Drysdale and Clifton Springs Voice May 2015 by Ocean Grove Voice

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DRYSDALE Home Timber and Hardware's Melinda Milligan won Employee of the Year at the Hardware Association of Victoria and Tasmania awards last month. Nominated by her store owners, managers, and staff, Melinda beat a strong field to take out the title. “It really was an honour, and a bit humbling, that I was put forward by the great team at Drysdale Home Timber and Hardware,” said Melinda. “The staff here are fantastic – you’re only as good as the people around you.” Melinda is the store’s hardware manager and looks after stock ordering, layout and the paint section. “I really enjoy working with our customers, helping them solve problems with their DIY projects,” she said. But above all her passion is for customer service. “Melinda is just amazing with the customers, always going that extra yard to make sure they are happy,” said store manager Dale Drayton. Home Timber and Hardware Regional Manager (VIC/TAS), Andrew Toomey, praised Melinda. “We are excited that Melinda has been rewarded with this prestigious award and we look forward to seeing both her and the business continue to prosper in the years ahead,” he said.

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Melinda Milligan with her awards, watched keenly by Jack the cockatoo,

MORE than 100 residents got their say on the Drysdale Bypass at an information session held at Springdale Community Centre earlier this month. The session was attended by Vicroads representatives, including planning manager for the south-west region, Sam Pirrotta. Mr Pirrotta expects the bypass to be completed by 2019-20. “This includes some allowance for some delays,” he said. “If there are absolutely no changes it could take 12 months off the project.” The 5.9km bypass will start at Jetty Road and will end north of Whitcombes Road. It will have roundabouts at Whitcombes and Murradoc Roads, Princess Street and Penisula Drive, for a likely total of six intersections. So far Vicroads has acquired about half the land required for the project. Mr Pirrotta said one of the aims of the session was to ask how people would like the bypass to connect to Jetty Road. “This is the one we need to discuss,” he said. “People seem to be happy with roundabouts at all the other intersections.” Continued on page 3.

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Also available to hire is a Toyota Hilux ute, which is perfect for a smaller move, tradie hire, tip run or if you just need a vehicle while yours is being serviced. We have very competitive daily, weekly and weekend prices and being ideally located in the hub of Drysdale can save you that trip into Geelong! For personalised and friendly service call Julie on 5251 5222. Located at 13/34 Murradoc Road, Drysdale Bellarine Truck and Ute Rental is a locally owned family run business that caters for all your moving needs. UNIT 10

We have economical, reliable and eco-friendly 3 tonne trucks available to hire for that ‘do it yourself’ move. All the trucks are current model vehicles that are fitted with hydraulic tailgate lifters to make life easier and save your back. The trucks can be driven on a standard car licence and there are both manual and automatic trucks. Bellarine Truck and Ute Rental have everything to make your shift easierboxes, tape, bubble wrap and trolley hire is available. Also available to hire is a Toyota Hilux ute, which is perfect for a smaller move, tradie hire, tip run or if you just need a vehicle while yours is being serviced. We have very competitive daily, weekly and weekend prices and being ideally located in the hub of Drysdale can save you that trip into Geelong! For personalised and friendly service call Julie on 5251 5222.

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Voice Drysdale & Clifton Springs News Crossing upgrade welcome BELLARINE Railway president David Price welcomed Public Transport Victoria’s (PTV) commitment to recommence upgrading the Princess Street crossing, after an accident there earlier this month. The upgrade was delayed by unexpected pipes, and work is expected to recommence soon, after PTV recently completed re-design with Barwon Water. Mr Price said there have been many near

misses reported to PTV on Princess Street and Andersons Road this year. “We only need one collision for a fatality to occur,” he told a meeting at the Springdale Community Centre last Wednesday. “I suspect that Andersons Road will be the next to be upgraded.” Mr Price said he has been monitoring driver behaviour near the crossings. “We believe most incidents occur when

parents are picking up their children from school,” he said. “I’ve watched people crossing without even slowing down or looking both ways.” A PTV spokesperson said the Princes Street railway crossing is a priority under this year’s State Level Crossing Upgrade Program. The $390,000 safety upgrade works are expected to be finished by the end of June. The works follow earlier

safety upgrades of Banks and Swan Bay Road Mannerim level crossings in 2013. “Currently the level crossing is fitted with passive signage,” said the spokesperson. “We remind the public to obey signage at all level crossings, even though trains on the tourist railway may seem slower, a collision can be just as devastating.” A Bellarine Railway train collided with a ute on April 19. Nobody was injured.

