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Stabling plan sparks protest Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au PROTESTERS have turned up in numbers to oppose state government plans to put train stabling on a former landfill site in Heatherton.

In late 2020, the state government confirmed that the former Delta site in Heatherton was its preferred location for suburban rail loop stabling yards. The move was slammed by

Kingston Council, which had eyed off the land for a new regional sporting facility (“Train stabling decision devastated community”, The News, 3/2/21).

Protesters visited Heatherton on Saturday to voice their opposition to the plans. Heatherton Residents Against Inappropriate Development Inc president Andrew Dawson said “as a Heatherton resident of some 25 years, I have fought to protect this area from inappropriate and intrusive

proposals that would ruin the enjoyment of our peaceful amenity and forever break the link in the decades long promised Chain of Parks.”

“I ask that everyone help us in our fight to protect our families, our quality of life and the Chain of Parks by sending the state government one simple and clear message. Move the train yard.”

The Chain of Parks is a plan to convert former landfill sites in the Kingston municipality into a series of

linked parks. The state government promised funding to the project at the last state election.

Suburban rail loop minister Jacinta Allan said “we’ll be preserving the neighbouring Kingston Linear and Henry Street Reserves and will work with the local council to ensure the Chain of Parks will be delivered for this community.”

“You can’t build a turn-up-and-go rail network through Melbourne’s middle suburbs, without a facility

nearby to service and clean the fleet of trains,” she said. “This is the best location for the suburban rail loop train stabling, minimising compulsory acquisition of homes, businesses and parkland – and it will deliver more than 200 local jobs.”

When completed, the 90-kilometre suburban rail loop is expected to link every major rail line from Frankston to Werribee.

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Pets need love in life after lockdown PET adoption proved popular last year as lockdowns kept people apart.

But now that restrictions have eased, some four-legged friends have found themselves stranded.

Local animal shelters have begun filling up with abandoned pets, Kingston Council says. The mayor Steve Staikos has urged residents struggling with the demands of owning a pet to seek support and advice.

“Some pet owners may have found themselves grappling with time constraints, or behavioural changes in pets, that don’t have you all to themselves anymore,” he said. “If these problems are addressed early, it is possible to achieve a good outcome for everyone involved.

“If families are interested in bringing a pet into their home we’re really encouraging them to consider adopting a rescue pet instead, especially with our local animal shelters filling up.”

RSPCA Victoria held webinars late last year to help pet owners deal with the separation anxiety that came from returning to work and school. RSPCA Victoria’s veterinary behaviourist Dr Gabrielle Carter said “dogs are highly social animals that prefer to live in groups and many can become anxious when separated from their owners. Anxiety in pets can be stressful for both pets and their owners so it’s important that we can recognise changes in our dogs’ normal behaviour and understand how to help our dogs when they are anxious.”

“Months of restrictions created significant changes to routines, and now

MOORABBIN kids Lachlan and Edie with their dogs Barney and Pippa. Picture: Supplied

we face more changes as life returns to a new normal. It’s now more important than ever for dog owners to understand how to recognise and treat symptoms of separation anxiety,” she said.

Cr Staikos said that pet owners should keep in mind that their animals must be registered soon. “Council would also like to remind com-

munity members who have recently adopted a cat or dog, that they must be microchipped, de-sexed and registered with council by 10 April 2021,” he said. “This is a state-wide legislation which councils are required to oversee, but it has many benefits – and is the best way to ensure families are reunited with their pets if they are lost or run away. The registration

fee also pays for parks, pet exercise equipment, the local response to dangerous animals, school education programs and monitoring of animal welfare standards in pet shops, kennels, catteries, breeding and training businesses.”

To register a pet visit kingston.vic. gov.au/Services/Pets/DogCat-Registrations

Plans to combat climate change KINGSTON Council has released a draft response plan to decide how it will tackle the issue of climate change.

In January 2020, Kingston Council called a “climate emergency” and committed itself to minimising its impact on the environment.

A draft response plan has been released for community consultation.

The mayor Steve Staikos said “we want our community to let us know if they agree with our priorities for urgent action or have other ideas about how we can respond to this climate crisis, because it affects all of us. We also want to hear how you want to be involved in achieving our community emissions reduction target of net zero by 2030. Reaching this target requires a whole of community response so it’s important we all work together.

“Limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees is going to be incredibly tough. Council recognises the level of investment required to reduce emission is substantial and that strong leadership is required.”

After calling a climate emergency, council signed a power purchase agreement to use renewable energy for all street lighting and large council buildings by 1 July. Council also says it anticipates that all of its sites will be “powered by green energy under another separate contract from July this year, ensuring that 100 per cent of council’s electricity needs will be provided by renewables.”

To view the draft plan visit yourkingstonyoursay.com.au/ceerpto. Initial consultation closes Friday 9 April.

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Continued from page 1 An e-petition has been circulating requesting “that the Legislative Council call on the government to be transparent in the decision-making process for the proposed train stabling site in Heatherton, to take into consideration the wishes of the City of Kingston residents and find an alternative location for the train stabling site, even if it is more costly.”

The petition has recieved more than 1000 signatures.

Heatherton resident Michelle Hornstein said she was “devastated about this proposal and I despair at the thought of the drilling, tunnelling and compaction that will all happen just metres from my home, on land long promised as Green Wedge parkland.”

“I moved to Heatherton for the quiet semi-rural feel of the area, but am now facing the prospect of living right beside a noisy and dusty construction site for years, with vibrations from site preparation works potentially damaging my home, and then an industrial site once the train facility is built. There will be permanent noise, light, and rumbling from trains in the tunnels right underneath our home, not to mention the constant tooting of trains as they pass through the site at ground level,” she said.

The “Stage One alignment” of the suburban rail loop, including the proposed stabling at Heatherton, is subject to an Environment Effects Statement process. The Stage One area does not include the Kingston Heath Golf Club, which is not expected to be impacted by land acquisition.

PROTESTERS opposing a plan for train stabling in Heatherton. Picture: Supplied

GALLERY TALK We are pleased to launch our Autumn exhibitions. The Overwintering Project: Western Port focusses on Western Port Bay as an internationally significant migratory shorebird habitat. This exhibition features 20 curated artists, 13 of whom have produced new work inspired by the Western Port environment and a collection of 300+ original prints made by artists from Australia and New Zealand.

Tai Snaith – A World of One’s Own is an exhibition and podcast series featuring female artists from the MPRG Collection, including Elizabeth Gower, Katherine Hattam, Deborah Kelly, Lily Mae Martin, Fiona McMonagle, Sally Smart and Lisa Waup. This exhibition also includes new works by Snaith. The whole series is available to listen to now on Soundcloud or your favourite podcast app.

