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Waste hub still option Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au THE door is still open for parts of Kingston’s Green Wedge to be used as a waste hub for Melbourne after the state government released a statewide waste infrastructure plan late last week.

One of the stated aims of the Statewide Waste and Resource Recovery Infrastructure Plan is the “protection of Green Wedge land” but lists the Clayton-Dingley precinct as one of several “existing hubs important to the state system”.

Kingston Council has made it clear that it does not want waste transfer or materials recycling plants housed on Green Wedge land.

Labor Planning Minister Richard Wynne has extended temporary protection for land north of Kingston and Heatherton Roads but has not as yet agreed that the land can be rezoned from a Special Use Zone, allowing waste-related activities, to a Green Wedge A Zone.

A spokeswoman for the Planning Minister said the Kingston Planning Scheme Amendment C143 was submitted to the department for approval on 27 May. “The Department is still assessing the proposed amendment and will provide recommendations for the Minister to consider in due course.”

Kingston mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill said council officers had “knocked back” a Lantrak application for a permit to set up a materials recycling and transfer station operation at their existing landfill site at Kingston Rd, Heatherton.

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The mayor said council “don’t want to be seen as a NIMBY sort of group” but it is time to move such operations out of the area for the sake of neighbouring residents.

“We acknowledge that area has been used for such a use for a long period of time. We as a council will play our part in supporting that industry which is essential in any modern society but we don’t want it there,” he said.

“We understand that it’s something the government will consider but we ask them to consider those people who live there.”

Residents have complained about odours and increased truck traffic in the area for several years.

Defenders of the South East Green Wedge secretary Barry Ross said a waste hub for Melbourne’s recycling needs is needed but it should not be located in Kingston’s Green Wedge.

“It’s time now [for the Planning Minister] to say ‘no’ … there is a case for a waste hub somewhere but it should be in an industrial zone.”

In a statement accompanying the release of the Statewide Waste and Resource Recovery Infrastructure Plan the Parliamentary Secretary for Environment Anthony Carbines said the plan will see seven Regional Waste and Resource Recovery Implementation Plans developed “to capture the needs and priorities of each region of Victoria” for the next 30 years.

“The plan was developed following extensive community consultation, and we will continue to have those conversations at the local level throughout the development of the regional implementation plans.”

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Line works will change lives Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au THE Labor state government’s pre-election pledge to remove eleven Frankston line level crossings will transform many suburbs along the rail line.

Many commuters and road users understand the separation of road and rail at crossings will ultimately reduce travel times but the look and feel of the suburbs around train stations will also be changed forever.

RMIT University lecturer on urban design Ian Woodcock says suburbs will be radically transformed after grade separations at rail and road intersections are complete.

“It leaves a very long legacy... the suburbs are going to look a lot different than what they do now.”

The office of the Victorian Government Architect released a two-page report last year, entitled Level Crossings Removals: Lessons Learned, which noted such projects should be “viewed as a catalyst for urban renewal” and planning should “establish a vision for the site that is broader than improving transport efficiency”.

Mr Woodcock believes elevated rail lines are a better option than a “road over rail” solution since the former effectively frees up land under the railway tracks for other uses.

“You can use the land for all kinds of stuff. You can create open public land there,” Mr Woodcock said.

“You can put shops around the station area and integrate it better with the neighbourhood. There’s potentially a huge public benefit with elevated rail at

the right locations.”

The office of the Victorian Government Architect takes the opposite view.

Its report, lodged as part of a Victorian Design Review Panel series, stated “lowering a section of the rail corridor under an at-grade road is the most supportable solution in most circumstances”.

The Level Crossings Removals: Lessons Learned report found an elevated road of rail structure is “often a cheaper solution” but “will have a significant physical presence and impact on a place”.

Mr Woodcock said the digging of trenches to lower railway tracks disrupts habitats and can cause problems with waterways.

“I don’t think construction costs are really the issue. What everyone should be arguing for is the best overall outcome for all concerned.”

A triple social, economic and environmental cost-benefit analysis would show “it is better overall”, according to Mr Woodcock.

The RMIT lecturer says elevated rail may not be possible at all level crossing sites.

Last month the Andrews government awarded the contract to remove the first three level crossings along the Frankston line – at Bentleigh, Ormond and McKinnon – and a spokesperson for Transport Minister Jacinta Allan said the rail line will be lowered at all three sites.

Train stations will be rebuilt to give pedestrian access down to the platforms.

The type of level crossing removal at the other eight Frankston line sites have not yet been decided.

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Track works: Frankston line commuters will soon regularly see engineering works at level crossings as part of grade separation projects. Picture: Gary Sissons

crossing depends on a number of factors including the geography of the local area, surrounding infrastructure, and the needs of the local community,” the spokesperson said.

“We will work closely with the residents, businesses and construction contractors to determine the best way to remove these level crossings and make these communities safe, less congested and better places to live and work.”

The state government has promised to

remove 50 level crossings across Victoria’s rail network within eight years with 20 to be gone within four years.

The eleven Frankston line crossings to be removed are: North Rd (Ormond), Balcombe Rd (Mentone), Centre Rd (Bentleigh), Charman Rd (Cheltenham), Edithvale Rd (Edithvale), Eel Race Rd (Carrum), McKinnon Rd (McKinnon), Seaford Rd (Seaford), Skye Rd (Frankston), Station St (Bonbeach), Station St (Carrum).

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Suspect ‘workmen’ casing houses BURGLARS pretending to be workmen and wearing fluoro vests may be casing residential properties before robbing them, Kingston police say.

Leading Senior Constable Robyn Ryan said three burglaries on Monday in the Aspendale Gardens – Watergardens areas could be linked to these suspects, who reportedly knock on doors during school hours and, if no one is home, simply walk around the back and force entry.

Computer equipment, cash and jewellery were stolen by the men, described as early 20s with solid builds.

Leading Senior Constable Ryan said similar burglaries at six-eight in Aspendale, Chelsea, Mordialloc and Parkdale homes had been reported over the past six weeks with a red Mazda “spotted in the vicinity”.

Burglars also turn off the power to deactivate alarms, she said. “It would be wise to lock power boards and install movement lights to deter offenders.”

Thefts from motor vehicles continue to frustrate police, who say residents need only lock their cars to thwart criminals.

Four incidents in Chelsea Heights overnight Monday all related to unlocked cars parked in driveways.

A wallet was stolen and credit cards used 4am Tuesday at a Wells Rd service station.

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THE Chelsea unit of the Australian Red Cross celebrates its 75th anniversary this month.

Chelsea members and guests gathered at St Andrew’s Church hall last Thursday (11 June) for an afternoon high tea and appraisals of bits and bobs courtesy of antiques expert Warren Joel.

Red Cross publicity officer Sandy Gilfedder said the 98 attendees on the day raised about $1600 to donate to Red Cross worthy causes.

“It was a fun day … there was a chair that was $600 and a vase that was worth a fair bit,” she said.

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noon high tea. Patterson River Secondary College VCAL students helped set up the afternoon high tea and served diners throughout the day.

“They were absolutely fabulous and really worked hard,” Ms Gilfedder said.

“It took a lot of the pressure of our members.”

