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TOAST TO LOCAL WINERY
TOAST TO SUCCESS: Terindah Estate owner Peter Slattery with vineyard manager Tim Byrne.
McADAMS Lane is becoming synonymous for wine growing champions of the region. Yet another of the Bellarine’s winemakers has shaken up the vines by taking out a major gong in the 2015 Qantas epiQure Halliday Wine Companion Awards. Terindah Estate came overall first in the Dark Horse Winery of the Year, heading off competition from around the country. Terindah owners Peter and Cate Slattery, alongside winemaker Chris Sargeant
and vineyard manager Tim Byrne, attended the prestigious awards at The Melbourne Museum to accept this extraordinary wine award. Remarkably Terindah Estate’s McAdams Lane neighbours Jack Rabbit Winery also earned five stars in the wine companion awards – in the same month it won the Savour Australia Restaurant & Catering Association Award for Best Tourism Restaurant in Victoria. Continued page 3.
Welcome for rethink on land sale BELLARINE Secondary College Council (BSCC) welcomed Geelong Council’s decision to halt the sale of land behind the Potato Shed to St Ignatius College this week. “We’re very happy that it hasn’t gone ahead, for now,” said BSCC President Jacquie Pierce. “It’s a valuable community asset that we need to keep in Council ownership.”
There have been 38 submissions to Council regarding the sale, with 36 against, according to a Council spokesperson. “With that many submissions against it you’d want to reconsider selling the land,” said Ms Pierce. Council voted to abandon the sale last Tuesday, as it was conditional upon a planned land swap with the Roman
Catholic Trust Corporation (RCTC). However Ms Pierce said the BSCC will be keeping a close eye on future negotiations. “We’ve been advised that the door is still open for the RCTC or St Ignatius to come back to the table,” she said. Ms Pierce said negotiations for the land sale had been secretive and confusing for the public.
“When we were advised of the sale this year, we were very disappointed to find they had been negotiating since 2011,” she said. “For four years conversations had been occurring between key players, but other key players had not been advised." Ms Pierce said Council’s public advertisement of the sale two months ago had added to the confusion.
“We were surprised when we saw the public advertisement for the sale,” she said. “Because we didn’t see any mention of the sale in St Leonards.” Ms Pierce brought this up with Council and was told the sale could proceed without the land swap. Continued page 3. Continued from page 1.
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Flury of local break ins BURGLARS targeted Curlewis and Drysdale last month breaking into three properties in the space of a couple of hours. Burglars forced entry into a High Street milk bar in the early morning of July 20. Sergeant Graeme Young said they forced entry
through the rear door but did not manage to steal anything from the store. On the same morning burglars broke into a backyard shed in Domain Avenue, Curlewis, stealing a number of power tools. Also in Curlewis that morning, the owners of
a house in Oceania Drive woke when they heard noise coming from their garage. Sgt Young said they went to the garage to investigate and saw two males running away. He said could not say if the three burglaries were related.
In other news, a 2007 white Hyundai Getz sedan was reported stolen from Portarlington Road, Drysdale, overnight last Wednesday or Thursday. Bellarine Police urged anyone with information on these incidents to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
TOP RESTAURANT: Jack Rabbit's Briony O'Connor, Sharyn Evenden, David Hall, owner Lyndsay Sharp, Paul Andrews and Rebecca Knight
Shed land sale gets halted She pointed out this would be in breach of the original motion, where Council agreed to sell on the condition of the land swap. “They said they can go back and rescind the motion,” she said. “I didn’t think that was acceptable either, because the community wasn’t getting the full picture.” Council had planned to purchase 2,500m2 of land from the Roman Catholic Trust Corporation at Murradoc Road, St Leonards, for a children’s services centre. However, the Roman Catholic Trust Corporation and St Thomas Presbytery advised Council the St Leonards land is not for sale. “Given the land exchange can’t be met Council has decided to abandon the sale until some time in the future when that condition can be met,” said Cr Jan Farrell, Council's Finance Portfolio holder and Chair of the Potato Shed Committee of Management.
McAdams Lane leads the way in food and wine Continued from page 1. Respected wine critic and vigneron James Halliday AM is widely known for his witty and informative writing about wine. As one of the founders of Brokenwood in the Hunter Valley and Coldstream Hills in the Yarra Valley, James is an unmatched authority on every aspect of the wine industry, from the planting and pruning of vines through to the creation and marketing of the finished product. Retired quantity surveyor Peter Slattery bought the 48ha property in 2001, intending to plant the vineyard from scratch.
