Drysdale and Clifton Springs Voice July 2015 by Ocean Grove Voice

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Works begin LUKE VOOGT

WORKERS began extensions and renovations at the Drysdale Community Health Centre late last month as the main contractor took possession of the site. Bellarine Community Health (BCH) contracted Lyons Construction of Geelong to deliver the $1.7 million project on June 17 and work began soon after. “All the prelim work had been done which meant renovations began very quickly,” said BCH CEO John Fendyk. “We are very pleased to be able to support a local business which will employ about 15 sub-contractors and 70 people over the course of the project,” said BCH Board Chair Hazel Ingram. Ms Ingram said the project will improve and expand BCH’s clinical services with purposebuilt, high-quality facilities. Continued page 3.

OPEN: Lorraine Hutchison, Diane Spence, Margaret Bryden, Andrew Rhook. INSET: Andrew and Margaret in December when their milk bar was destroyed.

They're back and open for business SPRINGS Milk Bar returned to life last month after being devastated by fire in November. Owners Andrew Rhook and Margaret Bryden

were ecstatic to reopen the store on June 18. “It’s great to back,” Andrew told the Voice a couple of weeks ago, as he busily served

customers. “The community’s been fantastic.” The milk bar staff said support from locals had been amazing.

“People came in just to welcome us back – they weren’t even here to buy anything,” said Diane Spence. “We’d like to thank the community for

their support and warm welcome back,” added Margaret. Andrew said he and Margaret made the most of their six and a half

months “unofficial long service leave”. “The six weeks of Christmas with the family was just lovely,” agreed Margaret.

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Voice Drysdale & Clifton Springs News RoboCup a hit at college CHRISTIAN COLLEGE Bellarine held the 16th Junior Geelong Regional RoboCup last month, with more than 100 students battling for robotic glory. Twenty-four robot soccer and 11 robot dance teams from Geelong, Torquay, Colac, Bannockburn, Melbourne and even Shepparton competed. “The highlight was the enthusiasm shown by the students, cheering on their robots and celebrating every goal,” said event coordinator Brian Thomas. “The students learnt a

Harvey and Hamish at RoboCup day. huge amount through the culmination of months day.” of planning, building and The home-team programming back at won the Senior Dance school,” said Brian. competition, while “Students not only learn Christian College how to build robots, but Geelong won the Open also need to work together Soccer and Simple Simon making the most of the different skills available Soccer Leagues. “This is the within the team.”

The robots in the competition operate without human control. “With current advances in technology and the drive for a smarter nation, more and more schools are teaching robotics in the classroom,” said Brian. “This has led on to the amazing growth of robotics tournaments around Australia.” Regardless of whether they won all teams will have a chance to compete in state finals in Melbourne during August. “We designed it that way to maximise participation,” said Brian.

Health centre works begin Continued from front page. “This will enhance the organisation’s assessment and intervention capability for adults and children,” she said. The project will add two clinical rooms and an outdoor area to assess client mobility, as well as refurbishing existing clinical rooms. The design is aimed to improve access, with larger waiting areas, an improved reception area and waiting area for prams, walkers and wheelchairs. “We plan to have services returning to the Drysdale Community Health Centre early in 2016,” said Ms Ingram.

Hazel Ingram, John Fendyk, Shane Drury and Greg Hunt. “We thank the would benefit trades in community for their Drysdale. patience while the works “We use local trades so are being done.” we keep a lot of work in Lyons Construction the community,” he said. contract manager, Shane The project is partDrury, said the project funded by the Victorian

Department of Health, and the City of Greater Geelong has provided support to minimise local impacts during construction. The works also create new office space for BCH’s executive team in Point Lonsdale to move to Drysdale. Bellarine Community Health provides specialist health services for all ages across five locations on the Bellarine. Services include community nursing, dietetics, physiotherapy, footcare and support for independent home-living. Phone 5258 0888 for appointments.

news in brief VicRoads says thanks VicRoads thanked the community for their involvement in the planning of the Drysdale Bypass during consultation sessions in April. More than 200 people attended these sessions, while VicRoads has had feedback from more than 600 people. VicRoads project director Tony Hedley said the community showed strong support for the bypass and a roundabout at its intersection with Portarlington, Jetty and Grubb Roads. During the next few months VicRoads will review the proposed roundabout, and consider a roundabout at Drakes Road and a left in-left out intersection at Gillies Road. VicRoads will also invite locals to information sessions to discuss potential improvements to High Street and updated plans for the bypass. “We will continue to speak with property owners and residents in the immediate vicinity of the Bypass, to discuss how the road will affect them, and work towards minimising any potential impacts,” said Mr Hedley.