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Budget passed, future rate rises uncertain Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au KINGSTON councillors formally passed council’s 2015-16 budget last Tuesday (9 June).

Ratepayers will face a 4.25 per cent rate rise as foreshadowed in the draft budget released for community feedback last month (‘Rates up by 4.25%’, The News 6/5/15).

Councillors unanimously voted to pass the budget which included $52 million worth of capital works for community projects such as the Westall Community Hub ($4.3 million), a new Mordialloc Life Saving Club facility ($3.2 million) and works to progress the Chain of Parks plan in Kingston’s Green Wedge.

“Council has worked hard to find savings right across our operations so that we could deliver on the things that matter most to the community and keep rates low,” the mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill said.

“Due to our strong focus on sound financial management, council is well prepared to respond to the Victorian government’s planned rate-capping policy, which will be introduced in the 2016-17 financial year, and we will continue to deliver our community quality services and infrastructure within budget.”

Council’s pensioner rebate will rise from $80 to $100.

At the public council meeting to pass the budget Cr Ron Brownlees said Kingston Council had resisted the temptation to excessively raise rates before a planned rate capping plan by the Labor state government is due to come into force.

“We didn’t do what a lot of other councils have done and say ‘let’s add another 2 per cent on to that and grab a couple another couple of

million dollars before the supposed rate capping comes in’,” he said.

Cr Steve Staikos noted future rate rises are projected at 2.25 per cent but this may not be enough to enable council to continue to deliver all services to the community.

“I would hope to see it closer to 3 per cent yet I know CPI is not growing by 3 per cent and 2.25 per cent may be a little bit higher than CPI is,” he said.

Cr Staikos said Victorian councils needed to convince the Essential Services Commission review of the state government’s rate capping plan, due in November, that capping future rate rises at inflation is not feasible.

Some other big ticket items in council’s 201516 budget include road repairs and resurfacing ($6.1 million), drainage works ($3.2 million), streetlight replacements ($1.5 million) and football repairs ($1.2 million).

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THE Fire Services Property Levy will rise next financial year. Kingston residents and businesses pay differing rates dependent on location.

Councils collect the levy on behalf of the state government. The Fire Services Property Levy is listed on annual rates notices as an individual charge.

In Metropolitan Fire Brigade areas (northern part of Kingston), the levy for an average-priced home will rise from about $138 to an estimated $150.

In Country Fire Authority areas (southern parts of Kingston), the levy will rise from about $160 to an estimated $181.

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Station clean up team PLANTING 1000 plants at Bonbeach Station on Saturday was a challenge for members of Chelsea Bonbeach Train Station Group. And their job was made easier by assistance from enthusiastic volunteers.

The crew hosted the event, and provided materials, tools and a free sausage sizzle to thank everyone for their efforts.

Volunteers are vital to the train station group’s cause: “It is a great way to get involved in the community and take advantage of schools’ volunteering programs,” president Wade Ramsby said.

“The amazing thing with social media is that even those unable to attend can help us by sharing our Facebook event with family and friends.”

The community project was part-funded by the state government’s Community Safety Fund Grant Program, which assists communities to implement crime prevention projects.

“Pride in our public areas and amenities is important to the health and cohesiveness of our community,” Mr Ramsby said. “We have run a similar initiative at the station and adjacent car park.

“Planting out and generally improving the aesthetics of this area, we believe, has had a positive impact on local residents’ and public transport commuters’ perceptions of a cleaner, safer, and more engaged community.

Passers-by are impressed, too. “We are heartened to receive encouraging comments about reduced graffiti and litter in the area. It’s really pleasing that locals admire our work and compliment us on the plantings in the train station precincts. It was rather drab place and largely ignored before.”

Such a great job at Bonbeach could not have been completed without a good working relationship with Kingston Parks and Gardens staff. Removing green waste, picking up litter and mulching have turned the once overgrown and overlooked area into a space ready for some colour and life, Mr Ramsby said.

To volunteer to help the group see the CBTSG Facebook page at facebook.com/CBTSG This project was also funded as part of the state government’s Community Crime Prevention Program.

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NAIDOC Week art activities NAIDOC week will be celebrated in Kingston with a month-long program of arts activities to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

To run from 5-12 July, NAIDOC week’s themes will highlight these people’s strong spiritual and cultural ties to the land and the sea.

Local events include the Wayne Quilliam exhibition On Sacred Ground, Wednesday 8 July to Tuesday 4 August, Kingston Arts Centre, 985 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin.

Opening night celebrations 6-8pm Wednesday; an artist’s talk will be held 2pm, Saturday 11 July. Entry is free.

Kingston Arts will present the photographic work of artist Wayne Quilliam, described as one of Australia’s pre-eminent Indigenous photographic artists, curators and cultural advisors working on the international scene.

The opening will include a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony

by Boonwurrung Elder Aunty Carolyn Briggs.

Following the huge success of their exhibition as part of last year’s NAIDOC program, Baluk Arts will hold two bush sculpture workshops Saturday 11 July, noon-3pm, Kingston Arts Centre. Adults $79; children six and over $39. Bookings essential, call 9556 4440.

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Out of the woodwork: Colleen, left, Margaret, Elizabeth, Rachael, Andrea, Jen, Yuka and Sam with a sign the Ladies in the Shed made for their group. Picture: Gary Sissons

Ladies shed DIY doubts THE burgeoning Men’s Shed movement has seen men of all ages and skills get together to build things and friendships.

Chelsea CareWorks, an outreach arm of Chelsea Community Church of Christ, started a “Ladies in the Shed” program in July last year. The Shed teaches women how to safely use power and hand tools, building DIY confidence and enabling the ladies to carry out their own home projects.

Facilitator Andrea is a qualified

trainer and electrician with extensive carpentry experience. Ten keen students meet each Monday to learn handiwork skills.

Pastor Judi Turnham said CareWorks wanted to provide a similar sort of social network to Men’s Sheds for women.

“It’s for women who may be isolated or just want to learn how to do some work in their own home,” she said.

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Network has pitched in to partially fund a second Saturday session for the Ladies in the Shed program since the Monday sessions are fully booked.

Ladies in the Shed classes are held each Monday, 9.30-11am (booked out) and Saturdays, 10am-1pm at Chelsea Community Church of Christ, 5 Blantyre Ave, Chelsea. Cost $4 per session or $30 per year.

Call CareWorks on 9773 0301 for further details.

Bush art: Kingston Council’s Darren Whittingham with an echidna made from materials found on local beaches.

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any creature you like. Assistance will be provided by the Aboriginal artists and you can take your creation home.

All materials will be supplied; no experience is necessary.

Session 1: Adults, noon-3pm, Saturday 11 July. Session 2: children, noon-3pm, Saturday 18 July. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Kingston Arts will once again light up the night time skyline with Clocktower Projections. Works will be projected by artist Wayne Quilliam, 6-9pm, Sunday 5 July to Sunday 12 July, Kingston City Hall, 985 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin.

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ONE hundred “marine ambassadors” from 23 different schools in Kingston took part in the removal of rubbish from a litter net at Banyan Reserve Wetlands yesterday.

