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Post office break-in damage
LEFT: Damage to one of the glass doors. ABOVE: The post office boarded up after
DRYSDALE Post Office became the latest local business to be targeted by burglars, when two people broke into the store last Thursday. Burglars smashed through one of the front glass doors, causing extensive damage. The door was boarded up and the post office continued to operate during the day. Police are searching for the pair and asked
FREE MONTHLY anyone with information to call Bellarine Police on 5256 2698, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. In other news, a Newcomb man in his 50s was arrested early last Friday morning in relation to a burglary at Surf Junction. He was charged with burglary and related offences and bailed to appear in court.
Budget boost the break-in.
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MEMBER for Bellarine Lisa Neville said local police resources will be boosted in this year’s State Budget. The Victorian Government committed a $7.8 million investment which includes 15 extra police officers across the Bellarine and Geelong. Mrs Neville said opening hours will increase for Bellarine Stations and a senior sergeant will be assigned to each station. “Drysdale and Portarlington will get 16 hour police coverage from their own divisional vans, taking pressure off other areas like Ocean Grove,” she said. “There will also be a police car in Portarlington and Drysdale on every Friday and Saturday night.”
Drysdale Clifton Springs Community Association (DCSCA) secretary, Neil McGuiness, said increased police presence would help prevent break-ins and combat the “ice epidemic” in Geelong. “We are very pleased with it,” he said. “We were concerned with the police presence in Drysdale.” Last year’s Liberal candidate for the Bellarine, Ron Nelson, pointed out Mrs Neville had originally hoped to introduce the changes by March. “The people of Drysdale had been short changed,” he said. A number of schools on the peninsula received budget funding, including Drysdale Primary School (DPS) and Bellarine Secondary and St Ignatius College. Continued page 4.
Drysdale Primary School students Tahlia Taverna, Cooper McPherson, Stella Burke and Noah Crone in front of one of the temporary buildings which will be replaced thanks to funding from the state government.
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Checkmate for local students STUDENTS from six schools squared off for a place in the Victorian Chess Championships at the Potato Shed earlier this month. Bellarine Secondary College (BSC) faced Western Heights, while Ocean Grove Primary School (OGPS) was one of the four primary schools competing. The competition was run by Chess Kids and featured tuition from event manager Tim Broome and local chess player Ralph Wright. “Their philosophy is for every kid to be exposed to chess,” said Ralph, who teaches at Bellarine Secondary College. “The
Emily Gruszkowski takes on Dylan Lane, both from Bellarine Secondary College. “It also has social benefits education benefits carry over into other subjects.” – mixing with kids of Ralph said the similar interests from other millennium-old game schools,” he said. BSC year 11 student, helps students to improve their mental abilities, Bradley Procter, said it especially in problem was fun to play under solving and maths. tournament conditions.
“It feels really good when you outsmart your opponent,” he said. “It’s a good contrast to physical sports,” said fellow student Gabriel Shields. “It’s relaxing taking your mind off stuff and focusing on the game.” OGPS student Zoey said she was having fun playing students from other schools. “I like the variety of moves that you can do,” she said. OGPS team also featured grade 1 fraternal twins Mietta and Finn, who both agreed that Finn was the better player. Bellarine Secondary College won in the senior section.
JANUARY THIS YEAR: There was strong opposition to the size and location of a petrol station at the entrance to Drysdale and Clifton Springs.
Protest may cost assocation LOCALS fear their opposition to a new petrol station may cost a local organization if court proceedings go ahead. Members of Drysdale Clifton Springs Community Association (DCSCA) say they may be forced to pay the costs for an appeal, putting it in danger of being closed down. VCAT struck down the DCSCA’s appeal against the new petrol station in Drysdale last month and invited Milemaker Petroleum to apply for costs. “We accept VCAT’s position and are no
longer trying to revoke the permit,” said DCSCA secretary Neil McGuinness. “We were just trying to put forward valid concerns of the community.” A few days later the DCSCA received a letter from a law firm saying that Milemaker intended to recover the costs. It now faces a nervous wait to see if Milemaker still wishes to recover the costs and how much that might entail. The DCSCA has 45 members, who each pay a yearly $5 membership fee. “We are not in a position to pay the costs,” said Mr
McGuinness “If there are Collins Street lawyers involved it could be a large sum of money.” The number of members has risen from 20 last year and Mr McGuinness said this in part due to opposition to the petrol station. The DCSCA has been heavily involved in Drysdale, campaigning for the Drysdale Bypass and improvements to the Bellarine Railway, and runs the yearly Festival of Glass. “This might clean us out and then presumably we might have to
close down,” said Mr McGuinness. Mr McGuinness said the reason Milemaker are able to recover costs, is because the DCSCA didn’t submit their appeal within 21 days, instead submitting it late under “Section 89”. “We thought VCAT was a low cost justice [tribunal] where a number of people could put forward their view,” he said. “Unbeknown to us it was a different set of rules under Section 89.” Milemaker was unable to offer a comment as the Voice went to press.