Outstanding results for local academy TOTAL Martial Arts Academy, Drysdale, achieved outstanding success at round two of the Victorian Martial Arts Championships in Melbourne last month. A team of 18 students, aged five to 16, came first out of the 16 teams, qualifying for the Australian National Championships later this year. “All team members displayed exemplary behaviour and

Courtesy Total Martial Arts Academy Facebook page.

sportsmanship and were a credit to themselves and the local community,” said proud coach Jen Marsham. “Exceptional hard work and dedication was shown by children and parents alike.” The team won 29 trophies and four certificates of excellence by the end of the competition. Eleven students came first in their categories and are Victorian state champions.

Team Total Martial Arts (TMA) is comprised of children from Drysdale Primary, Clifton Springs Primary and St Thomas' Primary Schools and Christian College. They practice martial arts under the direction of Jen, who is a Level 3 Black Belt Instructor. Jen runs eight classes a week for children from age four to 16, along with adult martial arts classes, gentle exercise classes for seniors.

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Club supports change LOCAL entrepreneurs Lyndsay and David Sharp are celebrating after being given the overwelming support of Curlewis Golf Course members to take over ownership of their club. The members voted by 78 per cent in favour of the proposal to purchase the 18 hole golf course at a recent Extraordinary General Meeting. Ladcom Director, David said the couple were both thrilled and grateful with the outcome. “Lyndsay and I feel truly honoured and humbled by the faith Curlewis Golf Club members have shown in us to become the custodians of this very special course and club.” “We will not let you down.” Mr Sharp extended particular gratitude towards the Curlewis Golf Club Committee of Management.

Lyndsay and David Sharp.

“Since commencing on this journey of proposal, discussion and due diligence, we have worked closely with the Committee of Management – at every stage, the priority on both sides has been the long term survival of the course and club and the best possible outcome for members.” “We would also like to extend our gratitude to the support shown towards our proposal by Tourism Geelong and The Bellarine and the Portarlington Business Development Association. Support from these key regional bodies means a lot.” Ladcom will take over the

reins of CGC on July 1st. Mr Sharp said there were already plans in place for immediate improvement to both the course and club house facility. “We have made a sincere, serious commitment to Curlewis members and the local community and we intend to ensure that this wonderful community amenity is retained and enhanced as a premier 18 hole golf course now and into an energising and long term future.” “On behalf of the Curlewis Golf Club, we invite current, former and potential members to join with us on an exciting journey into the future that we hope will set a new benchmark in regional golfing experience and community amenity.” Lyndsay and David also run Leura Park Estate, Jack Rabbit Vineyard and the recently opened Flying Brick Cider House.

Cheeky fun for church necessities DRYSDALE’S St James Church launched its second ‘Bare Necessities’ calendar last Friday to raise funds for its recently restored hall. Parishioner Pauline Cline described the calendar, which showcases the hall, as “extremely colourful” with “various bits of clothing missing”. There’s no actual nudity in it, although the parishioners have used some cheeky poses and positions to give that impression. “We had an absolute hoot!” said Pauline. “It was a real bonding

Mary Parker (March) Jane Bateman (April) John McInnes (Jully) Margaret Wild (September) Pauline Cline (November)2 experience – we were all giggling and saying to each other ‘how can we hide

this bit?’.” The restoration cost $750,000 and Pauline said

the church has $44,000 left to pay on a building loan for it.