They are involved in the Dolphin Research Institute’s hands-on ‘I Sea, I Care’ program.

The primary school ambassadors examined the types of litter caught in the nets and learned about the research institute’s “catchment to coast” initiative.

Pictured are Chelsea Heights Primary School pupil Tarah, left, Carrum Primary School pupil Harley, Patterson Lakes Primary School pupil Molly, Mordialloc Beach Primary School pupil Stratos and Melbourne Water’s Matt Swain.

It teaches children that litter dropped on the street can end up in the bay, threatening marine treasures such as the dolphin.

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This office of approx. 40sqm, situated at the Sentry Storage facility in Mornington, has security gates, car parks and ideal for your reloca�on from a home office.

Available 1st July 2015

Lease Price: $760 pcm+GST+OG Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale - Mornington

Property and Garden Maintenance Business Work Of Art This well established business servicing the Bayside/ Peninsula area is well run with all your sub-contractors on call. You can either work in the business or on the business. Need to be quick. This won’t last.

Sale Price: $425,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

For Sale - Bi�ern

Art Materials is a home-based business supported by a fully state-of-the-art secure online ordering system.

It supplies hundreds of products including all types of paints, paper, brushes, easels, pale�es, accessories and more. With an impressive local and interna�onal customer list and website www.artmaterials.com.au

Sale Price: $45,000 + SAV Contact: Alan Maguire 0418 377 038

For Lease - Sorrento

For Lease - Mornington

For Sale - Somerville

More Than A Bar The iconic Vesbar in Somerville is on the market.

More like your lounge room than a bar Vesbar has been providing a sanctuary for good food, convivial drinks, pleasant company and fantas�c live music for many years. Vesbar exudes a welcoming and personal atmosphere that has made it an ins�tu�on.

Sale Price: $120,000 + SAV Contact: Alan Maguire 0418 377 038

Proper�es For Lease

OFFICES FOR LEASE (Mornington unless specied) $6,545pcm+GST+OG

332 Main Street – 462sqm

$250psqm+GST+OG

11 Railway Gve – Up to 50sqm

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2/4a Carbine Way – 16sqm

$175pw+GST+service fee

FACTORIES FOR LEASE (Mornington unless specied) 5/10 Colchester Rd Rosebud – 171sqm

$1,150pcm+GST+OG

1/14 Latham Street – 220sqm

$1,820pcm+GST+OG

A Virtual Supermarket For Pets

Sorrento Shop - Fit Out & Lease

Situated on the busy Main Street of Sorrento, this beau�fully �ed out real estate office is approx. 100sqm, 2 car spaces, air condi�oned plus favourable lease terms.

Inspec�on by appointment, address upon request.

FIT-OUT $40,000

$1,100pcm+GST+OG Prime posi�oning on Mornington Tyabb Road, this soon 3/17 Diane St Mornington – 134sqm to be constructed 564sqm showroom will offer customer 1 Fuji Cres – 172sqm LEASED car parking, office, mezzanine, and all ameni�es.

With further op�ons available, this will be a show stopper!

27 Progress St – 20� Shipping Container $35pw+GST

Sale Price: $45,000 + SAV Contact: Alan Maguire 0418 377 038

Lease Price: $4,767pcm + GST + OGS Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Lease Price: Contact agent Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

If you are a pet lover and love keeping pets happy then here’s an opportunity to full their dreams. This shop is very well stocked with a wide range of premium dog and cat foods, pet toys, bedding, treats, collars, leads and veterinary products. A prominent posi�on, low rent ($2,900 approx. per month), and a loyal customer base.

For Lease - Mount Martha

Don’t Sit Back & Wait - This Will Go!

For Sale - Somerville

For Sale - Mornington

$635pw+GST+OG

5 Benne�s Rd – 316sqm

$134pw+GST+OG

9/27 Progress St – 40sqm

$1,834 pcm+GST+OG

3/25 Progress Street - 250 sqm

$1250pw+GST+OG

2/185 M’ton Tyabb Rd – 500sqm

$1,287pw+GST+OG

129 Mornington Tyabb Rd - 564sqm

Mount Martha Village

Rarely does a shop come available in this �ghtly held community that offers such reasonable rent and favourable lease terms. Posi�oned in the Arcade, this 70sqm shop is beau�fully �ed out with specialised therapy rooms. Landlord has approved varia�on of permi�ed use. FIT-OUT $49,000 Nego�able

Lease Price: $2,100pcm +GST+OG Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Prime Mornington Land

Prime piece of land with a permit for a medical centre comprising of 8 medical suites. Situated opposite the new Australian Unity Nursing Home which is within Peninsula Grange Re�rement Village and in close proximity to Beleura Village Nursing Home and a caravan park.

Sale Price: On Applica�on Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 Alisha Maestrale 0400 700 169

For Sale - Mornington

Café de Casa – A Rare Opportunity

2/1891 Pt Nepean Rd Tootgarook – 120sqm $658pw+GST+OG 1/159 Shoreham Rd Red Hill – 60sqm

$450pw+GST+OG

12/159 Shoreham Rd Red Hill – 65sqm

$762pw+GST+OG

MEDICAL/CONSULTING ROOMS FOR LEASE

This prominent café in Somerville is situated in a wellestablished shopping centre on a busy corner site with 956 Nepean Hwy - From 12sqm loads of passing trade. Opportuni�es like this one don’t come up o�en. The owner is re�ring and reluctantly Avail Mid 2015 selling this fantas�c business. With good takings and long lease, this business is wai�ng for your personal touch.

131 Tan� Ave – 200sqm

Sale Price: $ 110,000 +SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

For Lease - Mornington

From $558 pw+GST+OG

$962 pw+GST+OG

Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

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Mediterraneo Restaurant

Rare Main Street Loca�on

Perfect Posi�on

Sale Price: $240,000 + SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Sale Price: $395,000 + SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Lease Price: $5,070pcm +GST+OGS Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Lease Price: $1,833.33pcm + GST + OGS Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

This newly established Bar/Restaurant, situated beach end of Main St Mornington, is on the market and priced for a quick sale. Comes with an a�rac�ve leasing package.

This well known, long established icon of Mornington is on the market. This family business comes with a large well equipped commercial kitchen and has sea�ng for 80 inside and 24 outside. Do not delay as this will sell quickly.

Rarely do Main St shops as good as this come up for lease. Situated beach end of Main St among the retail/ café precinct, this shop of approx. 75sqm has hea�ng, air condi�oning, �mber oors and boasts a perfect outlook for someone who wants to secure prime posi�on.

Available 30th June.

This 250sqm open plan showroom/factory located in the industrial area of Mornington has a separate office, bathroom, kitchene�e, roller door and four car spaces.

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First female coach kicking goals Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au WHEN her son Archie’s under 9s football team lost its coach Nic Hough had a big decision to make.

The personal fitness coach pitched in to exercise her training expertise and become the first women to coach a team at Frankston Dolphins Junior Football Club.

The under 9s team’s former coach moved up an age division with his sons and when no other coaching candidates came forward Hough decided to act.

“I put my hand up ... they didn’t have anyone else and they need a coach.”