Bypass discussions Continued from front page. Drysdale resident Nick Dewherst said the bypass has long been needed on the north side of the Penisula. “I might be alive when it’s finished,” he said. “I’ve been here 40 years and it’s been on and off for that time.” The alignment for the bypass has been in place since the early 1980s. Fellow resident Liz Herzer welcomed the long-awaited bypass and said it would be good for Drysdale. “Now that its getting more earnest, you see how complicated a project it is,” she said. “You can see why it’s taken so long.” The bypass will include a separate off-road bicycle path on the same alignment.

Mr Pirrotta said the bike path could include a connection to the Bellarine Rail Trail and that its design is still up for

AN ALLEGED burglar set off an alarm at a house in Whitcombes Road last Friday morning, while the owners were away. Neighbours went to the house when they heard the alarm at 7.30am and spotted a male, who fled through a window. Police arrived soon after and searched the area with the Air Wing helicopter,

but were unable to find him. Sergeant Mick Knight said he may have escaped in a getaway vehicle parked nearby. Police are yet to determine if anything was stolen. Thieves also targeted a number of stores in and near Drysdale earlier this month. On April 10 $600 worth

Residents got their say on the Drysdale Bypass at an information session held at Springdale Community Centre. discussion. Member for the Bellarine Lisa Neville said last month the bypass could be completed by 2017-18, due

to money brought forward from the state budget. “I don’t think we are that far apart from what Lisa is saying,” said Mr Pirrotta.

Burglar flees house alarm of items was stolen from a tobacco store. On April 7 a sum of cash, food, an air compressor and a generator were stolen from Van Loons Nursery. On the same night thieves broke into Curves Drysdale, smashing through the front door and stealing a number of items, including a charity tin for Cottage by the Sea.

Gym manager Andrea Keating said they also trashed the storeroom. “They took the doormat too,” she said. “It’s pretty ironic, as it has Curves written on it.” Sgt Knight urged residents to contact Crime Stoppers to report suspicious activity or call 000 if police attendance is required immediately.

Locals nominated TWO young women and two groups from Clifton Springs and Drysdale were nominated for the Impetus Youth Awards this year. The awards recognise young people for their contribution to the community and took place in Geelong earlier this month. Clifton Springs’ Zoe Summerfield was nominated for the Advocacy Award while Drysdale’s Kayla Denham was nominated for the Community and the Inspiration Awards. The Bellarine Youth Action Crew and Youth Team of Bellarine Community Health, both Drysdale-based, were nominated for the Community Citizenship and the Corporate Awards respectively. Unfortunately no one from Drysdale or Clifton Springs won in their category on the night. “Young people from the Bellarine were well represented in the nominations,” said Council Youth Portfolio holder, Councillor Jan Farrell. “As always, I was thrilled to see the wonderful and diverse contributions that young people make to the Geelong region, across a huge range of activities. Our future is in good hands.”

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DRYSDALE band Audemia joined 93 bands vying to open for Motley Crew this month. Audemia uploaded its song 'So Glad I Lost You' to a Triple M competition to earn the right to open for the rock giants later this year. Fans can vote for their favourite band and the top five bands will face off in a 'battle of the bands'. Audemia is recording its first album this year. To vote for Audemia visit www.triplem.com. au/melbourne/win/votetriple-m-network-motleycrue-support-band.

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In commemoration of the Centenary of Anzac Day, Dr Jones and Dr Tucker shared some of their experiences with LUKE VOOGT of the Voice.

