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TIGER TALKTHE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE

DROMANA FOOTBALL & NETBALL CLUBVolume 19, Issue 3 Email: [email protected]

INSIDE THIS EDITION

1. Recent & Upcoming Events

4. More Results and Awards

7. Profile – Dan Gibbs, Great Tiger Victories

10. Jumper Numbers, Feature - Kevin Coverdale

Players’ ReviewPlayers’ ReviewPlayers’ ReviewPlayers’ ReviewJackson Quigley are better footballers than dancers.some talent and lots of laughter.

ANZAC DAY – On Saturday 21 April, John Forsterrespectful service prior to the match against Karingal. The national anthem was sung beautifully by Madison Baileyplayed the last post on the bugle.

On ANZAC Day Large numbers attended many players and club members. The now traditional BBQ breakfast was held at the club achieving a record profit, thanks to funding from the RSL and help from Mark & Ruth Crawshaw, Val Geoff Howe, Philip Barnes & Vicki Holt.

Our veterans then marched to the Cenotaph where wreath on behalf of the club.

TIGER TALK THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE

DROMANA FOOTBALL & NETBALL CLUB

[email protected] Phone: 5987 2732 Website: dromanatigers.com

2. Buzz from the Board & Editorial

5. Senior and Reserves Reports

, Great Tiger Victories 8. Games Update, Vale Dave & Betty

Kevin Coverdale 11. Tiger Tit Bits

Players’ ReviewPlayers’ ReviewPlayers’ ReviewPlayers’ Review ----12121212thththth MayMayMayMay Jackson Quigley and Shaun Clarke proved they are better footballers than dancers. There was

talent and some skill but mostly there was

THE MID

Saturday 23Rosebud Country Club

Cost: $70 per headIncludes glass of Champagne or beer on arrival,

2 course meal, entertainment

For tickets contact:Debbie Quigley Tara Dornom

BENDIGO BANK GRANTS

John Forster conducted a short respectful service prior to the match against Karingal. The national

Madison Bailey and Matt Flynn

On ANZAC Day Large numbers attended the Dawn Service including many players and club members. The now traditional BBQ breakfast

a record profit, thanks to funding from Ruth Crawshaw, Val & Noel Knight,

Philip Barnes & Vicki Holt.

Our veterans then marched to the Cenotaph where Steve Vosti laid a

MND LUNCHEONNoon

in theTerry Daniher

MND fundraiserBookings Beanies available for sale on day.

DROMANA FOOTBALL & NETBALL CLUB June 2018

dromanatigers.com.au

3. Results & Awards

6. U19’s & Netball Reports

9. Our Valued Sponsors

12. The History Page

THE MID-SEASON BALL

Saturday 23rd June Rosebud Country Club from 7 pm

Cost: $70 per head - Dress to Impress Includes glass of Champagne or beer on arrival,

2 course meal, entertainment & photo booth.

For tickets contact:

Debbie Quigley - 0458 162 365 Tara Dornom - 0478 682 991

BENDIGO BANK GRANTS

Club Secretary Graham Stelling was very happy to receive a $10,000 Bendigo Bank Grant.

MND LUNCHEON Noon Saturday 16th June

in the Social Rooms Terry Daniher guest speaker.

MND fundraiser $50 per head Bookings Chris on 0414 428 153 Beanies available for sale on day.

The President’sby Chris Strange

Having spent the last two months in Europe I wish to thank Graham Stelling for stepping in and looking after the shop during my away. Graham does an enormous amount for

the Club and along with myself we should all be grateful for the commitment he shows to the operation of our Club.

8 wins on the trot unfortunately broken by a 6 point loss to our friends at Red Hill for football and a wonderful start from a rejuvenated A, B C, D & U17 Netball contingent is a great start to the season and we should all be proud of the men and women who play each week for our Club.

From Lyn’s and my travels we experienced an amazing perhaps salutary lesson in just how lucky our young people are to be able to play sport and live in a free and caring country.

We’re travelling from Casablanca to Tangiers in Morocco for an overnight stay before we cross the mouth of the Mediterranean back to Spain to continue our journey. Tangiers we are joined by a police escort as there are a number of African refugees who have tried to get under tour buses and hitch a ride to Europe to escape the misery they have been through in their respective countries.

Morning and the bus is released from a compound. again surrounded by police we are taken to the ferry dock where we undergo the usual Customs and Passport formalities. The bus is inspected and we walk on the ferry walking off in Spain after some 40 minutes at sea. again with another bus inspection and we are on our way to Gibraltar where we have a 90 minute lunch stop and then it’s on to the Costa Del Sol some 300 kilometres away.

It’s now late in the afternoon and we stop in a hill tgrab a coffee before we head to our hotel for the night.this stop a noise is heard under the floor of the bus and it’s quickly established that someone is stuck on the top of the gearbox unable to get out. The police are called and aftmuch coaxing a 15 year old boy is prisedhas been unscrewed in the floor of the bus. travelled all the way from Tangiers where he has managed to squirrel himself away unable to get out he’s now dehydrated and in a lot of discomfort.

How desperate must he have been. Only the clothes he was wearing, no shoes and no money. What sort of life must he have lived. Apparently these kids are encouraged by their parents to do this. Now in police custody and on his way back to Morocco his future is bleaker than ever.

Without eulogizing, we often complain about our lot but just give a thought to those that don’t have the safety and freedoms that we enjoy as young and older people in a country where the prospect of a bright futuhands.

I look forward to celebrating a great season with all of you as we continue our march to the football & netball finals.

Go Tiges Chris

A reminder regarding Club Policy: No alcohol is permitted in the changing rooms on

match days or training sessions. Thank you: DFNC Board of Management

Tiger Talk

The President’s Report Chris Strange

Having spent the last two months in Europe I wish to thank Graham Stelling for stepping in and looking after the shop during my time

ham does an enormous amount for the Club and along with myself we should all be grateful for the commitment he shows to the operation of our Club.

8 wins on the trot unfortunately broken by a 6 point loss to our ball and a wonderful start from a

rejuvenated A, B C, D & U17 Netball contingent is a great start to the season and we should all be proud of the men and women who play each week for our Club.

From Lyn’s and my travels we experienced an amazing lutary lesson in just how lucky our young people

are to be able to play sport and live in a free and caring

We’re travelling from Casablanca to Tangiers in Morocco for an overnight stay before we cross the mouth of the

to continue our journey. Near Tangiers we are joined by a police escort as there are a number of African refugees who have tried to get under tour buses and hitch a ride to Europe to escape the misery they have been through in their respective countries.

Morning and the bus is released from a compound. Once again surrounded by police we are taken to the ferry dock where we undergo the usual Customs and Passport formalities. The bus is inspected and we walk on the ferry

minutes at sea. Formalities again with another bus inspection and we are on our way to Gibraltar where we have a 90 minute lunch stop and then it’s on to the Costa Del Sol some 300 kilometres away.

It’s now late in the afternoon and we stop in a hill top town to grab a coffee before we head to our hotel for the night. During this stop a noise is heard under the floor of the bus and it’s quickly established that someone is stuck on the top of the

The police are called and after prised through a hatch that

has been unscrewed in the floor of the bus. This boy has travelled all the way from Tangiers where he has managed to squirrel himself away unable to get out he’s now dehydrated

Only the clothes he was What sort of life must he

Apparently these kids are encouraged by their police custody and on his way back

Morocco his future is bleaker than ever.

Without eulogizing, we often complain about our lot but just give a thought to those that don’t have the safety and freedoms that we enjoy as young and older people in a country where the prospect of a bright future is still in our

I look forward to celebrating a great season with all of you as we continue our march to the football & netball finals.

EDITORIAL:

In the same vein as my last editorial about

violence and antisocial behaviour, NO not in Dromana.

As a relative of a Vietnam Vet, I was moved to

witness both the ceremony prior to the game and the respectful crowd at the Dawn Servi

On a global level, it made me

Australian, in my opinion the best country in the world, and on a local level, proud to be a

member of the Dromana

DFNC. Lest We Forget!

Editor: Vicki Holt H

Mobile: 0428

Email: [email protected]

No alcohol is permitted in the changing rooms on

Management

The Treasure’s Report

from Lyn Strange

My Tiger Talk Finance Report for this edition

is short and sweet.

Firstly, I would like to thank Graham Stelling

and Marianne Strange for covering my duties

whilst I was on holidays. We are so luc

have such valuable and responsible people

working within our club for us.

I am speaking of volunteers who are apart

from our football and netball club staff who

help support all our players but those

volunteers whom we don’t always recognise.

Whilst we are desperately short of regular

volunteers, it is totally amazing the work our

current volunteers carry out to ensure our

canteen, club apparel sales, BBQ, outside

inside bar, food for our visitors on game day

at half time and lastly winning mar

major raffle tickets, not forgetting gathering

and publishing our own magazine, Tiger Talk.

I could go on but it is largely due to their

extremely hard work that we are able to

function as a club and raise the funds we

strive to gain to enable ou

plan for a future which will see us survive

when a lot of other local clubs are struggling

to survive.

It would be a fantastic help to your club to

support our major fund raising efforts such

as our MND round, our Greek night and our

major raffle.

So please support your club by coming along

to all events and digging deep to make the

Dromana Tigers a powerful force in every

way.

Tiger Talk – Page 2

In the same vein as my last editorial about

violence and antisocial behaviour, NO not in

As a relative of a Vietnam Vet, I was moved to

witness both the ceremony prior to the game and the respectful crowd at the Dawn Service.

it made me proud to be an

Australian, in my opinion the best country in the world, and on a local level, proud to be a

Dromana Community and the

orget!

Editor: Vicki Holt Home: 5987 3869

: 0428 332 429

[email protected]

The Treasure’s Report

My Tiger Talk Finance Report for this edition

is short and sweet.

Firstly, I would like to thank Graham Stelling

and Marianne Strange for covering my duties

whilst I was on holidays. We are so lucky to

have such valuable and responsible people

working within our club for us.

I am speaking of volunteers who are apart

from our football and netball club staff who

help support all our players but those

volunteers whom we don’t always recognise.

t we are desperately short of regular

volunteers, it is totally amazing the work our

current volunteers carry out to ensure our

canteen, club apparel sales, BBQ, outside bar,

ar, food for our visitors on game day

at half time and lastly winning margin and

major raffle tickets, not forgetting gathering

and publishing our own magazine, Tiger Talk.

