Ocean Grove Voice - 15th August 2018

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By Justin Flynn A new police station at Leopold would help ease the burden on Ocean Grove and the Bellarine Peninsula according to Liberal candidate for Bellarine Brian McKiterick.

Mr McKiterick will push for the new station if successful at the upcoming state elections in November.

"I'm looking at policing around the whole

of the Bellarine," he told the Voice.

"I'm strongly advocating for another station at Leopold and that would alleviate the pressure on Ocean Grove Police Station.

"If the police are patrolling over in Leopold or Portarlington, they're not here and criminals know the smaller stations don't have the manpower and aren't open all the time."

Drysdale and Portarlington police stations

currently operate on a limited opening schedule.

Mr McKiterick, has served as a police officer throughout Victoria for the past 40 years, said crime was an issue on the Bellarine.

"I spoke to a lady in Queenscliff who heard some knocking on her door in the middle of the night and she went and hid in the bathroom and locked the bathroom door and

stayed there all night in a panic," he said.

"I said to her 'why didn't you ring the police?' and she said 'I didn't think there'd be any police available'.

"Having a police station in Leopold, knowing their response times are reduced and having a presence there would be a great benefit to this community."

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By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club held its annual general meeting this month and revealed more funding was needed to have its new Surf Beach Complex furnished.

The AGM was shifted to the Shell Road sports pavilion on Sunday 5 August to accommodate the surf club's multi-million dollar building re-development.

Ocean Grove SLSC president David Pavia said while the building is fully funded, the club had sought grants from the public sector and private business to help furnish the re-development.

"We have sufficient funds to build the building, but we don't have enough to furnish it entirely," Pavia said.

"We have been seeking grants from both the public and private sector and will continue to do so, to fund the equipping of the building.

"We hope to raise sufficient funds to fully equip all the operational area of the club by December and then work towards funding the equipping of the training room and administration and hospitality areas after that."

The federal government contributed $1 million towards the club's building re-development, while state government has allocated over $4 million, including construction towards a new patrol tower.

Pavia said the patrol tower should be ready for the start of 2018/19 patrols and was hopeful the club building would be finished in early 2019.

"My understanding is that the plan is to have the tower operational for this season with the rest of the building completed early next year," he said.

"This is of course dependant on weather but I can assure you that we will have fully operational patrols for the summer."

Prior to start of AGM a special meeting was

Ocean Grove SLSC president David Pavia addresses members at the club's AGM this month. held which adopted an updated Ocean Grove SLSC constitution.

"The new constitution aligns with current legislation for incorporated bodies such as ours," Pavia said.

"It aligns with Life Saving Victoria and Surf Life Saving Association's grievance procedures and the recent safeguarding of children legislation enacted by the government.

"The new board will still have 12 members just as the old committee did. The reason that not all committee descriptors are prescribed is to allow for greater flexibility for future boards to tailor the portfolios and skillsets of the board members as circumstances dictate."

"With the new clubrooms on the horizon, it is timely that we refine our strategy and celebrate the success of the club across all ages

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and disciplines," Ocean Grove SLSC vice president Stephanie Asher said.

IN other developments, several new personnel have joined the Ocean Grove SLSC Committee of Management for 2018/19.

Donna Greeves was appointed as Competition Manager, Ros Williamson takes on Sponsorship and Fundraising and Simone White is the new Social and Lounge Manager.

Chris Paterson re-joins the committee as a General Member, while Steve Peatling is the Facilities Manager.

David Pavia retains his role as Ocean Grove SLSC President for a third term.

MEANTIME Ocean Grove SLSC's biggest annual fund-raiser this summer's Rip to River Classic will be held on Saturday 29 December, while the third Ocean Grove SLSC Ocean Open

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By Justin Flynn

Grove book launch Ruby J Murray's decision to base her latest novel around a young woman in Geelong is something she has wanted to do for a long time.

The Biographer's Lover, which has been released to positive reviews, is about young writer who is hired to put together the life of an unknown artist from Geelong. She thinks it will be just another quick commission paid for by a rich, grieving family obsessed with their own past. But the artist's work spans decades that asks more questions than it answers.

"There were some things I knew I wanted to be included straight away," Murray says.

"I knew I wanted it to be in Geelong just because there aren't many books set in Geelong and this part of the world and that was very frus-

trating for me.

"So many books in Australia are set in the Outback or the bush or in super-urban settings and Geelong has already been forgotten about as one of the great industrial powerhouses in Australia."

Murray now lives in Oakland, California, with her husband, but vividly remembers growing up and spending holidays and weekends at her father John's place in Queenscliff.

It was so busy in summer, it was packed and almost like you were in a fairground," she recalls.

"In winter it was like this abandoned, windy winter escape. I really loved that contrast."

Murray says she has been writing her entire life. "I didn't want to be a writer career-wise because I thought it was a bad career decision," she laughs.

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Instead she studied political science and worked in international development in Indonesia. The Biographer's Lover took Murray five years to write.

"I wrote the book that I wanted to read," she says. "I'd be delighted if it reached an international audience, but it wasn't the plan.

"I hope it makes people think about how history is told and who gets to tell it because when I was growing up it was almost as if women weren't part of history at all. There were no female narratives at all.

"Whether or not they like that perspective or not, that's fine. Mostly I hope they just read it and like it - or don't like it - as long as they finish it."

Murray will launch The Biographer's Lover at Bookgrove in Ocean Grove on Friday 17 August.

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Three local businesses are banding together to help keep Ocean Grove Main Beach clean.

Customers at Kettle Fish kiosk at the beach, can collect a bucket and fill it with rubbish and receive a free coffee.

Kettle Fish, Easy Waste and Priority 1 Training got together to form the initiative.

"My partner and I are as environmentally conscious as we can possibly be," Priority 1 Training's Bridget Lal said.

"It was a great way to bring the community together.

"We'll trial this for as long as we can and see what happens.

Come summertime, that will be the real test."

Kettle Fish's Amanda McKillop said she will keep the buckets at her kiosk and was more than happy to be involved.

Easy Waste's Gary Delrayne said the idea came about with all involved being passionate about the environment.

"It's a pretty sensitive environment down here," he said.

"It was a team effort to make this all a reality."

Ocean Grove s permanent population of just more than 14,000 swells to 50,000 during the summer holidays.

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English champions St Ignatius College came first in Victoria, second in Australia and 10th worldwide in the recent Education Perfect English World Challenge.

The college had five students who achieved the 'Emerald' award which is just below the 'Elite' award.

The 'Elite' award is only achieved if the students devote five full days to this competition.

St Ignatius students had to fit this in to the rest of their busy schedule.

The school had five Emerald awards, seven Gold, four Silver, 25 Bronze and 46 Credit awards.

"This was an outstanding achievement from our students who really entered into the 'spirit' of this challenge. I am very proud of them all," humanities teacher Ashley Latchford said.

The Emerald award winners were: Janelle Nichols (8 Rubio), Charlie Smale (7 Ricci), Tess Craven (9 Faber), Emily Allan (9 Faber) and Riley Theilemann (9 Thomas).

Alexander Cumming form 8 Rubio won an iTunes voucher for his efforts.

"I believe that our students are in an environment where we take the acquisition of language very seriously and I further believe that we do it well because we care about the future of all our students," Ashley said.

"We are committed to excellence in all we do. Our college continues to be at the 'cutting edge' of educational innovation and, I believe, that our students are the better for it. We develop strong ties with our students to ensure that they are working collaboratively with their teachers to ensure the very best outcome for them all."

"The English competition is important because it encourages the students to "hone" their English skills in all aspects of the study."

IN BRIEF Movie night Ocean Grove Coastcare is hosting a free screening of Australian made film Blue on 30 August. The movie will be shown at 7pm at Piping Hot Chicken & Burger Grill. Dinner and drinks from 6pm.

Dad's day at railway Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway will hold a Father's Day event on Sunday 2 September from 11 am to 4pm. Dads will ride free all day on and will be in the running for some treats as well. There will be several lucky tickets drawn during the day and all you need do is buy a train ticket to ride. Picnic tables, seats, electric barbecues and toilets available on site.