She hopes locals get behind the church and buy one of the 1000 copies of the calendar, which are selling at $10 each. The group’s first ‘Bare Necessities’ in 2010 raised $19,000 to help pay for the restoration “We’ve got an awful lot of support from the local community in the past,” she said. “We hope it will make us $10,000.” “We are so grateful to Lyn Ingles of Blue Pencil Publishing who has again taken all the photographs, prepared all the advertising and produced the artwork.”

what’s ON music/live events • Potato Shed, Drysdale - Hansel & Gretel, 7-10 July - Improv-a-Tastic, 18 July - Mundi Mundi to the Kerragundi, 21 July • SpringDale Community Centre Hall - Dance Callers Workshop, 2-4pm Saturday July 12 - Sci-fi day, Saturday July 26 (help needed) - 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 9am3pm

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 the Pedal Shed

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. Drysdale, The Potato Shed, Tuesdays 9.3010.15am, starting July 14. Contact Rachael 0410 728 238 rach@ boogiebrainacademy. com What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@ocean grovevoice.com

Voice Drysdale & Clifton Springs News Isabella's locks to disappear

Isabella Brew Doyle will shave her locks for charity.

EIGHT-year-old Isabella Brew Doyle will shave her long locks this month in hope of raising $1500 for the Leukaemia Foundation. The grade 3 Clifton Springs Primary student also plans to donate her hair to Wigs for Kids, after her shave on July 24. “I wanted to help people that don’t have hair,” said Isabella. “It would be very cold.” Isabella seemed unphased about losing her

hair, except for admitting she’ll be a bit cold herself this winter. “My friends wanted me to cut it just up to my shoulders but I want to cut it all off,” she said. Mother Mel Brew is seeing the positive side too and is “super, super proud” of her daughter. “I won’t miss the morning brushes and night-time knots,” she said. “Her hair is so long – I don’t know many eightyear-old girls who would

just get rid of all their hair.” And if shaving her hair wasn’t enough, Isabella is making a special donation to Geelong Hospital. Instead of asking for presents on her ninth birthday, which is coming up soon, she’s asking for gifts to give to the Children’s Ward. “I spent some time in there and there are some nice little kids,” she said. “So I thought I could donate some presents.”

Love for Nepal drives local passion DRYSDALE’S Raelene Newton and her friend Nicole Brajkovic have loved Nepal ever since their “life changing” trip there in 2009. So when earthquake devastated the country in April they felt driven to help. “We love the Nepalese people and want to do all we can to support them,” said Raelene. “We know how hard it will be for them to rebuild.” Raelene and Nicole are holding a luncheon and auction at Bellarine Secondary College (Drysdale campus) this Sunday to raise money for the Nepalese people. They hope to raise $3500 which will be used to rebuild homes using earth-bag construction. Nicole met her husband

Nicole Brajkovic with daughter Bowie and Raelene Newton with daughter Jaya.

Ritesh during their yearlong trip to Nepal. “I got married over there which was pretty crazy,” she said. “He has a friend whose village was reduced to rubble.” Her two-year-old daughter Bowie and Raelene’s five-year-old

daughter Jaya are halfNepalese. The lunch starts at noon and includes a three-course Nepalese lunch, cooked by Ritesh and his friends. Guests will enjoy Nepali entertainment and get an insight into Nepalese

culture and the impact of the earthquakes. Raelene will visit Nepal with Jaya in September to deliver the money raised. She will also be taking 90 sanitary packs, handmade by the Days for Girl’s group in Drysdale, to give to the

Women’s Foundation Nepal. The earthquake killed 8633 people, injured 16,808 and displaced 500,000 from their homes. Nicole said Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world and that its government lacks the resources to rebuild. “It’s already a hard life for them – we’d have moments of no power everyday when we were living there,” she said. Tickets for the lunch are $100 donation and can be booked on Eventbrite at www.eventbrite.com.au /e/nepalese-earthquakefundraising-lunchtickets-17259305046 The auction items are on www.facebook .com/events/403564126 509058/.

Rail Trail goes green COUNCIL planted 91 trees in Drysdale last month as part of its 2015 Tree Planting Program. The Dwarf Yellow Bloodwood trees were planted along Station Street, De Burgh Road, Ryan Court, Elgin and Granville Streets and Railway Crescent. Local Cheetham Ward Councillor Rod Macdonald said the new

trees were a welcome addition to the area. “They’re looking fantastic and it’s great to see more green in the area, which is much used by local residents and visitors alike,” said Cr Macdonald. “Having the railway station, playground and recreation facilities nearby means the new trees will improve the look of these areas and provide much

needed cover and shade.” The hardy native trees are drought tolerant and suitable for a variety of soils. They are also suitable in places where space is restricted due to powerlines, according to Council. Council worked with Plants Direct Australia to plant the trees and will maintain them for two years.