news in brief Clifton Springs Lions Club donation CLIFTON SPRINGS Lions Club donated $500 to the Drysdale Community Church for its food bank last Monday. Club president Jan Taylor said the donation will help struggling residents in Drysdale and Clifton Springs and was a reciprocal kindness to the church. “They helped us with our Christmas gettogether,” she said. “I feel there are a lot of people our way who’ve lost their jobs at Alcoa and elsewhere.” Jan said the church’s food bank was one of several local and national causes the club donated to this month. The club also donated six second-hand bicycles, which were fixed up and repainted by club member Joe Groove. “We giving them to the church to give to disadvantaged children,” said Mrs Taylor.
Health centre negotations progressing B E L L A R I N E Community Health (BCH) is finalising negotiations with contractors for the redevelopment of its health centre in Drysdale. BCH CEO John Fendyk said an announcement for the redevelopment of the site was imminent. “We’re hopeful that a successful tenderer will be announced in the next week or so,” he said. “We’re very keen to get started on the project after it’s announced.”
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Police boost for Bellarine Continued from front page. DPS principal Phil Dunlop-Moore said his school received $3 million to replace eight temporary classrooms
and refurbish other rooms. “We’re very excited,” he said. “It’s really important for this school – we’re not going to get any
smaller.” Mrs Neville said the government has funded important road projects, including “$2 million to kick-start the Drysdale Bypass” which will cost
$109 million to build. Mr McGuiness said the DCSCA was very pleased the bypass would include an offroad bicycle path and has always been in
favour of it. “It will help get trucks off High Street,” he said. Mr McGuiness suggested a swimming pool in Drysdale should be considered in future
State and Geelong budgets. He said it would give local children something to do and help them get more involved in the community.
“There are about 5,000 students in Drysdale and we think that factor alone warrants a swimming pool,” he said.
40th party for Happy birthday Drysdale Rotary Drysdale Rotary Club PAST and present members of the Drysdale Rotary Club gathered with family and friends to celebrate its 40th birthday at Club Italia this month. Close to 90 people came to reminisce, along with 11 former presidents of the club. In its 40 years the club has run 39 Art Shows and overseen the development of a Children’s Park at Point Richards, with a miniature train. It has also arranged countless overseas trips to help people to recover from floods, earthquakes and other disasters. “My experience in Rotary over the last four years has taught me so much,” said Caroline Rickard, the publicity officer for the club.
“It's a way you can give back to your community while also networking your business.” Ms Rickard encouraged anyone with some time to come along and lend a hand. “It’s a club where members have formed lasting lifetime friendships,” she said. “It’s a club that lives its “Service Above Self ” motto and would love to continue its good work.” Ms Rickard asked anyone interested in joining to phone Bruce VanEvery on 0409 149 025. “It is far more than just doing,” she said. “It’s just as much about being someone who knows they want to make a difference in our world locally and globally.”
Eleven past presidents of the Drysdale Rotary Club.
Meet and greet for Bellarine Springs
Caroline Rickard (LJ Hooker Drysdale) with Geoff Reeve (CEO Pinnacle Living) and Cheryl Healey (Drysdale Community Health).
PINNACLE Living held a “meet and greet” with local businesses at SpringDale Neighbourhood Centre late last month. The company recently began construction on its new 200-home retirement village, Bellarine Springs, in Drysdale. Marketing and sales manager Anne Lewis said the village will be home to about 300 residents and f ive to 10 staff.
The company began construction on the f irst house last week and expects the f irst residents to move in by the end of this year. CEO Geoff Reeve and sales staff met with business owners from Drysdale, Clifton Springs and the Bellarine during the meeting. “It was great to meet local business people as our residents will be frequenting their businesses in the future,” said Ms Lewis.