Lauren Guymer – Among the Trees is an MPRG local focus exhibition, featuring a collection of new watercolour paintings inspired by Guymer’s encounters in the Australian landscape. Located just beyond her backyard on the Mornington Peninsula, the majority of these paintings depict the surrounding bushland, from trails winding through the native scrub to woodland along the coast.

Our Young at Art program for preschoolers is on every Tuesday. Young at Art introduces under 5s to the wonder of art with a hands-on creative activity, a tour of the exhibition and an arty storytime.

A take-home art materials box will be supplied with each session.

We have school holiday programs for primary and secondary students, including a collage workshop with Overwintering artists Kate Gorringe-Smith and Helen Kocis Edwards or a digital drawing workshop with artist Heather Hesterman.

We also have a wetlands walk on Friday 26 March with Lance Lloyd, Honorary Research Fellow Water Research Network, Greg Hunt, Executive Officer at Western Port Biosphere Foundation and Kate Gorringe-Smith, Project Curator of The Overwintering Project: Western Port.

Check our website for further information about our exhibitions and special events.

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Fatal crash A PERSON died in a motorcycle crash in Parkdale last week.

Police say that a motorcyclist crashed into the fence of a home near the Warrigal Road intersection on the Nepean Highway just after 3am on 10 March.

Emergency services attended, but the male died at the scene.

Police say that they have established that the yellow Hyosung motorbike involved in the crash was “stolen” and that “a second male was on board at the time of the crash”.

A statement from Victoria Police read “it’s believed [the second person] fled on foot towards Warrigal Road prior to police arrival. It is not yet known whether the deceased was the pillion passenger or rider of the motorcycle at the time of the crash.”

A 15-year-old boy has been spoken to by detectives. He was in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Any witnesses or anyone in the area who may have dashcam footage can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Burglary charges THREE teenagers have been charged with alleged burglaries across Parkdale, Templestowe, and Doncaster East.

Police allege they searched a stolen car in Doncaster East and found a number of wallets, purses, apple watch, air pods, cash, and a number of keys to vehicles that were allegedly

stolen during a number of burglaries.

A 19-year-old Pakenham man was arrested nearby and charged with theft of motor vehicle, burglary, and handle stolen goods in relation to burglaries in Parkdale and Doncaster East on 13 March.

Two other Pakenham teeangers were arrested and have since been bailed.

Detectives from Manningham Crime Investigation Unit are still investigating. Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Stabbing arrests A LANGWARRIN man was among six people allegedly stabbed at a party in the Melbourne CBD in the early hours of 8 March.

The 19-year-old Langwarrin man sustained non-life-threatening stab wounds while at an address in Spencer Street, police say.

A 19-year-old Dandenong North man was also taken to hospital with critical injuries after the incident. The Langwarrin man and a 20-year-old Berwick man later checked into hospital just before 4am.

Three more teenagers presented at hospital in Werribee for treatment on non-life-threatening injuries.

On 12 March, eight people were arrested in relation to the alleged stabbings. Seven men aged between 18 and 20 were arrested, as well as a 16-yearold boy. The arrested people hailed from Langwarrin, Dandenong North, Cranbourne, Clyde North, Dandenong, Doveton, and Pakenham.

Victoria Police crime command commander Mick Frewen said the arrests

“are a great result and highlight to the community that we will do everything we can to hold those involved in violent incidents of this nature to account.”

“We understand there is immense public concern when an incident like this occurs, especially in the CBD area that many people travel to regularly and expect to be safe in. However today’s arrests highlight the determination of both the Gang Crime Squad and regional police to ensure those involved are arrested and ultimately put before the court. It should also send a strong message that violent offending of this nature will not be tolerated.”

Wanted man TRAE Carr is wanted by police.

Police say the 21-year-old frequents the Frankston area. He is wanted in relation to three outstanding warrants for breaching court orders.

Police describe Mr Carr as “170cm tall with a medium build, short dark brown hair and hazel eyes.”

An image of Mr Carr has been released by police (below). Anyone who sees him can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report at crimestoppersvic.com.au

Driving charges

Bike stolen

AN allegedly drunk driver will face charges after crashing into three parked cars in Langwarrin earlier this month.

Police say that a 50-year-old Langwarrin woman drove into the vehicles just before 3pm on 3 March.

A 51-year-old woman inside one of the parked vehicles was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver was breath tested by Somerville Highway Patrol officers.

She allegedly returned an evidentiary breath test reading of 0.152.

Police say the driver is expected to be charged on summons with driving offences and exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol.

AN electric bike was stolen from a Skye Road property last month.

Police say that the bike was taken at around 10.30pm on Sunday, 21 February.

The stolen bike is a black and red Mobility 48V Electric GUNSROSE model. It has mudguards and a black strap with the word “GRUNT” written on it.

Frankston Police are looking into the theft. They have released an image of the bike (pictured below) hoping that someone may have seen it. Information to Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com. au

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Real enthusiasm for synthetic ground A NEW multipurpose synthetic sports facility has been completed at Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve.

The facility is home to a new central cricket wicket, sportsfield lighting, fencing, safety netting, and line markings. The ground is accredited for use by three sporting codes - football, cricket, and Australian rules football.

The $2.85 million facility was jointly funded by the state government and Frankston Council.

Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said “I am so excited to have been able to help

deliver this project for clubs like the Carrum Downs Junior Football Club and the Carrum Downs Cricket Club.”

“The new synthetic pitch is a fantastic venue that will open up new opportunities for so many players at this wonderful local reserve,” she said. “I look forward to seeing more and more people get back into local sport.”

Frankston councillor David Asker said “the quality surface and sports lighting means this pitch will be used by several clubs and school groups for soccer, cricket and football during the

day and evenings throughout the year.”

For more information on state government infrastructure grants visit www.sport.vic.gov.au

CARRUM MP Sonya Kilkenny with Carrum Downs junior athletes.

Picture: Supplied

ISPT SENIOR development manager Robert Fleming and Frankston mayor Kris Bolam. Picture: Supplied

End in sight for Karingal shopping redevelopment THE redeveloped Karingal Hub shopping centre is on track to open by the end of this year.

Construction began on the project a little over a year ago. The $160 million project will add new retailers, dining, entertainment, playgrounds, and 650 more free parking spots to the centre.

The centre’s owners ISPT had its plans ticked off in 2018. ISPT retailer services general manager, Sam Curry, said “we have reached a significant number of milestones including the unveiling of our new food court, a refurbished Woolworths store, opening of the new lower ground carpark along with upgrades to our existing internal malls and centre entrances.”