Council's tree planting superviser Tim Koostra with Rod Macdonald.

Bruce VanEvery, Colin Harding, Caroline Rickard, Peter Downes, Catherine Eagleson and Sue VanEvery

Caroline elected Rotary president DRYSDALE Rotary Club elected Caroline Rickard as its new president last month, after more than four years of service for the club. “What an honour – a privilege – to preside over such a group of amazing people,” she said. Caroline said the new committee hopes to achieve some big things and encourage locals to send in ideas for community service projects. “We’re exploring ideas and we are looking for suggestions,” she said. The new president is

also keen to increase her club’s membership. “We are looking for people who are prepared to get their hands dirty and make a difference,” said Caroline. “Raising funds for distribution to local, national or international projects is the core of the Rotary Club and is extremely rewarding for its members.” The club meets each at the Clifton Springs Golf Club each Monday at 6pm for a 6.30pm start. Suggestions for community projects can be sent to PO Box 123, Drysdale 3222.

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Autopro under new management Autopro Drysdale is under new management. We introduce new owner Mark Filbay to our readers. What is your business and what does it do? Autopro Drysdale is an independent automotive spare parts and accessory supplier, servicing the Bellarine Peninsula with a range of products to service, maintain and improve your vehicle. It has a large range of oils, filters, service parts and tools, stocks car care products to clean and protect your pride and joy. It can test and replace batteries onsite and is happy to help fit wiper blades and globes where possible. Autopro can also help you source hard-to-find parts with our extensive supply network and huge warehouse. How long have you done this? Autopro Drysdale has been a local business for more than 13 years and new owner Mark Filbay with 25 years' experience in the spare parts industry, brings a wealth of knowledge to the business, taking over from May this year. Who else is involved in the business? Autopro Drysdale is run as a family business. How many staff? Autopro have two very experienced staff members who provide exceptional customer service.

What did you do before? Mark has worked for more than 25 years in the Automotive Spare Parts Industry with many popular car and truck makes. How long in Drysdale? Mark has lived all his life in Drysdale and his family have been locals for three generations. The family has had a strong local history with many years service to local clubs and organisations. Why a business in Drysdale? Owning and running a business in Drysdale is a very good fit for Mark's lifestyle.The whole family loves living here and with the great facilities and other businesses in the town, there is little reason to shop out of Drysdale as it's all here. Supporting local business is the best way of supporting our community, it keeps our town alive. Do you do most of your business with Drysdale people? A lot of Autopro's business is with Drysdale and Clifton Springs locals. It also deals with all the communities on the Bellarine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Portarlington, Indented Head, St Leonards, Mannerim and Ocean Grove, along with all the farming properties in between. RIGHT: Mark Filbay is the new owner of Autopro Drysdale.

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Young sailors to represent Australia at championships SAINT Ignatius College pair Ella Purnell and Dominic Randall will represent Australia at this month’s Cadet World Sailing Championships in Italy. Ella, a year seven student, and Dominic, a year nine student, made the Australian team to compete on an International Cadet boat. The Cadet World Championships are being held at Lake Garda in Riva in Italy. The regatta runs from July 25 until August 7 this year. Dominic is the skipper and Ella his crew. The successful sailing pair will fly their Saint Ignatius flag on board their boat in Italy at the Cadet World Championships. PICTURED LEFT: Dominic Randall and Ella Purcell in action.

Cricket training dates set 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 Drysdale 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 on the following dates. For more information on Hawks’ cricket preseason contact Drysdale Cricket Club president Robert Malcolm via his email address at robjamal@bigpond.net. au or phone on 0417 050 821. • 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 9.30 pm

College enjoys sports success

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students have performed very well. The year 5/6 boys football team progressed to the North Geelong Division level. Camden Harding and Timothy Hannan progressed to the Western Metropolitan Region Cross Country Championships. Ned Simpson made it through to the Western Metropolitan Region Tennis Championships. It has been a great start to the year of Bellarine campus sports with Penman coming out on top of the leader board and Flynn and Burrows close behind. In addition to these successes, students have also competed in basketball, surf ing, equestrian, golf and motorcross racing.