In his remarks about Terindah Estate Mr Halliday said: “He has achieved all of this (with help from others, of course), planting shiraz, pinot noir, pinot gris, picolit, chardonnay and zinfandel. Picolit is most interesting: it is a highly regarded grape in northern Italy, where it makes small quantities of high quality sweet wine. It has proved to be very temperamental here, as in Italy, with very unreliable fruit set. In the meantime, he makes classic wines of very high quality from classic grape varieties not wines for sommeliers to drool over because they’re hip.” Mr Slattery told the
Voice: “It’s very good for the area, it’s very good for the vineyard, we’ve only been going for 15 years which is quite a short time. Most vineyards wouldn’t get to that standard so quickly. It’s not someone else’s vineyard that we’ve taken over, it’s the speed that it’s been done.” Mr Slattery recognised the skill of Chris Sargeant and Tim Byrne in making this happen. Meanwhile the team at Jack Rabbit Vineyard is celebrating the Best Tourism Restaurant award. Business owner and Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA) member Lyndsay Sharp said the
win was a tremendous honour for the entire Jack Rabbit team. “We are all so proud of what we do here, always striving to provide the best possible customer experience and everyone is delighted to receive this award. It is very gratifying that the team’s hard work, dedication and love of hospitality is recognised like this,” Mrs Sharp said. “In particular, huge cheers to our talented culinary team spearheaded by Executive Chef David Hall, Head Chef Paul Andrews and House of Jack Rabbit Chef David Hutchinson as well as our outstanding Floor team led by Senior Restaurant
Manager Daryl Day and Floor Managers Briony O’Connor, Martijn van Leent and Rebecca Knight,” she said. “From a tourism perspective, it is exciting to think we are contributing to showcasing this brilliant region which has such an amazing array of tourist experiences – epicurean, wineries, activities, events, local produce, beaches to name a few.” More than 170 local restaurants, cafes and catering businesses were judged across 35 categories, with the winners announced at the Awards for Excellence ceremony held at Peninsula, Docklands.
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Bellarine Peninsula gets its very own Tourism Board GEELONG and the Bellarine now has its own tourism board, thanks to $275,000 in funding from the Victorian Government. The government announced Tourism Greater Geelong and the Bellarine will become Victoria’s 11th Regional Tourism Board last month.
“It’s a terrific announcement – $275,000 will definitely boost our capacity,” said executive director Roger Grant. Mr Grant said originally Geelong and the Bellarine had been a subset of Great Ocean Road Tourism Board. “These dollars will allow us to promote Geelong
and the Bellarine in its own right,” he said. Tourists can now look up the unique attractions of the Bellarine, after the board launched a new website last month. Mr Grant encouraged locals to check out the website as well, as it could help them inform others about nearby attractions.
“Sometimes people don’t know what’s under their nose,” he said. Mr Grant said the region has 3 million day visitors per year and 1.1 million overnight. “That’s about the same as all of Tasmania,” he said. “Our challenge is to convert those day visitors into night visitors.” Minister for Tourism
and Major Events John Eren said the organisation was doing great work. “Labor’s investment will support the organisation to do even more for the region,” he said. The website is www. visitgeelongbellarine. com.au.
CCTV push for Drysdale D R Y S D A L E Neighbourhood Watch (NW) is putting its hopes in the state government to get some much-needed CCTV coverage for the town. Drysdale NW President Leanne Stratford said crime is increasing in Drysdale. Already the town has had several burglaries and a serious assault this year. “We need to do something to protect our community and make people feel safe,” she said. The group submitted an application for a Public Safety Infrastructure Grant to Geelong Council on Friday. The state government grant provides up to $250,000 for council safety projects and Geelong Council has until August 21 to submit its f inal application. Drysdale NW is hopeful the application will include them.
Concerned residents Phil and Tegwen Vella, Leanne Stratford, Karen Welfare and Kevin Arthurson. “It’s up around $40,000 to $50,000 for us,” said Leanne. For the grant application to be successful, the local council or community must raise 10 percent of funds for a project.
“We’re applying for a community grant with Drysdale Community Bank to help raise the money,” said Leanne. Drysdale NW and Leanne are calling for small donations from local businesses.