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“We are very excited about what is yet to come, delivering a transformed and revitalised Karingal Hub to provide meaningful experiences for our customers and local community.”

Frankston mayor Kris Bolam toured the site last month. He said “everyone wants to know what is going on behind the scenes so it was amazing to tour the site and the project is coming along beautifully. The revitalised shopping centre will be an absolute asset to Karingal. I commend ISPT for investing in our community and encourage other developers to explore the benefits of Frankston City.”

The centre will be home to a Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, and Big W.

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Celebrate Frankston at the Live and Local Event Series Andrew Wishart is a performer who well and truly brings the X Factor to his shows.

Runner-up in the top rating X Factor music talent competition television program in 2011, Andrew credits the program with helping take his career to the next level.

“It still seems like yesterday. It was an experience I will never forget. To have that level of production, commitment, mentoring and TV exposure helped my career to become full time singing,” he says.

The Frankston City local is excitedly looking forward to performing as part of this month’s new Live and Local Event Series celebrating live music, street art, markets, great food and entertainment.

Proudly supported by Frankston City Council, the Live and Local Event Series will be held over the weekend of 20 – 21 March at four key locations.

Andrew says audiences at his show can expect great laid back acoustic tunes, interactions and killer vocals.

He has been entertaining crowds around Australia for more than 25 years, playing a mixture of classic songs from the 70s onwards, and always keeping the crowds entertained and involved.

“I am currently into anything acoustic based with great melody and vocals,” Andrew says.

He credits Australian music icons John Farnham and Crowded House, as well as Irish superstars U2, as musical influences. His debut CD, It’s Never Too Late, went top 15 in the Australian Aria charts, and continues to sell nationally and worldwide.

Andrew is passionate about Frankston City, adding: “My family and I have lived around the area for over 15 years now and we love it. The ease of travel, shopping and beach all add up to make it a beautiful place to live.”

During last year’s lockdowns, Andrew performed more than 50 Facebook live gigs to stay ‘match fit’ vocally and engaged with fans.

Fellow local Rick Norman will perform with Chris Ball as the Lorenz Band Duo at the Live and Local Event Series.

Rick promises to deliver great music, lots of energy and decent original songs with a story at his gigs.

The talented musician, who cites his major influences as Eric Clapton and Neil Young, loves playing rock, blues and folk.

His song Frankston Town has been a hit with locals. “It’s a song I wrote about the relationship between a strong-willed woman and a man, both from Frankston. I wanted to write a pure rock and roll song with a local edge to it,” Rick says.

The Live and Local Event Series includes: Live and Local at the Foreshore Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 March, 2pm – 8pm daily Location: Long Island Drive and McCombs Reserve, Frankston Live and Local at Seaford Saturday 20 March, 10am – 8pm Location: Broughton Reserve, Broughton Street, Seaford Live and Local at Youth Central Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 March, 10am – 8pm daily Location: Youth Central forecourt, 60 Playne Street, Frankston Live and Local at Wells Street Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 March 2021, 11.30am – 8pm daily Location: Cinema forecourt, Wells Street, Frankston There will be increased cleaning at each site and QR code entry for all people and monitoring of numbers to enable the events are delivered in line with COVID safe practices.

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Bottle shop plans near train station rejected

COWORKERS of Cameron Smith gathered late last year to pay tribute to him.

Picture: Gary Sissons

PLANS for a bottle shop on Young Street near the train station have been shot down.

The shop was planned for 88 Young Street, directly across the road from the Frankston train station entrance.

The proposal to sell liquor at the shop was put to Frankston councillors at their 9 March meeting. A permit was rejected with a 7-2 vote.

The proposal put to councillors read that liquor would have been sold at the shop from Monday to Sunday, 11am – 7.30pm.

A report prepared by Frankston Council officers read that “Victoria Police have objected to the application” because “the area attracts a large number of police calls for assistance with over half these calls for antisocial behaviour and over a quarter of these calls are for reports of assault. A key driver for this demand for police service is the misuse and abuse of alcohol.”

Cr Suzette Tayler said at the meeting “we have a

report from the police telling us that they have a lot of issues at the station.”

“Over the last twenty years a lot of residents will remember the hardship we went through with Young Street, safety should be paramount,” she said.

Crs Steven and Liam Hughes both voted against the council officer’s recommendation to refuse a permit. Cr Steven Hughes said “pretty much every liquor permit is approved” and that rejecting this one would be “hypocritical”.

“The problem we have is we have a small business owner who is struggling to survive, online purchases are eating into his business,” he said.

Cr Nathan Conroy said “since we were elected we did not approve any bottle shops in the last four months. We have approved local businesses that have controlled dining experiences, and they’re not in Young Street next to the train station.”

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A NEW Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal facility has opened in Frankston.

VCAT has moved into the office building on Balmoral Street. The site is expected to be primarily used for renting, consumer, and guardianship matters.

VCAT president Justice Michelle Quigley said the new site would provide “greater capacity for dispute resolution across the South-East”.

“VCAT’s new Frankston venue is an important part of VCAT’s vision to increase access to justice for local communities outside Melbourne’s CBD,” she said.

Victorian Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes said “the new VCAT facility at Frankston will resolve more cases, faster – allowing those who use these

important services to move on with their lives and businesses.”

“We know that the coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on our courts system, that’s why we’re investing $25 million to boost VCAT’s capacity and upgrade digital systems so more matters can be heard faster,” she said.

The VCAT building will also host remote witness facilities for people affected by family violence.

Frankston will also be the second VCAT site to feature a Koori hearing room.

Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke said “this new VCAT facility, in the heart of Frankston, will give locals easy access to the services they need to settle their dispute in a timely manner.”

Memorial for Cameron Smith VCAT moves into Frankston Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au CAMERON Smith’s life was tragically cut short last year.

In November 2020, 26-year-old Cameron Smith was stabbed to death in Seaford. A memorial is now set to be installed on Station Street as a permanent tribute to him.

Frankston Council have approved a request from Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny to install a permanent feature to remember the young man.

Ms Kilkenny said “Cam’s father, Michael, reached out to me about a permanent memorial for Cam – somewhere to sit and reflect on

a young life cut short and somewhere to sit and reflect on the preciousness of life. I put the proposal to Frankston Council who have been very supportive and I want to thank Frankston Council for taking this next step in approving the installation of a plaque together with a memorial seat which Cam’s former boss Toby Kennedy and Cam’s workmates would like to make and donate.”