Dianne Fraser (Bellarine Springs) Anne Lewis (Pinnacle Living Sales & Marketing) and Maree East.
what’s ON music/live events • Potato Shed, Drysdale - Adventures in Piano Land, June 13, 7.30pm - Winter Solstice, June 1920, mulled wine, open fire, playwrights • SpringDale Community Centre Hall - Gluten-free morning teas, June 10, 17 & 24, 10am-noon - Kel's Tour of Drysdale, June 23, $10
- Making waves music/ poetry arvo at Senior Citizens Centre, Drysdale, third Sun of every month 2pm-5.30pm
markets & fairs
• Buy Bellarine Produce Barn - Tuckerberry Farm SaturdaySunday 9am-3pm
food/wine
• Jack Rabbit Vineyard - Guided wine tastings and lunch available seven days, with dinner Friday and
Saturday Ph: 5251 2233 • Curlewis Winery - Cellar door is by appointment only. Ph: 5250 4567 • Leura Park Estate Sundays 12.30pm – 4.30pm Live music, sensational food and wines available Ph: 5253 3180 • Clifton Springs Golf Club - Friday night raffle. - Courtesy bus operates on
Friday and Saturday Nights from 5pm to 11pm. The vehicle covers the areas of the Bellarine Peninsula including Clifton Springs / Drysdale, Leopold, Ocean Grove and Portarlington. To book ring 5251 3391
5pm or 6.15. Ph: 5251 2958 • Drysdale Community Health Centre 21 Palmeston Street - Weight resistance training. Ph: 5251 2291 • 'Nothing Serious' bike ride, Saturday 10am from the Pedal Shed
get active
reading & writing
• Drysdale health Group 27-29 High Street - Strength training for over 50s program. Wednesday
• Drysdale Library 18-20 Hancock Street -Tuesday and Thursday 10.30am Preschool Story
Time -Wednesday 11.30am Baby Time- Nursery Verses
family fun
• The Bellarine Railway - Steam and diesel train trips departing from Queenscliff and Drysdale Stations. What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@ ocean grovevoice.com
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Voice Drysdale & Clifton Springs News Local charity Kids Plus helping those with cerebral palsy
Call for kids to get involved LUKE VOOGT
ELLE, Ruth and Jasper Boyd are calling on local children to get involved in this year’s Tour 4 Kids Plus. “It’s an absolutely fantastic cause,” said Ruth, who is Elle’s mother. “I think it would be great if more people knew about Kids Plus.” Kids Plus is a local charity providing therapy for children with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. “We’ve been with Kids Plus since Elle (11) was three months old,” said Ruth. “We’ve received every service they offer – physio, occupational therapy and speech pathology.” Elle suffered two brain haemorrhages – one on each side – at just three and a half weeks after birth. “It was extremely traumatic, because we don’t have any family in Australia,” said Ruth.
“A lot of our family visited from the UK.” Ruth said Kids Plus’s assistance has been vital for families around Geelong. “Without Kids Plus Elle’s progress wouldn’t be the same,” she said. “We wouldn’t have got anywhere near the therapy we did.” The 825km ride takes six days, from September 20, passing through rural towns in South Australia and Victoria before arriving in Geelong. “Sixteen riders made the journey last year,” said team leader, Tony Peach. “But so far this year only eleven people have confirmed. We start team training soon and would like to have quite a few more riders on board.” “In the last five years the riders have raised almost $90,000 for the Kids Plus Foundation.” Elle’s father Jasper did a ride from Hobart to Geelong in 2010 to raise money for Kids Plus. Elle recently made the
Victorian Swimming Championships for children with a disability, and she and her mum have talked about doing a swim to raise money for the charity. “I couldn’t ride that far though,” said Elle. There are no entry fees for the ride and the funds are raised by donations from riders’ families and friends. “We want to better the almost $30,000 we raised last year, but can only do that if we have more riders,” said Tony. “Kids Plus depends on the support and generosity from our community to be able to provide this essential service,” Kids Plus Foundation CEO Shaun Cannon said. “We are indebted to the wonderful people who support Kids Plus through this amazing ride.” To join the Tour 4 Kids Plus or to find out more call Tony on 0417-110 645 or visit www.kidsplus. org.au.
Ruth and Elle Boyd with family pet Olly are calling for children to get involved in this year's Tour 4 Kids Plus.