I could go on but it is largely due to their

extremely hard work that we are able to

function as a club and raise the funds we

strive to gain to enable our club to grow and

plan for a future which will see us survive

when a lot of other local clubs are struggling

It would be a fantastic help to your club to

support our major fund raising efforts such

as our MND round, our Greek night and our

So please support your club by coming along

to all events and digging deep to make the

Dromana Tigers a powerful force in every

ROUND 3 – SATURDAY 21st APRIL

A GRADE NETBALL – KARINGAL 45 def DROMANA 25$20 VOUCHER from EFFLORESCE BEAUTY – EMILY WILSON

C GRADE NETBALL – DROMANA 47 def KARINGALCAKE & COFFEE DONATED BY STYLE PIRATE

UNDER 17 NETBALL – DROMANA 30 def KARINGAL 11FISH & CHIP MEAL FROM DROMANA FISH SUPPLY

SENIOR FOOTBALL: DROMANA 15.9.99 def KARINGAL 10.11.71$50 VOUCHER from PENINSULA FRESH SEAFOOD

LARGE XPRESS GOURMET PIZZA

THURSDAY NIGHT MEAL DONATED BY THE CLUB

RESERVES FOOTBALL: KARINGAL 14.4.88 def$30 CASH LIFE MEMBERS AWARD

ROUND OF GOLF AT SAFETY BEACH

PIZZA DONATED BY BANG BANG PIZZA

UNDER 19’S FOOTBALL: KARINGAL 17.12.114 def DROMANA 5.5.35$20 CASH LIFE MEMBERS AWARD

BBQ LUNCH PROVIDED BY THE CLUB

PIE & COFFEE AT SOULSA KATERING

ROUND 5 – SATURDAY 5th MAY- A GRADE NETBALL – DROMANA 27 def CHELSEA 20$20 VOUCHER from EFFLORESCE BEAUTY

C GRADE NETBALL – DROMANA 29 def CHELSEACAKE & COFFEE DONATED BY STYLE PIRATE

SENIOR FOOTBALL: DROMANA 13.16.94 def CHELSEA$50 VOUCHER from PENINSULA FRESH SEAFOOD



RESERVES FOOTBALL: DROMANA 9.8.62 def CHELSEA 4.6.30$30 CASH LIFE MEMBERS AWARD



UNDER 19’S FOOTBALL: DROMANA 14.13.97 def CHELSEA 6.5.41$20 CASH LIFE MEMBERS AWARD



ROUND 6 – SATURDAY 12th MAYA GRADE NETBALL – HASTINGS 61 def DROMANA$20 VOUCHER from EFFLORESCE BEAUTY - TASH PETROFF

C GRADE NETBALL – DROMANA 49 def HASTINGS 4CAKE & COFFEE FROM STYLE PIRATE - MACKENZIE COCHRANE

UNDER 17 NETBALL – DROMANA 38 def HASTINGS 3$10 MEAL FROM DROMANA FISH SUPPY – FLORENCE GOUDERJANN

SENIOR FOOTBALL: DROMANA 16.16.112 def $50 VOUCHER from PENINSULA FRESH SEAFOOD



RESERVES FOOTBALL: DROMANA 9.3.57 def $30 CASH LIFE MEMBERS AWARD



UNDER 19’S FOOTBALL: DROMANA 12.10.82 $20 CASH LIFE MEMBERS AWARD




APRIL - DROMANA v KARINGAL AT HOME:

45 def DROMANA 25 B GRADE NETBALL – KARINGAL 57 def DROMANA 36EMILY WILSON LARGE XPRESS GOURMET PIZZA

KARINGAL 24 D GRADE NETBALL – DROMANA 39 def KARINGAL 30CAKE & COFFEE DONATED BY STYLE PIRATE - JADE SMITH PIZZA DONATED BY BANG BANG PIZZA

KARINGAL 11 ANZAC DAY MEDAL – EMILY WILSON (DROMANA)FISH & CHIP MEAL FROM DROMANA FISH SUPPLY – GEORGIA GEURTS

KARINGAL 10.11.71 ANZAC DAY MEDAL MICHAEL BURKE (KARINGAL)$50 VOUCHER from PENINSULA FRESH SEAFOOD - BILLY QUIGLEY

- RYAN SMYTH

THURSDAY NIGHT MEAL DONATED BY THE CLUB - MAJOK PUOK

KARINGAL 14.4.88 def DROMANA 7.6.48 - JAE WILLIAMS

- JEDD SAVAGE

- JARRYD HUNTER

KARINGAL 17.12.114 def DROMANA 5.5.35 - SAM CASHIN

- SAM CHILDS

- JON McGENNISKEN

DROMANA v CHELSEA AWAY: CHELSEA 20 B GRADE NETBALL –DROMANA 37 def CHELSEA 28

- CHLOE BIRCH LARGE XPRESS GOURMET PIZZA

CHELSEA 24 D GRADE NETBALL – DROMANA 44 def CHELSEA 15CAKE & COFFEE DONATED BY STYLE PIRATE - JADE SMITH PIZZA DONATED BY BANG BANG PIZZA

CHELSEA 7.10.52 $50 VOUCHER from PENINSULA FRESH SEAFOOD - SAM GEURTS

- BILLY QUIGLEY

THURSDAY NIGHT MEAL DONATED BY THE CLUB - BILLY GEURTS

9.8.62 def CHELSEA 4.6.30 - JAE WILLIAMS

- SAM WILLIAMSON

- LACHLAN OLIVER

14.13.97 def CHELSEA 6.5.41 - BEN TOVEY

- TIM STEPANAVICIUS

- JON McGENNISKEN

MAY - DROMANA v HASTINGS AT HOME: DROMANA 43 B GRADE NETBALL – DROMANA

TASH PETROFF LARGE XPRESS GOURMET PIZZA

HASTINGS 4 D GRADE NETBALL – DROMANA MACKENZIE COCHRANE PIZZA DONATED BY BANG BANG PIZZA

HASTINGS 33 FLORENCE GOUDERJANN

def HASTINGS 11.8.74 $50 VOUCHER from PENINSULA FRESH SEAFOOD - TERRY WHEELER

- BILLY QUIGLEY

THURSDAY NIGHT MEAL DONATED BY THE CLUB - JACK GIPP

def HASTINGS 6.12.48 - JAE WILLIAMS

- JOEL BATEMAN

- MITCH GILL-FURNESS

def HASTINGS 5.6.36 - WADE CHAMBERLAIN

- KAYNE GIPP

- TIM STEPANAVICIUS

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KARINGAL 57 def DROMANA 36 LARGE XPRESS GOURMET PIZZA - LAURA HOPKINS

DROMANA 39 def KARINGAL 30

PIZZA DONATED BY BANG BANG PIZZA – ALEX COUMBE

EMILY WILSON (DROMANA)

ANZAC DAY MEDAL MICHAEL BURKE (KARINGAL)

DROMANA 37 def CHELSEA 28

LARGE XPRESS GOURMET PIZZA - SOPHIE DRISCOLL

DROMANA 44 def CHELSEA 15

BANG BANG PIZZA – TAHLIS WALTER

DROMANA 79 def HASTINGS 44 LARGE XPRESS GOURMET PIZZA - RIVVY WALTER

DROMANA 63 def HASTINGS 12 PIZZA DONATED BY BANG BANG PIZZA - SAIGE HAMMON

ROUND 7 – SATURDAY 26th MAY

A GRADE NETBALL – DROMANA walkover from PEARCEDALE

C GRADE NETBALL – DROMANA 37 def PEARCEDALE 23

CAKE & COFFEE FROM STYLE PIRATE - CLORINDA SIEMIENOWICZ

UNDER 17 NETBALL – PEARCEDALE 48 def DROM

$10 MEAL FROM DROMANA FISH SUPPY - SHAYE FITZPATRICK

SENIOR FOOTBALL: DROMANA 25.9.159 def

$50 VOUCHER from PENINSULA FRESH SEAFOOD



RESERVES FOOTBALL: DROMANA 17.11.113 def

$30 CASH LIFE MEMBERS AWARD



UNDER 19’S FOOTBALL: DROMANA 12.7.113




ROUND 8 – SATURDAY 2nd JUNEA GRADE NETBALL – LANGWARRIN 69 def DROMANA

$20 VOUCHER from EFFLORESCE BEAUTY

C GRADE NETBALL – DROMANA 36 def LANGWARRIN

CAKE & COFFEE DONATED BY STYLE PIRATE

UNDER 17 NETBALL – DROMANA 50 def LANGWARRIN

$10 MEAL FROM DROMANA FISH SUPPY – TAHLIA WALTER

SENIOR FOOTBALL: DROMANA 9.15.69 def LANGWARRIN




RESERVES FOOTBALL: DROMANA9.5.59 def LANGWARRIN 4.9.33




UNDER 19’S FOOTBALL: LANGWARRIN 12.13.85 def DROMANA 4.7.31




ROUND 9 – SUNDAY 10th JUNE - A GRADE NETBALL – DROMANA 45 def RED HILL

$20 VOUCHER from EFFLORESCE BEAUTY -

C GRADE NETBALL – DROMANA 29 def RED HILL

CAKE & COFFEE FROM STYLE PIRATE -

UNDER 17 NETBALL – RED HILL 42 def DROMANA 26

$10 MEAL DONATED BY DROMANA FISH SUPPY

SENIOR FOOTBALL: RED HILL 14.11.95 def DROMANA 14.5.89




RESERVES FOOTBALL: DROMANA 8.15.63 def




UNDER 19’S FOOTBALL: RED HILL 17.20.122 def DROMANA 0.2.2




MAY - DROMANA v PEARCEDALE AWAY:

DROMANA walkover from PEARCEDALE B GRADE NETBALL – DROMANA


DROMANA 37 def PEARCEDALE 23 D GRADE NETBALL – DROMANA 34 def PEARCEDALE 17

CLORINDA SIEMIENOWICZ PIZZA DONATED BY BANG BANG PIZZA

DROMANA 15

SHAYE FITZPATRICK

def PEARCEDALE 6.12.48

$50 VOUCHER from PENINSULA FRESH SEAFOOD - TERRY WHEELER

- ANDREW HOWISON

THURSDAY NIGHT MEAL DONATED BY THE CLUB - BILLY GEURTS

DROMANA 17.11.113 def PEARCEDALE 5.3.33

- TOM CARTER

- SAM WILLIAMSON

- JACKSON QUIGLEY

12.7.113 def PEARCEDALE 5.5.33

- LIAM TREW

- SAM CASHIN

- KAYNE GIPP

JUNE - DROMANA v LANGWARRIN AT HOMEDROMANA 49 B GRADE NETBALL – LANGWARRIN

- RUBY WILSON LARGE XPRESS GOURMET PIZZA

LANGWARRIN 27 D GRADE NETBALL – DROMANA 32 def

CAKE & COFFEE DONATED BY STYLE PIRATE - ELIZA PITTARD PIZZA DONATED BY BANG BANG PIZZA

LANGWARRIN 17

TAHLIA WALTER

LANGWARRIN 7.11.53

$50 VOUCHER from PENINSULA FRESH SEAFOOD - BILLY QUIGLEY

- SHAUN CLARKE

THURSDAY NIGHT MEAL DONATED BY THE CLUB - ANDREW HOWISON

9.5.59 def LANGWARRIN 4.9.33

- DANE LEYDON-KOSIKOS

- LUKE MARTIN

- JACKSON QUIGLEY

12.13.85 def DROMANA 4.7.31

- SAM CHILDS

- JORDAN DERRICK

- BLAKE MEAD

DROMANA v RED HILL AWAY: RED HILL 35 B GRADE NETBALL – DROMANA

KARLI FOSTER LARGE XPRESS GOURMET PIZZA

RED HILL 26 D GRADE NETBALL – DROMANA

BELINDA INGRAM PIZZA DONATED BY BANG BANG PIZZA

DROMANA 26

$10 MEAL DONATED BY DROMANA FISH SUPPY - JEMALA RADINGS

RED HILL 14.11.95 def DROMANA 14.5.89

$50 VOUCHER from PENINSULA FRESH SEAFOOD - BEN HOLMES

- MATT PRICE

THURSDAY NIGHT MEAL DONATED BY THE CLUB - TERRY WHEELER

def RED HILL 8.4.52

- JOLE BATEMAN

- DANIEL MAESTRALE

- AYDN MUSGRAVE

RED HILL 17.20.122 def DROMANA 0.2.2

- WADE CHAMBERLAIN

- SAM CHILDS

- MICHAEL RYAN Tiger Talk

DROMANA 60 def PEARCEDALE 27

LARGE XPRESS GOURMET PIZZA - ELIZA PITTARD

DROMANA 34 def PEARCEDALE 17

PIZZA DONATED BY BANG BANG PIZZA - SAHRA DUPUY

LANGWARRIN AT HOME: LANGWARRIN 52 def DROMANA 40

LARGE XPRESS GOURMET PIZZA - LAURA HOPKINS

DROMANA 32 def LANGWARRIN 31

PIZZA DONATED BY BANG BANG PIZZA – GEORGIA GEURTS

DROMANA 53 def RED HILL 39

LARGE XPRESS GOURMET PIZZA - MAGGIE ALFORD

DROMANA 47 def RED HILL 15

PIZZA DONATED BY BANG BANG PIZZA - CHANELLE JENKINS


Tiger Talk - Page 5

From Coach Rikki Johnson

Round 5 v Chelsea saw us travelling away to Chelsea for a top of the table clash with both sides being undefeated. Right from

was clear that it was going to be a physical contest. To the boys’ credit, they continued to stick to the task and channel their aggression towards the contest.From early on in the second quarter our run and polish allowed us to put a space on Chelsea and eventually run away with a 7 goal win to remain undefeated and hand Chelsea their first loss of the year. Best players for the day were Sam Guerts, Billy Quigley Shaun Clarke.

Round 6 v Hastings: In recent times Hastings have no doubt had the wood on us handing us loss early last year which still stings to this day. For this reason we knew we had to bring our best to get the job done. Right from the outset our skills and run looked to worry Hastings. With a really even spread of contributions across the board, we once again showed that we have depth and quality across every line. In the end we were able to secure a quality 38 point win and extend our winning streak to 6. Best players on the day were Terry Wheeler, Jack Gipp Quigley

Round 7 v Pearcedale: On the road this week up to Pearcedale we were expecting a tight contest against a side that has pushed us in the past. Unfortunately we ran into an injury decimated Pearcedale side filled with kids. To their credit they fought hard but our skand fitness went to another level in the second half leaving them in our wake and cruising to a 111 point win.Best on the day were Terry Wheeler, Jack Gipp and Billy Geurts.

Round 8 v Langwarrin: In what has been labelled the Artico/Milward Cup, we knew that Langy would be coming ready for a physical contest with plenty of feeling. Right from the onset it was clear Langwarrin had concocted a game plan to try our stifle our run and attack and to their credit for most of the day it worked. Definitely not the prettiest game from a spectators view point but I was really pleased that we never panicked or shied away from the contest and we never looked to be beaten, even when the score drew closer. In the end we ran out 13 point winners with Quigley, Shaun Clarke and Andy Howison

Round 9 v Red Hill: Round 9 and we were up the Hill to take on the Hillmen for the Bluey Holmes Shield. Unfortunately for us, this day was not our day and our winning streak would ultimately come to an end in athrilling 6 point loss going right down to the wire. Red Hill played a really smart brand of footy on their big ground and unfortunately for us, we looked tired and failed to run out our style and structures for the full four quarters. Although it was a tough loss, I almost feel like it was the loss we needed to have to refocus the group and get back to working hard on the track and refining our game plan. Best players on the day were Ben Holmes (6 goals), Matt Price and

Rikki Johnson

saw us travelling away to Chelsea for a top of the table clash with both sides being undefeated. Right from the outset it

was going to be a physical contest. To the boys’ credit, they continued to stick to the task and channel their aggression towards the contest. From early on in the second quarter our run and polish allowed us to put a space on Chelsea and eventually

away with a 7 goal win to remain undefeated and hand Chelsea their first loss of the year. Best players

Sam Guerts, Billy Quigley and

In recent times Hastings have no doubt had the wood on us handing us a 100 point loss early last year which still stings to this day. For this reason we knew we had to bring our best to get the job done. Right from the outset our skills and run looked to worry Hastings. With a really even spread of

board, we once again showed that we have depth and quality across every line. In the end we were able to secure a quality 38 point win

Best players on Terry Wheeler, Jack Gipp and Billy

On the road this week up to Pearcedale we were expecting a tight contest against a side that has pushed us in the past. Unfortunately we ran into an injury decimated Pearcedale side filled with kids. To their credit they fought hard but our skills and fitness went to another level in the second half leaving them in our wake and cruising to a 111 point

Terry Wheeler, Jack Gipp

In what has been labelled knew that Langy would be

coming ready for a physical contest with plenty of feeling. Right from the onset it was clear Langwarrin had concocted a game plan to try our stifle our run and attack and to their credit for most of the day it worked.

not the prettiest game from a spectators view point but I was really pleased that we never panicked or shied away from the contest and we never looked to be beaten, even when the score drew closer. In the end we ran out 13 point winners with Billy

Andy Howison starring.

Round 9 and we were up the Hill to take on the Hillmen for the Bluey Holmes Shield. Unfortunately for us, this day was not our day and our winning streak would ultimately come to an end in a thrilling 6 point loss going right down to the wire. Red Hill played a really smart brand of footy on their big ground and unfortunately for us, we looked tired and failed to run out our style and structures for the full four

tough loss, I almost feel like it was the loss we needed to have to refocus the group and get back to working hard on the track and

Best players on the day were Sam Geurts.

by Coach Adrian Timmis

Wow! Tiger time again. How six rounds of football have flown by.

Round 3 v Karingaldisappointing day at Dromana with a shortage of playersalthough we fought hard all dayBest players being: Jae, Savage, J. Hunter

Round 5 v Chelsea at Chelsea, was a major turning point in our season. With the playing group understanding that their finals chances were slipping away. We had to put in a four quarter effort, and playing some players in different posiWe rolled the dice, and came away from Chelsea with the four points. Best players were: Jae, Sammy, Oliver

Round 6 v Hastings at Dromana. Players started to have faith in one another and started to understand the game plan. The boys played really good football and were feeding the forwards with nice entries. The forwards didn’t let the team down kicking true with eight goals straight, finishing all the hard work. Heading into the last quarter the boys held their nerve and won their third game for the year and more importantly their first at home. Levelling the ledger with three wins and three loses. Best on the day were: Jae, JB, Gill

Round 7 v Pearcedale at Pearcedale. We took on Pearcedale knowing that they whad to stick to our game plan and not get complacent. We started well with all 22 players playing their role and we kicked six goals to one. The next two quarters saw us not stick to the game plan and only kick five goals tolast quarter I asked the boys to get back to the game plan and things will work for us. They responded really well, kicking six goals to one, having us run out 80 point winners, giving us a big percentage boost. Best on the day: Carter, Sammy, J. Quigley

Round 8 v Langwarrin at Dromana. Heading into the game versus Langwarrin, we needed to put up a good performance at home. The boys knew this and went out with their minds on the job from the first bounce. The zofootball was very good. There were times in the game when Langwarrin had too many bruise free clearances from the stoppages, but the boys held strong and ran over the top, giving the Dromana crowd a good contest. Best players: Leyden, Martin, J Quigley

Round 9 v Red Hill at Red Hill was always going to be a hard game to win. On a massive ground the boys had their zone/press working very well, with Redtime clearing the ball out of their down by not converting our forward pressure into scoreboard pressure. Red Hill seemed to find easy goals when they got over our press. We were able to control the game up until ten minutes left in the third quarter, when Redtop. At three quarter time I asked the boys to play man on man football, backing them in to win one on one. The boys answered, shutting Red Hill down and kicking away, giving us our 5th win in a row. Best players: JB, Mozza, Musgrave

Adrian Timmis

! Tiger time again. How six rounds of football have flown by.