“I know this memorial is important not only for Cam’s family but for the Seaford community as well who want to show their support and compassion for this family and everyone impacted by this tragedy. I will now continue to work with Frankston Council on securing the funding,” she said.

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After 30 years dolphin, whale mysteries remain Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au ALTHOUGH it has been 30 years since an organisation was formed to investigate and improve the lives of dolphins in Port Phillip and Western Port, many questions remain unanswered.

Solutions to some lifestyle problems have been found, but recent events have again highlighted the mysteries that remain.

A sperm whale washed ashore at Phillip Island over the Labor Day long weekend and researchers have been unable to explain why so few dolphins live in Western Port compared to Port Phillip.

Executive director of the Dolphin Research Institute, Jeff Weir, said dead whale and dolphin numbers were just two examples of the DRI’s “critical role in filling gaps and finding solutions that are only possible because of the decades of experience, understanding, and skills we have developed”.

He said sharing skills with DRI i sea, i care ambassadors, interns and volunteers “empowers them to help us by working as agents of change in their communities”.

Mr Weir said Western Port was about 60 per cent smaller than Port Phillip but only had about 10 per cent of the number of resident dolphins.

“Nearly three decades of community sighting reports and our own surveys suggest there are about 20,” he said. “These dolphins are a bit of a mystery, so gaining a greater under-

A SPERM whale found stranded on a beach at Phillip Island over the Labor Day long weekend (Picture: Gayle Seddon) above, and a dolphin takes a leap in Western Port. standing of their lives and use of the bay is crucial to their protection.”

Mr Weir said the sensitivity of dolphin populations in Western Port had been highlighted in environmental investigations into the impacts of AGL’s proposal to build a gas import terminal in the bay.

“Most sightings come from the western side of the bay, but we also have some from Tooradin, north of French Island, Rhyll, San Remo and Cape Woolamai. We also know that some dolphins move between Port Phillip and Western Port,” he said.

“A pilot study is underway to investigate the areas dolphins use the most

and how much of their time is spent travelling, feeding, nursing young and interacting with people, vessels and animals.”

Mr Weir said the study’s results were “discussed” with the Department of Environment, Water, Land and Planning “to ensure greater protection for these dolphins”.

Mr Weir it was “always sad” and there was “no single cause” for whales and dolphins to be stranded.

He said early reports about the sperm whale at Phillip Island were confused, with it first being identified as a southern right, then a 10-metre female sperm whale and eventually a

16-metre male sperm whale.

DRI research officer David Donnelly correctly identified it from images “soon after the animal was found”.

“This is a key role that DRI plays [and] it’s quite frustrating that our team is not called in at the beginning of these incidents, as our many decades of experience would help avoid such confused messaging,” Mr Weir said.

“Sperm whales normally feed on squid in thousands of metres of water off the continental shelf.

“This whale is at least 400 kilometres away from its normal feeding grounds off western or eastern Bass

Strait. We can only speculate why it has stranded — although solitary strandings of whales sometimes indicate the animal is sick.”

Mr Weir said the whale was being left on the beach to decompose and “let nature take its course”.

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Social Mermaids are in their element Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au A GROUP of “mermaids” swims regularly at Fishermans Beach, Mornington, to gain the benefits of cold water swimming, increase exercise levels, revel in companionship and simply enjoy the fun of getting together in the water.

Afterwards, of course, they enjoy a coffee and a chat at a nearby cafe.

Mornington Peninsula Mermaids are a group of women who have swum at 7am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays since early January.

Their aim, however daunting, is to go right through winter.

Organiser Jacky Howgate says the women float, swim (with a “few now challenging themselves by swimming to the first pole and beyond”), and do aqua-aerobics with no pressure, no judgement.

“It is very important to me that every woman feels this is a safe space and I’ve tried my best to make the group as welcoming and inclusive as possible,” Ms Howgate said.

“I have received many messages of thanks and support.”

Diagnosed with a benign brain tumour in September 2018, Ms Howgate has spent the past two years on the difficult road to rehabilitation.

“In January, I decided to spend some time each day at the beach as, in the years since I emigrated, it has always been my happy place,” she said.

“The next day I joined a small

Laughing, splashing: Women swimmers enjoy the water and each other’s company at Fishermans beach, Mornington. Picture: Supplied

group of ladies at Frankston who were spending 15 minutes in the water each morning.

“The following day I started the group at Mornington; I chose Fishies beach as the water gets deep quite quickly and it is easy to find.

“I posted on a Facebook group and was joined by one other lady. We held hands and walked in together up to our waists and then ducked under water and stayed for 15 minutes, chatting.

“I posted again that evening and gradually more ladies have joined me.”

Ms Howgate came up with the name Mornington Peninsula Mermaids and membership has grown.

The group has its own mascot: Maribel. “I am a French teacher and chose the name Maribel as it is of

French origin and means ‘Star of the Sea’ and ‘beautiful’ which sums up all the mermaids,” said Ms Howgate, who has even created a new verb: to ‘mermaid’.

Each time they meet she takes a photograph. “This is partly to help me with my memory issues after my surgery, but also as I feel it is important to learn names so that everyone again feels welcome and part of something,” she said.

“I also hope to make each mermaid feel empowered and confident enough to stand proudly in her bathers in a photo.”

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“I’ve been asked if we will continue into winter,” Ms Howgate said. “In days gone by I would have started to worry about the winter months but I’ve now learnt that it really is best to live in the moment and enjoy the time we have right now at the beach together,” she said.

“We aim to stay in for 15 minutes to benefit from the cold water immersion but some days many mermaids stay in for longer.” “[Swimming] has become something of an addiction for many mermaids and, last week, I visited some surf shops trying on wetsuits for the group as many of us are now determined to continue right through.”

Knowledge of the group is spreading via Facebook and word of mouth.

“Mermaids bring along friends, family – we have some mother/daughter combos – and even as a result of being accosted on the beach by me,” she said.

Ms Howgate’s brother in the UK sent her a video of himself barechested doing snow angels in the snow as a show of support. “He has also begun to research the Wim Hof method of cold water immersion so word has spread even further than I thought,” Ms Howgate said.

“Ladies have shared some amazing and personal stories with me already and I’m hoping to collate some into a book of some kind. No doubt that many ladies are feeling the benefits to their mental and physical health and have reported having a real ‘spring in their step’ for the rest of the day.

“Last week I met a lady in a cafe in Mornington who asked if I was the mermaid lady – she recognised me by my hair.”

To add to the fun, Ms Howgate recently bought a mermaid dress-up outfit and wore it to the beach.