Medics share service memories BRUCE Jones and John Tucker share something other than being World War Two veterans; they both became GPs after the war. John Tucker was born in 1918 and graduated in medicine at the University of Melbourne before the war. He joined 7/4th Field Ambulance in 1942, along with two friends from his medical course. “They were looking for new doctors,” he said. Dr Tucker served in Papua New Guinea from 1943 to 1944, treating wounded soldiers and took part in an amphibious landing in Borneo, in 1945. “We landed in the water and had to rush to cover,” he said. Dr Tucker remembers seeing a soldier with a

mortar base plate strapped to his back fall beneath the waves. “He jumped out and was never seen again,” he said. John was part of the 2/10th Battalion, whose mission was to take Hill 87, overlooking the town of Balikpapan. “They took it very quickly,” he said. Dr Tucker set up a regimental aid post quickly nearby, as Battalion advanced on the town. “We took the town and some airplanes started to come over us,” he said. “Suddenly we saw bombs coming out of them and they dropped all around, making a mess of the Battalion.” According to Dr Tucker they were American planes from a nearby

aircraft carrier, which had mistaken them for Japanese soldiers. “I was very busy after that,” he said. The young Dr Tucker was not just trying to keep soldiers alive; soldiers would often seek him to talk about their troubles.

“I wasn’t mature then, but they would often come to me for advice,” he said. Fellow postwar GP, Bruce Jones, was born in 1920 and grew up in Boronia. Like Dr Tucker he was a medical student before

World War Two. He joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1942, as Japanese were moving south through then Indochina. Dr Jones was in Darwin, albeit on the ground, when the Japanese “were giving it a belting”.

studying medicine and graduated in 1950. He went on to practice as a GP in Drysdale and Portarlington for 30 years. Last week both men were looking forward to the Centenary of Anzac Day. Each Anzac Day, Dr Jones remembers not only his own service, but that of his father Percy Jones, who served as a Sergeant in 1st Field Artillery Brigade during World War One. Mr Tucker said it was very worthwhile remembering the original Anzacs. “All people tend to think war is completely terrible and stupid thing,” he said. “But they risked their lives to maintain our freedom and they were very selfless.”

A real flair for '70s hair GET SMART hairdresser Cassandra Webb recently discovered she has a flair for '70s hair. Cassandra won the Third Year Apprentice award in The Gordon’s 70s Disco Hair and Beauty Photoshoot Competition earlier this month. “It’s exciting to think I’ve done a really good job – although I wasn’t expecting it,” she said. The competition featured 57 entrants, including apprentice students at The Gordon, and fulltime hairdressers and makeup artists from around Geelong. After plenty of crimping, backcombing and hairspray, the entrants’ models were photographed by award winning Geelong photographer, Cricket. Cassandra moved from Maryborough to Geelong

Cassandra Webb at work.

He served as a navigator, wireless operator and gunner in a Bristol Beaufighter over Sulawesi, Java and Timor. “Our runs were normally low level strafing runs,” he said. “By then it was much quieter.” The Beaufighter was a quiet, long-range, heavy fighter, capable of firing torpedoes and rockets and was known as “whispering death” by Japanese soldiers. Dr Jones said it lacked the maneuverability and speed to take on smaller Japanese fighters. “We just went down low and prayed they didn’t catch up,” he said. After the war Dr Jones was part of the occupational force in Japan. He went back to

Romani Lynch models for Cassandra Webb. to work as a hairdresser and has worked at Get Smart in Drysdale ever since. “I did a hairdressing course at school and I really enjoyed everything about it,” she said.

The 1970s disco theme presented a unique and unusual challenge for the 20-year-old hairdresser. “It was quite scary at first but it was really fun to do something out of the ordinary,” she said.

what’s ON music/live events

• Potato Shed, Drysdale - The Man they Call Banjo, May 2, 8pm - Foreigners from Home, May 21-23, 8pm • SpringDale Community Centre Hall - Business Breakfast with guest speaker Lisa Neville MP, May 25 7am to 8.15am - 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 f 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

Centre 21 Palmeston Street - Weight resistance training. Ph: 5251 2291 • 'Nothing Serious' bike ride, Saturday 10am from the Pedal Shed

• Drysdale health Group 27-29 High Street - Strength training for over 50s program. Wednesday 5pm or 6.15. Ph: 5251 2958 • Drysdale Community Health

• Drysdale Library 18-20 Hancock Street -Tuesday and Thursday 10.30am Preschool Story Time -Wednesday 11.30am Baby Time- Nursery Verses

get active

reading & writing

family fun

• The Bellarine Railway - Steam and diesel train trips departing from Queenscliff and Drysdale Stations.