Hands dirty Ocean Grove Coastcare's next 'getting your hands dirty' event, will be a mix of planting, weeding and litter removal at the Collendina end of Ocean Grove. This event will be held as a celebration of Bushcare's Big Day Out, a national day of community participation to restore remnant bushland. This is a familyfriendly event, children are very but must be accompanied by an adult. A free Driftwood coffee voucher for every participant. The event will be held on Sunday 16 September from 10am to noon at 7W car park (opposite Cheeky Cow Cafe).

Cricket day Girls aged between nine and 19 are invited to Ocean Grove Cricket Club's Come and Try Day. Come as individuals or bring your friends and the club will help you form a team. The event is on Sunday 16 September at 11am at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval, Shell Rd Reserve, Ocean Grove. Contact Dana Richardson for more information (0437-464 448, macoda5@ gmail.com).

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Mysterious deaths

By Justin Flynn Concerns are growing following a spate of mysterious bird deaths across the region. Four barn owls, three nankeen kestrels and one boobook have been found dead across the region without any obvious reason. Other areas are also noticing mortality. Bellarine Landcare Group is hoping to raise several hundred dollars to have the birds tested, but that will require sending the birds to Edith Cowan University in Western Australia.

Michael Lohr at Edith Cowan University is researching the issue and said rat poison could be the cause. "It's entirely possible that rodenticides are a factor with at least some of the dead birds," Mr Lohr said. "I'd expect to see exposure if not toxicity in at least some of them given the results I got from the boobooks.

"Here in WA, there have been outbreaks of a disease in kestrels associated with a Leucocytozoon which seems to be more prevalent in cooler weather. "You usually see a lot of off neurological symptoms in affected birds. That said it's all pretty hard to guess at without doing necropsies on all the dead birds to see if a trend emerges."

It costs $200 to examine each bird - $100 for the test and $100 for postage.

"We've been shocked to receive eight birds of prey from local land managers over a period of 12 days in late July - early August," Bellarine Landcare's Sophie Small said.

"Most of the birds - barn owls, nankeen kestrels, and a boobook owl - have been found in perfect condition, with no obvious cause of death. "We're looking for help to have these birds tested to determine the cause of death. We're concerned that secondary poisoning from rat baits may play a role, along with other seasonal factors." Anybody wishing to donate to assist with the testing can contact Sophie Small, Bellarine Landcare Facilitator on 0457-333 727.

Infrastructure a key point Continued from page 1.

Mr McKiterick moved to Ocean Grove a few months ago.

"I love it, it's a great spot, a great community and I can't wait until summer," he said.

"The whole Bellarine - you go to St Leonards or Point Lonsdale and you just think 'these are hidden treasures' and probably the people getting on the buses from the ferries are missing out on some of the best parts of Victoria."

"I think a lot of people don't realise how special it is."

Mr McKiterick said, if elected, he would campaign for greater infrastructure on the peninsula.

"We've only got one public secondary school on the whole of the Bellarine," he said.

"Barwon Heads footy club are looking for change rooms and lighting at their second oval.

"The lack of maintenance of roads is another issue."

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Joining up for teeth Dental and Healthy Communities teams at Bellarine Community Health joined forces during Dental Health Week last week.

The Australian Dental Association says 65% of Australians haven't seen a dentist in the last two years and even more disturbing is 73% of young people (14-18 years) are consuming too much sugar.

Sugary drinks are soft drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks, iced teas, cordials and fruit drinks and 11.2% of Victorians drink sugary drinks every day.

The sugars in these sugary drinks (and in sugary foods) produce bacteria and acid that changes the pH levels in your mouth - making your mouth perfect for tooth decay.

Tooth decay is a common disease in Australia and our eating and drinking habits play a major role in the health of our teeth and the onset of tooth decay.

The Dental and Healthy Communities team at BCH are encouraging people to limit sugary drinks to meal times because the saliva in your mouth when you eat works to protect your teeth from sugars and acids.

BCH Healthy Communities Planner Zoe Taylor says swapping sugary drinks for water is even better.

"A new area of work for the Healthy Communities Team at BCH is to make it easier for people on the Bellarine Peninsula to drink more water and drink less sweet drinks," said Ms Taylor.

"The first step is to talk to our community about what drives their choice of drinks. Over the next couple of months, we will be out and about exploring the pros and cons of water and sweet drinks with community members."

BCH Dental Services Coordinator Melissa Cartledge is encouraging people to brush twice a day and have regular dental check ups.

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Zoe Taylor from BCH Healthy Communities team and BCH dental coordinator Melissa Cartledge.

"If you hold a current health care card or pensioner concession card you may be eligible for our community dental services. We also

give priority access to children, ATSI clients, disability clients, asylum seekers, refugees and pregnant women," she said.

Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL Sub-branch will honour the Battle of Long Tan on 18 August.

The Battle of Long Tan took place on 18 August 1966 and was the most costly single battle fought by Australian soldiers in the Vietnam War, involving 105 Australians and three New Zealanders from D Company 6RAR and more than 2000 enemy troops.

A total of 17 Australians were killed in action and 25 were wounded, one of whom later died of his wounds.

D Company were greatly assisted by an ammunition resupply by RAAF helicopters, close fire support from New Zealand's 161 Field Battery, together with additional artillery support from the Australian task force base at Nui Dat, and the arrival of reinforcements in APCs as night fell.

We honor and commemorate all those who served in Vietnam, including the 521 Australians who died and more than 3000 people who were wounded, injured or became ill as a result of the Vietnam conflict.

Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL Subbranch will hold a memorial service at Ocean Grove Park Cenotaph on Saturday 18 August with assembly at 10.50am and the service beginning at 11am.

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‘Vet’ a club legend Will Bakker's design, 'Never Hopeless'.

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A Barwon Heads student has finished runnerup in the Design a T-shirt for Youth Homelessness competition.

Will Bakker, a Year 12 student at St Ignatius College, came second with his designed logo on his T-shirt which was part of a T-Shirt exhibition. Robert Bux, from 7 Ward, entered the competition as well.

The aim of the competition was to increase community awareness of youth homelessness, while celebrating the creativity of young people and their desire 'to make a difference'.

The exhibition is a display of students' designs as well as a display of the winning designs printed on T-Shirts and bags.

"I made this design with the sole intention of being appealing to the end user," Will said.

"While having a message on it, which sets the main tone of the clothing, the design will be mainstream enough to wear out and around.

"I went out and asked people of both different ages and genders in and out of my school to see the general reaction to the design, most of which was positive. The phrase I used, 'never hopeless' directly references the struggles that these youths must go through, and how they cannot give up, even for a second."

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Drysdale Cricket Club stalwart Robert Malcolm is a finalist in the Viva Energy Club Legend Award.

Known affectionately as 'Veteran' by his clubmates, Malcolm has played more than 500 games for the Hawks.

Malcolm will win at least $1000 for himself and his club after making the finals of Viva Energy's Club Legend Award.

The company's refinery manager, Thys Heyns, congratulated the finalists this week on their contributions to local sport.

"We're proud to be part of a community made up of so many inspiring role models," he said.

"It's a great honour to recognise their efforts and achievements."

Geelong Cats star and Club Legend ambassador Daniel Menzel was delighted with the "diverse and deserving group of finalists".

"It's a huge buzz to see a large organisation like Viva Energy getting involved at a grassroots level by recognising the efforts of these unsung heroes," he said.

The awards offer $5000 each for the overall legend and their club. Other finalists win $1000 each for them and their club.

Mr Heyns urged readers to inspect the finalists' stories and pick "their most deserving sports legend" at https://clublegend.com. au/ when voting for the $2000 People's Choice award opened last week.

This year's 20 finalists are: Jim Rendevski, Peter White, John Beckworth, John Robert, Romeo Purlija, Sue Cormack, David Rea, Rod Smith, Daniel Noonan, Robert Malcolm, Margaret Harry, Geoff McDonald, Rohan Greaves, Jenny Fagan, John Biviano, Scott Smith, Sean Clark, Garry Birch, Alison Roberts-Wray and Christine Scott.

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Nine groups meet Jolyon Simpson became the youngest participant to finish the Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championships. 181529

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Bellarine Ward councillor Stephanie Asher.

The first debate will be 12 October 12 at Point Lonsdale, then 25 October at Portarlington, and 14 November at Ocean Grove.

A fourth event is planned for Leopold on a date to be determined.