The swim on International Women’s Day (Monday 8 March) had a special flavour: “I took coloured balloons to the beach and we were photographed holding up our hands in support of the Choose to challenge theme,” Ms Howgate said.

“We had about 30 mermaids in the water and, later, 25 of us shared breakfast. “It was very humbling and moving to see ladies who were, until recently, relative strangers, chatting away so animatedly and welcoming yet more new mermaids.”

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An odds-on great day at the Mornington Cup CITY racing comes to the Mornington Peninsula for Neds Mornington Cup Day this Saturday 20 March.

It is one of the most stunning days trackside you’ll ever experience on the Peninsula. From the rolling front lawn, to the deck with Winning Post views or three-course dining, there is a space and an experience for everyone.

For a relaxed day on the lawn, set yourself up trackside with the Squealing Pig Spritz Bar dedicated to keeping you hydrated across the day and an array of food trucks with a selection of snacks and meals to keep your hunger pangs at bay. There’s a DJ playing music between races, ample shade and a big screen to witness all the racing action unfold. Bring your picnic blanket and the family and enjoy a day out with us.

The racing will have your heart

pumping all day with an exciting nine races on the card. The feature of the day, the $350,000 Neds Mornington Cup (2400m) is your chance to see who gets the first golden ticket into the 2021 Caulfield Cup, with the winner gaining ballot exemption into the October race.

There’s also two relatively new races on the program, the Mornington Guineas (1600m) for three-year-olds and Mornington Sires (1500m) for juveniles, the latter featuring two subsequent Group 1 placegetters in Glenfiddich and Amish Boy last year, as well as the trusty Listed Hareeba Stakes (1200m).

Stars of the turf looking likely to start in the Neds Mornington Cup include Angel Of Truth, Wolfe, Dadoozdart, Nonconformist, Mahamedeis and Irish Flame, the latter trained by

popular local trainer Brett Scott who is recovering from severe injuries after being kicked by a horse at the family’s training property earlier this month.

Brett’s wife Kylie and daughter Tylah are both running the stable and a hometown Cup victory for their star Irish Flame would be an emotional win for all connections.

Mornington Cup Ambassador and recent two-time Group 1 winning trainer, Sam Freedman has Steel Prince primed for the Neds Mornington Cup. The Geelong Cup winner was left stranded without a place in last year’s Caulfield Cup on his way to the Melbourne Cup. Father-son training duo Anthony and Sam Freedman are riding high on their recent Blue Diamond success with Artorius and Australian Cup victory with Homesman and they

will look to make a certainty of Steel Prince’s place in this year’s Caulfield Cup by winning their hometown Cup. His raucous ownership group, who were overjoyed when securing their Melbourne Cup golden ticket by winning the 2019 Andrew Ramsden at Flemington, would provide similar scenes if they could do the same for Caulfield’s feature via the Mornington Cup. The duo also top the leaderboard for the inaugural Les Obriem Medal, named after the late Mornington icon and trackwork clocker who passed away in 2019. Obriem made a great contribution to Mornington Racecourse and loved recalling the deeds of local trainers. The annual award named in his honour aims to continue to showcase Mornington’s racing industry and its passionate participants.

Supported by Musk Creek Farm and Racetrack Veterinary Services, the Les Obriem Medal will see an engraved analogue stopwatch awarded to the trainer who has accumulated the most points throughout the year. The stopwatch pays homage to Obriem’s legacy and provides a tangible reminder of his dedication and contribution to Victorian racing.

The winner at season’s end will also walk away with a $5,000 credit to utilise when purchasing a Musk Creek Farm horse at auction.

Tickets for the Neds Mornington Cup on Saturday 20 March are available via mrc.racing.com or can be purchased at the gate on the day. Gather your group, bring your picnic blanket and head to the track for great racing, winning vibes and a stunning setting for a day well spent.

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Disgust at Somerville concert heckler Compiled by Cameron McCullough To the Editor Sir, I would like to express my disgust at the criticism by one young person at the concert held in the Institute, Somerville, on Saturday last.

This concert was held in aid of a new curtain, and all the artists gave their services free.

During the whole performance this heartless criticism went on in the hearing of some of the relatives of the performers.

This person, apparently, has not even been educated in common decent manners.

We have amongst us two beautiful talented young singers, Miss Vines and Miss Doris Unthank; “Digger’’Nairn, a finished violinist and elocutionist; and accomplished musicians like Miss Overton and Mrs Harry Grant.

These ladies and gentlemen – and many others not mentioned – are always ready to assist at all charitable entertainments, and their efforts are always pleasing and appreciated, but some of them feel very sore to think that they should be subjected to such unpardonable criticism, which can he summed up in three or four words – “Bad Manners and Jealousy”. “ I am, etc.

ONE OF THE AUDIENCE Somerville, March 8th. *** IMPOUNDED at Frankston. One red roan gelding, heavy medium draught, snip on nose, little white on off hind foot, no visible brands, unshod. ALSO one red roan mare, heavy medium draught, branded like B near shoulder,

all black points, leather head stall on, unshod.

ALSO one bay gelding, medium draught, white on off hind foot, branded like CP near shoulder, shod.

All these horses were trucked to Frankston about a week ago.

O. Wells, Ranger. *** AMONGST the gifts donated to the Salvation Army Harvest Festival at Chelsea, were cases of fruit from the well known Somerville fruit growers, Messrs B. Murray, J. Scott, A. Sage, E. Ehrberg, J. Twyford, W. Barber, A. Millington, A. Ross, G. Shepherd, M. Gregory, and Gray Bros.

The festival was a pronounced success and the local salvationists were assisted by comrades from Camberwell, Kew, and Brighton. *** AFTER a visit to Frankston visitors thereafter generally have an interest in its welfare.

That interest is usually made concrete by the purchase of an allotment or two for future use.

Quite a number of New South Wales business people have already done so.

Amongst these may be mentioned Mr. G. Azzi and Mrs H. Ehington, of Balldale (Riverina); Miss Mary Church and Mr A. C. Cormican, of Katandra; Mr W.B. Hamilton, of Howlong ; and Mrs J. Loftus, of Walbundia. *** THE famous “tin can band” of the drama, “The Fatal Wedding,” (the principal role in which, by the way, was played by Miss Beatrice Holloway, a frequent visitor to the

Peninsula) still exists in the form of its modern prototype – “the tin kettle” brigade.

A performance by the latter at The Heights one night recently serves to recall an amusing incident which occurred here some years ago.

It was a cold, wintry night, and the “newly made one” couple had a roaring fire going.

The tins rattled and bashed, but the groom made no appearance.