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Park named in honour of Percy A CURLEWIS park was officially named in honour of local Victoria Cross winner Captain Percy Cherry last Monday. It is 100 years since Percy Cherry, then 19, left to serve in the 1st AIF. He fought at Gallipoli and then at the Somme battles, including Pozières in 1916, before being killed in action on the Hindenburg Line at Lagincourt in March, 1917. Capt Cherry received a posthumous Victoria Cross, an

The park opening.

The Percy Cherry Park. honour for which his Battalion Commander recommended him for “bravery beyond

description”, as well the Military Cross. Percy Cherry Park is next to Griggs Creek

in Curlewis and is not far from Capt Cherry’s birthplace in Drysdale. Direct descendant

and local resident Bill Westhead said the naming ceremony was very important for his family

in honouring Percy’s courage. “The ANZACs’ courage and persistence in the face of overwhelming odds is exemplified by the acts of courage and sacrifice down the military ages,” he said. “It is a symbolic day – not for the glorification of war, but for the reverence of the participants.” Mr Westhead said the naming helped to heal the generational pain of the family’s losses and understand the incredible commitment of those who fought in the Great

War. “The huge casualties are emotionally devastating on families and communities, and the effects remain in their social fabric,” he said. “We should all remember the ANZACs – and those who followed – who fought to preserve our country’s democratic rights.” “It’s a freedom we need to cherish every day.” Simon Ramsay, Member of the Legislative Council for the Western Region, officiated at the ceremony.

thank people living in her street, who helped her with the couple’s small farm, while Rory was in hospital. “The neighbours down the street helped during the winter with trees that had fallen and fencing,” said Pauline. “I kept offering them money but they would say no – all I could do is keep buying them boxes of beer.” Originally a marathon runner, Rory took up

riding after hip surgery and was a committee member of Bike Safe. When he spoke to the Voice he had just finished an 800m swim at the Ocean Grove Aquatic Centre and he’s looking to get back on the bike. “I’d like to get a handcycle in two or three months,” he said. The couple also thanked several local businesses, which had donated goods or given discounts.

Community responds for Rory and Pauline FOR Rory and Pauline Wilson their Drysdale home has been a labour of love for more than 30 years, writes Luke Voogt. “This house contains recycled stone from some of Geelong’s most historical buildings,” said Rory. Yet when Rory had a bike accident in Portarlington last July, which left him paraplegic, the house desperately needed an upgrade to make it

liveable. The community responded, with friends, family and scores of volunteers helping to renovate the house and raise funds for the couple. “They’ve done a phenomenal job of maintaining the feel of the house without taking away the integrity of the building,” said Rory. “There have been so many people who came to give us a hand.”

Rory and Pauline Wilson at their Drysdale home.

In eight weeks the volunteers did everything from levelling the deck and making pathways around the lawn, to installing a new bathroom and insulation. Rory spent seven months in hospital after the accident and thanks to the volunteers, he was able to return just two months later, after starting rehabilitation. “To be out of hospital and back in two months is staggering,”

he said. “We are more than grateful,” said Pauline. Pauline said she they had met other people in Rory’s situation, who hadn’t been able to return home for two years. “Our other option would be to sell up or not return home,” she said. “We haven’t just been able to return to functioning – we’ve been able to live. Pauline also wanted to

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Flag donated to primary school CLIFTON SPRINGS Primary School received a new Australian flag earlier this month to fly for the Centenary of Anzac Day. Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Service donated flags to 20 schools across the region to help students honour the 100-year anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. “We hope the flags will assist the schools to mark their own remembrance events in a very special way,” said Tuckers General Manager Vicki Callow.

Mrs Callow said the donation reinforced Tuckers’ commitment to their community. “It is great to see schools acknowledging the importance of the ANZAC legacy so enthusiastically,” she said “We are honoured to be part of these commemorative services across the region”. Maree East from Tuckers with school leaders Ebony Meek, Lucy Jones, Murphy Everett and Akasha Hulley.