Coaching a kids’ basketball team and helping clients keep fit at her Nic Into Shape personal training meant she was confident about training sessions but she admitted she had a lot to learn about football.

“I basically did my own research and a coaching course,” she said.

“The personal training aspect wasn’t an issue, it was just knowing the positions on the footy field.”

Nic praised her team as “a great bunch of kids” who are improving their game each week.

“I’m having a ball. I love to see kids playing sport – that’s the main thing.”

Club president Nick Old said Nic is doing “a fantastic job”.

“I’ve watched her at training and on game day and she’s very positive with the kids.”

Coaching 20 boys under the age of 9 has its challenges, according to Nic,

Up for the season: Frankston Dolphins Junior Football Club’s first female coach Nic Hough with her team. Picture: Gary Bradshaw

not least in getting them to listen to the coach’s instructions.

But it’s all about keeping the kids active and having fun.

Nic said teaching players, even those who may not have natural skill and ability at such an early age, “to believe you can do something” is a sporting high.

“They just have to get out there and have a go and push their boundaries a little bit,” she said.

Nic’s brother, Red Hill player Blake McCormack, has been helping the head coach devise training drills for her team.

It’s a real family affair with husband Michael and son Liam and daughter Phoebe helping out at training too.

“All the parents have been a great support,” Nic said.

“It’s been good for me too. I love football and it’s been great to find out all about the different [player] positions.”

No scores are kept at under 9s games due to an AFL edict effective from last year but Nic said the team knows when they’ve won a game and have just dropped one in the first seven rounds of the season.

“My boys certainly know when they’ve kicked a goal and they’re winning the game.”

The improvement in many players’ games this season has been noticeable, Nic said, with shepherding coming into play and handballs hitting their targets more regularly.

“It’s a great sport. It’s good for them individually too to give them confidence.

“The Dolphins junior club is growing and getting stronger and stronger every year. It’s a really good family club.”

BURDETT’S

Fight against ‘fake fines’ THE state government is moving to stop “misleading and unfair practices” by private car park operators.

Consumer Affairs Minister Jane Garrett said some operators in pay and display car parks were issuing unenforceable payment notices which were “dressed up” to look like fines.

These fines can be between $80 to $100 per ticket and, if people don’t pay the fines, debt collectors are sent after them.

Some Victorians have told the Consumer Action Law Centre that the companies, their lawyers and debt collectors were using harassing tactics in pursuit of questionable demands for payment.

Recent decisions from the Supreme Court and VCAT have found that some private car park fines were unenforceable because the damages did not reflect the actual losses suffered by the operator.

Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke said the legislation, if passed, will protect people from being intimidated into paying “fake fines”.

“The Frankston community had to deal with this issue last year at the Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre, and I’m very happy to see that the state government is cracking down on this unfair practice,” he said.

A Road Safety Amendment (Private Car Park Operations) bill, introduced in Parliament last week, will abolish the right for car park operators to apply to the courts for access to people’s details through VicRoads.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Cranbourne road fatal accident Compiled by Melissa Walsh

MISS Nellie Jolly, of Frankston, is at present on a holiday in Brisbane, Queensland. *** TRADESMEN are reminded that it is necessary to renew their tobacco licenses on or before 1st July next, thus avoiding trouble. *** MR S. S. Price, dentist, will be in attendance at weekend at Garroods’ Prince of Wales Hotel of June 27th, and July 11th and 25th. *** A meeting of ladies and committee of Frankston Football Club will meet in the Mechanics’ Institute, on Monday evening, for the purpose of taking steps to get up a concert to clear off the debt at present existing on the club. *** THE following names were inadvertently omitted in our last issue as having been collected by means of the monthly collecting cards in aid of the Belgian fund:—Connie Mason 10s 6d, Louie Coxell 3s. *** MR L. Wilding, who is well known on the Peninsula, and has carried on the business of an estate agent, has been accepted as a volunteer for the front, and has received instructions to report himself at Broadmeadows in about ten days. *** THE annual meeting of the Frankston Tennis Club will be held in the

Mechanics’ Institute, on Saturday evening next, at 8 o’clock, when members and intending members will be made welcome. The business will be election of officers and routine. *** THE members of the Frankston Progress Association would be pleased to see a large number of willing hands to assist in clearing the rubbish from the reserve in front of the tennis court on Wednesday and Saturday afternoon next. Rakes spades and axes will be needed. *** MESSRS Alex Scott and Co will hold an unreserved clearing and property sale at Shoreham on Friday next, by order of the executrix of the late Mr John J. Smidt. The property consists of Crown allots in parish of Flinders and a township block in Flinders.

The stock, implements and furniture will also he sold. Full particulars are advertised in another column. *** THE drawing for the Eiderdown Quilt given by business people of Frankston, in aid of the distressed Belgians took place in the Mechanics’ Hall on Saturday evening under the supervision of a committee of Ladies.

The winning ticket (No 1023) was held by Mrs Acland, of Camberwell road, Auburn. Nearly 3000 tickets were disposed of at one penny each which speaks well for the energy shown by the hon. secretary (Mr M. Brody) and his assistants.

The fund will benefit to the extent of £10 by the effort. The following is

a statement of the receipts and expenditure. —Receipts—Sale of tickets. £12, money collected, 30s; total £13 10. Expenditure—Printing tickets £2; cost of quilt 30s, credit balance £10, total £13 10s. *** A fatal accident occurred on Monday evening on the Cranbourne road, the victim being a farmer, named Patrick Lyons, 52 years of age, residing at Pearcedale.

It appears that the deceased, in company with his son, aged about 14 years, and a man named H Smith were returning from the Cranbourne Market half past five in the evening, when about 4 miles on the journey, Lyons sat on a bag of chaff, and jolting of the cart cause, him to fall out over the back.

The son tried to assist his father, but the latter told him to let him alone and take the horse and cart home, and when he felt better he would come after him. This the lad did, and the following morning the dead body of Lyons was found by a young man named Savage.

The body was conveyed to Frankston, where a post-mortem examination was held by Dr Maxwell, who found that the deceased had met his death by falling in an alcoholic coma. The coroner communicated with but he did not consider that an inquiry was necessary and the body was buried in Cranbourne Cemetery on Thursday afternoon. *** FRANKSTON Red Cross Society.

illusion for the moment that we’re not alone” [Orson Welles]. As an older friend advises: “Ever onwards”. Shivers. Bloody Godot! *** Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen, Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister (Game of Thrones) and Pamela Rabe as the Governor (Wentworth).

More nightmares that the witch in The Wizard of Oz. Memories of the schoolyard at Falconer Street Central; keeping clear of female bullies, more frightening than the boys.

Staying with Midsomer Murders. *** A devout Christian a devout Moslem; there’s lots of devouts floating about with their head buried in the Alcoran, the Talmud; various bibles.

Am I devout? Maybe not, but I did go to church Sundays. Mum’s free time? Four kids, 5 long working days a week and father at war.

I found love sitting alongside me in religious instruction, the spark being a female, any female, saying hello.

This devout business is confusing. So many parts of our world in chaos as in the previous 2000 years, killings in the name of religion, albeit including wealth and power.

Treating people how you would expect them to treat you seems to have gone by the wayside.