Round 3 v Karingal at Dromana, was a disappointing day at Dromana with a shortage of players

e fought hard all day. Jae, Savage, J. Hunter and Gill-Furness

at Chelsea, was a major turning point in our season. With the playing group understanding that their finals chances were slipping away. We had to put in a four quarter effort, and playing some players in different positions. We rolled the dice, and came away from Chelsea with the four

Jae, Sammy, Oliver and Gipp.

at Dromana. Players started to have faith in one another and started to understand the game plan.

layed really good football and were feeding the forwards with nice entries. The forwards didn’t let the team down kicking true with eight goals straight, finishing all the hard work. Heading into the last quarter the boys held their nerve

hird game for the year and more importantly their first at home. Levelling the ledger with three wins and

Jae, JB, Gill-Furness and Sammy.

at Pearcedale. We took on Pearcedale knowing that they were struggling for depth. We had to stick to our game plan and not get complacent. We started well with all 22 players playing their role and we kicked six goals to one. The next two quarters saw us not stick to the game plan and only kick five goals to three. Heading into the last quarter I asked the boys to get back to the game plan and things will work for us. They responded really well, kicking six goals to one, having us run out 80 point winners, giving us a

Carter, Sammy, J. Quigley and Leyden.

at Dromana. Heading into the game versus Langwarrin, we needed to put up a good performance at home. The boys knew this and went out with their minds on the job from the first bounce. The zone/press and contested football was very good. There were times in the game when Langwarrin had too many bruise free clearances from the stoppages, but the boys held strong and ran over the top, giving the Dromana crowd a good contest.

den, Martin, J Quigley and Gill-Furness.

ill was always going to be a hard game to win. On a massive ground the boys had their zone/press working very well, with Red Hill having a very tough time clearing the ball out of their defence. We let ourselves down by not converting our forward pressure into scoreboard

ill seemed to find easy goals when they got over our press. We were able to control the game up until ten minutes left in the third quarter, when Red Hill started to get on top. At three quarter time I asked the boys to play man on man football, backing them in to win one on one. The boys

ill down and kicking away, giving us

JB, Mozza, Musgrave and Christie.


By Peter Ball Round 5 v

Chelsea away:

This was a must win game for the

boys. At 1 win and 3 losses, the focus all

week was to maintain and change the direction of the footy. Our

quick ball movement inside 50 was

the best all season and the forwards did the rest. Best

Players: A full team effort.

Round 6 v Hastings at home: Every week the U19’s set targets.

Today was to win our first home game for the year, (big tick).

Second, was to keep Hastings

under 40 points, (big tick again). Hastings came hard at our lads and

it took nearly 3 quarters before we got on top. In the end we ran

away with the valuable 4 points. Best Players: Wade Chamberlain,

Tim Stepanavicius and Kayne Gipp

Round 7 v Pearcedale away: With both sides at 3 wins and 3

losses today’s game was to see

which side would stay in touch with the top 6 teams. Our tactics were

simple. Pressure Pearcedale for 4 quarters and make them pay on

the scoreboard. Well done again guys! Best Players: Liam Trew,

Sam Cashin and Kayne Gipp

Round 8 v Langwarrin at home: Our chance today to play a

top side and we failed the test.

Langy had 5 goals on the board before we blinked. Our young men

tried hard in the 2nd quarter to be just 3 goals down at half time. But

Langwarrin was way too good for

us and put the game beyond our reach. Best Players: Sam Childs,

Jordan Derrick and Blake Mead

Found 9 v Red Hill away:

Undermanned and outclassed the

Unders tried to go with the undefeated Red Hill. On a positive

note our boys didn’t self destruct. Red Hill were just way too good.

Best players: Sam Childs, Sam

Schwarz and Ben Tovey

Keep the faith because next week

against Crib Point we should have 6 or 7 players back, so we look

forward to a lot better display from

the team.

From Netball Manager Gayle Collery

Can’t believe we are already at the half way mark of the

2018 season and all teams are doing extremely well so far. C and D grade teams are both on top of their ladders.

lost a game but have had a draw and D Grade having only dropped one close game, A Grade, B Grade and U17’s are all inside the top four.

It's worth noting that the professionalism, conduct and standard of play in

this year's netball has significantly risen over previous years, matches, regardless of final scores, being tightly contested.

Round by Round Update

Round 3 v Karingal First battle with a 'new' club, Karingal showed us why we should be

nervous about the new kids in the league! U17, D and C swept thru with good wins, but B and A struggled against the polished performance of this

established unit, both losing the round.

Round 5 v Chelsea Chelsea hosted their ladies lunch this round, which saw A and B grade

matches moved to Thursday night in some miserable

this, the girls brought their best game and took Saturday morning saw D & C both win. Chelsea does not field an U17

team.

Round 6 v Hastings 4 out of 5 ain’t bad! Good to see Hastings fielding an A grade side thi

year even if it was a game our girls want to forget, being the game that we lost. High scores for the day highlighted by Rivvy’s 64 goals out of the 79

scored. Not bad at all!!

Round 7 v Pearcedale Perfect netball conditions, a stunning Saturday in Pe

a forfeit but the girls came down and supported their teammates in some tough battles. U17s went in against a red hot Pearcedale and went down.

D, C and B all had great wins.

Round 8 v Langwarrin The most exciting last minute of a game outside a final goes to the D grade

match this week. An incredible comeback had them claw a 15 goal deficit

at 3/4 time to win with seconds to spare by 1 goal. This followed on from a big win from U17 and fed the atmosphere for a massive match up f

grade. Hard fought, but our girls came away with the win. B grade lost, but the score didn't reflect the battle on the court, with A grade also going

down. Some great matches considering we were quite a few players down

this week due to representative commitments.

Round 9 v Red Hill

Never our favourite courts to play on, but a good rivalry round with our

counter-parts up the hill. We almost took a clean sweep. U17s came up against a very polished Red Hill outfit and although we matched them early

we just couldn't sustain the pace. D grade played an almost flawless match, C grade struggled through but retained their spot on top of the

ladder. B grade went into the game fighting for 4th position on the ladder

and after an awesome match with strong teamwork all down the court will share fourth spot. A grade were dominant against Red Hill coming away

with a good win.

Another highlight of the past few weeks has been reaching 100 games for the club. She joins a very small and exclusiv

group of girls. Hayley is a passionate team player and takes the court alongside her mates with guts, determination and a great sense of humour

each week. Hayley has been with the Club since 2011 and has been a big part of this group both on and off the court. Congrats Hayley, so proud of

you!

Gayle Collery

Can’t believe we are already at the half way mark of the

2018 season and all teams are doing extremely well so far. C and D grade teams are both on top of their ladders. C Grade have not

a draw and D Grade having only dropped one close game, A Grade, B Grade and U17’s are all inside the top four.

It's worth noting that the professionalism, conduct and standard of play in

this year's netball has significantly risen over previous years, with all matches, regardless of final scores, being tightly contested.

First battle with a 'new' club, Karingal showed us why we should be

nervous about the new kids in the league! U17, D and C swept thru with wins, but B and A struggled against the polished performance of this

Chelsea hosted their ladies lunch this round, which saw A and B grade

matches moved to Thursday night in some miserable conditions. Despite

took both matches for the wins. Saturday morning saw D & C both win. Chelsea does not field an U17

4 out of 5 ain’t bad! Good to see Hastings fielding an A grade side this

year even if it was a game our girls want to forget, being the game that we lost. High scores for the day highlighted by Rivvy’s 64 goals out of the 79

Perfect netball conditions, a stunning Saturday in Pearcedale. A grade had

a forfeit but the girls came down and supported their teammates in some tough battles. U17s went in against a red hot Pearcedale and went down.

game outside a final goes to the D grade

match this week. An incredible comeback had them claw a 15 goal deficit

at 3/4 time to win with seconds to spare by 1 goal. This followed on from a big win from U17 and fed the atmosphere for a massive match up for C

grade. Hard fought, but our girls came away with the win. B grade lost, but the score didn't reflect the battle on the court, with A grade also going

down. Some great matches considering we were quite a few players down

Never our favourite courts to play on, but a good rivalry round with our

parts up the hill. We almost took a clean sweep. U17s came up against a very polished Red Hill outfit and although we matched them early

we just couldn't sustain the pace. D grade played an almost flawless match, C grade struggled through but retained their spot on top of the

ladder. B grade went into the game fighting for 4th position on the ladder

teamwork all down the court will share fourth spot. A grade were dominant against Red Hill coming away

Another highlight of the past few weeks has been Hayley Pollard reaching 100 games for the club. She joins a very small and exclusive

group of girls. Hayley is a passionate team player and takes the court alongside her mates with guts, determination and a great sense of humour

each week. Hayley has been with the Club since 2011 and has been a big e court. Congrats Hayley, so proud of

GREAT TIGER VICTORIES - ROUND 3 1995 v TYABB

The clash at Tyabb in1995 was touched with sorrow as news ha prominent committeeman, team manager and fundDromana dedicated the game to Eddie and wore blac

The team list against Tyabb included: Glenn Kendall (CaptainJason Hardwick, Marc Corn, Jason Clarke, Peter Johnston, Phil Reeves, Phil Watson, John and Matt Breen.

Tyabb made the ‘early running’ and Dromana had to fight ‘tooth and nail’ to hold the home team at bay. The Hoppers’ defence, Ritchie and Damon Quigley, battled valiantly to gain was unhelpful. At half time, Tyabb held a slender lead but Glenn Kendall, John Mellere and Dave Jordan began to exert their the midfield in the third term; and the ‘Hoppers’ hit the front and gradually took control.

Jason Hardwick was busy around goal while ‘young’ Jason Clarke was dashing and daring in defence; and the intrepid Phil Wats‘find the ball’ in the forward line. At the 25 minute goal, the Yabbies’ resistance crumbled and Dromana ran out decisive winners by 34 points. The victory was the cause of much jsome celebration) as Dromana had not won at the Bunguyan Reserve since 1989.

Quarter by Quarter scores Dromana: 1.5 6.8 12.11 Tyabb: 2.0 7.0 11.3 Goals for Dromana: Fenby 5 Hardwick 2 JordanBest for Dromana: Kerr, Ritchie, Mellere, Fenby

A clever person once wrote: “The unity, teamwork and friendships we forged will go on”; and it is a most pertinent quotation to begin this ‘Tiger Talk’ article abDFNC.

Since arriving at Dromana in 2004, Daniel has served the club loyally and without hullabaloo. He is a ‘straight ahead, nononsense’ footballer who sees life in much the samefour children born to Max and Alison Gibbs. The other children are: Melanie, Amy and Michael.

Daniel commenced school-life at Osborne Primary School; and he also attended Mt Eliza Pwas proficient at most games and sports but found early success in basketball; and was selected to play representative basketFrankston region.

Football was a game that also caught his imaginatiFC. Daniel Gibbs arrived at Dromana with his friends Rikki Johnston , Dan Maestrale and Tim Johnston in 2004; and he made hisdebut and played four senior games that year; and in 2005 he played a further six senior games.

Daniel was beginning to find a ‘niche’ in senior football when tragedy struck. While on holiday at Lake Eildon that Christmasleg to smithereens in a jet-ski accident. Most pthe odds.’ After eighteen months of rehabilitation, physiotherapy and gruelling exercise he returned to play football with hDromana .His team mates and officials were astonished when he arrived back at the club to ‘salvage’ his football career.