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Voice Drysdale & Clifton Springs News Big welcome for Headspace boost DRYSDALE Headspace has welcomed the Federal Government’s commitment in this year’s Budget to help young people struggling to find work. “Investment is required in assisting training young people for skills development and in seeking employment,” said Bellarine Community Health (BCH) CEO, John Fendyk. “The benefits for young people in having skills and knowledge will help in
gaining employment and benefit their personal health and well being.” Mr Fendyk said the Drysdale Headspace site is unique and able to provide services for young people around the Bellarine. “[The site] is able to respond to the many young people who have mental health issues and can assist in supporting them to stay in school and in work,” he said. “Any additional funds that the Commonwealth provides will allow the
current service to continue and expand to meet the needs of this disadvantaged youth group.” Mr Fendyk said the investment from the commonwealth will give more opportunities for young people and help them to become good citizens in the future. Headspace CEO Chris Tanti applauded the Federal Government for “investing in the lives of young people, particularly the country’s most vulnerable”. “At a time when youth
unemployment is extremely high, it is critical we keep young people working and studying,” Mr Tanti said. “This is especially true in rural and regional Australia where youth unemployment rates are at their highest.” The announcement included $55.2 million to engage with disadvantaged youth and $19.4 million to help young with mental illness find employment. Support was also provided for young migrants and refugees to help build their
skills base. “Investment in programs that support vulnerable young people to stay engaged will have significant benefits to the health and wellbeing of our community and its economic future,” said Mr Tanti. “I am hopeful this investment by the Commonwealth Government will go some way to improving the lives of thousands of young Australians.”
DRYSDALE Fire Brigade installed a new LED sign earlier this month to display fire bans, restrictions and safety messages. The brigade purchased the $22,000 sign with money from
fundraisers, such as the brigade’s garage sale and proceeds from servicing extinguishers. “Hopefully we will get the benefits,” said Brigade Captain Brendan MacDonald.
LED sign lights up fire station
From Council – Rod Macdonald
Council Draft budget released for public comment The draft budget was released for public comment on May 12. A key focus is on community infrastructure projects across the municipality. Funding of $7 million to complete the new Geelong Library and Heritage Centre and carpark is also included in this year's budget. (A further $10 million is provided for the operation of the Library Corporation.) Across Geelong, $21.71 million will be spent on roads, drainage and kerb and channel works. An additional $3 million is allocated to footpaths. Supporting job creation is critical and included
in this year's budget is an investment of $1.4 million to develop land in the Geelong Ring Road employment precinct. The funding will allow council to prepare the next stage of land for sale to businesses that are either expanding or attracted to Geelong. Local Budget Highlights The Drysdale Sports Precinct will commence with site fill and earthworks. At the time of writing a start date hadn't been finalised but is expected soon. The new state government made a commitment of $3.5 million toward the project and this will be made available when council is ready to start the oval construction after stage one earth works are
completed. Jetty Road Playground will be located adjacent to the tennis club. Funding has been provided in this year’s budget to get the project underway. This is an adventure style park with significant plantings and play equipment to be included. The Drysdale Integrated Childrens & Family Centre – with the growth in the area, demand for local services will continue to increase in the medium term. Detailed design for a new facility will begin this financial year. Community consultations to input into the process will take place when project planning commences. Council Community Grants The Council Community
Grant Program will again operate in the 2015-16 financial year. Community groups will be invited to apply for assistance to deliver their various programs. The details for eligibility for a grant and an online application form are located on the web at www. geelongaustralia.com.au. Further information can be obtained from Lynda Hansson on 5272 4736. Internet learning Do you want to know more about the Internet and wi-fi? Call into your local library. This technology is for all ages and all personal situations. If you are keen to learn more, (even if you feel it's all too hard) call in to your local library and book into one of the
information sessions. Whether it be use of iPads, smart phones, laptops or a range of tablets (including Google Chrome), people will be able to demonstrate and explain how it all works. Wi-fi is FREE at all Geelong libraries.
Rod Macdonald Councillor for Cheetham Ward City of Greater Geelong email: councillor@ geelongcity.vic.gov.au phone: 0458-509 994
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Drysdale resumes after bye weekend AFTER four rounds, all Drysdale Soccer Club sides had a bye this past weekend, but have been travelling fairly well and look forward to further gains both on and off the pitch in the coming weeks. Division 1 come off the back of a great win over the previously undefeated Geelong Rangers to now sit sixth with one win and one draw. Division 2 have yet
to find their first win but fought out a hard earned draw to take a point against Elcho Park Cardinals. Division 3 enjoyed a brief stint at the top of the ladder having delivered some massive victories over the first three rounds before finally suffering their first defeat 3-0 at the hands of a quality Surfside Waves side. Many players have been playing two or
even three games in a weekend to make sure all three teams can field a side, so there are still spots up for grabs if any interested people want to get down to training and try their hand. All skill levels welcome and the emphasis is on fun. For further information visit www.drysdalesc. com.au or email info@ drysdalesc.com.au. Division 3 action at Waurn Ponds.