Mark Twain: “In religion and politics, people’s beliefs and convictions are in almost every case gotten at second-hand, and without examination, from authorities who have not themselves examined the questions at issue, but have taken them at second-hand from other non-examiners, whose opinions about them were not worth a brass farthing.”

A devout Magpie? All hating re-

stricted to eight Melbourne football teams and power hungry politicians who bring in new laws which fail in equity because they hate equality? *** Aside from the continuous silly racism angle (we’re all racist; a question of degree) it comes down to Adam Goodes being a little “over the top” in highlightling matters outside his talented football status.

The Age’s Caroline Wilson called on Hawthorn to implore its fans to stop the booing. The Herald Sun’s Mark Robinson and ABC’s Gerard Whateley huffed and puffed. Eddie McGuire’s slip of the tongue in jest, though bad taste, followed by the “hula hula” (war dance?) seemingly to the Carlton supporters.

Had Adam ignored the 13 year old would this have happened? I don’t deny his right to self expression but wonder if his 2014 award as Australian of the Year, albeit as always a political appointment, wasn’t the best place to have his say.

The booing is from idiots obviously, but the three amigos probably worsened the situation. *** Two years jail for whistleblowers; doctors, teachers on Nauru, and the Border Force Act. Tony’s political agenda: Tough on terrorists, strong on national security and badmouthing all Labor policies equals proven vote winners.

Barnaby Joyce “If you don’t have enough evidence to charge somebody with a crime, how can you have enough evidence to take their citizenship away?” A rare sensible comment from Barnaby.

Tony’s consistent “national conversation we need to have” is only relevant devoid of criticism, as in “you’re either with us or against

A public meeting, convened by Mr Brody, was held in the Mechanics’ Hall, Frankston, on Thursday evening, June 17th. There was a large attendance, and Dr Maxwell was voted to the chair.

Mr Brody explained his object in calling the meeting was to start a properly organised local committee to raise funds for Red Cross work.

A letter to Mrs Deane, from Mr Walter C. Towns, official organiser, Federal Government House, Melbourne, of Australian Branch of the Red Cross Society, was read by Rev Kitchen.

It was decided to form a branch to be known as the Frankston Red Cross Society, the Committee of management to consist of 7 ladies.

The following names were nominated —Mesdames Kitchen, Jackson, Max- well, O’Grady, H. McComb, Deane, and Miss Watson.

The committee are to meet, by kind invitation, at the Vicarage, at 3 p.m, on Saturday, June 19th, to elect officers, collectors and workers.

Rev Kitchen, on behalf of St Paul’s Club, promised an entertainment in about 4 weeks, and Mr Brody to arrange an entertainment at an early date.

Miss Minnie Frost proposed to form a Girls’ Club, to work for the Frankston Red Cross Branch.

Mesdames Maxwell, Walsh, Connell, Deane, and O’Grady promised use of room and sewing machines.

The first meeting will be held at Mrs Deane’s residence, on Tuesday

evening, June 22nd, at 8 o’clock, to form their own committee. *** ST Paul’s Club socials are becoming quite popular judging by the attendance at the last two which have been held. On Tuesday night last, the hall was well filled by an expectant audience who, as time went on, got more than they expected.

The commotion caused by some at the rear of the hall was disgusting to say the least of it ,and its hoped steps will be taken to have such offensive behavior checked in future.

Under the circumstances, the dialogues were thoroughly successful.

The stage which was arranged with excellent tastes, was divided into two compartments, on representing a breakfast room and the other a garden.

At the concert Mr. W. Cal who was in splendid voice, sang ‘My little home in the West’ and was loudly applauded. *** THE monthly meeting of the Frankston Progress Association was held on Wednesday evening in the Mechanics’ Institute, the following members being present:—Dr Maxwell (in the chair), Rev. G. A. Kitchen, Messrs McComb, Hay, Oates, Richardson, Wheeler, Young, Dalman, Bonner and W. Gregory (hon. sec). The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.

From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 19 June, 1915

A Grain of Salt AS a kid I didn’t mind the odd funeral; meet all the rellies, go to the pub with the men, a lemonade and raspberry, back to Auntie’s house for delicious food. It didn’t hit me till mum died when I was 30, yet after the sadness, shock, loss, I vaguely knew it wasn’t going to happen to me, on the ridiculous assumption older people would precede me.

People didn’t like to talk about the dreaded death subject, superstition equal almost to the sex taboo. Yet it’s always there, a subconscious, no escape, by the scruff of the neck clause which nothing can assuage.

Eventually I accepted the inevitable on the understanding “so long as I avoid pain”. It doesn’t quite work that way. Life goes on, all appears to be well and good again, and yet when it comes, again, we are so often caught unawares, unprepared, despair, confusion. An uncle joked at countless funerals “I’ll be next” and he was right, at 100.

I recall the Jiving contest I entered years ago. In the city, surrounded by a mix of shady characters and enthusiastic innocents. A big prize and a slinky lowlife character judging, watching, purving, every so often tapping a couple on the back; OUT! A shiver down my spine as the mongrel passed.

A few weeks ago actors/acquaintances Peter Curtain and Terry Gill copped the tap. A fortnight ago theatricals Bobby Hornery and John Pinder; Wayne, who sat at the table next to me at Maggies, Gary from the RSL. I didn’t win of course, more about lasting as long as possible.

“We’re born alone, we live alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we create the

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By Cliff Ellen

us”. Neo-liberal bordering on fascism, totalitarianism? Not quite, but perhaps closing fast?

Not to worry. Our Billy, apparently happy with metadata retention, asylum seekers action and more soldiers for Iraq and Syria, is on the job. Billy who? (The Libs brutal on Sarah Hanson-Young and Gillian Triggs; super soft on Kathy Jackson; why?).

Must I vote Greens? *** Our man Danny Andrews is on the job. Too many deaths from traffic accidents, a five-year plan, feedback from all angles.

It’s not Danny’s fault he’s never heard of the Mornington Peninsula.

Question: A container port at Hastings Danny? Danny: Where is Hastings exactly? Answer: Western side, Mornington Peninsula, Danny.

Danny: Where is the Mornington Peninsula? *** Same sex marriages?

Whatever...“Have a talk with your pharmacist-use generic alternatives where appropriate” They crack me up....Apparently it’s OK for the Yanks to have military installations anywhere, but not for China in the South China Sea Islands...

Small business grants and 80 per cent approval in the Fairfax-Ipsos poll. Conducted in South Yarra and Sorrento?....Seven pages of Queen’s Birthday honours and still no Cliff Ellen?...“It is not what is transmitted by the words but what is underneath them” [Stanislavsky].... hooroo...cliffie9@bigpond.com www.ello8.com

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THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES

The (mostly) true story of how I challenged a bride to a duel

By Stuart McCullough I SUPPOSE I’d gotten used to it. After several decades with the same name, a simple keystroke error means that I am Stuart no more. It was a mistake that, once made, could never be undone. I was reading something on the internet when a message popped up and informed me that if wanted to continue, I would have to log on. Perplexed, I pushed a button and was informed in no uncertain terms that I was not a registered user. Fearing either deportation or having my kneecaps broken, I entered my contact details in the hope that this would cure my illegal status.