A resort was made to strategy, and one of the band climbed upon the roof and placed a soaking wet bag over the chimney in the hopes of smoking him out. He did come out – with a double barrelled gun!

The performance was indefinitely postponed. *** THE aeroplane that was observed flying over Frankston en route to the city on Monday last caused the detectives considerable, though temporary, astonishment – and amusement.

On Monday a report was made to Russell Street that the aeroplane parked at the Mornington Racecourse had been “pinched.”

The ‘tecs were surprised at the original nature of the theft – and alarmed at the prospect of running an aeroplane to earth.

But like the mystery of Conan Doyle’s five orange pips – the mystery solved itself.

The plane landed at North Port later in the day. It appears that a Melbourne aviation company have the plane located at Mornington in charge of a prominent lieutenant.

During the latter’s absence, a mem-

ber of the firm secured the machine and steered for “home and beauty.”

It was not a robbery, but the incident was decidedly unfair to the Lieutenant. *** VINCENT Leo Hyndes, late secretary to the Anzac Appeal Committee, who figures in the Anzac House forgery case, was at one time President of the Soldiers’ League at Frankston.

He was arrested by Detective Mercer at Leeton, N.S.W. *** THE Editor has received the following message from Mr Ronald Glen, secretary of the Alfred Hospital: “On behalf of the managers of the Alfred Hospital, will you please convey to Mesdames McSweeney and Muday my grateful thanks for the kind donation of £7, being proceeds of a Euchre Party organised by them in aid of our appeal.

You will be interested to learn that the response to our call for help is most encouraging, and it is hoped that with the continued support and influence of practical people, our efforts will meet with full success.” *** WE learn from our local P. M. (Mr Kinvig) that a receiving post office has been established at Mrs Pownell’s store, Mile Bridge, and will be open as from the 15th inst. *** MISS Gregory, of “Malunnah” Frankston, who has been holidaying in the Benalla district during the past five weeks returned to her home last week. *** AFTER a fortnight, spent at Lakes

Entrance, Mrs Barclay, of Osborne House, returned to Frankston early this month. *** AT the annual meeting of the Frankston Mechanics’ Institute held last Monday, Mr W. Wilson Young was elected president for the ensuing year.

The balance sheet and reports will be published next issue.

The work of enlarging the main hall was ordered to be proceeded with at once in accordance with plans submitted by Mr Ward, architect. *** THE Frankston Seconds Football Club held a very successful annual meeting on Wednesday 9th March, at Mr Wood’s.

There was a good attendance of players.

The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mr Hugh Morrison; vice-president, Mr Aubrey Bray; secretary, Mr Hector McComb; Treasurer, Mr T. McFarlane. General Committee, Messrs A. Ryan, A. Gale, G. A. Duggan and Roger Burton.

Selection Committee to consist of the captain, vice-captain, Messrs T. Flanagan, G. Duggan and T. Burns.

A euchre party and dance is to be held in aid of the club funds.

Mrs George Duggan and Mrs Burns have kindly donated the first prizes and Mrs Wood the booby prize.

The club starts the season with a credit balance of £4 11s 11d. *** FROM the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 11 March 1921

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Grand Final wins for Sorrento, Long Island, Rosebud and Carrum Downs

By Brodie Cowburn

PROVINCIAL

SORRENTO have won the Provincial Grand Final by just two wickets.

Baden Powell was sent in to bat first on Saturday in wet conditions. Opener Beau Anthony made a good contribution of 32 runs, but he didn’t get much support from his teammates.

A late showing from the tail end helped Baden Powell reach a final total of 125.

Sorrento’s run chase got off to a steady start. Opener Corey Harris and first drop Robert Wilson combined for a 68 run partnership.

After that partnership fell, Sorrento started to struggle. Wickets fell quickly, and the side went from 1/81 to 6/99 before Leigh Poholke took to the crease.

Poholke’s knock of 25 not out proved the difference. Sorrento ended up wrapping up the win with two wickets left to spare, securing them the premiership.

PENINSULA

LONG Island are Peninsula division champions after defeating Pines in a nailbiter.

Long Island's top order showed their talent to start with. Zac Wilson was top scorer with 46, but Nick Jewell, Pubudu Edirisinghe, and Tom Boxell also put runs on the scoreboard.

Once the top order fell, Long Island collapsed. Their capitulation from 3/125 to all out for 134 left the door open for Pines to take the win and the premiership.

Pines had a frustrating time at the crease, with none of their batsmen capitalising on good starts.

At 9/84 their premiership hopes looked dashed, but a late partnership between Patrick Jackson and Riki Anstiss gave them a flicker of hope. The tailenders combined for a last wicket partnership of 48, but it wasn't quite enough to get over the line.

Anstiss was run out in the final over, bringing the game to a close. Pines finished all out for 132, three runs short of victory.

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ROSEBUD have been crowned District premiers on their home deck.

After choosing to bat first against Delacombe Park, Rosebud had a good time at the crease. A strong 71-run opening partnership between Lyle House and Scott Hayes set the home side up beautifully.

Rosebud’s innings expired with the side at 6/156.

Delacombe Park’s batsmen chipped away at their target, but none of them had a huge impact.

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Their Grand Final opponents, Tyabb, struggled early on in their run chase. At 4/23 their premiership hopes looked all but gone.

Decent showings by Michael Edwards and Malith Chathuranga helped Tyabb steady the ship, but their efforts weren’t enough.

Tyabb was bowled out for 107. Carrum Downs claimed the title of champions with an impressive 44 run triumph.

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Four left in Cup as league begins SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie LANGWARRIN, Mornington, Peninsula Strikers and Frankston Pines are the only local clubs remaining in the 2021 FFA Cup after last Saturday’s matches.

Langwarrin had to rely on a Wayne Wallace header in extra time to see off the threat of Brighton at Lawton Park after scores were tied at 1-1 at the end of normal time.

Sammy Orritt had scored for Langy in the first half.

Last week Langwarrin announced the capture of Shayan Alinejad from Dandenong City.

The 31-year-old former Melbourne Knights, Oakleigh Cannons and Bulleen player has been on the radar of Langy head coach Scott Miller since late 2019.

“Shayan’s experience and versatility will not only add further quality to the squad but it gives us greater options from a tactical perspective,” Miller said.

“We’ll have to wait and see if the squad is complete but competition for places is high and we are really happy with our current situation.”

Mornington suffered a shock setback in its Cup clash with Monash Uni at Dallas Brooks Park when the visitors struck in the second minute but by half-time had hit back for a 3-1 lead eventually running out a convincing 6-1 victor.