“It may only be $10 or $20 but it all adds up,” she said. “There have been quite a few businesses that have been burgled,” said fellow NW member Karen Welfare. “We’re also getting
graff iti out here which we’ve never had before.” Leanne said NW had been working with Council’s Contracts Inspector Brendan Lloyd on the issue. “He’s been a really good help,” she said.
the Pedal Shed
Drysdale, The Potato Shed, Tuesdays 9.3010.15am. Contact Rachael 0410 728 238 rach@ boogiebrainacademy. com • Clifton Springs Garden Club (third Monday of each month), 7.30pm in the Uniting Church Hall, Palmerston St, Drysdale. Phone Lorraine 5251 1660
what’s ON music/live events • Potato Shed, Drysdale - Australia Day, August 14 & 15 - Classically Celtic, August 18 • SpringDale Community Centre Hall - Film Festival, Reel Health, 7-10pm August 14 - Making waves music/ poetry arvo at Senior Citizens Centre, Drysdale, third Sun of every month 2pm5.30pm
markets & fairs
• Buy Bellarine Produce Barn - Tuckerberry Farm Saturday-Sunday 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
get active
• Drysdale health Group 27-29 High Street - Strength training for over 50s program. Wednesday 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
reading & writing
• 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. • Jelly Bean Drama – An educational dramabased program for 3-5 year olds that combines structured dramatic play, movement and music.
What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@ocean grovevoice.com
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Recycled road connects peninsula DAVID Dunoon and his company Newcomb Sand and Soil supplied Geelong Council with a very different way to resurface a road in Marcus Hill. Council recently resurfaced Banks Road using recycled asphalt from the Princess Highway at Moriac, processed by David’s company. “We brought it back to our Point Henry site and crushed it,” he said. David said it was unusual for councils to
use recycled materials to resurface roads, and praised Council for choosing that option. “People are always giving Council a bit of stick,” he said. “Sometimes we’ve got to remember to give them a pat on the back when they do something good.” The asphalt has an agent in it that makes it dust proof. General Manager of City Services William Tieppo said Council selected the recycled asphalt as an ecofriendly
Works on the resurfaced Banks Road. alternative to standard materials. “The city is aiming to reduce its carbon footprint and will be reviewing the performance of the
pavement strengthening additive in Banks Road over the next five years,” he said. “Council will also be reviewing alternative
products that can be used on suitable unsealed rural roads.” David said the residents on Banks Road were happy the road had been resurfaced. “The roads down that way have been a bit dilapidated for a while,” he said. “It’s a win for Council and it’s certainly a win for my business.” Council also plans to resurface Swan Bay Road and another section of Banks Road later this financial year.
Locals get weeding out for shared community garden VOLUNTEERS were busy clearing a space of land behind the Drysdale Community Church last month for the new Springdale Community Garden. About 30 people have already registered for private plots to grow their own produce. “We’ve got some very keen gardeners ready to get their hands dirty,” said garden treasurer Brian Knights. The garden will also include a public area, run by the garden’s committee, which will donate 70 percent of its produce to Drysdale Community
WORKING HARD: Volunteers clear weeds behind Drysdale Community Church. Church. “The church has about 100 families a week that
it provides food for,” said Brian. The committee got a
skid-steer in to clear the land, after efforts by the volunteers to move weeds
by hand, in May, proved futile. “At least it showed us there is a lot of keen people,” said Brian. Brian said the remaining land will take one more weekend to clear. The volunteers then hope to build a rabbit-proof fence, with funding from the Geelong Community Foundation. They already have funding for a storage shed, from the Drysdale Portarlington Lions Club, and a water tank, from Rotary Drysdale. Membership forms at the Springdale Neighbourhood Centre.
College enthralled by thriller author Y O U N G - A D U LT author James Phelan spoke to engrossed students and parents alike at a St Ignatius College literature night last month. “James was very engaging, both for the young people and parents to listen to,” said Friend of the College, Susannah Hewitt. “I found myself reengaged with the thriller genre after listening
to James speak with such passion about his writings.” James has written scores of books, including the Lachlan Fox, Last Thirteen and Jed Walker thriller series and The Alone trilogy. He spoke about his early life, the inspirations behind a life of writing and the childhood influence of authors like Roald Dahl and Paul Jennings.
“We could see his passionate world of imagination and creativity,” said St Ignatius library director Leonie Stephenson. James spoke about where his ideas originate and how he uses imagination to explore plot and characters. His protagonists live in or visit many different countries and James said he tries to visit as many of them as possible.