There was nary a moment to lose.

Nervous seconds passed as the computer contemplated whether to accept my plea for clemency before a message appeared: “Welcome Stuatr.”

With the damage well and truly done, there was little I could do but accept the facts as they were. There were no grounds for protest or correction. It was as good as carved in stone.

In my haste, I had managed to misspell my own name and there was no going back. For years I was Stuart. From this point on, I am Stuatr. Every morning I receive an email addressed to my new name. I have even started to answer to my mutated moniker. Truth is, I’m kind of getting used to it. There are, I think, some battles that are well and truly worth fighting. Others, however, invite surrender. It’s time to forsake the old nomenclature and embrace my new identity as Stuatr. Most people only get a new identity after ratting on the mob and in fear of their lives. I should count myself lucky.

Clearly, I’ve got work to do. Al-

ready I’ve amended my university degrees using nothing more than an extra-sturdy texta. Next, I plan to take a small strip of masking tape and place it over the front of my credit cards and

driving licence. All I need to do now is convince others to abandon my old name and accept the new. If Cassius Clay can become Muhammed Ali, then surely I can become Stuatr.

If that should prove too difficult, I can always adapt. I have no problem providing a little guidance by calling myself Stuatr (nee Stuart) or, for that matter, the Artist Formerly Known as Stuart. Frankly, I’ve never been that wild about my name anyway.

My parents lacked creativity. I would have loved to have had a better, cooler name, like Thor or Snoop Dogg, but it wasn’t to be. Instead, I was lumbered with Stuart, which is far too prone to undignified shortening. “Stu” should only ever be a kind of meal and the less said about the horror that is “Stuballs”, frankly, the better. I find the latter deeply unflattering, but have been subjected to it at moments when I least expected.

Not long after I had started seeing Kate, we were invited to the wedding of one of her closest friends, Bec. Actually, it’s more complicated than that.

Originally, only Kate had been invited.

It was a little too early and I was regarded, if not with suspicion, then certainly as an unknown quantity. However, closer to the big day the situation must have been subject to reappraisal and, all of a sudden, I was invited. My mission was clear. As ever at the early stage of a relationship, it’s important to be able to attend these marquee events without falling over, vomiting or otherwise doing anything else that would have the effect of bringing a fledgling romance to a screeching halt.

We had to get to the ceremony on time. This was crucial for a number of reasons, including that Kate was to be giving a reading. At weddings, you need to be quite judicious about where you sit. Too far up the back and you can barely see or hear anything.

Sit right up the front and you displace members of the immediate family who are then likely to gossip about your thoughtlessness for the rest of the evening. We chose somewhere about the middle and near the aisle.

The ceremony was lovely and Kate did a great job at the reading, although I would have preferred something from the Bible or some poetry rather than an excerpt from Jonathan Livingstone Seagull, but it was wonderful nevertheless. The bride and groom kissed and the entire room applauded.

As the couple walked down the aisle, they were greeted by well-wishers.

As someone who was invited by association, I knew to keep a sensible distance. But as the bride passed by, she leaned over and said, “Thanks for coming, Stu-balls”.

Outraged, I knocked over several members of the immediate family before inviting the bride to take it outside to the car park. Given that this was a reception centre, the car park was unusually large, meaning that we would be able to stand at opposite ends without the need for any kind of physical confrontation whatsoever. It was probably just as well. Hand-to-hand combat with the bride may have fatally cruelled my chances of getting cake.

Ever since that day, I have wanted to change my name. Now, as fate would have it, that’s exactly what’s happened. Given my time over, I would have gone for something a little more exciting, but those with poor typing skills can’t be choosers. But, if nothing else, no one’s ever going to call me “Stuatr-balls”.

Thank goodness for that. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Hillmen sink to a new low NEPEAN LEAGUE

By Toe Punt RED Hill has dropped to fourth place on the ladder after losing its third game in succession in embarrassing fashion on Saturday.

For the second match in a row, Red Hill failed to score in the second and third quarters after leading at quarter time.

That means that the Hillmen have failed to hit the scoreboard in four of its past six quarters.

Red Hill kicked a goal after the quarter time siren through a ripper from Benny McGuiness on the boundary line to give the visitors a 4.3 (27) to 1.5 (11) lead.

However, the Hillmen didn’t trouble the scorers again for the next 49 minutes, when they scored a rushed behind.

It wasn’t until the 13 and a half minute mark of the last quarter that Red Hill kicked their fifth goal. They kicked two on the trot before Rosebud kicked the last two of the match to win 21.14 (140) to 6.5. (41).

Embarrassing isn’t a term that footballers would like to be labelled after a game of footy. Witches hats would be even more offensive I suspect.

However, that’s the only way to describe the Hillmen’s performance.

They simply gave up half way through the second quarter.

Red Hill gave it their all early in the third quarter too but when Rosebud hit the scoreboard again, down went their heads.

It’s easy to point the finger at the coach after these horrible losses and question their ability to have strategies the stop the onslaught.

However, as Red Hill coach Tony Blackford pointed out, he is almost powerless to respond to pressure.

“I asked for effort. That’s all I wanted from the boys today across four quarters. At quarter time, I couldn’t have been happier with their output,”

Feeling the pinch: Tyabb had a tough day at the office going down to Hastings by a thumping 224 points. Picture: Andrew Hurst

said Blackford.

“However, when the blow torch got turned on them in the second quarter, the effort disappeared. They had no fight in them. You’re right, they just gave up.

“I might be wrong but I think that (effort and desire) comes from the individual, not something the coach can manufacture.

“Rosebud were superb, take nothing away from them. Their hunger and appetite for every contest was first class. We just folded and let them take control,” a shattered Blackford said.

While the big story was Red Hill’s pathetic performance, the positive spin was Rosebud’s absolute domination.

The Buds booted 20.9 to 2.2 after quarter time. Tom Baker booted eight

goals in the final three quarters to again be the dominant player on the ground.

Greg Bentley was magnificent leading out of the attacking 50 and Jason Bristow, Ryan Spooner and Rhys Bancroft smashed the Hillmen through the middle of the ground.

The Rosebud small forwards in Cade Williams (four goals) and Glen Peterson (two goals) were also a nuisance while Keegan Downie was the best player on the ground in the first half and finished with three goals. Off half back, Nick Boswell had his own footy.

The only negative for the Buds was the broken jaw suffered by Rob Forrest late in the second quarter. He was dominating to that point.

A very happy Rosebud coach Nick Jewell said after the game that the

key for his side was pressure.

“When we played Red Hill the first time they had 108 marks. Today they had 44,” said Jewell.

“The key for us was to put pressure on their ball carriers and make it hard for them to kick cleanly.

“We had 60 tackles to their 40-odd, despite winning comfortably, so it showed we still worked hard even when we were in control.

“Adversely, Red Hill had 20 tackles in the first quarter, which is their quota, before having 11, 9 and 9 in the next three quarters.

“That says it all,” Blackford said.

“We chased tail all afternoon but still couldn’t work hard enough to lay tackles. It was very disappointing.”