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Ocean Grove teenager Jolyon Simpson became the youngest participant to complete the gruelling Molokai to Oahu Challenge paddleboard event.

Simpson completed the 52km event in a time of 7 hours, 24 minutes and 59 seconds and came eighth in the under 29 event despite being just 15 years of age.

The event, in Hawaii, was a successful one for former Ocean Grover Harriet Brown.

Australian Ironwoman champion Brown stepped into this race for the first time and delivered a world record breaking performance by finishing with a record time of 5 hours, 14 minutes, and 31 seconds.

Simpson represented Australia as a solo athlete.

Simpson paddled with Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club, but then became interested in marathon paddling.

"I got on the board after doing a couple of endurance races and thought 'I could do this'," he said.

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The Combined Bellarine Community Associations recently met with the three Bellarine Ward Councillors - Stephanie Asher, Jim Mason and Trent Sullivan - and with Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville recently.

Present were representatives from nine community based groups: Portarlington, St Leonards, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Point Lonsdale, Drysdale and Clifton Springs, Breamlea and Indented Head and Queenscliff.

The Associations have been working together since mid-2017 to identify common concerns across the Bellarine, and to communicate effectively with the elected representatives.

The meeting discussed a wide range of issues from the negative impact on the Breamlea general store due of the Warralily Village to the looming impact of urban style developments at Barwon Heads and Portarlington.

There was concern among community associations on the impact of planning decisions on the character of Bellarine townships and villages.

The potential effects of the Queenscliff-Sorrento terminal development on the movement of tourists towards the Great Ocean Road will put further pressure on small coastal communities and their existing infrastructure.

It was clear that growth and planning, including infrastructure provision, are very important issues across the whole peninsula, despite the protection that local Structure Plans should provide in insuring that development is in character with the communities.

Lisa Neville signalled that the government was very aware of the importance of preserving significant local character across the state and flagged coming legislation to address this.

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Tree planting spirit catches on for kids Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School got into the spirit of National Tree Planting Day. Students and teachers, along with many parent helpers, connected with nature and helped beautify the school grounds and the local wetlands as part of the day.

Barwon Water donated close to 500 plants, Danly suppliedg the mulch and Kerr's Hire donated gardening equipment to make the task easier.

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Ms Janson, with a vision to provide support for women working in Australia, launched online advice site Navigator.

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Birds hiding from winter The weather has been wild lately - very windy and cold - not great conditions for bird watching.

I'm doing a rain dance for the farmers and the animals in NSW, and I hope that the heavens open for them in the very near future.

I did have a few days in beautiful Port Fairy with some friends at the beginning of the fortnight. My friend Jess from work was born and bred in Penshurst, so I drove down the Hamilton Highway to check out this lovely little town. I lost count of the number of nankeen kestrels, black shouldered kites and brown falcons that I saw on the way - I think there was a raptor nearly every kilometre travelled.

Needless to say this was quite pleasing. When I reached Penshurst I had a cappuccino in Jess's sister's little cafe/newsagency, and I looked up at Mount Rouse, and I just had to go to the summit check it out, and to look at the view of the Grampians in the distance. Halfway up Mount Rouse there was quite a thick canopy of trees and there were lots of bird noises, so I had to stop and take a look. I saw brown thornbills, striated thornbills, brown honeyeaters, white-naped honeyeaters, golden whistlers, and an olive whistler. I was so excited, that I had a good look around, and I was rather late to get to Port Fairy, as it was so hard to extricate myself from Mount Rouse. When I eventually made it to the top of the mountain the view was glorious.

At Port Fairy I walked around Griffiths Island, which is a famous site for short-tailed shearwaters in the spring and summer. I saw Australasian gannets, Pacific gulls, singing honeyeaters, common greenfinch, hoaryheaded grebes, nankeen night herons, and one female musk duck. We also walked at Tower Hill, where there were a few emus wandering around. It was just a lovely few days.

Since coming home I've been pretty busy with work, but I spotted two peregrine falcons near Geelong (it's always great to see one peregrine let along two! and I saw a lovely white-

Musk duck at Port Fairy.

Olive whistler at Penshurst.

Geoff's image of spoonbills at Blue Waters Lake.

Kevin's image of a red-rumped parrot.

White-necked heron at Curlewis.

necked heron perched on the Leura Park Estate sign on  Portarlington Road, which was lovely.

I noticed in the latest Bellarine Landcare newsletter that there's been some dead raptors found around the Bellarine over the past few weeks, including, tragically, four barn owls, four nankeen kestrels and one boobook owl.

And it seems other areas are noticing mortality, especially of barn owls. Rabbit and mouse baits may be contributing to this, but further investigations are necessary to determine the cause of death. Gosh it's getting harder for beautiful creatures to survive human habitation. It's so sad and frustrating.

Some emails from Voice readers have cheered me up this week. Fred from Barwon Heads sent me an email and image of lori-

keets on his birdbath. The lorikeet on the right is a hybrid, interbred lorikeet - a mixture of a scaly-breasted and musk lorikeet. There are some unusual looking lorikeets living on the Bellarine Peninsula because of the interbreeding of (escaped caged) scaly-breasted, musk and rainbow lorikeets. The result of this interbreeding sometimes makes identifying the bird very difficult.

Geoff, from Ocean Grove, sent me an image of royal spoonbills at Blue Waters Lake, and the image was taken on a cold and foggy morning, which certainly made for a interesting photo. I hope Geoff was appropriately rugged up and hope he was wearing his Carlton beanie while he was walking around BWL. I received an email from Olivia who lives in Aldebaran Road, who saw a golden whistler in

her back garden. Olivia has lived at Aldebaran for 38 years and it's the first golden whistler she has seen in her garden - and Olivia I hope it's not the last time you see one. Thanks so much for your email and also the description of your resident magpies that sound very spoilt.

I also received an email from Kevin, who spotted a lovely male red-rumped parrot near Wurdiboluc. Thanks so much Kevin for your email and fantastic image.

Speaking of Wurdiboluc, there's been a rarely seen northern shoveler seen at nearby Lake Modewarre. All of the twitchers will be converging on Lake Modewarre hoping to see this beautiful bird, including me if I ever get time to get there.

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OGFNC PROFILE Name: Alex Trezise What got you interested in playing senior women's football at Ocean Grove?

Well my partner Justin Carey was recruited to the club this year with the Ocean Grove senior men's team.

So he was a new recruit and I had heard that the Grubbers were starting up a women's team.

It is always something I have wanted to try and I thought why not come to a new club where probably there is a lot of people like me who have never played before.

I came down to training and that was it. I am a basketballer and I have always been interested but I have just never had the opportunity and because I am from Albury, it just wasn't there. It was an exciting opportunity so I took it. We are the most diverse bunch of women that have been brought together. There are people from all walks of life you have got Mums, you've got teachers and other professionals. It is unreal.

Who was your inspiration to get involved in footy?

My dad was a really good footballer back in the day. He was in South Australia playing in the state league.

When I was really young he had a go with Footscray back in the day and then he had kids and that got all thrown away.

My Dad has always been into footy. It hon-

estly dawned on me when I saw the AFLW players down the street, one of my friends pointed them out, and they just looked really strong and powerful. I was like okay that is kind of what I want to be.

Favourite AFLW team?

Carlton. I follow them a little bit in AFLW. Favourite AFLW player?

No one.

Superstitions before a game?

The only thing I do is I have to have a cof-

fee (skinny latte with two sugars) and a raisin toast. Then when I get to the game I always have to put everything on the left side first.

Favourite food?

Thai food.

Favourite drink?

Apple Cider.

Favourite holiday destination?

Noosa.

Community forum in lead up to elections Victoria state elections Ocean Grove Community Association (OGCA), in cooperation with Barwon Heads Association, will be holding a community forum in the lead up to the November state election.

The forum will be held at 7pm on 14 November at Ocean Grove Bowls Club.

The three currently nominated candidates Lisa Neville (Labor), Brian McKiterick (Liberal) and Naomi Adams (Animal Justice Party) have accepted the invitation to the forum.

"Here is a great opportunity for members of the community to listen to the positions, policies and promises of the candidates and to ask the candidates questions and to seek their commitments," OGCA chairperson Phil Edwards said.