James Phelan
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Glass fest to light up winter DRYSDALE’S Glenda MacNaughton is just one of the glass-artists sharing her skills at this year’s Festival of Glass in Winter. Glenda loves to put glass to the torch in her converted “girls garage”, creating some unique pieces in the process. “You can’t control glass – it always surprises you,” she said. “Every time you go to the kiln and check what you did the night before, you get some disasters and some things that just delight you.” Glenda’s keen to teach bead-weaving this month, which involves transforming little beads of glass into jewelry. “Lots of people don’t have the belief they can do something creative, so it’s great to see that belief come to life,” she said. “I love the joy that
people get when they create something.” Glenda’s got 15 years experience in bead weaving and three years in hot glass making, but she’s always improving her technique. “And I always learn when I teach,” she said. Festival of Glass in Winter organiser Janet Jenkin said the midyear classes are a reminder of the larger festival next February. “It keeps local people, community groups and businesses interested in the festival and invites them to become involved,” she said. For more information see the Festival of Glass web site at www. festivalofglass.net.au. RIGHT: Glenda MacNaughton is looking forward to the Festival of Glass in Winter.
Voice Drysdale & Clifton Springs Sport Imogen off to gymnast nationals comp
Generous donation received by club DRYSDALE Soccer Club has been fortunate enough to receive a generous $500 donation from the Portarlington/ Drysdale Lions Club. The money will go towards registration and equipment for Drysdale's refugee players. Drysdale has been running a refugee participation program for the past two years, previously relying on government funding to get registrations payed. Due to that avenue of funding not being secured this year, the club was looking like being forced to absorb registration costs themselves to keep the important program running. Thanks to the Lions Club the players can continue to stay involved in the sport and the club.
Roger Sanders presents a cheque to player Sharif Mohammad and coach Jarrod Gladman. Lions Club secretary Roger Sanders was at Howard Glover Reserve on Sunday July 19 to present refugee player Sharif Mohammad and coach Jarrod Gladman with the cheque that will allow him and others like him to keep playing.
11-year-old gymnast Imogen Garvey.
CHRISTIAN College Bellarine Campus student and star gymnast Imogen Garvey will compete at an Australian Levels Program 6 (ALP) next month. The 11-year-old grade five student at the Bellarine campus in Drysdale will represent her club in the ALP 6 National Clubs team in Bendigo in September. The ALP level 6 girls train for 18 hours per week and four days a week as a minimum. Imogen competes and trains at YMCA Geelong.
Sticking together and learning Under 10s The under 10 age group has been a very busy one this year. Initial registrations indicated the club would have two teams of around 20 each however numbers have continued to grow throughout the season to close to 60 enthusiastic young players. It has been a great credit to coaches Rory McNamara and Damian Clarke, and to the boys, that they have been able to manage such a large group to ensure that everyone receives sufficient game time. Under 12s It has been a great year in the under 12s for both our Brown team, coached by Trevor Hume, and our Crowe team coached by Peter and Joanne Preece. There are no ladders in this age group, instead success is measured by the level of improvement
Under 10 boys
Under 12 girls in both individuals and teams, and to this extent it has been an extremely successful season. Under 12 Girls This season the club entered an under 12 girls side. Around 20 girls registered to play this season. The coach Rachael Martin said that the girls are a pleasure to coach and are very
eager to listen and learn all about our great game. At present there are only four teams in the junior girls competition, hopefully next season more will jump on board. Next year the football club is looking at entering an U15s girls youth side in the competition. Under 14s The club has been well
represented this season in the under 14s with three sides in the junior competition. For the first time in many years there is a side playing in Division 1 competing against some of the big GFL clubs. Playing in this division has been a tough ask of the boys but a great learning experience. The Division 3 and Division 6 sides are in the hunt for a finals finish. The under 14s are coached by former Geelong AFL player Glenn Kilpatrick, Adam Bonner and Gary Egan.
Under 16s Pre-season saw the under 16s with 30 players signed up to play. This presented a problem. To many for one side and not enough for a second side. After a massive recruitment drive the club was able to field a second side. The under 16s are in Division 2 and Division 5. The season has seen mixed results for the Division 2 side but the Division 5 side is looking at a home final. The teams are coached by David Hatswell and Ian Cockerell.