Despite saying before the game that scrapping is his team’s strategy, the Buds clearly showed they have a sen-

sational ability to attack.

If I was coaching Rosebud and the armoury that they possess, I’d be encouraging them to move the ball quickly like they did against Red Hill. It was the best brand of footy yours truly has seen this season.

Crib Point’s season is officially over after it went down to Devon Meadows 11.14 (80) to 11.10 (76).

The Panthers kicked away in the second quarter and held off a fast finishing Magpies in the last.

Meadows’ coach Glenn Michie led from the front with five goals in a best on ground performance.

Rye maintained its position on top of the ladder with a hard fought 16.18 (114) to 13.8 (86) victory against Dromana.

Dromana led 32 to 16 at quarter time but Rye hit back in the second and were never headed.

Ryan Mullet and Brodie Egan dominated for the Demons while Sammy Guerts and Shaun Clarke were superb for the Tigers.

Sorrento got back on the winners’ list with a 14.15 (99) to 6.7 (43) victory against Pearcedale.

Leigh Poholke booted six to be one of the team’s best while Leigh Treeby dominated. In further good news for the Sharks, Myles Pitt will be back in two weeks, cutting back his overseas trip by six weeks.

Somerville put a couple of horrid weeks off the field behind them with a strong four quarter effort against Frankston Bombers.

The Eagles set up the win with a seven goal to two second quarter.

Scott Simpson booted four goals for the winners while Beau Muston kicked five for the Bombers.

In the final game Luke Clark booted nine goals and Dale Alanis six as Hastings kicking a whopping 38.23 (251) to Tyabb’s 4.3 (27). Hastings had 16 different goal kickers.

MPNFL apologises to clubs – clubs bite back

By Toe Punt THREE weeks after going into hiding over the bungled Play Points System (PPS), the Mornington Peninsula Football League has finally apologised.

In a statement sent by league CEO Jeff Jones on Saturday afternoon, the league “acknowledge that the ruling made in relation to David Hirst was incorrect and apologise for the mistake that has been made at the MPNFL Administration level with the Player Points System. We further extended our apologies to the player, the clubs and their committees”.

The statement also tried to clarify the ruling that was handed down by the Independent Tribunal.

The statement read: Section 6 (a) Not Applicable Mr Hirst has not remained at his present MPNFL clubs for 2 years. If Mr Hirst plays for Somerville next year, there will be a deduction of 1 point.

Specifically, we reject Somerville’s contention that 2 years is satisfied

by Mr Hirst playing for Somerville in the 2011 and 2014 seasons. If this

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interpretation were to be adopted the remained with his present MPNFL club would be redundant.

Section 6(b) Not Applicable as Mr Hirst was first registered for Karingal Section 6 (c) Not Applicable Section 6 (d) Not Applicable (assuming that Mr Hirst was not notified as Somerville Exemption Player for the 2015) Section 6 (e) Not Applicable Section 8 Not Applicable You then can replace the players name and club when accessing this section against other players.

However, despite the apology and explanation, clubs maintain that the ruling was still blatantly wrong.

Rosebud Football Club secretary Anthony Matthews said while he welcomed the statement from the league he and other clubs (Dromana and Red Hill specifically) were still firmly of the view that the MPNFL and the Qualifying Committee have completely misinterpreted the MPNFL Player Points System 2010 (PPS).

“In particular we disagree with the determination that Section 6b of the

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PPS does not apply to the example player in question and as a result believe that the example player in question is a 3 point player,” Matthews wrote.

The logic for this is outlined below: For ease of reference Section 6b of the PPS states: A player shall revert to a base player points rating if he returns to the club at which he was first registered as an MPNFL player. The player will return to the appropriate higher premium points level should he transfer to another MPNFL club within a 3 year period.

Taking this into account, the following logic clearly demonstrates that Section 6b is relevant to the example player and therefore results in this player being designated as a 3 point player: n In 2009 he was first registered with Karingal – at that time he was a 1 point player. n In 2011 he was cleared to Somerville – pursuant to Section 5 he became a 3 point player (ie. 1 base point + 2 points for playing 6 senior games at another MPNFL club).

n In 2012 he was cleared to Karingal – pursuant to the first limb of Section 6b he reverted to “… base player points rating if he returns to the club at which he was first registered as an MPNFL player.” and therefore became a 1 point player (ie. he returned to the Karingal which was the MPNFL club at which he was registered). n In 2014 he was cleared to Somerville – pursuant to the second limb of Section 6b he returned “… to the appropriate higher premium points level” because at this time he transferred to another MPNFL club within a 3 year period. Accordingly at this time he became a 3 point player. n As of today he has not completed 2 seasons with Somerville and therefore a 1 point deduction under Section 6ai is not applicable (as agreed by the MPNFL & Qualifying Committee). n As of today he remains a 3 point player.

“I have discussed this logic with Graham Stelling (Dromana) and Chris Rye (Red Hill) and we are all of the same opinion that the example

player in question is a 3 point player,” Matthews said.

“In addition to failing to correctly apply Section 6b of the PPS – and therefore incorrectly determining the points which apply to the player in question – it follows from this that the determination by the MPNFL and Qualifying Committee: n Is completely inconsistent with the approach that we understand Clubs and the MPNFL have applied to date in relation to Section 6 of the Guidelines – from the time of its inception until the recent airing of the issues surrounding the player in question. n Seriously compromises the integrity of the MPNFL competition.

This arises for because Clubs could, by mutual agreement, clear any player that is currently a 2 or 3 point player (by virtue of having attracted premium points from having previously played at another MPNFL Club) to another MPNFL Club, have that clearance approved and then prior to the next game have Continued Next Page

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MPNFL apologises cont. that player cleared back to their Club. In these circumstances, and applying the incorrect logic of the MPNFL and Qualifying Committee, the player/s in question would revert to a base 1 point. I see nothing in the AFL or MPNFL Rules or By-Laws that was prevent Clubs from taking this course of action.

We seek a prompt explanation from the MPNFL – and by not later than midday on Tuesday 16th June – as to whether the combined effect of the first and second limbs of Section 6b of the PPS was specifically taken into account by the MPNFL, Qualifying Committee and MPNFL solicitor in making the determination in relation to the example player in question, and: n If not we request that the Qualifying Committee be re-constituted by no later than Wednesday 17th June to re-consider the allocation of points to the player in question and for the MPNFL to communicate in writing the outcome of that re-consideration – together with a detailed explanation as to the reasons for the determination – to all Nepean & Peninsula League clubs by no later than 4 pm on Thursday 18th June. n If so why, we request that the MPNFL communicate in writing to all Nepean & Peninsula League Clubs by no later than midday on Thursday 18th June the reasons why the MPNFL, Qualifying Committee and MPNFL solicitor determined that the second limb of Section 6b of the PPS did not apply to the player in question.

For absolute clarity I repeat that the pursuit of this issue is entirely driven by a desire to protect the integrity of the MPNFL competition and is in no way intended as an attack on the Somerville Football Netball Club who, there can be no question, have been seriously and inexcusably let down by the MPNFL administration.

There is little question that despite the league communication, this issue will continue for some time to come.