As readers can imagine, it was long way back and Dan’s journey was not without trials and tribulations; but gradually he founhis leg and regained his ‘old touch’ consolidating his place in the Reserves linebecame a key player in the 2008 Reserves Grade premiership…

“It was a day in my life that I will never forget. Brian Collery,we played with unity and belief. Our team simply was unbeatable that season. It was a credit to Brian, our captain Dan Maestrale and that remarkable group of footballers. It was victory that meant so much boys and the club.” Note: The Reserves team was undefeated in 2008.

In a further example of Dan’s gritty determination, he fought his way back into the Senior XVIII in 2009. It was an amazing 2009, Daniel won the Reserves Most Consistent player award and seven seasons later took out the same trophy which says much about his character and strength of resolve Despite some heavy defeats, in his fourteen seasons at DFNC, Daniel has never had a ‘bad daclub; and he counts himself fortunate to have met some unforgettable characters at DFNC (e.g. Jared Terry, Snowy Allen, Rikki Johnston and Dan Maestrale) throughout his long career. As at April 2018, Daniel had played 144 club games and kicked 23 goals. He has bemember of the Reserves and is regarded as an important team leader and role model for younger and emerging players.

“The early years were tough but unity and teamwork have paid off; and Dromana is now a club which others envy. We should be proud of what we hhave a successful club that revolves around friendship and combined effort.”

Daniel believes Dromana is a friendly and inclusive club and he is proud to have played a role in its success in recent yoverstatement to say that Daniel is one of great personalities of DFNC and he has been a ‘force for good’ at Pier Street for years. Daniel, a registered plumber, is married to Candice; and they have a daughter (Evie) of whwishes Daniel, Candice and Evie Gibbs all the best for the years ahead


ROUND 3 1995 v TYABB By Roger Spaull

was touched with sorrow as news had broken regarding the passing of club stalwart Eddie Moule. Eddie had been a prominent committeeman, team manager and fund-raiser during his years at DFC. The pre-match mood in the rooms was subdued; and Dromana dedicated the game to Eddie and wore black arm bands in his honour.

The team list against Tyabb included: Glenn Kendall (Captain-coach), Damon Quigley, Dave Jordan, Steve Kerr, Dave Ritchie, Matt Breen, Jason Hardwick, Marc Corn, Jason Clarke, Peter Johnston, Phil Reeves, Phil Watson, John Mellere, Dick Cornish, Peter Fenby, Tim Lanyon

Tyabb made the ‘early running’ and Dromana had to fight ‘tooth and nail’ to hold the home team at bay. The Hoppers’ defence, Ritchie and Damon Quigley, battled valiantly to gain the upper hand; and while Dromana had plenty of forward incursions, poor conversion was unhelpful. At half time, Tyabb held a slender lead but Glenn Kendall, John Mellere and Dave Jordan began to exert their

; and the ‘Hoppers’ hit the front and gradually took control.

Jason Hardwick was busy around goal while ‘young’ Jason Clarke was dashing and daring in defence; and the intrepid Phil Wats‘find the ball’ in the forward line. At the 25 minute mark of the last quarter, Peter Fenby, marked strongly and kicked his fifth major. After that goal, the Yabbies’ resistance crumbled and Dromana ran out decisive winners by 34 points. The victory was the cause of much j

romana had not won at the Bunguyan Reserve since 1989.

15.20 (110) 12.4 (76)

: Fenby 5 Hardwick 2 Jordan, Breen, Watson, Lanyon, Corn, Kendall, Quigley. Fenby, Breen, Clarke.

by Roger Spaull

A clever person once wrote: “The unity, teamwork and friendships we forged will go on”; and it is a most pertinent quotation to begin this ‘Tiger Talk’ article about Daniel Gibbs as it precisely explains his approach to football and the

Since arriving at Dromana in 2004, Daniel has served the club loyally and without hullabaloo. He is a ‘straight ahead, nononsense’ footballer who sees life in much the same vein. Daniel was born at the Box Hill Hospital in 1981; and is one of four children born to Max and Alison Gibbs. The other children are: Melanie, Amy and Michael.

life at Osborne Primary School; and he also attended Mt Eliza Primary and later Mt Eliza Secondary College. He was proficient at most games and sports but found early success in basketball; and was selected to play representative basket

Football was a game that also caught his imagination; and Daniel played all his under-age football, including MPNFL Thirds with the Mt Eliza FC. Daniel Gibbs arrived at Dromana with his friends Rikki Johnston , Dan Maestrale and Tim Johnston in 2004; and he made his

es that year; and in 2005 he played a further six senior games.

Daniel was beginning to find a ‘niche’ in senior football when tragedy struck. While on holiday at Lake Eildon that Christmasski accident. Most people doubted if Daniel would play competitive sport again but in his inimitable fashion he ‘beat

the odds.’ After eighteen months of rehabilitation, physiotherapy and gruelling exercise he returned to play football with hates and officials were astonished when he arrived back at the club to ‘salvage’ his football career.

As readers can imagine, it was long way back and Dan’s journey was not without trials and tribulations; but gradually he founregained his ‘old touch’ consolidating his place in the Reserves line-up. Daniel went from strength to strength as a defender and

became a key player in the 2008 Reserves Grade premiership…

“It was a day in my life that I will never forget. Brian Collery, our coach, led the boys brilliantly that year and we played with unity and belief. Our team simply was unbeatable that season. It was a credit to Brian, our captain Dan Maestrale and that remarkable group of footballers. It was victory that meant so much

The Reserves team was undefeated in 2008.

In a further example of Dan’s gritty determination, he fought his way back into the Senior XVIII in 2009. It was an amazing stent player award and seven seasons later took out the same trophy which says much about his

character and strength of resolve Despite some heavy defeats, in his fourteen seasons at DFNC, Daniel has never had a ‘bad dalf fortunate to have met some unforgettable characters at DFNC (e.g. Jared Terry, Snowy Allen, Rikki Johnston and

Dan Maestrale) throughout his long career. As at April 2018, Daniel had played 144 club games and kicked 23 goals. He has beber of the Reserves and is regarded as an important team leader and role model for younger and emerging players.

“The early years were tough but unity and teamwork have paid off; and Dromana is now a club which others envy. We should be proud of what we have built at Dromana. The hard work has paid off and we have a successful club that revolves around friendship and combined effort.”

Daniel believes Dromana is a friendly and inclusive club and he is proud to have played a role in its success in recent yoverstatement to say that Daniel is one of great personalities of DFNC and he has been a ‘force for good’ at Pier Street for years. Daniel, a registered plumber, is married to Candice; and they have a daughter (Evie) of whom they are immensely proud. The club wishes Daniel, Candice and Evie Gibbs all the best for the years ahead & thanks Daniel for his unswerving loyalty and contribution to DFNC.

ad broken regarding the passing of club stalwart Eddie Moule. Eddie had been match mood in the rooms was subdued; and

coach), Damon Quigley, Dave Jordan, Steve Kerr, Dave Ritchie, Matt Breen, Mellere, Dick Cornish, Peter Fenby, Tim Lanyon

Tyabb made the ‘early running’ and Dromana had to fight ‘tooth and nail’ to hold the home team at bay. The Hoppers’ defence, led by Dave the upper hand; and while Dromana had plenty of forward incursions, poor conversion

was unhelpful. At half time, Tyabb held a slender lead but Glenn Kendall, John Mellere and Dave Jordan began to exert their influence across

Jason Hardwick was busy around goal while ‘young’ Jason Clarke was dashing and daring in defence; and the intrepid Phil Watson, began to mark of the last quarter, Peter Fenby, marked strongly and kicked his fifth major. After that

goal, the Yabbies’ resistance crumbled and Dromana ran out decisive winners by 34 points. The victory was the cause of much jubilation (and

A clever person once wrote: “The unity, teamwork and friendships we forged will go on”; and it is a most pertinent out Daniel Gibbs as it precisely explains his approach to football and the

Since arriving at Dromana in 2004, Daniel has served the club loyally and without hullabaloo. He is a ‘straight ahead, no-vein. Daniel was born at the Box Hill Hospital in 1981; and is one of

four children born to Max and Alison Gibbs. The other children are: Melanie, Amy and Michael. rimary and later Mt Eliza Secondary College. He

was proficient at most games and sports but found early success in basketball; and was selected to play representative basketball for the

age football, including MPNFL Thirds with the Mt Eliza FC. Daniel Gibbs arrived at Dromana with his friends Rikki Johnston , Dan Maestrale and Tim Johnston in 2004; and he made his senior

Daniel was beginning to find a ‘niche’ in senior football when tragedy struck. While on holiday at Lake Eildon that Christmas he smashed his eople doubted if Daniel would play competitive sport again but in his inimitable fashion he ‘beat

the odds.’ After eighteen months of rehabilitation, physiotherapy and gruelling exercise he returned to play football with his friends at ates and officials were astonished when he arrived back at the club to ‘salvage’ his football career.

As readers can imagine, it was long way back and Dan’s journey was not without trials and tribulations; but gradually he found confidence in up. Daniel went from strength to strength as a defender and

our coach, led the boys brilliantly that year and we played with unity and belief. Our team simply was unbeatable that season. It was a credit to Brian, our captain Dan Maestrale and that remarkable group of footballers. It was victory that meant so much to the

In a further example of Dan’s gritty determination, he fought his way back into the Senior XVIII in 2009. It was an amazing comeback. In stent player award and seven seasons later took out the same trophy which says much about his

character and strength of resolve Despite some heavy defeats, in his fourteen seasons at DFNC, Daniel has never had a ‘bad day’ with the lf fortunate to have met some unforgettable characters at DFNC (e.g. Jared Terry, Snowy Allen, Rikki Johnston and

Dan Maestrale) throughout his long career. As at April 2018, Daniel had played 144 club games and kicked 23 goals. He has been a reliable ber of the Reserves and is regarded as an important team leader and role model for younger and emerging players.

“The early years were tough but unity and teamwork have paid off; and Dromana is now a club which ave built at Dromana. The hard work has paid off and we

Daniel believes Dromana is a friendly and inclusive club and he is proud to have played a role in its success in recent years. It is not an overstatement to say that Daniel is one of great personalities of DFNC and he has been a ‘force for good’ at Pier Street for nearly fifteen

om they are immensely proud. The club thanks Daniel for his unswerving loyalty and contribution to DFNC.

