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OGG SPORT Football After breaking the Preliminary Final hoodoo and securing a promotion to VAFA Premier C with a convincing victory over PEGS, the Seniors faced Old Mentonians for the fourth time of the season in the Grand Final. As expected, the two best teams in the competition delivered a thrilling contest and treated the big crowd at Coburg City Oval to a great spectacle of amateur football. The Panthers hopped to an early lead as they adapted to the conditions quicker than Old Geelong, before Cal Wood (TGC’08) and Jock Grimshaw (FB’13) began to impose themselves on the game, getting the OGs back on even terms in the second quarter. The momentum swung again in the third as Old Mentonians jumped out of the blocks, but only managed three goals from 10 shots. With a slender three-point margin at three-quarter time, it was anyone’s game. Despite a number of entries inside 50 to the Panthers, the OGs rebounded from half-back, resulting in goals to ex-Geelong Cat George Burbury and Rupert de Crespigny (Cu’10). When the final siren sounded, Old Geelong was in front by eight points, 14.10.94 to 12.14.86, sparking scenes of wild jubilation, with a large throng of OGs supporters rushing onto the ground to celebrate the sixth Senior premiership in the Club’s 63 years. Premiership players included Rupert de Crespigny, Jock Grimshaw, Josh Hutley (Fr’13), Hugh McKay (M’11), Harry Morrison (Yr12 A), Will Sloss (M’12), Charles Youngman (Cu’13) and Sam Youngman (Cu’13). The Seniors’ history-making victory followed in the footsteps of the Club XVIII team, who came from behind to win the Club XVIII premiership in a classic encounter against West Brunswick at Sportscover Arena on August 21. Although West Brunswick jumped out to an early lead, Old Geelong displayed some of its most desperate and skilful football when it was needed most, kicking four goals to none in the last quarter to register a fantastic 13-point win, 11.4.70 to 9.3.57. Premiership players included Zach Carroll (Fr’12), James Imhoff (Cu’97), Joe Kemp (M’13), Rob Officer (M’08) and Cameron Sherwin (Fr’09). For more information about Old Geelong Football visit the website (www.oldgeelong.com.au) or the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/oldgeelong). You can also watch both victorious Grand Finals online at www.bit.do/ogspremiership Women’s Football Old Geelong will compete in the inaugural VAFA Women’s Football League next year. The launch of the VAFA women’s league comes off the back of the AFL’s announcement of their national women’s league involving eight AFL clubs that will begin next year. To join the OGs women’s team next year, register your interest at www.bit.do/ogswomensfooty Netball OGS Blue played in the Division 2 Grand Final of Prahran Netball Association against the Dimes, which ended in draw at the end of regulation time. Two three-minute halves of extra time were played, with wing defence Lucy Codyre (Cl’14) forcing a turnover in the dying seconds, securing a nail-biting 42-40 win. The team consisted of Lucy Codyre, Emily Fyffe (A’14), Ally Kirkwood (Cl’14), Madde McCartney (A’14), Nicola McLennan, Annabel Rafferty (A’14) and Emma Szepe (Cl’14), with Jess Sleigh (Cl’14) and Phoebe Chirnside (Ga’14) unable to play on the night. The OGS Netball Club is looking for new players for the beginning of the next season, starting in February in Melbourne. Please register your interest before January 31 to secure your spot on a team. Visit the Old Geelong Sporting Club website (www.oldgeelong.com.au) or the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/oldgeelong) or contact Ally Kirkwood allykirkwood@bigpond.com or Annabel Rafferty annabelraff@gmail.com Tennis The Old Geelong Tennis Club has commenced its second season and will host several events over the summer at Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club. All are welcome at these fantastic social events, where both single and doubles tennis is played in a very relaxed environment, and food and drinks are had in the wonderful surrounds of Royal South Yarra. For more information visit www.facebook.com/ogstennis
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