"You might want to ask the candidates what their position is on such things as a new school to meet Ocean Grove needs, or funding for the Grubb Road duplication and other roads/intersections in Ocean Grove or their

position on the control of the town boundaries and future development.

"We will invite additional candidates to participate if and when they nominate as candidates. Please put this 14 November community forum date in your calendar."

Roads We met with VicRoads on 9 July on a number of roads issues.

On the duplication of Grubb Road VicRoads advised that they were still interviewing staff for their project team, that the flora/fauna study had commenced but construction will not commence by December 2018.

VicRoads has yet to publish its community consultation plan.

Community members will have seen the speed limit on Grubb Road in the vicinity of the construction zone for the future shopping complex has now been reduced to 60km/h.

On the intersection of Presidents Avenue and Orton Street, VicRoads told us they were

still investigating but there are no funds currently available.

"This is an example of an issue that that community members might want to put to candidates at the November community forum and seek their commitment to resolve and fund a solution," OGCA Chairperson Phil Edwards said.

At that meeting on 9 July it was unfortunate that again a council representative was again not available to participate and answer a number of council related road issues.

We think this is now resolved with senior staff in the council committing to provide an appropriate representative at the next and ongoing meetings.

Meetings: You are always welcome at the Association monthly meeting which are on the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm at Ocean Grove Bowls Club - come and tell us your views or concerns.

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Celebrating Kerala and Onam Now in its 10th year, Geelong Maitri's Onam has grown into one of the biggest festivals in the Geelong region.

Geelong Maitri is a non-profit Indian Cultural Social Club incorporated in 2013, comprising of members from different parts of India. What was a humble beginning in 2008 among common friends has now become a credible Indian diaspora gathering in Geelong, with increasing members as its asset. A community, which is growing professionally, financially and socially and who have become an integral part of this society and this adopted dear nation.

Maitri's annual Onam celebration a traditional harvest festival from the state of Kerala, India.

The day is a social gathering of Geelong's multi-cultural community, treated by an elaborate catered traditional Onam Vegan lunch and entertained by a mix of traditional Indian cultural events with a lot of music, dance other fun packed surprises for your family to enjoy.

For Geelong's 5000 Indian residents, the festival is a huge event, but you don't have be from India to celebrate it, says Nishar Hameed.

"Our programs and events have been listed in social media and thus gained much attention," Nishar says.

"For our events, we have invited artists from different places to come and perform on the day. In the future, we may even plan on bringing artists and performers from overseas."

Onam is the biggest and the most important festival of the state of Kerala. It is a harvest festival and is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm all over the state by people of all communities and also celebrated by Keralite diaspora around the world.

"On our festival day we invite family and friends from the wider Geelong community to

Geelong Maitri's Onam festival will be held on 8 September. ganisers are expecting a similar number this year.

Geelong Maitri will celebrate Onam at Centenary Hall, Norlane, on 8 September.

Onam lunch which consists of 20 to 25 vegetarian items."

Last year's event attracted 400 people and or-

come and enjoy the dances and other cultural programs," Nishar says.

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Netballers show support After their A Grade victory, the senior Ocean Grove netballers were on hand to watch their male football counterparts at Mortimer Oval to compete for a BFL finals spot.

Despite their 73-point win over Drysdale it wasn't enough for Ocean Grove to earn a finals spot after BFL rivals Modewarre upset ladder leader Barwon Heads and Queenscliff upstaged Anglesea locked in a top five finals berth. Ocean Grove senior netball playing coach Elyse Howard said it was a pleasing outcome. "It is very good to make the finals," Howard told the Voice.

"It has been a tough year, so it is very good for us to have made it through and to make finals. "And then hopefully get some momentum and have a crack at a premiership."

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WHAT’S ON Music/live events Barwon Heads Hotel Check Barwon Heads Hotel on Facebook for the latest.

Piping Hot Chicken Shop Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs.

Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall Making waves music/poetry afternoon every fourth Sunday of the month, from 2pm5.30pm.

Maggie's Bar See Maggie's Bar's Facebook site for all upcoming events.

Ocean Grove Hotel See http://oceangrovehotel.com.au/whatson/ for upcoming events.

Markets and fairs Bellarine Community Farmers' Market Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park.

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Barwon Heads Community Hall Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.

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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 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.

Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove Wednesdays 9am volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335.

Queenscliff RSL Hall Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for

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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.

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

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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.

Health and wellbeing

Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue.

Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime.

Ocean Grove Hotel Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm, Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles).

Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573.

Well Women's Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale 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. History

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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: every Wednesday, 4pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.

Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.

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.

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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, 2pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club.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

Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Phone Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.

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Bellarine Peninsula Take off Weight Naturally Club meets Tuesday nights, 5.30pm, at Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street, Ocean Grove.

Phone 0417 591 182.

Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone 0457 315 900.

Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, All Saints Church, Hitchcock Ave Barwon Heads. All abilities and voices welcome. Phone Jo on 5254 2670

First Tuesday of every month Springdale Neighbourhood Centre get together for meet and greet the first Tuesday of month, 10.15am, to enjoy a free cuppa and a chat. Further details contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along.

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.

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.

First and third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.

Last Tuesday of every month.

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

First Wednesday of every month 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 lesser-known 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

First Thursday of every month Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch meeting 7.30pm Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries phone or message 0426-889 456.

Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Environmental activities to protect the coastline. Phone Fran 0429 237 661.

Ocean Grove Craft and Chat Circle, Thursdays (during school term), 9.30am to 11.30am, $2, The Uniting Church Hall , Eggleston St. Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch social craft eve 7.30pm, Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries phone or message 0426-889456.

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.

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 142 882 for information.

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

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Last Wednesday of every month

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

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

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/ coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.

Sundays

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OG Pizza delivers goods When Ocean Grovers think about pizza, they inevitably turn to the tried and true option Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta.

The team at Ocean Grove Pizza has been delivering quality pizzas and pastas to locals and holidaymakers for years.

What not try one of the new gourmet pizzas on offer. The gourmet vegetarian is a vegie lover's delight, while the brand new shepherd's pie is to die for.

One of the most-popular specials is the 'two large pizzas' deal where you can order two scrumptious pizzas for $34.

Of course the team doesn't just specialise in pizza. There's an extensive range of pastas to choose from, as well as rissotto, breads and dips, desserts and salads.

With two great locations, on The Terrace and at Marketplace, Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta should be your next choice for a quality family meal.

The shop at 80 The Terrace is open daily from 5pm to 11pm for dine-in, take-away and delivery. Phone 5255 5555.

At Marketplace, you can order take-away or delivery on 5255 3040. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

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Sensory Cafe is the new kid on the block, but some things have stayed the same.

The new owner and chef, Catherine Alessia, has retained all the previous staff. Catherine is also a qualified patisserie chef with an Advanced Certificate 4 awarded by William Angliss in Melbourne.

The menu at Sensory is ever-changing, allowing people to taste different dishes, Catherine says.

There s a fresh homemade cookie complimentary with every coffee.

Son Alec is also a chef and is busy in the kitchen at Sensory.

Fresh seasonal produce is showcased and Crema Espresso coffee by Julius Meinl is churned lovingly from the brand new Slayer coffee machine at the front.

The cafe has had a makeover and is a vibrant, bright and welcoming place with views out to the ocean.

Check out the gnocchi that is homemade daily, the gluten-free brownies and the muffins baked daily and served hot.

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Celebrating our local Finalists and Winners

Full list of winners, finalists Business of the Year: winner Supatramp; finalists Blush Bar, Give Where You Live Foundation, Great Ocean Stays, Rendine Constructions.

Innovation, Research & Development: Sea All Dolphin Swims; finalists Austins Wines, Barwon Water, Legroom, Moss Removal Treatment, Mount Moriac Beef, Rendine Constructions, Supatramp.

Accessible Business: Geelong Taxi Network; finalists Australian Federation of Disability Organisations, Crew Faced Makeup Artistry, Mount Moriac Beef, Pritchard Health.

Family Business: Maree Pigdon Sewing Centre; finalists Austins Wines, Bannockburn Station, Maree Pigdon Sewing Centre, Rolling Pin Pies & Cakes, Shannon Pizza, The Q Train.

Health Promoting Workplace: Gartland Property; finalists iRespectOnline, Sugar Images, Summit Salon Coach.