CHRISTIAN College Bellarine Campus, based in Drysdale, has once again enjoyed much success on the sporting f ields during term two. All students have been actively involved in the college house athletics and cross country carnivals which are an exciting and much anticipated days of the school year. Many of our students have progressed to compete at higher levels and it has been great to see our College enjoy success in the Geelong Independent Schools Sporting Association (GISSA) as Christian College took f irst place in track and f ield, cross country, intermediate boys football and senior girls netball. In the junior years,

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Nine junior netball teams THIS year the Drysdale Football Netball Club has nine junior teams, competing in the BFNL under AFL Barwon. The club has more than 120 girls playing, this includes our Net-Set-Go program. All the junior teams train on a Thursday evening under the guidance of accredited volunteer coaches. The coaches are dedicated and enjoy teaching them in the skills and drills of the game. Four of the coaches attended the Foundation Coaching Course this season. The club also offers the junior members the opportunity to learn the

LEFT: Drysdale A grade line up against Ocean Grove on Saturday. BELOW: Action from the C grade game against Ocean Grove.

skill of umpiring. This year the club has 12 junior trainee umpires, whom are umpiring between the 11/U and 17/U sections. As the trainee umpires learn and improve they advance up in sections. They all enjoy their umpiring under the club's mentor Julie Preece. In regard to recent ladder results, the club has one team in the top four and another four teams placed just outside the top four positions. The Hawks have two junior members, Chloe Davis and Paige McGrath, who have been selected in the 15/U Bellarine representative team.

Picture: LINDSAY KELLEY

Reports from the Drysdale Ocean Grove games A grade: With five girls missing from their regular lineup through injury and illness Drysdale took it up to Ocean Grove in the first half with Prue Laws, Gina Macleod and Maddy Searle outstanding in defence before Ocean Grove asserted themselves Scores: Ocean Grove 51 Drysdale 19 Best players: Prue Laws, Gina Macleod, Maddy Searle B grade:Defensively Denova Rotana and Ashley O'Dowd continually repelled Ocean Grove's forward drives before the Grubbers showed their class. Scores: Ocean Grove 59 Drysdale 16 Best players: Denova Rotana, Ashley O'Dowd,

Anna Oliver C grade: In a close game Ocean Grove managed to hang on after 48 minutes with Chelsea Websdale shooting a high percentage and Meg Websdale defending brilliantly down the other end. Scores: Ocean Grove 33 Drysdale 22 Best players: Meg Websdale, Chelsea Websdale D grade: In a tightly contested game Drysdale emerged victors with Alicia Skurrie providing plenty of drive onto the circle and Jodi Connolly unstoppable in the goal circle. Scores: Drysdale 25 Ocean Grove 20 Best players: Alicia Skurrie, Jodi Connally, Mary Pepat.

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Drysdale Auskick kids have had a busy few months, getting the chance to step out on the turf of Simonds Stadium.

Auskick kids having a ball DRYSDALE Auskick has had a big couple of months, getting involved in a number of AFL footy activities. The keen youngsters played a grid game at Simonds Stadium at half

time of the Geelong v Fremantle clash. Then they were back to Simonds Stadium for the super clinic and filming for Fox Footy fan-shake, which aired on Fox Sports last month.

DRYSDALE Soccer Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s July update looks at the most important part of the club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; its junior players. Drysdale has had amazing success in the juniors under Paul Rawson and Martin Bluml. Numbers have grown this year to now include four under 7 teams, three under 9 sides, two under 11 teams and one under 11s girls outf it. With the help of many parents, coaching stocks have never been stronger and the skill base of the players is skyrocketing and they are learning new things all the time. All in all things look great for Drysdale

juniors with exciting future plans such as an under 13s where the kids can take the step up to full pitch play next year. More numbers are always welcome, be they kids or coaches, any interested parties should head to www. drysdalesc.com.au or email info@drysdalesc. com.au for more information.

