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OGG Sport Old Geelong Netball Club
We had a very strong end to the VAFA Netball Competition this year with OGS 1 (undefeated the entire season) and OGS 3 making it to the semi-finals. Unfortunately with many players away or injured at the time, neither teams made it through to the grand final but massive congratulations must go to the girls for a fantastic season as always.
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What a reunion! After our 20 Year being such a success many people suggested that we have a 25th. We decided to wait for the 30th and now believe that this was a great idea as the catch up was amazing. Apart from small groups we really hadn’t seen each other for 10 years and therefore the noise in the room was full on. We had discussed having some music playing and luckily we didn’t go to great costs to arrange that as we would not have heard a single song! As for how we look...well, once again there was a debate as to how the females were holding up a tad better than the males. Maybe this came at a cost but it was still duly noted. The nametags were essential at the beginning of the night and as the evening wore on and the night got well underway, they became even more important. We had a fantastic turnout, a great venue, and the night really drilled home that good friends are there for life and they will tease you mercilessly forever! Many people saw the sun come up which just goes to show that we may be growing older, but we’re not growing up. Katie ‘Egg’ Dopheide (Evans, Je’80) 30 18
With only three more games before the finals set in for the Prahran Comp, the girls are getting fired up! We’ve got three teams in this competition also and the OGS 1 are proving to be a tough team to beat. With them narrowly missing the semi-finals in the Summer Season this year, they are hungrier than ever to bring out their best for their final three games of the Winter Season. A few of our girls have been overseas, so we are very much looking forward to having them back with us nearing finals. Good luck to all for the final three weeks! Furthermore, the club is always welcoming new players whether it be to join existing teams or start stand-alone teams – if you or someone you know would like to join please contact – Alegoe@ords.com.au
5 1. Sarah Nevile-Lavingdale, Katie Dopheide (Evans), Jen Ames (Smith), Jane MacDonald (Milledge) and Trish Doble (Smith) at the 30 Year Reunion 2. Richard Allen, Richard Wallace, Michael Hickinbotham and Katie Dopheide (Evans) 3. Miles Prince, Glenn Feeney and Anthony Clement 4. Clive Landale, Robert Hanna, David Ritchie and David Breadmore 5. Sarah Dempsey (Gunnersen), Cameron Lloyd-Cocks, Nina Furnell (Teague), Ruth Clarke (Baulch) and Sally Northfield
Annie Legoe (Cl’03)
Old Geelong Football Club The Old Geelong Football Club is nearing the end of its 2010 campaign. Although three of the teams are enjoying successful seasons, unfortunately the senior side has struggled to match its rivals in C section for most of the year. After enjoying some early season wins, and the contributions from Henry Legoe (M’99), Jack O’Shea (A’09) and Sandy Neville (P’09), the side has fallen away in the latter part of the year, and some close losses have proved costly. Unfortunately a current position of 9th means the club won’t be able to hold onto its position in C section for 2011. Despite this, depth at the club has proved to be exceptional, with the reserves firmly entrenched in the top four (having just beaten the top side at the time of writing), and well placed for yet another finals campaign. The Club XVIII, coached by Jim Legoe (M’97)
4 enjoyed a great year and some fantastic wins, but despite finishing equal third on points, were unlucky to miss out on a finals spot due to percentage. The under 19’s are currently 4th, and with three games to play are on track for another appearance in the post-season following last year’s premiership success. Significant contributions in that side have come from Rob Officer (M’08), Max Gubbins (M’08), Jussy Lewis (Cu’09) and Fearghus Wallis (P’09). A further highlight for the team was the opportunity to welcome some current GGS students to the side in the school holidays including Rupert Kemp (Yr12 M), Josh Sumura (Yr11 P), Andy De Fégely (Yr12 FB) and Mitch Smart (Yr11 Cu). Alex Southey (M’01)
OGG Ski Club The OGG Ski Club was founded to provide a facility for OGGs at Mount Buller. The recently renovated lodge, centrally located on Stirling Road, in sleeps 18 and is open all year round to OGG Ski Club members. Membership is open to all OGGs and to become a member of the OGG Ski Club the current entrance fee is $2500 with a yearly subscription of $250. The lodge consists of seven rooms abd includes a double kitchen, lounge, two bathrooms, ski room and drying room. Members have exclusive booking rights up to 31 March and after that the lodge can be booked by non-members and guests. Accommodation rates are as follows, per person, per night: $50 for members, $60 for non-members midweek, and $80
for non-members at weekends. For more information about the OGG Ski Club, including membership and accommodation, please contact Club President Andrew Morphett (FB’73) on mobile: 0412 541 151 or email: amorph@bigpond.net.au or Secretary Hamish Patterson (FB’83) on mobile: 0438 828 885 or email: hp@itro.com.au
Alexandra Lockie (A’05) Since leaving GGS, former senior prefect and proxime accessit of 2005, Alexandra has combined her studies of Bachelor of Science/ Laws with her love of snowboarding. After deferring her studies to pursue a year honing her skills snowboarding in the mountains of Colorado, USA, she has had success this winter. She took part in the Skiing and Snowboarding Australia Talent Identification Camp, and at the Australian New Zealand Snowboard Continental Cup FIS snowboardcross event she placed 3rd and 4th, being first placed Australian both days. Also, at the intervarsity level she was the first ranked female snowboarder across all disciplines. This summer she intends to join a training group in the USA and begin to compete on the North American circuit. 1. OGS player Ben Skelton (M’08) takes an impressive mark 2.
Alexandra Lockie (A’05), pictured right, competed in the Open Female Snowboard-Cross events at the Australian and New Zealand Snowboard Continental Cup FIS at Mt Hotham in August
3. The OGG Ski Club Lodge at Mount Buller under snow 4. Johnny Luxton (P’09) in full flight at an OGS match
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