Retail: Huntress Hair Religion; finalists Annie’s Provedore & Product Store, Bennetts on Bellarine,

Boom Gallery, Brown & Co Hair Religion, Rolling Pin Pies & Cakes, Sketch & Etch, Stuck on You.

Business, Maree Pigdon Sewing Centre, Pixeld, Sugar Images, Summit Salon Coach, Zuster Photobooths.

Clever & Creative Sustainable Business: Barwon Water; finalists Huntress Hair Religion, Mount Moriac Beef, Piccadilly Market, Pritchard Health, Sugar Images, Summit Salon Coach.

Corporate Social Responsibility: Bendigo & Adelaide Bank; finalists Barwon Water, Gartland Property, Give Where You Live Foundation, Huntress Hair Religion, Supatramp.

Health & Wellbeing: Vitality Laser & Skin Clinic; finalists Armstrong Health, Australian Federations of Disability Organisations, Pritchard Health.

Small Business: Blush Bar: finalists Adelia Fine Foods, Annie’s Provedore & Produce Store, Austins Wine, Blush Bar, Coastyle Building Solutions, Enterprise Monkey, Gartland Property, Grace Acting Studios, Huntress Hair Religion, Legroom, Sketch & Etch.

Medium to Large Business: genU; finalists Geelong Taxi Network, Kildare Construction Group, Rolling Pin Pies & Cakes, Stuck on You. Home Based & Micro Business: Great Ocean Stays; finalists D & C Studio, Essential Property Solutions, Event Kit, HR4

Supatramp; finalists Annie’s Provedore & Produce Store, Bannockburn Station, Bennetts On Bellarine, Big4 Anglesea, Inverleigh Hotel, Piccadilly Market, Redgum Roadtrips, Shannon Pizza, The Bungalow Restaurant, The Q Train.

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Emerging Business: Sketch & Etch; finalists Armstrong Health, Australian Federation of Disability Organisations, Brown & Co Hair, D & C Studio, Flipswitch Media, Pritchard Health, Summit Salon Coach, The Q Train, Vitality Laser & Skin Clinic.

Give Where You Live Foundation; finalists Annie’s Provedore & Produce Store, Big4 Anglesea, Cheeselinks, Geelong Taxi Network, genU, Grace Acting Studios, Rolling Pin Pies & Cakes, Sketch & Etch, Stuck on You, The Q Train.

Advanced Manufacturing & Industry: Rendine Constructions; finalists Adelia Fine Foods, Coastyle Building Solutions, Kildare Construction Group, The Black Shed Project.

Customer Service: Grace Acting Studios; finalists Cheeselinks, Enterprise Monkey, Essential Property Solutions, Haze Music, HR4 Business, Legroom, One Day PA, Pixeld, Stuck on You.

Regional Business: Adelia Fine Foods; finalists Annie’s Provedore & Produce Store, Austins Wines, Bellarine Celebrant Sue Warner, Big4 Anglesea, Coastyle Building Solutions, Haze Music, Rolling Pin Pies & Cakes, Sugar Images, Zuster Photobooths.

Business Leader: Mike McKinstry.

Young Entrepreneur: Caitlyn Menzel.

Tourism & Hospitality:

GREAT OCEAN STAYS - CHRIS SMITH GBEA 2018 Winner & Business Of The Year Finalist Chris Smith won her 3rd consecutive Geelong Business Excellence Award & was proudly a Finalist for Business of The Year too. Her innovative tourism business Great Ocean Stays provides purpose designed accessible accommodation and experiences for people of all levels of mobility. Chris is also an active disability advocate which includes her “Access-ORIZING Your Biz” speech, inspiring others to be more inclusive.

Her success has earned praise from Geelong businessman Keith Fagg. “Chris approaches her business in very creative and strategic way,” he says. “She is the epitome of an astute and caring business person”

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The team’s relentless pursuit of pie perfection has seen the famous local bakery become one of the most awarded bakeries in the country. Having taken out almost every major national title including, Australia’s Best Pie, Best Gourmet Pie (2016 & 2018) and Best Pasties, they’ve never rested on their laurels and continue to strive to only serve up the best!

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Ocean Grove Collendina Cobras Junior Football Club graced the hallowed turf of the Sydney Cricket Ground recently. Running a lap before the Sydney Swans vs Geelong game and playing in a 'state of origin' against Glebe Greyhounds the following day, the young Snakes had a ball. For the full story, see page 2.

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Ocean Grove Collendina Cobras Junior Football Club has moved to hose down fears that its future is clouded.

The club responded to a story in the Geelong Advertiser on Friday 27 July, which said the Collendina aspect of the club felt it was being "railroaded out of their involvement with the joint partnership."

The article said there were fears that the Collendina name would be dropped in favour of Ocean Grove Cobras Junior Football Club and the guernsey could be redesigned.

Currently the Cobras operate all junior teams that don't have a finals system, from Under 13s down. Ocean Grove takes on the older juniors.

Ocean Grove Football Netball Club president Tony Potter and Collendina Cobras president Shaun Stow issued a joint media release late last Thursday in anticipation of the Advertiser article.

"Over the past two seasons, representatives from the executive committee of both the Ocean Grove Football Netball Club and the Ocean Grove Collendina Cobras Junior Football Club have been working collaboratively on fostering and strengthening the junior pathway of Ocean Grove football now and in the long term. Information from these meetings has been shared with each general committee and whilst there have been plenty of robust discussions, our goal is to realign much closer," it said.

"As a result, we have discussed many fac-

"Unfortunately we have been approached recently by local newspaper journalists about the disharmony of football in Ocean Grove. As club presidents, we have responded by reinforcing the partnerships we are working hard on and in fact we believe it the relationship between both clubs is currently the strongest it has been since the clubs originally split some 16 years ago.

"More details about what our executive committees By have been discussing will be reJustin Flynn leased in due course, but please understand, An Ocean Grove woman who died in a house both clubs are passionate about junior football last week is being remembered and footballfire in Ocean Grove overall, ensuring as a dedicated mother who the lives of evwe make decisions based on thebrightened best outcome she met. for our kids,eryone the region and not in the interest Dawn Webster died when flames engulfed of any individuals." her Arcturus Road home on Monday night.

Ms Webster's 16-year-old son Xepheren deHotondo Homes is giving you the opportunity make theas‘ultimate scribedtohis mother "a mystical, marvellous decision’ with a choice of upgrade packages worth over $10,000*. and absolutely ace woman who will remain in Dream even larger and spoil yourself with indulgent extrasofacross the hearts and minds those she loved and who loved her." But you the complete range of Hotondo Homes’those stunning designs.

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ets of football in our community and initially 2018 saw the relocation of our Auskick to Collendina Reserve under the guidance of the OGCCJFC, whilst the OGFNC took control of the U15 boys.

"Currently both committees are working on a strategic alliance/Memorandum of Understanding which will need ratification by members of both clubs, but will hopefully strengthen the junior football pathway for our kids and community and with these combined resources will ensure our kids get the best support, development, equipment and facilities available.

"The Ocean Grove Collendina Cobras JFC has been running autonomously for the past 14 years and has the full support of both the Ocean Grove FNC and AFL Barwon.

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Xepheren, a student at Bellarine Secondary College's Drysdale campus, posted a picture of his mother on his Facebook page as a tribute.

"Always. RIP my dear sweet magical beautiful Dawn!," one poster replied.

"She was an amazing woman," another wrote.

The Ocean Grove community is mourning the mother and grandmother, who was a drama and psychology teacher at Bellarine Secondary College's Drysdale campus.

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"Yellow ribbons are a sign of remembrance," she wrote.

"I will be tying a yellow ribbon at our home and business to let the family know that we are thinking of them.

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Celebrating our local Finalists and Winners THE BUNGALOW RESTAURANT Opening only 18 months ago, The Bungalow Restaurant was thrilled to be nominated and selected as a finalist in the Hospitality and Tourism category of the GBEA. The Bungalow team would like to thank the loyal customers, local businesses and community that support them each and every day.

“We don’t hold back in expressing our love for our customers. And why in the world would we? You’re at the core of everything we do; every feature we release, every call we answer, every social media post we write… it’s all done with the goal of making your lives a bit happier”, says Kerry Bell.