The kids were filming with Joel Selwood, Alastair Lynch and Brad Johnson. The Auskick also had regular Sunday sessions at Drysdale Primary School, including a day with the

AFL Inflatables. Drysdale Auskick will have a car trial day coming up on Sunday July 26 where a raffle draw will be conducted. Raffle items include a family Webber Q donated

by NAB bank and a signed Cats jumper. Drysdale Auskick will be involved at half time during the Geelong v Hawthorn MCG game on August 15.

Future bright for Drysdale soccer

RIGHT: Leisel Huddar of Drysdale's under 11 girls team takes it up to Elcho Park Cardinals in round 8 on June 21.

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LEFT: Reserves action against Ocean Grove.

Q&A with Ben Carmichael Drysdale Football Club captain Ben Carmichael: AFL team Richmond Most goals kicked in a BFL game Five goals against Barwon Heads in the round 8 clash at Drysdale in 2014. Most inspirational teammate at Drysdale past or present Reece Holwell. What do you enjoy playing most with the Drysdale Football Club The club atmosphere is really good at Drysdale. Just the people at the club, it is an enjoyable place to be around. Favourite playing memory Playing in the back to back BFL senior permierships with Drysdale in 2008 and 2009. Pre-match superstitions I like to get taped up first. I get a fair bit of tape for my ankles and shoulders before the match. If I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get in there first everyone is usually a bit grumpy.

BELOW: Reserves and Seniors action from Saturday. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY

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Hawks suffer second loss to arch rivals P O RTA R L I N GTO N scored its second victory over Drysdale in 2015 following a narrow 12-point win at the Hawks’ nest on June 27. The loss against Portarlington virtually extinguished ninthplaced Drysdale’s faint hopes of making BFL f inals this season with their 3-8 win loss record after 11 rounds. Earlier this year the Demons broke a long standing sevenyear drought against Drysdale when they defeated the Hawks by 35 points at Portarlington in their annual Anzac Day

SCOREBOARD DRYSDALE 10.13.73 lost to PORTARLINGTON 12.13.85 GOALS: T. Dewey 4, J. Hopgood 2, M. Baden, M. McGuire, R. Normington, M. O'Dowd BEST: T. McGuire, E. Hill, M. McGuire, M. Baden, J. Hopgood, S. Bensted

clash. The Hawks were far more competitive in the June 27 clash against their northern Bellarine rivals and led Portarlington by two points at half time. Hawk forward Tom Dewey booted four goals for the home side, while teammate Josh

Hopgood kicked two majors. After half time, Portarlington booted f ive goals to Drysdale’s two majors. The Demons win over their nearest Bellarine rivals Drysdale put Portarlington in touch with the BFL’s top f ive with a 4-7 record in

2015. IN the curtain raiser, Portarlington defeated Drysdale by 37 points in the reserves grade. Final scores were Portarlington 11.11.77 to Drysdale 6.4.40. The Demons kept Drysdale goalless in the f irst quarter. After quarter time, the home side was far more competitive in front of the sticks and booted six goals compared to Portarlington’s eight majors. Hawk forward Simon Scott booted three majors and increased his tally to 44 goals from 11 games in 2015.

Mitch McGuire was one of Drysdale's best players against Portarlington.

Drysdale's run home DRYSDALE Football Club’s season has passed the mid-point in 2015 and the Hawks will face an uphill battle to contest the BFL finals with six rounds remaining. The highlight from Drysdale’s season so far was a 32-point away victory against finals contenders Anglesea at Alcoa Oval on June 6. Drysdale plays four of its six games on its home surrounds at the Hawks’ nest. Here is Drysdale’s BFL remaining draw from rounds 13 to rounds 18. ROUND ROUND ROUND ROUND ROUND ROUND

13 GEELONG AMATEUR (HOME) 14 NEWCOMB (AWAY) 15 QUEENSCLIFF (HOME) 16 ANGLESEA (HOME) 17 BARWON HEADS (AWAY) 18 TORQUAY (HOME)

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Inaccuracy costs Hawks MARK HEENAN

AN inaccurate second half from Drysdale saw the Hawks fall to a 22-point loss to the Grubbers at Ocean Grove on July 4. The Hawks squandered an 18-point advantage at half-time against the Grubbers where Drysdale kicked a woeful 2.13 at goal in the second half. Final scores were Ocean Grove 17.9.111 to Drysdale 12.17.89. Drysdale booted 10 goals in the first two quarters thanks to their physical aggression at the ball and stoppage and centre clearance work. Drysdale coach John Fitzgerald said the Hawks were in the perfect position to consolidate their three-goal lead on Ocean Grove’s home surrounds in the final two quarters, but failed to convert opportunities at goal.