TIGER TALK 2018 PLAYER HISTORY~ This table below is the third of a series that will be published in ‘Tiger Talk’ during 2018 regarding the playing history ofthose who played last season. ‘Club games’ simply means the total of games played in Thirds, Reserves and Club. Note: These records are calculated up until the end of the 2017 season.

NAME SENIORGAMES

JACKSON DOBINSON 0

ETHAN JOHNSTONE 32

DANIEL GRANT 0

SAM FOWLER 22

RORY GREGG 33

BEAU COSSON 32

MITCH GILL-FURNESS 26

ALEX BIRD 8

CRAIG CHRISTIE 18

RYAN SMYTH 17

JACOB HOUGHTON 0

LIAM BRADFORD 11

ZAC MUSCHIALLI 14

JON MARSHALL 1

JEREMY DANIEL 4

LIAM WAUGH 8

JOSH MCLEARY 7

MATT PRICE 7

TIM GILHAM 0

ADRIAN TIMMIS 0

Other players who have played more than 20 club games and will have their playing histories updated in 2018 include: Luke MaBen Tovey, Tom Hoggett, Sam Cashin, Deaglan Noonan , Aeron

These are not the official league figures and often discrepancies arise between MPNFL and club records. All players are asked to check theiown records and see Roger or Graham Stelling if there are any inaccuracies in the figures above. played and cross check with MPNFL records at regular intervals. If you are approaching a milestoneGraham to validate your figures. Thank you. Roger Spaull.

.

Tiger Talk - Page 8

DAVID DUNLOP –

Life Member of Dromana Junior& Senior Football Netball Clubs

It was a full club house on Tuesday 1

st May when stalwarts

of the club and players gathered to say farewell to Dave DunlopDave had indicated he did want a funeral, so a private

cremation was organised followed by this memorial service.

Graham Stelling had the difficult job of conducting the service. Apart from the fact that Dave was born in Tasmania, little is knownhis early life. Estranged from his family, Dave made all of us his family. The peopleplayers at the Cricket Club, the Junior anSenior Football Netball Clubs were who mattered to him. He was a passionate and dedicated volunteer for all three groups, generous with his time and his limited income.

Following afternoon tea, thoseattending assembled footy ground where Collery scattered his ashes but left a bit in the containershe put in the vent under the

time keepers box, recently named in his honour

A HAPPY ENDING FOR DAVE.

TIGER TALK 2018 PLAYER HISTORY~ Compiled by Roger Spaull.This table below is the third of a series that will be published in ‘Tiger Talk’ during 2018 regarding the playing history ofthose who played last season. ‘Club games’ simply means the total of games played in Thirds, Reserves and

These records are calculated up until the end of the 2017 season.

SENIOR GAMES

RESERVES GAMES

THIRDS GAMES

0 16 37

32 1 13

0 27 15

22 0 15

33 0 0

32 0 0

26 6 0

8 4 17

18 0 0

17 0 0

0 17 0

11 5 0

14 0 0

1 12 0

4 9 0

8 5 0

7 5 0

7 4 0

0 10 0

0 10 0

Other players who have played more than 20 club games and will have their playing histories updated in 2018 include: Luke MaBen Tovey, Tom Hoggett, Sam Cashin, Deaglan Noonan , Aeron Morgan, Zeke Hosking, Wade Chamberlain and Liam Hallett .

the official league figures and often discrepancies arise between MPNFL and club records. All players are asked to check theiown records and see Roger or Graham Stelling if there are any inaccuracies in the figures above. Players are advised to played and cross check with MPNFL records at regular intervals. If you are approaching a milestone game

Roger Spaull.

R.I.P.

Life Member of Dromana Junior Senior Football Netball Clubs

club house on May when stalwarts

of the club and players gathered Dave Dunlop.

Dave had indicated he did not so a private

cremation was organised followed by this

had the difficult job of conducting the service. Apart from the fact that Dave was born in Tasmania, little is known of

Estranged from his family, Dave The people and

players at the Cricket Club, the Junior and Senior Football Netball Clubs were who mattered to him. He was a passionate and dedicated volunteer for all three groups, generous with his time and his limited income.

Following afternoon tea, those on the

where Gayle scattered his ashes but

left a bit in the container which she put in the vent under the

, recently named in his honour.

A HAPPY ENDING FOR DAVE.

VALE- BETTY PLUNKET - A TRIBUTE FROM DFNC

The club was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Life Member and resolute supporter Betty Plunket2018. Betty’s funeral service, which was held on the 18

th May at ‘Rosebud Funerals’, was

well attended by family, friends and members of the Dromana football and cricket clubs.

Betty (born: 1933) was a most significantof the football and cricket clubs; and she was a dedicated and efficient volunteer over many years. George and Betty Plunket arrived in Dromana in the late 1970’s; and Betty’s involvement with the cricket and football clubs for some 35 years included such roles as: treasurer, committee member, fund raising, bar attendant, social organizer & of course, as is welltimekeeper for the football club and official scorer for the DCC.

Betty and George’s unswerving belief in the two clubs was highlighted in the 1980’s when they forwarded a loan of $10, 000 to backing in the building of the Social Room. Eric Oakes, who was the driving force in the fund raising campaign for the new rooms, and Betty and George Plunket deserve the perpetual gratitude of all those who enjoy the facilities of the room today. Note: $ 10,000 in the 1980’s approximately equates to $42,000 in 2018.

Betty was granted Life Membership of both clubs and she will always be remembered for her lasting contribution to sport at Pier Street. All members, players and supporters of DFNC forward their deepest sympathies to the Plunket Family and again reiterate their appreciation to the generosity and dedication of Betty Plunket. By: Roger Spaull for DFNC - May 2018.

Compiled by Roger Spaull. This table below is the third of a series that will be published in ‘Tiger Talk’ during 2018 regarding the playing history of our current players and those who played last season. ‘Club games’ simply means the total of games played in Thirds, Reserves and Seniors at Dromana Football

TOTAL CLUB GAMES

53

46

42

37

33

32

32

29

18

17

17

16

14

13

13

13

12

11

10

10

Other players who have played more than 20 club games and will have their playing histories updated in 2018 include: Luke Martin, organ, Zeke Hosking, Wade Chamberlain and Liam Hallett .

the official league figures and often discrepancies arise between MPNFL and club records. All players are asked to check their Players are advised to keep a tally of games

game in your career please check with

A TRIBUTE FROM DFNC

The club was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Life Member and resolute

Betty Plunket on the 10th May

2018. Betty’s funeral service, which was held May at ‘Rosebud Funerals’, was

well attended by family, friends and members f the Dromana football and cricket clubs.

Betty (born: 1933) was a most significant figure in the history of the football and cricket clubs; and she was a dedicated and efficient volunteer over many years. George and Betty Plunket

the late 1970’s; and Betty’s involvement with the cricket and football clubs for some 35 years included such roles as: treasurer, committee member, fund raising, bar

of course, as is well-known, the l club and official scorer for the DCC.

Betty and George’s unswerving belief in the two clubs was highlighted in the 1980’s when they forwarded a loan of $10, 000 to backing in the building of the Social Room. Eric Oakes, who was the driving force in the fund raising campaign for the

and Betty and George Plunket deserve the perpetual gratitude of all those who enjoy the facilities of the

$ 10,000 in the 1980’s approximately

Betty was granted Life Membership of both clubs and she will lways be remembered for her lasting contribution to sport at

Pier Street. All members, players and supporters of DFNC forward their deepest sympathies to the Plunket Family and again reiterate their appreciation to the generosity and

May 2018.

THE SPONSORS’ PAGE – WITH A SPECIAL WELCOME TO THE NEW ONES*

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NUMBER 21 NUMBER 22

Adrian BURNS

Brent BURNS Robert MERCER Gareth ANDERSON Geoff BLIGH Peter WALKER Michael SLOCOMBE

Dan JENNINGS

Tim JOHNSTON Anthony FERRARO Justin NORTON

Jackson BATEMAN

Stuart CLEEVE Sam GEURTS

Ron HUNTER Darrell FOWLER

Steve MILLER

Paul BAILEY

Noel CORLEY

Bill SAKER

Michael PRENTICE

Brendan TRIGG Scott HINES

Troy DOCHERTY

Michael HUNTER

Steve DOWNES Jarryd HUNTER Reece WILDE

NUMBER 26 NUMBER 27

Alan TRIGG Michael COMPTON Scott HITCHENER

Ray THOMAS

Darrell FOWLER

Mitch CULLEN

Marcus RAMSAY

Daniel ANDERSON

Luke POPOV

Mark WHITEMAN

Seamus THOMSON

Brendan LEE Daniel GIBBS

John WILLIAMSON

Bill THEOHARIS

Trevor RENDALL Mark MULQUINNEY

Des O’NEILL Luke WALTER Adam TODD Phil FISHER

Ryan PITCHER

Jarryd HUNTER

Terry WHEELER

This is the third in our series of past and current jumper numbers for Dromana footballers. Thank you to those who have made contact with additional information and corrections. We hope by the end of the season to have enough accursmall booklet. Please contact the club by email atknow if you can add to our data. Thank you for your i

CHAMPIONS OF THE BUSH

Bairnsdale Football Club was officially founded in 1900; and since that time it has produced some endowed footballers including Bruce Morrison (Geelong), Tom Alvin (Carlton), John Ballantyne (Footscray), Jim Edmond (Footscray), Bob Edmond (Carlton), John Thor(Melbourne), Kevin Dore (South Melbourne), Brian PerrinMelbourne) and Footscray’s brilliant rover Brian Royal. It is an impressive list but arguably the most flamboyant and gifted Bairnsdale for the ‘Big Smoke’ was Kevin Coverdale. Kevin was born in 1940; and as a teenager, carved a handsome reputation throughout Gippsland as a ‘looming star. He was a ‘wanted man’ in VFL circles; and in 1959 Kevin played for Hawthorn Second XVIII but Bairnsdale and continued to dominate in local football.

Kevin had the three S’s that made him a stand-out in Gippsland football: ‘Speed strength and style’ and it was no surprise that he won the coveted Trood Medal for the Best and Fairest in 1961. It is knand two serious car accidents delayed his entry to VFL football. However in 1963, Kevin made the break from the scenic, rustiBairnsdale and trained at Glenferrie Oval under the leadership of John Kennedy. He made his debut for Hawthorn at the age of 22 years in Round: 2 against Melbourne at the MCG. Kevin was a scintillating and devastating forward; and it is stated in ‘Holmesby & Mafinally won praise as one of the star recruits of 1963.”against Geelong; and despite the Hawks going down by 39 points, Kevin starred for Hawthorn at centrebrilliant season for Kevin as he kicked 21 goals and polled seven Brownlow Medal votes. Kevin played for Hawthorn in 1964 and 1965; buafter 50 VFL senior games (33 goals) he stepped down from VFL football and returned to play for Bairnsdale.