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Haze Music were a finalist for the second year running in the Regional Business and Customer Service categories of the 2018 Geelong Business Excellence Awards.

Established in 1977, Haze Music is a consultancy and booking agency providing quality entertainment for every occasion. Owner and Manager Tamara says “This one-man band is a family”, and attributes much of Haze Music success to the loyalty, reliability and professionalism of performers, many of whom have been with the agency for over 30 years. “Our ultimate aim is to see the performers of Geelong working, by creating opportunities, providing outstanding service and having a commitment to quality, integrity and consistency” said Tamara “For us it’s not about being the biggest and making the most money - It’s about going to bed at night knowing a deal was made where everyone came out a winner. After 40 years, what makes us successful and gives us the drive to move forward is that we recognise that we’re always a work in progress”.

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VITALITY LASER & SKIN - ANNETTE HARMAN GBEA 2018 Winner: Health & Wellbeing Widely regarded as one of Australia’s most talented Dermal Clinicians with 25 years experience in the industry, Annette also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Dermal Science, Laser safety certification and post graduate studies. Vitality Laser and Skin is a multiple national award winning clinic providing evidence based treatments to provide skin health and beauty services to the Geelong region.

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Blues emerge triumphant Blue the Best The culmination of the second season of the newly formed association's Pennant competition saw Ocean Grove Blue prove too strong for Leopold Green in the grand final on Monday night.

Ocean Grove's Brad Pavey along with Peter Eberle, Anne Way and Matt Flapper powered to a 20-10 win against the Leopold team skipped

by Douglas Thompson.

A healthy crowd of approximately 60 spectators converged to Marcus Hill Hall too witness two class finals played to a high standard.

The consolation event played adjacent to the major final was won by Drysdale with Nick Lazic, Keith Bridgeman, Danny Williams and John Fry finishing ahead of St Leonards foursome skipped by Dean McNeil.

Presentations were made to the premiers as well as the Bellarine Champion of Champions singles winners Patricia Virtue and Ian Robinson.

Congratulations to all involved in this seasons competition, five clubs, 102 registered players, 18 teams has certainly laid the platform for the competition to grow into 2019.

U18 Nationals 2018 Ocean Grove U18 star Kira Bourke has been

given the opportunity to defend her crowns in the Australian U18 Championships which will be held October 2-5 at the Capalaba Bowls Club in Brisbane.

Selected to play singles and skip the triples in exactly the same events as she dominated in 2017.

The only difference will be the triples line up which will include nationals debutantes Amity Bickley from Mulgrave Country Club and Olivia Cartwright from Kyabram.

Membership up for Grovers A healthy boost of new blood will take to the greens in season 2018-19 for Ocean Grove Bowling Club.

Over 25 new members which include current and past state representatives as well as new bowlers have joined the ranks to tackle this season's Saturday and Midweek Pennant competitions.

As many bowls clubs are continually struggling with declining memberships, Ocean Grove Bowling Club continues to go from strength to strength on and off the greens and the attraction of playing bowls at one of the States most prestigious bowls clubs with first class facilities cannot be passed.

Welcome aboard to all new members and we wish you all the best in the Grove shirt.

WINNERS: Brad Pavey, Peter Eberle, Anne Way and Matt Flapper from the victorious Ocean Grove Blue side.

Race for the Grove straight through to the grand final finals heats up As the VJBL regular season draws to a close and the race to the VJBL finals heats up, a series of key games loomed for Bellarine Storm teams on Friday night.

While not in finals calculations themselves, the Storm under 14 3 boys got the night off to a flyer by putting a dent in cross town rival Geelong 4's aspirations.

In a tight affair the Bellarine team upped the ante on defence in the fourth quarter and held their nerve offensively to record a much deserved 43-36 victory.

The under 12 1 boys followed that result up by holding serve at home against Keilor 4 to maintain their position in a two way tie at the top of their respective table.

Home court advantage served the under 14 Storm 1st team well as they dispatched lowly Collingwood.

The Storm boys were in control of the game from start to finish recording a 56-35 win to solidify their position on the 2nd rung of their league with three rounds remaining.

The under 16 1 boys however, missed a wonderful opportunity.

Holding a seven-point advantage at the half the Storm team let slip a chance to knock over the top team in the league (Westgate) and push for a double chance come final times.

Westgate's Jai Tippet was the chief architect of the ladder leader's second half charge finishing the game with an impressive 32 points.

On the road the under 14 2 girls and Eltham 6 started the night separated by a solitary win in fourth and fifth positions on the table respectively.

The contest between the two teams did nothing to change that equation ending in a thrilling 26-all draw.

The under 12 1 girls secured an important three points with victory over Blackburn.

Positioned in the middle of a tightly congested league the result ensured the girls hung on to the fifth, and final, playoff position heading into the final weeks of the season.

At Craigieburn the Storm 18 1 boys were involved in another incredibly tight match with the eagles.

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Ben Gillians in action against East Geelong.

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Ocean Grove Under 17 Division 2 team advanced directly to the grand final with a 10goal win against Lara.

The Grubbers led by 23 points at quarter time and by 20 at half time, but powered away in the third term, keeping Lara scoreless.

Final scores, Ocean Grove 12.14.86 defeated Lara 4.2.26. Tom Richardson booted three goals for Grove.

Kobe Annand was best afield while Joseph Nagle was next best and snared two goals.

Connor Pickett, Tom Ness, Josh Lange and Mitch Taylor rounded off the best Ocean Grove players.

Grove will play the winner of the Lara and St Mary's preliminary final in the grand final.

Big Battle of the Bridge finals showdown Ocean Grove senior women's team has set up an elimination final against neighbouring rivals Barwon Heads after strolling to a 52-point win over Bell Post Hill on Sunday.

In windy conditions at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve, the Grubbers won 8.10 (58) to Bell Post Hill 1.0 (6).

Ocean Grove finished the regular season in third spot with a 9-6 record ahead of fourthplaced Barwon Heads (9-6) on a superior percentage.

Inaugural Ocean Grove senior women's coach Jase Lydom, said he was proud of his team to make finals despite a host of injuries.

"I am super proud of the girls - we have had a few ups and downs obviously with injuries, and losing girls for various reasons," Lydom said.

"We have lost a lot of players to injury.

"For the team to stick together and perform they way the have it has been great.

"They have been really coachable and they take on board what feedback we give them.

"Anything we do here it is only a bonus for them."

Lydom said its Round 11 win over the Panthers was pleasing conceding its high injury toll.

"I think it was our most depleted line up we had a few players going in with injuries and we had a couple of players who would normally sit out, because the game was pretty important, they stepped up and played."

The Grubber got off to a rollicking start with a three-goal opening term.

It was physical game, A Bell Post Hill female player was reported and left the field after an altercation with an Ocean Grove opponent in the final term.

Grubber pair Jessie Teague and Che-Louise Cockatoo-Hewitt each kicked three goals apiece.

Grubber player Meaghan Cook chases her Bell Post Hill opponent.

Ocean Grove defender Alex Trezise continued her strong form and was named in the best.

The visitors were scoreless until the final term when they broke their goal drought.

It was the second time Grubbers had beaten Bell Post Hill at home this season after its 80-point win in

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ROUND 4 SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 8.10 (58) d BELL POST HILL 1.0 (6) OCEAN GROVE Goals: J. Teague 3, C. Cockatoo-Hewitt 3, R. Griffiths, G. Hutchins.

Best: A. Trezise, K. Harrison-Roberts, L. Dent, L. Mair, A. Lefevre, J. Montgomery.

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Grove claims big victory

By Meg Badrock Round 18 vs Queenscliff A great finish to the season with all teams claiming victory over their Queenscliff opponents.

A Grade (61 defeated Queenscliff 44) A massive turnaround for the A Graders following a loss the last time these two teams met. The girls are looking in good stead for finals following such a convincing win.

Best: Lucy Teague-Neeld, Rebecca Scott, Kelsey Ollis B Grade (39 defeated Queenscliff 36) The girls struggled in wet conditions early on in the match, however were able to lift in the second half, coming back from an eight goal deficit. B Grade will meet Queenscliff again next week in the first elimination final.