Mornington’s goals came from Josh Hine (4) and a Matty Harrington double.

Peninsula Strikers put Heatherton United out of the Cup with a 3-0 win at Centenary Park in the first match of a double header last weekend.

Heatherton started well and Strikers keeper Robbie Acs was the more active of the two custodians in the first 25 minutes.

That changed with a slick counter from Strikers as Nick Simmons sent livewire Ben Doree on his way and his low shot was too powerful for Heatherton keeper Senad Ahmetovic.

Doree was a handful throughout and to call his part in the second goal an assist is not to do justice to it.

He jinked and dribbled past three defenders inside the box and made them look second rate.

When Ahmetovic confronted him at the near post Doree rolled the ball across goal for half-time substitute Jai Power to tap in from point blank range.

Another substitute topped off the performance with a 92nd minute goal.

Dakota Mcallan received the ball inside the box after a neat exchange between Ahmad Suleiman and Shane Tagliaferro and suddenly he’d spun clear of his marker and shot low to Ahmetovic’s right.

Somerville Eagles lost 8-0 to Preston Lions in the second match at Centenary.

A blowout was anticipated given that Preston plays in NPL3 and the local outfit in State 4 but Somerville frustrated its rival for much of the first half.

It took Preston until the 16th minute to open the scoring with a scrappy goal from Karl Baricevic following a goalmouth scramble and James Poole made it 2-0 in the 25th minute after following up Guen Ho Kim’s shot which was parried by Eagles keeper Cameron Parsons.

Although the floodgates opened in the second half Somerville defended bravely in the first period and even created chances with the best falling to Naseer Muhammad but he failed to finish.

Cup clash: Peninsula Strikers attacking midfielder Shane Tagliaferro is shoved off the ball by Heatherton United substitute Patrick Finnegan at Centenary Park last weekend. Picture: Darryl Kennedy

It took a 90th minute goal to send Skye United out of the Cup following a 3-2 away loss to Watsonia Heights.

Skye had gone into the contest buoyed by the signings of former Oakleigh Cannons, Northcote, Dandenong City and Dandenong Thunder midfielder Dean Piemonte, attacking midfielder Dejan Radojicic from Mornington and former Langwarrin defender Brett Heskins.

The club also enticed 37-year-old striker Caleb Nicholes to return after retiring from competitive football at the end of the 2018 season.

Neither Piemonte nor Heskins featured in the Cup tie but Nicholes scored Skye’s second goal after coming off the bench in the second half.

Marcus Anastasiou had given Skye a 1-0 lead in the 8th minute but two Luke Owen goals had the home side in front at the interval.

Nicholes levelled after controlling a Jason Nowakowski cross on his chest and slotting home into the bottom corner and just when extra time seemed certain substitute Henry Bentley made it 3-2.

Skye almost levelled in the last minute when Mark O’Connor’s free kick struck the bar but Jack Gallagher’s header from the rebound failed to hit the target.

Frankston Pines sent Rowville Eagles out of the Cup with a resounding 6-0 win at Egan Lee Reserve.

Pines went 3-0 up in eight minutes with goals from CJ Hodgson (2) and Hamraz Zenoozi.

Jordan Avraham was sent off in the 18th minute after being fouled and retaliating and four minutes later Pines keeper Aeseli Batikasa was forced off with a strained abdominal muscle and replaced by Jarrod Nardino.

Rowville’s Ruben Ichim received a straight red later in the half and second half goals from Simon Webster, Max Boulton and Alex Roberts put Rowville out of its misery.

Results of friendly matches: Lyndale Utd 2 Chelsea 1 (Max TimuskaCarr), Seaford Utd 1 (Dylan Waugh pen.) Aspendale Stingrays 1 (Justin Lampert), Baxter 3 (Nat Daher, Luke Grant 2 including pen.) King’s Domain 2, Mount Martha 3 (Ale Giordano 2, Ethan Sanderson) Old Melbournians 5, Rosebud 1 (Craig White pen.) Dingley Stars 3.

The league season kicks off this weekend and here are the senior squads of local clubs (the previous club of new registrations appears in brackets): ASPENDALE STINGRAYS GOALKEEPERS: Matthew Self, Joshua Mravljak. DEFENDERS: Ryan Maokhamphiou, Noah Berends, Peter Dimopoulos, Adrian Pace, Blake Rosenberg, Thomas Lonsing, Nick Carter (Kingston City). MIDFIELDERS: Sam Timuska-Carr, James Macnab, Michael Antic (Dandenong City), Taylor Davison (Chelsea). FORWARDS: Ben Garside Weinert, Kenan Nuhanovic, Hayden Nuhanovic (Endeavour Utd ), Ugur Erdem (Tullamarine).

BAXTER GOALKEEPERS: James Foster.

DEFENDERS: Izaak Barr, Dan Disseldorp, Matt McDermott, Liam Duff (Seaford Utd), Simon Riam (Sandown Lions), Daniel Fernandez (Skye), Kieran Grant (Mornington), Charlie Hunt (Mornington). MIDFIELDERS: Lewis Gibson, Niko Juric, Luke Grant (Mornington), Robbie O’Toole (Mornington), Jack Buttery (Peninsula Strikers). FORWARDS: Nathan Yole, Charlie O’Connell (Mornington), Nat Daher, Lawrence Komba, Ben Meiklem (Somerville Eagles).

CHELSEA GOALKEEPERS: Rhys Davies, Calum McLauchlan, Tom Carter. DEFENDERS: Luke D’Alessandro, Tom Flavelle, Chris Neumann, Sam Dunn, Danny Graham (Yarra Jets), Chris Muir, Franco Mazzeo (Chisholm United). MIDFIELDERS: Connor Scott, Max Timuska-Carr, Nathan Boccari, Ryan Scott, Dylan Scott (Mornington). FORWARDS: Piers Brelsford, Will Ong, Vinnie Van Dyk, Daniel Vella, Adrian Lotca, Abdul Mohamad.

FRANKSTON PINES GOALKEEPERS: Aeseli Batikasa, Jarrod Nardino. DEFENDERS: Penni Tuigulagula, Cedric Benza, Christian Malgioglio, Kevin Brown, Franco Vanni (Knox City), Simon Webster (Doveton), Max Boulton (Casey Comets), Kameel Khan (South Melbourne), Laban Stringer (Peninsula Strikers). MIDFIELDERS: Savenaca Baledrokadroka, Joe O’Connor, Jordan Avraham (Langwarrin), Scott Webster (Seaford). FORWARDS:

CJ Hodgson, Tito Vodawaqa, Lachlan McMinimee, Hamraz Zenoozi (Langwarrin), Alex Roberts (Brandon Park).