Medals for Jayden Lights, camera, action... CLIFTON Springs rising athletics teenager Jayden Barmby won gold and silver medals at the Oceania Area Championships in Cairns this month. The talented 19 - y e a r- o l d (pictured right) claimed a silver medal in the individual 400 metre in a time of 48:69. Barmby then went one better the next day to secure a gold medal in
the Mens 4x400 metre Senior Relay event representing Australia. Barmby, who ran the final leg of team relay event, teamed with fellow Australian athletes Alexander Schaffer, Sam Russell and Matthew Crowe. Australia finished ahead of second placed Fiji and New Zealand, who finished in third spot in the Men 4x400 metre event.
DRYSDALE Tennis Club was a hive of activity this month with building works on the club’s new lighting facilities. Works commenced earlier in May on the installation of 14 new floodlights at three of the club’s six tennis courts. Drysdale Tennis Club received a $20,000 grant from the state government and a further $11,000 in funding from Tennis Australia. The total cost of project is estimated at around $60,000. Drysdale Tennis Club junior coordinator Kerry
Humphrey expects the new light upgrades to boost junior numbers in the expanding regions of Drysdale, Clifton Springs and Curlewis Parks. “We will have night coaching and as well as Cardio Tennis starting up, and we’ll also have squads for the kids and more social tennis at night once we get the new lights installed,” Humphrey said. “There are lots of things happening.” Works on the new development are expected to be finalised in June.
Work on the new floodlights at Drysdale tennis Club have commenced.
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Iggies win both encounters
St Ignatius College enjoyed victories over Kardinia International and Christian Colleges. SAINT Ignatius College Geelong 11.9.75 def Kardinia International College 2.1.13 Best: Harry Stannard, Ben Vale, Isaac McCabe, Ben Mannix, Max Kos Goals: Liam McInnes 3, Ben Vale 3, Kye Baulch 2, Max Kos 1, Ryan Wilson 1 A strong first quarter from the Iggies team against a strong gale set the tone for the match. Kardinia’s dominant ruckman struggled to hit to advantage despite his clear height advantage allowing the Iggies' midfielders to win two out of three stoppages around the ground. Despite winning the
majority of stoppages the Iggies' backline was under a lot of pressure during the quarter but with consistent pressure and strong defending Kardinia’s forwards only had three scoring opportunities throughout the match. The run and carry from the Iggies meant that Kardinia were left chasing all day, this was crucial in moving the ball into the wind. The forwards were also dominant and were able to capitalise with a scoring opportunity for the majority of the forward 50 entries. Saint Ignatius College Geelong 6.9.45 def
Christian College 4.6.30 Best: Isaac McCabe, Will McGuiness, Ben Vale, Ben Mannix, Harry Stannard, Darcy Hewitt Goals: Liam McInnes 2, Ryan Wilson 2, Ben Mannix 1, Isaac McCabe 1 From the first ball up it was clear that this game was going to be a tough one for both sides. Players threw their bodies on the line and that showed as injuries started to pile up for both schools. Saint Ignatius lost one in the first quarter, another in the third quarter. With few substitutions, the onballers had a long day running the ball up and down the field with the ball
being moved quickly by both teams especially on turnovers. The second quarter was hard fought but Iggies managed to hold Christian College to only a small lead with the defenders strong efforts towards preventing most scoring opportunities of the opposition. In the third quarter Iggies snagged quick three quick goals to hold a 14-point lead at the end of the quarter. In the final quarter, St Ignatius gained the first clearance out of the middle and managed to score the first goal of the quarter thanks to a miraculous attempt from the boundary.
The team slowed the game down and kept the opposition to only one goal in response in the remainder of the quarter to consolidate the victory. It was a good win from the Iggies team and showed that it could hold its own despite injuries and a lack of substitutions. Having now won the GISSA Cup, it moves onto playing the winner of the Warrnambool division, which will be Emmanuel College, which is a very competitive outfit in the next round of the Sun Herald Country Cup. Harry Stannard College Captain, Saint Ignatius College
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Drysdale's B grade netball team battled hard against Geelong Amateur.