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Brave Iggies fight hard Emmanuel College Warrnambool 15.6.96 defeated Saint Ignatius College Geelong 9.6.60 Conditions were perfect for the 2015 Herald Sun Country Cup and both teams knew the importance of the day, especially since in the last few years the winner of this game had gone on to play in the grand final. From the start both teams knew it was going to be a very competitive game. Emmanuel scored the first goal and set the tone early with bigger bodied players. This did not intimidate the Iggies player though; the backmen fought hard to repel the ball as it came into the Emmanuel forward line and the Saint Ignatius team looked very dangerous on the rebound. As the game continued the dominance of the Emmanuel ruckman was beginning to threaten
Cricket training
Saint Ignatius put up a brave fight against Emmanuel College Warrnambool. the Saint Ignatius team; playing a key role in their ability to clear the ball from stoppages, which was especially dangerous when mixed with talented onballers. The Iggies followers quickly
turned to man-on-man play around contests and showed excellent ability to not only shut down their opponents but also win the ball out through hands and clearing kicks. The forwards for Saint
Ignatius were excellent all day and we were able to capitalise most times the ball entered the forward 50. In review Iggies coach Joe McLean said it was "a great game to watch
and play in, and the boys did the school proud with their attitude and commitment. "Despite tremendous competition, our students can be proud they competed strongly and
never gave up all day." Overall, the game was played in excellent spirit and really could have gone either way. Harry Stannard, Saint Ignatius College captain
DRYSDALE Cricket Club has announced their club’s pre-season training dates for 2015/16 season. New Hawks’ coach Darren Cameron will be at the helm, while former coach Shane Cutajar will stay on as A grade captain this season. The Hawks will commence pre-season indoor cricket training at the Barwon Activity Centre in Belmont. For more information on Hawks’ cricket pre-season contact president Robert Malcolm robjamal@ bigpond.net.au or 0417050 821. Training will be held on the following dates: Wednesday August 12, 7.30pm to 8.30pm Thursday August 20, 7.30pm to 8.30pm Thursday August 27, 7.30pm to 8.30pm Thursday September 3, 8.30pm to 9.30pm
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Life members Lisa Collins, Rebecca Blair, Nicole McGrath, Julie Preece, Karen Trewella and Janine Bennett.
DRYSDALE Netball Club had good reason to celebrate off the court during their round 15 Bellarine Football Netball fixture against Queenscliff on Saturday August 1. Hawks netballers past and present were out in force to honour club life members, while the day was a combined sponsors’ day.
ABOVE AND LEFT: action from Drysdale's A grade fixture against Queenscliff on Saturday.
Ray White sponsors Graham Scanlon and Travis Smith wtih Janine Bennett and Jackie Mortimer.
Seniors faced Coutas DRYSDALE netballers took on Queenscliff at the weekend and put in some good performances across the board. A Grade Drysdale started well with Shae Rowbottom shooting some big goals. Tanisha Mitchell-Gibson was providing plenty of drive throughout the
centre court, while Gina Macleod battled in well defence. Scores: Drysdale 27 Queenscliff 51 Best: Tanisha Mitchell-Gibson, Shae Rowbottom, Gina Macleod B Grade Drysdale came out firing through Chelsea
Websdale, while Montana Jones worked tirelessly in Wing Attack all day. Big improvement for Drysdale from the start of the season. Scores: Drysdale 29 Queenscliff 45 Best: Montana Jones, Meg Richardson C Grade C grade continue their
improvement with Anna Oliver leading the way in Wing Attack. In defence Meg Websdale kept the Queenscliff attack in check all game. Scores: Drysdale 32 Queenscliff 21 Best: Anna Oliver, Meg Richardson, Sarah Taylor D Grade D grade continue to
go from strength to strength easily accounting for Queenscliff. Jess Maddock as Goal Keeper with Julia Preece in Wing Defence applied pressure all game restricting Queenscliff's ball flow. Scores: Drysdale 36 Queenscliff 16 Best: Julia Preece, Jess Maddock, Shae Hourigan.