Kids matter at Drysdale Primary School DRYSDALE Primary School celebrated the launch of Kids Matter last Monday. Kids Matter is a national initiative supporting the mental health and wellbeing of students by focussing on families and schools. During the launch students, staff and parents participated in a range of activities designed to promote the idea of belonging. "It's a big school with 545 students, but on Monday we celebrated

Tameeka Conn, Cooper McPherson, Mitchell Blair add their handprints to the mural. the fact that we all matter, Dunlop-Moore. we all care and we all fit The school recently in," said principal Mr formed a group of Kids

Matter Kids for any student who needs help in the playground, or someone to talk to. Year 6 student Sophie Walter is part of the group and said she enjoyed the day. “The whole school came together and celebrated the fact that we all belong,” she said. Selma Tron, the school’s Wellbeing Coordinator, has already noticed some positive changes. “As the program is becoming more

established, there are more parents connecting with the school,” she said. The Kids Matter Kids unveiled their theme song at the school assembly and the Drysdale Bendigo Bank presented a cheque to help fund the program. The winners of a poster competition were awarded generous prizes donated by local businesses and the day ended with a Smiling Mind meditation session.

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The petrol station site before (above left) and after (above right) preparation for the site began.

Petrol station opposition to continue LUKE VOOGT DRYSDALE Clifton Springs Community Association (DCSCA) has vowed to oppose the new petrol station at the entrance to town, despite losing an appeal against the project. “We are still fighting,” said DCSCA treasurer Doug Carson. The DCSCA’s appeal against Milemaker was

struck down in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal earlier this month, allowing the company to commence work. Milemaker began preparing the site the next day. Recently construction stopped at the site and Mr Carson understands this to be a Geelong Council directive. Mr Carson said the

DCSCA had raised concerns to Council about Milemaker meeting clauses set out in their building permit. He said the company is allowed to prepare the site, but are not allowed to construct until the clauses are met. “There are 27 clauses they have to abide by,” said Mr Carson. While it now looks unlikely that the petrol

station will be stopped, Mr Carson said the DCSCA would do its best to make sure Milemaker Petroleum meets the clauses. “As a community association we try to be the voice for community,” he said. “I’m yet to meet anyone who has said another petrol station for Drysdale would be a good idea.” Joanne Van Slageren

confirmed it must meet all conditions of the Planning Permit The petrol station was the top issue at a meeting at the Springdale Community Centre last Wednesday. Tony Underwood, who was at the meeting, said he recently drove past a new Caltex petrol station at a roundabout in Bannockburn. Mr Underwood said it

gave him a disheartening preview of how a petrol station could ruin the entrance to Drysdale. “If you look at that you get an idea of what we are going to get,” he said. His wife Jan agreed that it will spoil Drysdale’s rural landscape. “It’s not something you want at the entrance to your town,” she said. Drysdale residents took to local Facebook pages

earlier this month to voice their anger at the new petrol station. Residents complained about the traffic, safety concerns and pollution the petrol station might cause, and that it would make the town’s entrance a 'toxic eyesore'. A smaller number said the petrol station was inevitable and that it could create some jobs for the town.

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Springs's Jayden quick out of blocks MARK HEENAN CLIFTON Springs athletics rising star Jayden Barmby will next week represent Australia at the Oceania Area Championships. It has been an extraordinary rise for the 19-year-old, who will race in the 400m event at the three-day athletics meet that runs from May 8 to May 10 in Cairns. Last year in September, Barmby admits he was ready to chuck in the athletics towel and focus on playing football at Drysdale in 2015. “It was September October last year before the athletics season

started and I was about to chuck in athletics to play football instead,” Barmby told the Voice. “Did not consider and did not think I was going all that f lash.” But that all changed when Barmby’s growth spurt and body continued to develop and suddenly his 400m times had dipped. Barmby, who stands at 183cm in height, had wiped off almost 1.5 seconds and got down to 47:85 seconds in the 400 metres in the space of six months. “The times once the season started just started dropping and before I knew it I made an interstate competition

and out of nowhere I have managed to make an Australian team,” Barmby said. In March this year Barmby made the 400m semi-f inals at the Australian Track and Field Championships in Brisbane. Barmby, who trains four days a week at Landy Field in South Geelong, has credited coach Anula Costa for his recent success on the track. Outside of athletics, Barmby is in second year studying a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science at Deakin University in Geelong and works part-time at Woolworths in Drysdale.

