 2017 year was filled with hope after the Grubbers landed multiplepremiership-winning coach Lynch, who was out to break the club’s 14year BFL senior flag hoodoo. The Grubbers snared powerful recruits with gun Jake Carmody, a runner-up in the BFL goalkicking award, and assistant playing coach Brent Macleod joining the club in pre-season. Macleod who played with South Adelaide in SANFL, finished second in the Grubbers’ best-and-fairest. Fifth-placed Ocean Grove marginally improved compared with its sixth position in 2016.

The Grubbers went into the final against Modewarre as the underdog though its first quarter indicated it would be a competitive tussle. Ocean Grove led by two points at quarter time and got on top late in the first term as silky midfielder James Linton dominated with forward 50 entries. But that is where it ended for the Grubbers, Modewarre seized control with a six-goal second-quarter blitz and held a 29-point lead at half time. Modda got on top with its classy outside run and its bigger bodies as their tackling pressure burned Ocean Grove’s intensity.

Modda Nic Clarke won the ruck contest over Grubber Andrew Jarvis. The fourth-placed Warriors held Ocean Grove goalless in second quarter. It was a feisty encounter, Warrior Daniel Sturzaker was given two weeks for intentionally striking Travis Gavin after an incident in second term. On the flipside, James Linton was offered a two-match ban by the AFL Barwon match review panel for head high contact to Modewarre’s Tom Worpel, who kicked two goals. Modda forward Luke Forbes snared four majors, including a freakish goal from the boundary line.

Daniel Maloney finished with five goals while Jake Carmody booted two majors. The Warriors appeared destined for victory in the second half and booted eight goals compared with Ocean Grove’s five. ELIMINATION FINAL MODEWARRE 17.11 (113) d OCEAN GROVE 9.12 (66) Ocean Grove Goals: D. Maloney 5, J. Carmody 2, J. Linton, T. Gavin. Best: B. Macleod, J. Carmody, J. Linton, S. Fankhauser, K. Long, R. Maloney.

Flag contenders Ocean Grove’s Division 3 netball side earned a grand final berth with a stunning win in the second semi-final final on the weekend. Jesse Sutton is pictured helping her side get through. For all the action and more Jamie Cullum pictures, see page 30.

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