Best: Emily Moroney, Kylie Lane, Kim Hart C Grade (24 defeated Queenscliff 22) Another close game for the Grubbers who held the lead at all stages throughout the match. Kellie Morrish and Sharni Thebes were strong in the centre, with Mia Smith once again backing up in defence.

Best: Kellie Morrish, Mia Smith, Sharni Thebes D Grade (28 defeated Queenscliff 24) From being down in the first quarter, the girls were able to gain momentum and get themselves back in control of the match. Maddy Crothers was tight in defence, whilst Shereen Wolfe and Kim Carrroll worked well in goals.

Best: Maddy Crothers, Kim Carroll, Shereen Wolfe U19s (24 defeated Queenscliff 23) A great finish to the season for the 19s girls, who just scraped through for the win. Congratulations to the girls for all the hard work this season.

Best: Elyssa Winter, Gemma Bell, Rachel Mercer, Emma Simpson Round 17 vs Drysdale

Rebecca Scott shot 41 goals in Ocean Grove's 61 to 44 victory over Queenscliff. 183982

Goal defence Shelby Hackett defends for Ocean Grove. 183982 A great round for the Grubber girls, with all senior netball teams securing themselves in finals.

A Grade (70 defeated Drysdale 28) In what was a must-win match for the A Graders, the girls were able to stand up to the challenge with a fine display of skills from all players.

Lucy Teague-Neeld was hard to beat with her speed in the ring, while regular goaler Rebecca Scott tried her luck in the defensive end, using strength and height to outwit her opponent.

Best: Lucy Teague-Neeld, Rebecca Scott, Claudia Britt B Grade (62 defeated Drysdale 31)

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A great team effort for the girls who maintained good form throughout the match despite having an easy lead. It didn't take long for Izzy Hackett to get an intercept on the board and an impressive performance from Emily Moroney proved exactly why everyone's been so keen to have her back.

Best: Izzy Hackett, Emily Moroney, Kylie Lane C Grade (23 defeated by Drysdale 29) A disappointing loss for the girls, who came close to the second-placed Drysdale team.

Sharni Thebes was once again impressive in centre court, whilst Lauren Barber showed her skills at both ends of the court.

Best: Sharni Thebes, Kellie Morrish, Lauren Barber D Grade (24 defeated Drysdale 22) A close call for the Grubbers who were able to hold off the Drysdale attack in the final seconds to clench victory. Tarryn Stanley held strong on the goal ring, while coach Tamara Splatt created countless turnovers for her team.

Best: Tarryn Stanley, Shereen Wolfe, Tamara Splatt E Grade (45 defeated Drysdale 8) The girls finished strongly in their final game of the home and away season and will go into the finals series as favourites having finished on top of the ladder. Great performances once again from Alicia Skurrie and birthday girl Jamilla Smith.

Best: Alicia Skurrie, Jamilla Smith, Sarah Roberts U19s (15 defeated by Drysdale 37) Now with only one game left in their 2018 campaign, the girls hope to finish strong with a win against Queenscliff. Bree Abel was efficient throughout the court, while Elyssa Winter shot at 100% against the Drysdale defence.

Best: Bree Abel, Elyssa Winter, Gemma Bell

Grove heads into finals full of confidence

By Emma Badrock Round 18 vs Queenscliff 17/1 - Ocean Grove 30 defeated Queenscliff 17 Queenscliff started the game as the better team and continued to pressure up until half time. Ocean Grove found their strength after that and went on to win by 13 goals.

Best: Zoe Murrells, Elli Campbell, Isabelle Teague 17/2 - Ocean Grove 36 defeated Queenscliff 14 The 17/2s had a great win under the lights on Wednesday night. They worked well as a team and managed to beat their opponents on the court, giving them good confidence before their final against Amos next week.

15/1 - Ocean Grove 33 defeated Queenscliff 16 It was a bit of a slow start as both teams got used to playing on the wet courts. Queenscliff played well, threatening the Grubbers for the first half but it was Ocean Grove's game after that. They finally got themselves up to their usual standard to take the game by 17.

15/2 - Ocean Grove 49 defeated Drysdale 2 The Ocean Grove 15/2s took a huge win at home this week against Drysdale. Their defence did a great job of gaining turnovers which the attackers then used to convert to their final high score. After a good season, they have finished 3rd and will play finals next week.

13/1 - Ocean Grove 25 defeated Queenscliff 19 The under 13/1s finished off their season with a good win over Queenscliff. They came out hard and dominated for the first three quarters but Queenscliff remained determined and pushed right up until the end.

Ocean Grove was too good and were able to finish off their year with a positive.

13/2 - Ocean Grove 30 defeated Queenscliff 17 It was another great win for the U13/2s this week. They played well as a team and they will now prepare themselves for their finals pursuit starting next week against Barwon Heads.

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Goal keeper Anabelle Sargeant puts on her best defence. 183983 Drysdale were the ones chasing them. Despite some good play from their opposition, the Grubbers were too good again and took the win by seven.

Best: Mia Smith, Sharni Thebes, Jessie Allen 17/2 - Ocean Grove 30 defeated Drysdale 13 It was a close first half, with only three goals separating the sides at half time. Ocean Grove really picked it up from there, showing their true skills and dominating the second half. It was a great match for the girls to prove themselves before finals.

15/1 - Ocean Grove 53 defeated Drysdale 8 It was an easy game for the U15/1s as they took on seventh placed Drysdale. The played

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well, controlling all areas of the court and making it extremely hard for their opposition to move the ball. It was a good percentage booster for the Ocean Grove team.

Best: Anna Smith 15/2 - Ocean Grove 33 defeated Drysdale 6 It was a good win by the U15/2s. They played well in the first half but it was the third and fourth quarters that saw them really dominate. They managed to keep Drysdale to only one goal for the whole second half whilst they continued to score point after point.

13/1 - Ocean Grove 19 defeated by Drysdale 23 It was an extremely tough game for our U13/1s They started off really strongly, going

Lucy Teese shot 14 goals for the Grubbers' Under 15 team. 183983 goal for goal with Drysdale. Unfortunately, a few turnovers saw Drysdale take a three-goal buffer over them at half time. The Grubbers played hard but just couldn't quite make up the points they'd lost and ended up going down by four.

13/2 - Ocean Grove 20 defeated Drysdale 6 Another round done and another win for the U13/2 girls. They are proving that they are definitely a team to watch as they prepare for the upcoming finals. The girls started off slightly slow against Drysdale but pulled themselves into form and took the win by 14 goals in the end. oceangrovevoice.com.au

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Isaac Wilkins delivers out a handball in Ocean Grove's 19-point win over Queenscliff. 183981

Craig Goodger in action for Ocean Grove's Under 19s side. 183981

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Grove finishes 6th

By Mark Heenan Final scores Ocean Grove 12.12 (84) defeated Queenscliff 9.11 (65) at Queenscliff Recreation Reserve.

The sixth-placed Grubbers ended the season with a 10-8 record, while Queenscliff (117) dipped to fifth spot and will meet Geelong Amateur in this Sunday's elimination final at Leopold.

It was a blow for the Coutas, a Queenscliff win would have secured a top three finals spot and double chance.

Ocean Grove coach Paul Lynch described it as a 'bittersweet' way to end its season with their finals hopes ruled out before the round 18 clash.

"Yeah it is bittersweet but that is footy, that is sport," Lynch told the Voice after the match.

"There is always going to be (teams) that miss out - I thought we were probably as good as the sides in there (in the top five).

"But we didn't win enough games and that's footy."

Lynch said his side matched up well against the Coutas on the big surrounds at Queenscliff.

Ocean Grove chalked up two victories against Queenscliff this season - including their 14-point win in Round 7.

"You are probably right I thought we do match up well against them," he said.

"I actually think they are quite quick Queenscliff and they probably struggle with our forwards a little bit."

Grubber sharpshooter Jake Carmody booted four majors, which took his season goal tally to 41 from 16 matches.

Forward Matt Caldow continued his late season surge and finished with three goals.

Queenscliff kicked with the wind in the first term as Couta forward Brayden Warren, a former Grubber player, took some strong marks

and had two goals by quarter time.

Undisciplined play saw an inaccurate Queenscliff give up a 50-metre penalty which resulted in a goal to Corey Walter in the first term.

The visitors extended their margin out 19 points at the main break.