Ammos too powerful DRYSDALE played its round six Bellarine Football Netball League clash over two days against Geelong Amateur. The Hawks A and B grade netballers took to their home courts in Drysdale on Thursday night May 14. Drysdale C and D grades played away at Queens Park against Geelong Amateur on Saturday May 16. Geelong Amateur won all four grades games against Drysdale. A grade Drysdale came out strong in the first quarter jumping Amateur but inaccuracy under goals eventually allowed Amateur to get back into the game, running away winners by 23 goals. Ash Hachem and Millie Deeath gave their all during the game. Score Geelong Amateur 41 def Drysdale 18 Best Millie Deeath, Ashleigh Hachem, Prue Laws B grade Drysdale tried too match Ammos early but was outclassed by a slick Ammos outfit. Denova Rotana and Ashley O'Dowd tried hard in defence all game. Scores Geelong Amateur 58 def Drysdale 14 Best Denova Rotana, Ashley O'Dowd, Montana Jones C grade With Anna Oliver supplying drive and Jess McGuire providing great defence, Drysdale managed to stay with Amateur until they tired in the second half with the home side running out winners. Scores Geelong Amateur def 52 Drysdale 30 Best Anna Oliver, Jess McGuire, Emma Taylor D grade Nikki Bonner and Mary Pepyat tried their best in attack while Holly Roskosch had a great defensive game but were unable to overcome a determined Amateur outfit. Scores Geelong Amateur 36 def Drysdale 16 Best Nikki Bonner, Mary Pepyat, Holly Roskosch
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Injuries deplete Hawks' stocks DRYSDALE suffered a 124-point loss at the hands of Bellarine Football League hot favourites Geelong Amateur at Queens Park on May 16, writes Mark Heenan. The 20-goal defeat sees the struggling Hawks dip to ninth on the BFL ladder with a 1-5 record after six rounds. The home side blitzed Drysdale in the opening half and led the Hawks by 52 points at half-time. Former Lara GFL gun and prized Amateur recruit Mitch Day starred with nine goals and took his season's tally to 44 from six games. Drysdale was without some key personnel including playing assistant coaches Ryan Normington and Steve Brown and captain Ben Carmichael, who were all injured. Geelong VFL listed player Steve Bensted and Matt Baden, who is serving a three-match suspension, both missed the game. Drysdale coach John Fitzgerald admitted he was disappointed with the size of Hawks’ losing
SCOREBOARD DRYSDALE 8.6.54 lost to GEELONG AMATEUR 27.16.178 GOALS: T. Dewey 4, J. Hildebrand 2, M. O'Dowd, J. Ristevski BEST: J. Madgwick, J. Hopgood, J. Inglis, J. Collins, M. McGuire, A. Robinson
margin despite his side’s injury depleted stocks “We knew what players we took into the game, and we were really thin,” Fitzgerald told the Voice. “We would have liked the margin to be less than 20 goals – at half-time it was an eight-goal margin and that was probably a reasonable indication of the quality team we had on the ground.” “If we were able to hold onto that, it probably would not have been a bad result.” Fitzgerald expected last season’s BFL premiers Geelong Amateur to dominate on their home surrounds. Amateur is currently in second spot on the ladder with a 5-1 record. “They should be dominant, they should
come down into this footy and do what they are doing which is dominate,” he said. FOR the Hawks, Tom Dewey played a lone hand up forward and booted four goals. IN the reserves grade curtain raiser Drysdale was far more competitive against Geelong Amateur. The Hawks made a late charge against the home side in the fourth quarter and reduced the def icit back to 22 points when the f inal siren sounded. Final scores were Geelong Amateur 8.15.63 to Drysdale 6.5.41. The Hawks have a 3-3 record after seven rounds. Drysdale forward Simon Scott booted four goals for the visitors.
Voice Drysdale & Clifton Springs Sport Q&A with Darren Cameron
Favourite cricketer Stephen Waugh Favourite playing memory Obviously playing in premierships are big, but I played in an A grade game for Wallington with my sons Taylor and Lachlan against Queenscliff in 2013/14. Occupation Liquor Manager at BWS in Ocean Grove. Favourite holiday destination Perth, Western Australia Highest score in competitive cricket 123 not out in B grade for Marshall against Highton Best bowling 8/56 off 28 overs against Anglesea for Marshall in A grade. AFL team Carlton Lives Clifton Springs Hobbies outside cricket horse racing, AFL Test matches, ODIs or T20? Test matches. I am an oldschool cricketer.