16 in Victoria squads

By Toe Punt THE MPNFL has 16 players who have been invited to train in the Victoria Country One and Two squads.

The following players have been selected in the Initial 39-man Victoria Country Squad to play VAFA: Rob Forrest (Rosebud), Dylan Jones (Bonbeach), Brett O’Hanlon (Edi-Asp), Lachy Wallace (YCW), Warrick Miller (Mornington), Sam Gill (Mt Eliza), Justin Van Unen (Mt Eliza), Guy Hendry (Pines), Luke Potts (Pines).

Van Unen is an interesting one considering he didn’t play in the Championships.

Forrest broke his jaw for Rosebud on Saturday and will not be considered.

The Vic Country No.2 49-man Squad was released with seven Nepean Players - Leigh Poholke, James Hallahan (Sorrento), Adam Kirkwood, Dean Millhouse, Kris Bardon (Rye), Luke Clark (Hastings), Dean Warry (Crib Point).

There were 8 South East (former Casey-Cardinia) Players selected. The squad will be trimmed in the coming weeks. They’ll play in Bendigo also on July 11.

Doggies win a thriller PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Toe Punt LANGWARRIN lost its second game on the trot by less than a kick after it went down to Mornington by one point on Saturday.

Leading by eight points at half time and seven points at three quarter time, the Kangas gave up the lead in the last quarter before regaining it midway through the term.

Both the Dogs and Kangas traded goals at the close of the quarter before Mornington full back Adam Symes was sent forward and became the difference between the sides.

The Dogs won 11.7 (73) to 11.6 (72).

Langwarrin coach Gavin Artico said that Symes took a couple of telling marks and kicked a goal in the last quarter. He said it was definitely one of the key reasons Mornington was able to get the points.

“We gave Symes best on ground for Mornington. He was good in defence and was a key for them in the last when he was moved forward,” Artico said.

“Mornington was also a bit cleaner coming out of the stoppages, which when you boil it down, was the significant difference between the sides.”

Artico said that he couldn’t have been happier with the team’s effort.

“Both sides played some cracking footy and I thought it was a really even contest.

“We lost the game I know and by a point is a bitter pill to swallow but it was much easier to handle knowing we gave it everything.

“At a minimum 95 per cent of the team had an impact on the game. As a coach, you can’t ask for more than that.”

Artico did concede though that the team’s inconsistency had put them in a tough position.

“Other than Mt Eliza, which kicked away from us in junk time, we have been right in games. We had Edithvale covered before we allowed them back in and drew. Last week we had Chelsea where we wanted them before some discipline issues cost us. We had our chances in Saturday’s game.

“We win those three tight ones and we’re in third place and almost assured of a finals place.

“What we do know is that we are right in the mix. We improve our consistency, get the little things right, improve our ability to grasp what we’re trying to do and get our best players on the park and I’m confident we can cause some damage,” Artico said.

Rikki Johnston was Langwarrin’s best player.

He is playing the best football of his career, according to Artico.

“I have had the fortune of watching Rikki for a lot of years now and I have no problems saying he’s in career-best form.

“I also had the privilege of playing alongside one of the best I’ve seen in Brendan Long. I think Rikki has him covered,” Artico said.

Pines took a major step in its development this season, beating the previously undefeated Mt Eliza by seven points.

Pines overcame a 22 point quarter time deficit to boot 13 of the next 18 goals and go in at three

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Close call: Pines managed a seven point win over Mount Eliza. Picture: Gary Bradshaw

quarter time with a 20 point break.

Mt Eliza came home hard in the last but the Pythons managed to hang-on to a 17.12 (114) to 15.17 (107) victory.

Pines’ coach Pat Swayne said despite trailing at quarter time and being held goalless, his team did miss three goals from set shots and “were right in the contest”.

“I thought we went toe to toe with them in the first quarter despite being four goals to none,” Swayne said.

“After quarter time, we kicked 17.6 to 11.13, so we were able to turn it around.”

Pines’ ability to win the game despite being two rotations down for most of the second half was a super performance.

“We played Adam Maling on Scott Lockwood and Adam was struggling with an ankle – we just had to keep him out there.

“Corey Ash has been good for us in the backline this year too and he had a bout of gastro. He had it before the game but we played him and really shouldn’t have.

“And Paul McLean-Wilson popped a calf or Achilles, so we didn’t have him either.”

Aaron Edwards played as a high half forward and through the middle and booted five goals. He was the best player on the ground.

Billy Humphries, a gifted teenager and out-

standing junior, didn’t do a pre-season but came into the side and played a midfield role. Billy too was superb.

“We talked about the loss of Jimmy Messina (out for the season with a knee) and how important he is to us and Billy was able to come in and play that role for us. His fitness base is up now and I have no doubt he’ll improve as the season develops,” Swayne said.

Justin Van Unen kicked seven goals for the Redlegs. He has 53 goals from eight games at an average of 6.62 per game.

“He’s like a cat at ground level. I remember Jason ‘Super’ Marsh at Seaford, who, despite being a sensational mark, would recover quicker than any backman at ground level.

“JV is the same – he’s a super player.”

In other games, Chelsea coach Brent Guerra booted seven goals in Chelsea’s 23.18 (156) to 6.6 (42) win against Karingal.

David Bodley and Anthony Bruhn kicked five goals each and Craig Nankervis and Scott Macleod dominated as Frankston YCW belted Bonbeach 21.13 (139) to 4.8 (32).

Edithvale-Aspendale beat Seaford 20.18 (138) to 12.13 (85) with Jarrod Garth booting six goals and Matt Meehan five while Timmy Mannix was at his brilliant best.

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Frankston VFL Football Club est. 1887 Cnr Plowman Place & Young Street, Frankston Ph: 9783 7888 email:info@frankstonfc.com.au www.frankstonfc.com.au

Come & support the Dolphins!

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Carrum Downs 4 Harrison Court

a 3S c 2S b2 S

Picture and Presentation Perfect

Price:

Buyers over $380,000

Contact:

michelle stephens 0417 352 644

office:

Carrum Downs 9783 0688

Located in one of Carrum Downs finest pockets sits this picture perfect home. With solid timber floors, two living areas, three bedrooms, two bathrooms including ensuite to the master, an abundance of storage space, double car garage with drive through access to the landscaped backyard including two outdoor entertaining areas. This is the ideal set up for your family. An inspection today is a must.

4 & 5, 121 Hall rd

Chelsea 2/9 Fowler street

a 2S c 1S b2 S

Quality living at Its Finest

auction:

sat 27th Jun at 2:30pm

Contact:

Michelle stephens 0417 352 644

Office:

Carrum Downs 9783 0688

With high end finishes, neutral colour tones, gleaming polished timber floors & quality fittings throughout you can really relax knowing that you have reached the lifestyle we all desire. Kitchen complete with Ceasar stone bench tops & stainless steel appliances. With a large open plan living & meals area off the kitchen, you can be assured you will always be in the mix whilst entertaining guests. Outside will not disappoint, with a double car garage having open access from the large decked outdoor entertainment area, enabling all year round entertaining. Extras including ducted heating, split system cooling throughout & water tank.

obrienrealestate.com.au

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4 & 5, 121 hall Rd

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