Back in ‘the bush’, Kevin proved to be a huge draw card in Gippsland football. He was a highskippered the LVFL in Country Championships against the powerful Ovens and Murray FL at Yallourn in 1968. 1997 at the relatively young age of 56 years. Kevin was a genuine champion of country football and he will always be remembegallant individual performance for the Hawks in the 1963 Grand Final.

NUMBER 23 NUMBER 24

PRENTICE

Andrew JOHNSON Mick TUCKER Ron FERGUSON Shane GUEST

Paul PEARDON Brett RYAN Liam DEFREITAS Matt BREEN

David BARNES Steve O’DONNELL Darren KERR

Bill PEAGRAM

Adam HUNTER

Tom COUACOUD Mick JAMES Graham KIRK Wayne BRASSER Doug LAW Aaron WEBBER

Mark BOWMAN

Simon ILES Michael ANDERSON Damon QUIGLEY

Jai THOOLEN Peter SCOBLE

Rod HAYNE

Ben JENKINS

Andrew BAKKER

Jarryd HUNTER

Luke O’NEILL

Andrew KIELY

Stuart CLEEVE

Billy QUIGLEY

NUMBER 28 NUMBER 29

WILLIAMSON

MULQUINNEY

Bill SPENCER Grant TURNBALL Scott LANSDOWNE

Andrew BALDWIN Colin GEISLER Adam GARRY Luke MARTIN Paul ZAFFARESE

Sam BANKS

Dan GEURTS Cade WILLIAMS Jay HUTCHINSON

Ian KERR Chris ASHTON Bruce SAWYER Simon THOMPSON

Brian STONE

Daniel GIBBS Justin RANKIN Keeden ROTTEVEEL

Glen MINCHINGTON

Paul ZAFFARESE

Toby BANKS Tom WRIGHT Jarrad WOOD Joel DALTON

Richard SYDENHAM


the third in our series of past and current jumper numbers for Dromana footballers. Thank you to those who have made contact with additional information and corrections. We hope by the end of the season to have enough accur

club by email at [email protected] or let Roger Spaull, Garyhank you for your interest and assistance with this history research project.

CHAMPIONS OF THE BUSH - KEVIN COVERDALE- BAIRNSDALE/HAWTHORN

unded in 1900; and since that time it has produced some endowed footballers including Bruce Morrison (Geelong), Tom Alvin (Carlton), John Ballantyne (Footscray), Jim Edmond (Footscray), Bob Edmond (Carlton), John Thor

urne), Brian Perrin (Footscray), Michael & Allister Ford (Footscray), Michael Redenback (North Melbourne) and Footscray’s brilliant rover Brian Royal. It is an impressive list but arguably the most flamboyant and gifted

Big Smoke’ was Kevin Coverdale. Kevin was born in 1940; and as a teenager, carved a handsome reputation throughout Gippsland as a ‘looming star. He was a ‘wanted man’ in VFL circles; and in 1959 Kevin played for Hawthorn Second XVIII but

nsdale and continued to dominate in local football.

out in Gippsland football: ‘Speed strength and style’ and it was no surprise that he won the coveted Trood Medal for the Best and Fairest in 1961. It is known that Kevin would have played VFL Reserves at a younger age but injury and two serious car accidents delayed his entry to VFL football. However in 1963, Kevin made the break from the scenic, rusti

nder the leadership of John Kennedy. He made his debut for Hawthorn at the age of 22 years in Round: 2 against Melbourne at the MCG. Kevin was a scintillating and devastating forward; and it is stated in ‘Holmesby & Ma

one of the star recruits of 1963.” Hawthorn (often known as ‘Kennedy’s Commandos’) made the 1963 Grand Final against Geelong; and despite the Hawks going down by 39 points, Kevin starred for Hawthorn at centre-half forward that day. 1963 was a

season for Kevin as he kicked 21 goals and polled seven Brownlow Medal votes. Kevin played for Hawthorn in 1964 and 1965; buafter 50 VFL senior games (33 goals) he stepped down from VFL football and returned to play for Bairnsdale.

, Kevin proved to be a huge draw card in Gippsland football. He was a high-profile footballer in VCFL circles; and he skippered the LVFL in Country Championships against the powerful Ovens and Murray FL at Yallourn in 1968. 1997 at the relatively young age of 56 years. Kevin was a genuine champion of country football and he will always be remembegallant individual performance for the Hawks in the 1963 Grand Final.

NUMBER 25

Rod KERR Brian MOILER

Travis KNIGHT Anthony SMITH

Dale MURPHY

Colin GEISLER

Stuart FORD Aaron JARMAN Sean KAVANAGH Rikki JOHNSTON Shaun CLARKE

NUMBER 30

ROTTEVEEL

MINCHINGTON

SYDENHAM

Alan HOLMES

Paul BASILE

Michael RITCHIE

Julian PRZESMYCKI Jason DIWELL

Justin EMERSON

Adam HUNTER

Jared TERRY

Matthew MARTIN Dwayne DAY Clinton LIARDET Adam LOUREY

Braeden HYDE

Sam WILLIAMSON

the third in our series of past and current jumper numbers for Dromana footballers. Thank you to those who have made contact with additional information and corrections. We hope by the end of the season to have enough accurate details to publish a

or let Roger Spaull, Gary Ferguson or Vicki Holt nterest and assistance with this history research project.

BAIRNSDALE/HAWTHORN By Roger Spaull unded in 1900; and since that time it has produced some endowed footballers including Bruce

Morrison (Geelong), Tom Alvin (Carlton), John Ballantyne (Footscray), Jim Edmond (Footscray), Bob Edmond (Carlton), John Thorpe (Footscray), Michael & Allister Ford (Footscray), Michael Redenback (North

Melbourne) and Footscray’s brilliant rover Brian Royal. It is an impressive list but arguably the most flamboyant and gifted player to leave Big Smoke’ was Kevin Coverdale. Kevin was born in 1940; and as a teenager, carved a handsome reputation throughout

Gippsland as a ‘looming star. He was a ‘wanted man’ in VFL circles; and in 1959 Kevin played for Hawthorn Second XVIII but returned to

out in Gippsland football: ‘Speed strength and style’ and it was no surprise that he won the own that Kevin would have played VFL Reserves at a younger age but injury

and two serious car accidents delayed his entry to VFL football. However in 1963, Kevin made the break from the scenic, rustic township of nder the leadership of John Kennedy. He made his debut for Hawthorn at the age of 22 years in

Round: 2 against Melbourne at the MCG. Kevin was a scintillating and devastating forward; and it is stated in ‘Holmesby & Main’ that … “He Hawthorn (often known as ‘Kennedy’s Commandos’) made the 1963 Grand Final

half forward that day. 1963 was a season for Kevin as he kicked 21 goals and polled seven Brownlow Medal votes. Kevin played for Hawthorn in 1964 and 1965; but

after 50 VFL senior games (33 goals) he stepped down from VFL football and returned to play for Bairnsdale.

profile footballer in VCFL circles; and he skippered the LVFL in Country Championships against the powerful Ovens and Murray FL at Yallourn in 1968. Sadly, he passed away in April 1997 at the relatively young age of 56 years. Kevin was a genuine champion of country football and he will always be remembered for his


HEARD AROUND THE TOWN “The behaviour of the DFNC playersDawn Service was outstanding.”

When Philip delivered the Tiger Talk to sponsor Buoys, “You make my day when I see you comthat.”

HEARD AROUND THE GROUND At the Devon Meadows game, Damon Quigleychecked his phone and announced “There’s no

rain coming.” Minutes later following a torrential downpour, Goldie told him, “You need a new phone!!”

A spectator at the Red Hill game, “You’d think the club could provide him with a pen!” as every time Reserves Team Manager Ross Martin wanted to record something he had to borrow a pen from a supporter over the fence.

Also at the Red Hill game Goldie commented “Kick it over this side so we can see what’s happening.”

SEEN AROUND THE GROUND Majok’s family visiting from Pakenham to watchhim play at Red Hill.

Our thoughts are with theand friends of Andrew “TPunt’ Kelly who lost his battle with cancer on 5

th May.

All players, member and supporters would like to convey their deep sympathy to Terry Wheeleron the recent death of his Grandfather.

The club offers our condolences to Milward on the recent passing of his father.

Our thoughts are also with Majok Puokloss of his Uncle.

CONGRATULATIONS! Belated congrats to Dromana recruits Andrewand Will Gregson who represented New Zealand in the 2018 ANZAC tournament in NZ and to Dromana Junior players Paige Stone & Nicholas Collier in MPJFL teams.

Belated congratulations to Jack Fowler who won the Robert Thompson Medal for the Best Sub-district Player 2017/18 cricket season.

To Billy Geurts (U19’s) and Ethan Johnstone Quigley (Seniors) who represented Nepean in the Interleague match against North League. The U19’s had a one goal victory while the seniors lost by 40 points.

To. Billy Quigley who has been appointed captain coach of Rosebud Cricket club for the 2018-19 season.

To Val and Noel Knight (and family) on the recent arrival of their 5th grandchild, who was hot on the heels of their 1Great Grandchild.

The Major Raffle Draw(Date to be announced)

With free finger food and refreshments.Draw at 3 pm with prizes to the value of $9

Entry one person per ticket @ $100 eachTickets available from Board Members

THUMBS UP, THUMBS DOWN

To the U19 players who clear

dishes after their Thursday

Team Manager Sandy for organising the roster.

To Jackson Quigley for sourcing, promoting and

selling the new club beanies. Looks

a job running the apparel stall when Vicki retires.

To Gayle Collery who organised another successful

‘Day at the Dogs’ where

money.

To Fred Tyres who looked after the apparel while

Vicki was away on holiday.

To Craig Milward for organising a sensation

on the player tracking devices, recently recording

Billy Quigley’s 17 km game.

To sponsor Katie from KT’S Burgers for providing a

tasty Thursday night meal.

To Mitch Heggen who although unable to play

because of his ongoing wrist injury is staying

involved by being the runner for the reserves.