Hawks junior program going strong DRYSDALE Football Netball Club currently have three junior teams challenging for the 2015 BFL finals. The 13/U1 team is currently sitting 5th on the ladder, just below 4th placed Queenscliff. The Hawks will have a tough game against the Coutas, and an even tougher run home. Rounds 16, 17 and 18
will see them play 3rd placed Anglesea, 2nd placed Barwon Heads and 8th placed Torquay. With accurate goalers, speedy mid-court and strong defenders in this team they could certainly shake the ladder. The 17&U1 team definitely looks set to play finals currently placed 3rd on the ladder and have an easier
run home than most, facing Queenscliff (7th), Anglesea (6th), Barwon Heads (2nd), and Torquay (4th). After losing to Torquay by just one goal at their last encounter the Hawks are determined to take the four points and seal their spot in 3rd position. On an individual level, the club is very proud of players Paige McGrath
and Mackenzie Gorham, who have been recently selected for the 2016 Zone Academy Program which also forms part of the selections for the 15&U SSV team, and the 17&U and 19&U state teams. A fantastic achievement for the girls who we wish all the best. The 19&U team, coached by Pru Laws, currently sit 4th on the
ladder and the only hassle they will come up against are undefeated Anglesea in round 16. They will need to come up with a strategic plan to beat the likes of Anglesea's taller players. Overall the Drysdale Football Netball Clubs future looks amazingly strong with some juniors already preparing to join seniors in 2016.
Amelie Crole in action for Drysdale under 15s.
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Tom bags 10 MARK HEENAN
A 10-GOAL haul from gun Hawk forward Tom Dewey saw Drysdale record a whopping 160-point victory over bottom-placed Newcomb at Grinter Reserve on July 25. Dewey’s amazing goal efforts increased his tally to 39 from 14 matches in 2015. It was Dewey’s biggest return in front of goal since he booted 11 majors at Drysdale Recreation Reserve against Newcomb in round 13 of last season. The win was a special occasion for Hawk midf ielder Ben Carmichael, who was named in the best players, and celebrated his 150th game with Drysdale in style. Not to be outdone, promising youngster Josh Rushton bagged six majors in a best on ground performance over the winless Power. Hawk playing assistant coach Steve Brown booted three majors, while Matt Baden,
Carmichael and Julian Hildebrand all kicked two goals apiece. The 160-point win was Drysdale’s second single biggest victory this season after their 163-point mauling of Newcomb in round seven. The win pushed the Hawks (4-10) into eighth spot with a superior percentage over northern Bellarine rivals Portarlington (4-10), which dropped to ninth spot on the ladder after 14 rounds. IN the curtain raiser, Drysdale reserves defeated Newcomb by 167 points. Final scores were Drysdale 29.12.186 to Newcomb 3.1.19. Hawk forward Simon Scott booted nine goals and increased his goal tally to 55 from 14 matches in 2015. The win meant the Hawks moved into f ifth spot on the ladder, level on points with Portarlington, but with a superior percentage, and a game clear of Modewarre.
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DRYSDALE 28.20.188 defeated NEWCOMB 4.4.28 Goals T. Dewey 10, J. Rushton 6, S. Brown 3, M. Baden 2, B. Carmichael 2, J. Hildebrand 2, M. McGuire, M. Scott, J. Jenkins Best J. Rushton, M. McGuire, B. Carmichael, T. Dewey, J. Hopgood, J. Madgwick
150: Drysdale skipper Ben Carmichael played his 150th senior game against Newcomb. He leads the team onto the field. Pictures: GREIG McKINLEY
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Hawks hardwork pays off MARK HEENAN DRYSDALE upstaged BFL finals challenger Queenscliff with an inspiring come from behind 11-point victory at the Hawks’ nest on August 1. The Hawks overturned a seven-point deficit at three quarter-time and stormed home with four goals compared to the Coutas’ single major in an exciting final term.
“The breeze was clearly favouring one end…… we knew we were coming home to the scoring end,” said outgoing Drysdale coach John Fitzgerald. “We worked really hard for three quarters which gave us a big chance in the last quarter.” The eighth-placed Hawks now have a 5-10 record after 15 rounds. Key forward Josh Rushton kicked four goals, while Mitch Scott and
Steve Brown both kicked two goals apiece. Drysdale playing assistant coach Ryan Normington, who kicked one goal, returned from injury and played in his first game since round 10. Hawks stars Josh Hopgood, Jack Madgwick, and Ben Carmichael were named in Drysdale’s best players. Drysdale will now face Anglesea at home on Saturday August 8.
The Hawks overcame Anglesea on their home surrounds earlier in the season by 32 points in round eight. The senior game starts at 2.10pm IN the curtain raiser it was a much more onesided affair with Drysdale defeating Queenscliff to 97 points. Final scores were Drysdale 16.20.116 to Queenscliff 2.7.19. Hawk forward Simon
Scott kicked five goals. The Hawks reserve grade is now in fifth position with a 8-7 record. MEANTIME in the Under 18’s division two colts, Drysdale thrashed North Geelong by 116 points at home. Final scores were Drysdale 22.16.148 to North Geelong 5.2.32. The premier under age Drysdale Hawks team are in fourth position on the ladder with a 8-7 record after 15 rounds.