Conditions became more difficult after half time with heavy band of rain and high winds settling in on the wet surrounds at Queenscliff.

"It was slippery we did warn them (players) on the Thursday night before the match the ground was going to be slippery because of the rain," Lynch said.

"It was a bit skating rink sort of stuff in the middle of the ground but I thought they handed it pretty well."

Grubber pair Isaac Wilkins and Jahd Anderson revelled in the wet after half time and won plenty of the ball, while youngster Mitch Lindkvist showed promising signs.

Queenscliff got within five points at three quarter time, but it was Ocean Grove which held on in the end. RESERVESThe Grubbers will meet arch rivals Barwon Heads in this Sunday's BFL Reserves grade elimination final at Leopold courtesy of its 24-point win over Queenscliff.

It was fifth versus sixth and a pre elimination knockout final with Ocean Grove narrowly ahead of Queenscliff on the ladder on percentage before the game.

Final scores Ocean Grove 9.8 (62) to Queenscliff 5.8 (38).

The Grubbers kept the home side goalless in the first term and led by 13 points at the first break.

Despite Queenscliff kicking with the wind in the second term, Ocean Grove took a 10-point advantage at half time.

Ocean Grove's third term five-goal blitz saw the visitors trail by 40 points at the final break.

The home side's intensity lifted in the fourth term and squeezed the margin back to 18 points with a few minutes remaining, however a late Grubber goal sealed its finals berth.

Ocean Grove forward Ryan Baker finished with two goals, while Adam Gerdtz, Edward Cartledge, Cameron Marchbank and James Peers were named in the Grubbers' best players.

UNDER 19s Ocean Grove narrowly missed out on percentage in securing top spot in the Under 19 Division Two Bendigo Bank Cup competition despite its 102-point demolition of Queenscliff.

Final scores Ocean Grove 17.16 (118) to Queenscliff 2.4 (16).

Geelong West Giants 1's whopping 128-point victory over Lara on Saturday gave them top spot and earned a week's rest.

Both Geelong West Giants and Ocean Grove finished the season with a 13-4 record after 17 rounds with the Giants ahead of the Grubbers on percentage.

The Grubbers put on a dominant exhibition against the Coutas and finished with a six-goal fourth term blitz.

Max Sutton was named best afield with four goals, while Harley Pearce booted majors.

Fletcher Long and Joe McDonald both kicked three goals, while Sam Beasley chimed with two majors for Ocean Grove.

Ocean Grove Under 19s will now meet Bell Park in this weekend's qualifying final.

SENIOR SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 12.12 (84) D QUEENSCLIFF 9.11 (65) OCEAN GROVE Goal Kickers: J. Carmody 4, M. Caldow 3, I. Wilkins, T. Gavin, C. Walter, A. Jarvis, K. Williams.

Best Players: I. Wilkins, J. Anderson, J. Carmody, L. Cartelli, M. Lindkvist, P. Hardy.

Winner Luke Cartelli, runner up Jahd Anderson and Justin Carey who came third.

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Luke and Kelsey win vote counts Slick midfielder Luke Cartelli and star netball defender Kelsey Ollis were the leading Grubbers from Ocean Grove Football Netball Club's vote count on Saturday night 11 August.

Cartelli, who polled 26 votes and played 16 games and kicked 20 goals this season, was a prized signing for Ocean Grove in 2018 after arriving from Keilor in the Essendon District Football League.

Cartelli finished ahead of runner up Jahd Anderson and third placed Justin Carey, a former St Albans GFL player.

In A Grade netball, Kelsey Ollis won the top honour from second-placed Michelle Williams.

Ollis was a mainstay of the Grubber defence in 2018 as Goal Keeper and Goal Defence.

Logan Popple was the leading vote getter for the Grubber football reserves grade, while Max Sutton won the Under 19 count.

Mia Smith won the C Grade netball award, Amina King took out D Grade, while Alicia Skurrie won E Grade.

Curtain call on Ocean Grove's finals hopes

By Mark Heenan The door slammed shut on Ocean Grove's 2018 BFL finals hopes despite a 73-point demolition over Drysdale on Saturday 4 August.

As the victorious Grubbers trudged off Mortimer Oval after the final siren, news filtered through Modewarre stunned ladder leader Barwon Heads and Queenscliff upstaged Anglesea to secure the last two remaining finals positions.

The win meant sixth-placed Ocean Grove had a 9-8 win loss record after 17 rounds.

Final scores Ocean Grove 20.14 (134) to Drysdale 8.9 (57).

Ocean Grove senior coach Paul Lynch said it was a "hollow" victory for the Grubbers.

"It probably is a hollow victory," Lynch told the Voice after the match.

"We can't make it now, so that's footy, you don't win enough games, you don't play finals that is how it works.

"There is always going to be sides miss out and disappointed.

"It is disappointing, hopefully the players oceangrovevoice.com.au

will feel hurt from not making finals and that will strive them to go better."

Despite the disappointment of not making finals, the Grubbers chalked up their most complete second half performance in 2018 with a 16-goal blitz in the third and fourth quarters.

It was Ocean Grove's third-biggest victory this season and the first time it booted 20 goals in 2018.

Ocean Grove pair James Linton and Travis Gavin returned after their two-week suspensions while key defender Peter Hardy and forward Jake Carmody came back from illness and injury.

"We played very well in the second - as good as I have seen us play," Lynch said.

"I just didn't think we played very well in the first half and I gave them five direct focuses at half time that I wanted them to concentrate on and I thought we did that very well in the second half."

Key tall forward Matt Caldow had an outstanding game, taking numerous marks and finished with four goals.

"That was his best game for the year, I thought he marked everything," Lynch said.

Slick midfielder Luke Cartelli, who kicked two goals, looms as a frontrunner for the club's senior best and fairest this season after being named best player.

Ocean Grove's Mitch Lindkvist booted three goals, while Kaiden Long, Harry Walker and Jake Carmody all kicked two majors.

Drysdale threw the gauntlet at the Grubbers before half time and led by seven points at quarter time and 11 points at the main break.

Senior Hawk captain Daniel Jull kicked two goals while power forward Josh Rushton slotted through two majors.

Drysdale pair Ben Ryan and Mathew Hebbard played strong games.

SENIOR SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 20.14 (134) D DRYSDALE 8.9 (57) OCEAN GROVE Goal Kickers: M. Caldow 4, M. Lindkvist 3, K. Long 2, H. Walker 2, J. Carmody 2, L. Cartelli 2, I. Wilkins, J. Anderson, C. Walter, N. Lynch, R. Maloney.

Best Players: L. Cartelli, M. Caldow, I. Wilkins, R. Maloney, P. Hardy, J. Anderson.

A Grade vote count winner Kelsey Ollis with runner-up Michelle Williams.

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Reborn Wallabies on track

By Justin Flynn Wallington is poised to regain its place among the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association's A Grade competition according to club leaders.

The Wallabies have spent two seasons with their top grade side playing B Grade, but with the revamped BPCA competition into A1 and A2 grades with promotion and relegation, they believe they can make the step into A Grade next season.

Wallington will play in A2 Grade this season with the two grand finalists to be promoted to

A1 the following season. The bottom two sides in A1 will be relegated to A2 Grade.

"We weren't doing as well as expected and we took that step back as a plan to step forward and it's worked really well," coach Daniel Harrison said.

"Last year we rated ourselves to be not quite finals in A Grade, but around the mark and then I think we've proved ourselves only losing three games in the last two seasons.

"I think the last couple of years we've been in the position to strive towards winning a premiership and that's been a realistic goal for

the club. We'll get that chance now to earn our spot."

Wallington finished minor premiers in its two seasons in B grade, losing a grand final and a semi-final.

"It's exciting - we've worked hard to get where we are," club president Ross Moreland said.

"We took a step back onfield and it was hard at the time to do that, but it's proven that as far as a rebuild, it's been a good step."

Moreland and Harrison were enthusiastic about the revamped competition.

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"Everyone around our club has welcomed it and think that's great for us," Moreland said.

"It's going to prove to our players exactly where we are - if we're good enough, we go up, if not, we keep rebuilding.

"The numbers we've picked up this year are just massive compared to previous years."

Assistant coach Anthony Close, a batsman and spin bowler, has crossed over from Bell Park and has played at Corio and North Shore.

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