Reigning premiers turn to experienced campaigner
Cameron to lead Hawks MARK HEENAN
NEW Drysdale Cricket Club coach Darren Cameron needs no introduction as a senior cricket leader on the Bellarine Peninsula. Earlier this month the 46-year-old was appointed coach of the Hawks. Cameron replaces outgoing coach Shane Cutajar, who led the Hawks to A grade premiership glory in 2014/15. An experienced Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association cricketer, the Clifton Springs resident takes the reigns at Drysdale after coaching stints at BPCA clubs Wallington and Portarlington. He tasted ultimate success at Portarlington after he led the Demons to three A grade premierships in a row in the late 1990s. Cameron said the winning culture at Drysdale was similar to Portarlington where he oversaw the Demons’ dominance in the BPCA 15 years ago. The Hawks have arguably been the standout team at BPCA A grade level in recent seasons and in
March broke a 13-year premiership drought under Cutajar. “They have been the standout side for probably the last six years, and they got their reward last season f inally,” Cameron told the Voice. “There are times they have f inished top of the ladder in recent seasons, I think one year they were undefeated and Queenscliff knocked them off a couple of years ago in the semi-f inals. “They have been there (in the f inals) or thereabouts, it was just a mental battle they had to get through.” The newly appointed coach expects the majority of Drysdale’s A grade premiership 11 to don the cricket whites when the new season gets underway in early October. “It looks like (that out of the) 11 players that played in last season’s grand f inal, that 10 of the 11 players are def initely going on,” Cameron said. Cameron, who is set to continue playing B grade at the Hawks, will run the bulk of the midweek training sessions at
Drysdale next season. Cutajar will continue to captain the A grade Hawks on a Saturday. Drysdale Cricket Club president Robert Malcolm said Cameron, who joined the Hawks last season after leaving Wallington, earned enormous respect among the playing group with his coaching pedigree. Cameron helped conduct training at Drysdale in Cutajar’s last season as coach, and Malcolm said his proven track coaching record at BPCA level was a deciding factor. “Just the respect he has got amongst the playing group was the overriding factor of it all,” Malcolm said. “Shane and Darren have got a mutual respect for each other and they work well together. “Darren’s honesty, he brings a great wealth of knowledge, respect from a playing group perspective, and he relates to people very well.” Cameron has also coached Marshall and Newcomb and District Cricket Clubs in the Geelong Cricket Association.
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HAWKS REP IN TOUGH HORSHAM HIT OUT MARK HEENAN THREE Drysdale senior footballers took part in the Bellarine Football League Interleague clash against the Wimmera Football League at Horsham on Saturday May 23. The Hawk trio of Adrian Robinson, Josh Rushton and Josh Hopgood all played for the BFL Interleague despite Wimmera’s 17-point win at Horsham City Oval.
Final scores were Wimmera 17.13.115 to Bellarine 15.8.98. It was the first time Robinson, Rushton, and Hopgood had earned senior representative stripes for the BFL Interleague. WHILE the BFL suffered a loss, Geelong Amateur sharpshooter Mitch Day had a day out and bagged seven goals. Day, who leads the BFL goalkicking tally with 44 goals from six games with Amateur, has proven to be
a dominant force for last year’s BFL premiers in the first six rounds this season. Day kicked nine goals against Drysdale in round six at Queens Park on Saturday May 16. Torquay BFL star Matthew Deledio, brother of AFL Richmond player Brent Deledio, kicked two goals against Wimmera. Wimmera led at all the quarter by the quarter intervals against a competitive travelling Bellarine team.
SCOREBOARD
Drysdale Interleague players from left; Adrian Robinson, Josh Hopgood, Josh Rushton. Picture: CATHY TISDALE
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BELLARINE FOOTBALL LEAGUE 15.8.98 defeated by WIMMERA FOOTBALL LEAGUE 17.13.115 Goal Kickers: M. Day 7, A. Higgins 3, M. Deledio 2, J. Anderson, J. Bouwman, J. Smith Best Players: M. Day, B. Lavars, B. Wemyss, J. Maher, T. Limb, J. Rawlings
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