“We were right in the game,” Fitzgerald told the Voice. “Coming out of half time in the third quarter it is exactly where we wanted to be. “We had about five neutral stoppages inside our 50 metre arch and then we kicked three points before Ocean Grove scored and if they were goals we would be six goals up and that is what really hurt us. “We kicked points in the second half and we are not good enough to be kicking 2.13 to beat a team like Ocean Grove.” In the second half Ocean Grove booted 10 majors compared to Drysdale’s two goals. For the Grubbers, dangerous forward Daniel Maloney booted six goals. Hawk forward Tom Dewey, who kicked three goals, Geelong VFL representative Steve

Bensted and Drysdale youngster Mitch McGuire all played impressive games. The round 12 defeat against Ocean Grove leaves ninthplaced Hawks with a 3-9 record in 2015. The Bellarine Football League has a general bye this weekend, which means Drysdale’s round 13 clash against Geelong Amateur at the Hawks’ nest is on Saturday July 18. Senior game starts at 2:10pm. IN the curtain raiser, Drysdale’s reserves grade have managed to stay in the BFL’s top five despite a 18-point loss to Ocean Grove. Final scores were Ocean Grove 9.15.69 to Drysdale 7.9.51. The fifth-placed Hawks have a 6-6 record after 12 rounds. Hawk Liam Walder was the only Drysdale multiple goalkicker with two majors.

Drysdale seniors in action against Ocean Grove on Saturday. More pictures page 38. Picture: LINDSAY KELLEY

Club raises funding question MARK HEENAN

DRYSDALE Sporting Club representatives are demanding answers from City of Greater Geelong why no funding in 2015/16 was not allocated towards the town’s future sporting hub. Drysdale Football Club president Greg Collier said a $3.5 million funding grant from State Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville was supposed to be matched by City of Greater Geelong during 2015/16. Collier said Drysdale’s combined sporting bodies of

Football, Cricket, Netball and Soccer had not been told when works will commence at the Peninsula Drive facility from local council. “State Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville’s $3.5 million was on the provision and based on the discussions that happened with the City of Greater Geelong who would match that $3.5 million,” Collier said. “So when Lisa (Neville) was elected we were very excited about getting some traction… we were told that you could expect to see some ground and dirt broken in late 2015 and early 2016.

“So we were astounded when we heard word the City of Greater of Geelong in their budgetary process had no allocation for any funding whatsoever despite that undertaking and Lisa Neville’s matching in this year’s budget. “We made a submission to council through the combined sporting bodies of Drysdale. “It has been very frustrating to have the land sitting there as an expectation (for works to go ahead) and for nothing to happen.” Cheetham Ward Council Member, Rod MacDonald, who represents Drysdale

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and Clifton Springs, said the Peninsula Drive sporting precinct was a ‘four year’ plan and did not require current funding. “The plan that we had did not require funding at the moment, we were looking at an arrangement with a contractor and working through options to cut and fill the site and that is still being sorted through now,” Cr MacDonald said. “That has taken longer than we had hoped.” Cr MacDonald has assured locals that the sporting precinct would go ahead and was a ‘live project’.

“The project is going to start, we will have it starting as soon as we possibly can,” he said. “It is a live project, we have just got to work through it and get it constructed. “It is matter of cash flowing to it.” City of Greater Geelong, Acting General Manager of Projects, Jenny McMahon, said once Council established a funding agreement funds would then be allocated to sports precinct. “The City of Greater Geelong is negotiating funding with the State Government around the development of

a Drysdale Clifton Springs Sports Precinct,” McMahon said. AT present, the Drysdale Soccer Club still has no local home ground facility in the region. The Drysdale Soccer Club are forced to play home games at Howard Glover Reserve in East Geelong. The town’s football, cricket and netball facilities at Drysdale Recreation Reserve are outdated and future construction works cannot take place due to the ground’s historical aboriginal significance.

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