DFNC players at the

When Philip delivered the Tiger Talk to sponsor Two , “You make my day when I see you come in with

Damon Quigley checked his phone and announced “There’s no

wing a torrential downpour,

A spectator at the Red Hill game, “You’d think the club could provide him with a pen!” as every time Reserves

wanted to record something the fence.

commented “Kick it over

family visiting from Pakenham to watch

This year’s quiz questions will be about jumper numbers.

Win a bottle of wine simply by answering the following question about jumper number. Forward your answer to Vicki or Roger. First correct answer wins the wine.

What is the name and jumper number of a former player from the list on Page

Reserves Coach & his wife was a trainer in the 1990’s?

Last month’s winner was Marti Smithhusband Aaron Smith (Jumper No. 16 & 31) was called ‘The General’. Rather than claim the wine she has donated it back for a raffle prize. Thank

NEW CLUB BEANIES

Football place their prepurchase from

Limited supplies will be on sale from the Tiger

Shop apparel

MILESTONE GAMES

Jackson Quigley

Karingal (46 senior

He was offered a banner

but declined, very hu

Netballer Hayley Pollard

played game 100 in

against Langwarrin.

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Andrew “Toe Punt’ Kelly who lost his battle

, member and supporters would like to Terry Wheeler

The club offers our condolences to Craig of his father.

Majok Puok on the

Andrew Howison New Zealand in the

Dromana Junior MPJFL teams.

who won the district Player

Ethan Johnstone and Billy (Seniors) who represented Nepean in the

Interleague match against North League. The U19’s had a one goal victory while the seniors lost by 40 points.

who has been appointed captain and 19 season.

(and family) on the recent arrival hot on the heels of their 1st

The Major Raffle Draw

ood and refreshments. rizes to the value of $9,000.

@ $100 each lable from Board Members.

Welcome to the club from South

Mornington, 2 new

players, Lachie Sweetman and

Mick Johnson.

THUMBS UP, THUMBS DOWN

who clear the tables and do

dishes after their Thursday night meal and to

for organising the roster.

for sourcing, promoting and

selling the new club beanies. Looks like he will have

a job running the apparel stall when Vicki retires.

who organised another successful

where she and the Club both won

who looked after the apparel while

Vicki was away on holiday.

for organising a sensational deal

on the player tracking devices, recently recording

Billy Quigley’s 17 km game.

from KT’S Burgers for providing a

tasty Thursday night meal.

who although unable to play

because of his ongoing wrist injury is staying

involved by being the runner for the reserves.

quiz questions will be about jumper numbers.

Win a bottle of wine simply by answering the following question about a former player and his

orward your answer to Vicki irst correct answer wins the wine.

What is the name and jumper number of a former player from the list on Page 10 who was

his wife was a trainer in the 1990’s?

Marti Smith who knew her (Jumper No. 16 & 31) was called than claim the wine she has

back for a raffle prize. Thank you!

NEW CLUB BEANIES

Football and netball players can place their pre-paid orders or purchase from Jackson Quigley.

Limited supplies will be on sale from the Tiger

pparel tent.

MILESTONE GAMES

played game 100 against

Karingal (46 senior & 54 reserves games).

He was offered a banner

but declined, very humble.

Hayley Pollard

in Rd 8

against Langwarrin.

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The club recently received the following interesting letter from Sandra Edlington regarding her father, Harry Wiseman and her uncles Les and Jack and their association tbelow, was forwarded to Vicki Holt for publishing in Tiger Talk.

May 2nd 2018. [email protected] Hello Roger, It was bought to my attention that the Dromana Football club has a Historian andplayers. My father Harry James Wiseman played for Dromana and was in the winning team in 1931. Harry was born 4th January 1912 at Benalla, Victoria. His father was Samuel Wiseman, a School teacher and mother Grace. He taught at numSchool for a good number of years. The family had a connection with Red Hill, as Harry’s Great Grandfather James Wiseman was a pioneer of Red Hill and worked as a Blacksmith. Harry’s GrandfatherHarry went to Mailors Flat Primary School (near Warrnambool) then went to Frankston High School. Harry then attended Burnley Agricultural College, before becoming an Apprentice Nurseryman. Harry was a keen sportsman and played football for Dromana Football Club. He was in the winning 1931 team. I have in my possession his football medal for that year. (medal is shown below).

Dad loved his sport. At the end of 1931 he movfarming property near Caron in the wheat belt. He was in the Caron Football Club Premier team in 1933. I have several team photos of him there. He also loved tennis. His brother Les also played for the club. When WW2 broke out he joined the R.A.A.F. He married Winifred. After the war Leslie bought the land his father had owned and developed an apple orchard, which he worked for most of his life.

They had another brother W.J. (Jack) Wiseman whDromana. He was killed in WW2. Dad's father Samuel Wiseman was the Head teacher at Dromana Primary School for many years.

Regards

Sandra Edlington THE MEDAL THAT HARRY RECEIVED IN 1931

W.J. ‘JACK’ WISEMAN’S MILITARY RECORD

As mentioned by Sandra, in her letter to the club, Harry Wiseman’s younger brother William (aka Jack) also grew up in Dromana and later played football with Kaniva FC. Jack enlisted in the Australian Army 1940. It is documenthat Jack was a captured at the Laha airfield during the Battle of Ambon (Dutch East Indies now known as Indonesia); and as his military record indicates sadly, died as a POW in February 1942. Name Service

Service Number

Date of Birth

Place of Birth

Date of Enlistment

Locality on Enlistment

Place of Enlistment

Next of Kin

Date of Death

Rank

Posting on Death

WW2 Honours and Gallantry

Prisoner of War

Roll of Honour

THANK YOU A special thank you to Sandra Edlington for forwarding the above information and photograph about her father and family for publication in the ‘Tiger Talk’ Newsletter and the club’s history files.our club; and if you have something in your possession that may prove of interest to readers of our Tiger Talk please contact our Editor, Vicki Holt. Thank you.

A LETTER FROM SANDRA EDLINGTON REGARDING THE WISEMAN BROTHERS OF DROMANA

The club recently received the following interesting letter from Sandra Edlington regarding her father, Harry Wiseman and her uncles Les and Jack and their association the Dromana township and DFNC. The letter, as shown below, was forwarded to Vicki Holt for publishing in Tiger Talk.

It was bought to my attention that the Dromana Football club has a Historian andplayers. My father Harry James Wiseman played for Dromana and was in the winning team in

January 1912 at Benalla, Victoria. His father was Samuel Wiseman, a School teacher and mother Grace. He taught at numerous schools around Victoria but was at Dromana Primary

The family had a connection with Red Hill, as Harry’s Great Grandfather James Wiseman was a pioneer of Red Hill and worked as a Blacksmith. Harry’s Grandfather was also a Blacksmith for the railways. Harry went to Mailors Flat Primary School (near Warrnambool) then went to Frankston High School. Harry then attended Burnley Agricultural College, before becoming an Apprentice Nurseryman.

rtsman and played football for Dromana Football Club. He was in the winning 1931 team. I have in my possession his football medal for that year. (Note: The photograph of the Harry’s

Dad loved his sport. At the end of 1931 he moved to Western Australia for work. At first, working on a farming property near Caron in the wheat belt. He was in the Caron Football Club Premier team in 1933. I have several team photos of him there. He also loved tennis.

d for the club. When WW2 broke out he joined the R.A.A.F. He married Winifred. After the war Leslie bought the land his father had owned and developed an apple orchard, which he

They had another brother W.J. (Jack) Wiseman who did play football, but I am not sure if he played for He was killed in WW2. Dad's father Samuel Wiseman was the Head teacher at Dromana

THE MEDAL THAT HARRY RECEIVED IN 1931

K’ WISEMAN’S MILITARY RECORD

As mentioned by Sandra, in her letter to the club, Harry Wiseman’s younger brother William (aka Jack) also grew up in Dromana and later played football with Kaniva FC. Jack enlisted in the Australian Army 1940. It is documenthat Jack was a captured at the Laha airfield during the Battle of Ambon (Dutch East Indies now known as Indonesia); and as his military record indicates sadly, died as a POW in February 1942.

WISEMAN, WILLIAM JOHN Australian Army VX25406 25 Feb 1915 BASS, VIC 11 Jun 1940 KANIVA CAULFIELD, VIC WISEMAN, THORA 20 Feb 1942 Corporal 2/21 Australian Infantry Battalion None for display

Yes Unknown

A special thank you to Sandra Edlington for forwarding the above information and photograph about her father and family for publication in the ‘Tiger Talk’ Newsletter and the club’s history files. Such history is warmlour club; and if you have something in your possession that may prove of interest to readers of our Tiger Talk please contact our Editor, Vicki Holt. Thank you.

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LETTER FROM SANDRA EDLINGTON REGARDING THE WISEMAN BROTHERS OF DROMANA

The club recently received the following interesting letter from Sandra Edlington regarding her father, Harry he Dromana township and DFNC. The letter, as shown

It was bought to my attention that the Dromana Football club has a Historian and is interested in past players. My father Harry James Wiseman played for Dromana and was in the winning team in

January 1912 at Benalla, Victoria. His father was Samuel Wiseman, a School erous schools around Victoria but was at Dromana Primary

The family had a connection with Red Hill, as Harry’s Great Grandfather James Wiseman was a pioneer was also a Blacksmith for the railways.

Harry went to Mailors Flat Primary School (near Warrnambool) then went to Frankston High School. Harry then attended Burnley Agricultural College, before becoming an Apprentice Nurseryman.

rtsman and played football for Dromana Football Club. He was in the winning 1931 The photograph of the Harry’s

ed to Western Australia for work. At first, working on a farming property near Caron in the wheat belt. He was in the Caron Football Club Premier team in 1933.

d for the club. When WW2 broke out he joined the R.A.A.F. He married Winifred. After the war Leslie bought the land his father had owned and developed an apple orchard, which he

not sure if he played for He was killed in WW2. Dad's father Samuel Wiseman was the Head teacher at Dromana

THE MEDAL THAT HARRY RECEIVED IN 1931

As mentioned by Sandra, in her letter to the club, Harry Wiseman’s younger brother William (aka Jack) also grew up in Dromana and later played football with Kaniva FC. Jack enlisted in the Australian Army 1940. It is documented that Jack was a captured at the Laha airfield during the Battle of Ambon (Dutch East Indies now known as

A special thank you to Sandra Edlington for forwarding the above information and photograph about her father and Such history is warmly welcomed by

our club; and if you have something in your possession that may prove of interest to readers of our Tiger Talk please

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