LANGWARRIN GOALKEEPERS: Fraser MacLaren, Faraz Zenoozi. DEFENDERS: Vojo Milojevic (Springvale White Eagles), Marcus Holmes (Springvale White Eagles), Jeremy Min Fa (Malvern City), Luke Burgess, Jamie Cumming, Jaiden Madafferi, Boris Ovcin. MIDFIELDERS: Shayan Alinejad (Dandenong City), Rogan McGeorge (Casey Comets), Jonathan Hardy (Dandenong City), Alex Kubenko (Springvale White Eagles), Wayne Wallace, Callum Goulding, James George. FORWARDS: Isaiah Joseph (Springvale White Eagles), Damir Stoilovic, George Howard, John Maclean, Tom Youngs, Sam Orritt.

MORNINGTON GOALKEEPERS: Taylor Davidson. DEFENDERS: Joshua Heaton, Steve Elliott, Mark Vangeli (Mannington Utd Blues), Lachlan Hogben, Andy McIntyre, Andrew Goff, Charlie Gunning. MIDFIELDERS: Craig Smart, Sam Scott, Luke Goulding (Langwarrin), Kyron Kerr, Ethan Goulding, Thanasi Matziaris (Langwarrin). FORWARDS: Josh Hine, Milos Lujic (Port Melbourne), Wayne Gordon, Matt Harrington, Campbell Steedman (Bulleen), Zach Hutchison.

MOUNT MARTHA GOALKEEPERS: Alex Klaver, Jack Poole. DEFENDERS: Blane Dickerson (Mornington), Connor Gibbs, Howie Anderson, Jack Morgan (Hampton Park), Josh Smith, Neal Byrne (Bayside Argonauts).

MIDFIELDERS: Ale Giordano, David Oswald, Ethan Sanderson, Finley Smith, Jett Higgin, Kiel Burich (Seaford United). FORWARDS: Connor Mooney, Jack Edwards (unattached), Tom Faska (Peninsula Strikers).

PENINSULA STRIKERS GOALKEEPERS: Robbie Acs, Connor Phillips, Nick Scialpi. DEFENDERS: Cody Storton-French, Danny Black, Darcy Purcell, Josh De Baize (St Kilda), Lachie Mitchell, Marcelo Rojas, Michael Nugent, Samuel Luxford, Tuách Ter, Tom Hawkins. MIDFIELDERS: Alex Whyte, Abbas Yaqobi, Callum Bradbury, Calvin Delaney, Daniel Brooks,

Jonny Guthrie, Junior Mota, Keenan Kerr, Nick Simmons (Frankston Pines), Ahmad Suleiman (Hampton Park). FORWARDS: Aaran Currie, Ben Doree, Chris Mara (Adelaide Cobras), Dakota Mcallan, Jai Power, Riley Anderton (Southern United, NZ), Shane Tagliaferro.

ROSEBUD GOALKEEPERS: Chris OguChinonso, Francis Beck (Baxter).

DEFENDERS: Callum Norton, Owen McDougall, Eric Manhanong (Somerville), Stef Papaluca, Beau Sharpe, Brandon Monk (Mornington), Luke Redpath. MIDFIELDERS: Billy Gowans, Callum Richardson (Frankston Pines), Ryan Monk, Jarryd McMinimee (Somerville Eagles), Cory Osorio, Craig White (unattached). FORWARDS: Chris Parry, Mark Pagliarulo (Somerville Eagles).

SEAFORD UTD GOALKEEPERS: Hayden Hicks (Rosebud), Justin Holland, Mory Hassan.

DEFENDERS: Tristan Stass, Matthias Schwellinger, Jeremy Schwellinger, Dean Snoxell, Adam Martin, Tom Hogan, Kevin Derry.

Tom Pollock. MIDFIELDERS: Kane Ireson, Josh Simmons, Jack Carter, Tom Simmons (Mornington), Blake Hicks (Rosebud), Jamie Baxter.

FORWARDS: Conor McFall, Dylan Waugh, Mitch Hawkins (Hampton Park), Mitch Lander.

SKYE UTD GOALKEEPERS: Jonathan Crook, Callum Hope, Travis Mitchell. DEFENDERS: Billy Painting, Daniel Walsh, Mohamad EL Hassan, Brett Heskins (Langwarrin), Johnny Andrinopoulos, Michael Rovinson, Neji Hyuga (unattached). MIDFIELDERS: Marcus Collier, Mark O Connor, Jack Gallagher, Alex Rojas, Dean Piemonte (Kingston City). STRIKERS: Mitch Blake, Travis Ernsdoerfer, Caleb Nicholes, Michael Turner, Dejan Radojicic (Mornington), Jason Nowakowski, Marcus Anastasiou, Daniel Attard.

SOMERVILLE EAGLES GOALKEEPERS: Nathan Brown, Michael Nicholson (HMAS Cerberus), Cameron Parsons. DEFENDERS: Sam Beadle, Sam Brick (unattached), Stephen Curd, Michael Easton, Jarryd Lymer, Tapiwa Muduwa (Seaford United), Bryce Ruthven (Weston Molonglo, ACT), Ashley Scholes, Sean Scully, Adam Steele (Mount Martha). MIDFIELDERS: Michael Clark, Andrew Cook (Seaford United), Damian Finnegan, Jakob Gurney (Peninsula Strikers), Shay Hewlett (HMAS Cerberus), Stephen McInerheney (unattached), Jack Wyer (Baxter). FORWARDS: Patrick Acha (unattached), David Greening, Nathan Grimshaw, Davey Jones (Mount Eliza), Zach Karolidis (Mornington), Naseer Abdullah Muhammad, Nazif Mohammad.

This weekend’s round 1 fixtures: FRIDAY, 8.30pm: Chelsea v FC Noble Hurricanes (Edithvale Recreation Reserve).

SATURDAY, 3pm: Langwarrin v Mannington Utd Blues (Lawton Park), Mornington v South Springvale (Dallas Brooks Park), Mooroolbark v Peninsula Strikers (Esther Park), Baxter v Dandenong South (Baxter Park), Seaford Utd v Endeavour Utd (North Seaford Reserve), Somerville Eagles bye, Mount Martha v White Star Dandenong (Civic Reserve), Knox Utd v Aspendale Stingrays (Park Ridge Reserve), South East Utd v Rosebud (WJ Turner Reserve).

SATURDAY, 7pm: Frankston Pines v Brighton (Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve).

SUNDAY, 8.30pm: North Caulfield v Skye Utd (Knox Regional Football Centre).

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