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DRYSDALE 13.8.86 defeated QUEENSCLIFF 10.15.75 Goals J. Rushton 4, M. Scott 2, S. Brown 2, R. Normington, M. O'Dowd, T. Dewey, A. Robinson, J. Hildebrand Best J. Hopgood , J. Madgwick , B. Carmichael, A. Hamilton , S. Bensted , S. Brown
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Springs tenpin teen makes Aussie junior team
Matthew Drummond.
CLIFTON Springs rising teenage tenpin bowling sensation Matthew Drummond returned home this week from a trip of a lifetime. The Year 12 Saint Ignatius College student was named in a 12-person Under 18 Australian team who played in the Asian School’s Championship in Hong Kong from July 25-31. The 18-year-old was
one of four Victorians that participated in the seven-day competition. “I had never been to Hong Kong before and I know the experience of just travelling overseas will be tremendous for me,” Matthew said. Matthew’s rise from a recreational tenpin bowler to national stardom has been incredible. He won Australian selection after earning qualification
at the National Youth Championships in Melbourne. In 2013, Matthew’s belief to take his tenpin bowling to an elite level was realised when he won the Victorian Country Championships in Bendigo. “All of my coaches said it was confidence when I won in Bendigo – it was a turning point,” he said. Last year in October, he smashed out a perfect 300 score at Geelong Bowling
Lanes in Belmont even though it was not a major competition. “I am a pretty competitive person,” he laughed. “Some people did not believe me when I scored a perfect 300.” The dedicated local who moved to Clifton Springs five years ago after shifting from Corio, travels weekly and trains at Wyncity at Point Cook in Melbourne’s west and Oz Tenpin in Chirnside Park on
Sundays. Matthew is coached by renowned tenpin bowling coach Dennis Rigney, Adam Hayes and his father Michael. Matthew credits current world champion tenpin bowling champion and Australian Jason Belmonte as his idol. He hopes to become an Australian champion and desires to be crowned world champion one day.
Hawks to host finals MARK HEENAN DRYSDALE will play host to the 2015 Bellarine Football Netball League preliminary and grand finals. Drysdale Recreation Reserve will also host this year’s AFL Barwon junior semi-finals on August 15. Drysdale Football Club president Greg Collier said the town’s central Bellarine location made it an ideal venue to host the league’s football and netball finals. “Drysdale's location in the heart of the Bellarine makes it an ideal choice to host these events that will see an influx of people into town and see our facilities at full capacity,” Collier told the Voice. “The finals will be a great success because we
have great people in our community that will rally to make it happen.” No BFL finals were played at Drysdale last season, but club representatives have vowed their push for council funding at the proposed Peninsula Drive sports hub. He said Torquay’s Spring Creek model which has played host to the last two grand finals, had the support and backing of Surf Coast Shire. “Participation in football (and netball) in Torquay has been embraced by the Surf Coast Shire who have supported the town with additional ovals and (netball courts) and refurbished facilities,” he said. Collier said Drysdale’s netball, cricket, and
soccer representatives have urged City of Greater Geelong to match State Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville’s $3.5 million pledge towards the town’s new sporting hub. “Participation at Drysdale – drawn from Drysdale, Clifton Springs, Curlewis and surrounds – has been relatively strong as the community continues to flourish,” he said. “Council is yet to respond to the need to accommodate for increased participation across multiple sports. “Whilst the state government has committed funds, council have so far failed to respond in a way that aligns to the community's needs. “I just wish that council demonstrated such a
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willing urgency with the sports precinct plans so we could look to hosting the grand final in the not so distant future.” The sports clubs will hold a public meeting on Wednesday August 12 at the Drysdale Primary School hall at 7.30pm. IN other league developments, Portarlington will host week one football and netball finals on August 29 and 30, while Torquay’s Spring Creek is home to the semifinals on September 5 and 6. Spring Creek plays home to the netball preliminary finals on September 5. Torquay will host the senior grand final on September 19. Game reports pages 38-39.
STRONG WIN: Hawks came back from behind to record a strong win at home to Coutas on Saturday. Report page 39.
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