Randall to represent Australia at Italy worlds SAINT Ignatius College student from Year 9 Thomas Dominic Randall, has been selected to represent Australia in the World Cadet sailing titles, to be held on Lake Gorda, Italy, during Term 3 this year. Dominic currently sails with Royal Geelong Yacht Club, and will commence training in Italy during the third week of Term 3. Dominic is the skipper and he controls the main sail, with control of the “Jib” handled by the other crew members. In other news, Year 7 Ward Ella Purnell has been selected for the World Cadet Sailing Titles. Ella is in the same boat as Dominic, having crewed with him for around 12 months.

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On court action: netball wrap PORTARLINGTON V DRYSDALE REPORT A grade Drysdale got off to a good start consistently being on the offensive with some early goals to Hannah Rundle and Shae Rowbottom, but over the course of a full 60 minutes Portarlington were the more consistent team running out 21-goal winners. Scores: Portarlington 46 Drysdale 25 Best players: Tanisha MitchellGibson, Gina Macleod, Prue Laws

Pictures A grade Drysdale versus Ocean Grove. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY

B grade After conceding 9 to 3 goals in the first quarter, Drysdale made some changes bringing on Emily Harwood into the centre narrowly going down at the final siren by 4 goals. Scores: Portarlington 31 Drysdale 27 Best players: Meg Richardson, Emily Harwood, Ash O'Dowd C grade With Anna Oliver providing plenty of drive onto the circle and Brittany O'Dowd shooting accurately Drysdale came out eventual winners

by 8 goals. Scores: Drysdale 29 Portarlington 21 Best Players: Anna Oliver, Brittany O'Dowd, Melissa Henderson D grade After bringing on Jodi Connally in at quarter time Drysdale stepped up a notch with Maddy Ritchie driving onto the circle Drysdale were able to overcome a determined Portarlington. Scores: Drysdale 30 Portarlington 15 Best Players: Jodi Connally, Maddy Ritchie, Mary Pepat.

Drysdale fields three senior sides DRYSDALE Soccer Club's season kicked off for another year on Sunday April 19. All three senior men's sides played well. The first division side suffered a 2-1 loss against Barwon Soccer Club but were unlucky not to convert more from numerous opportunities. The second division side drew 0-0 against Elcho Park Cardinals in a physical encounter. The third division side had the club's first win for the year 3-2 against Corio Bay Gold despite having to top up with players from other sides to make the numbers. The club is still looking for more players, so any inquiries please email info@drysdalesc.com. au Fixtures can be found at www.drysdalesc.com. au

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Voice Drysdale & Clifton Springs Sport SCOREBOARD DRYSDALE 8.17.65 defeated by PORTARLINGTON 15.10.100 Goals: T. Dewey 3, A. Robinson 2, M. McGuire, D. Normington, M. Scott Best: S. Bensted, J. Inglis, N. Malcher, B. Carmichael, T. Dewey, A. Robinson

Demons hurt Hawks

MARK HEENAN

DRYSDALE’S 2015 BFL season is teething on a knife's edge at 1-3 after the Hawks suffered a 35-point shock loss to Portarlington in their annual Anzac Day clash. The Demons won the BFL stand alone Anzac Day battle of the northern Bellarine clubs on April 25 comfortably in inclement conditions at Portarlington, its first victory against Drysdale since 2008. The Hawks have put the sword to the Demons in recent years and won all their past 13 clashes. “The last time Portarlington defeated Drysdale was in 2008 at the first Anzac game at Drysdale by 10 points,” Portarlington Football Club Administration Director Geoff Fary told the Voice. Final scores in the 2015 Anzac Day game were Portarlington 15.10.100 to Drysdale 8.17.65. The home side took advantage of a slow start from the Hawks and led by 27 points at quartertime. The visitors clawed their

way in the second term to cut the margin back to 14 points at half-time. The home team stepped it up another gear and extended its margin out to 37 points at three-quarter time, thanks to some great tackling pressure. Former Drysdale forward Paul Davis booted three majors against his old side, while Portarlington teammates John Simson and Jamie Morgan both kicked three goals apiece. For the Hawks, Drysdale forward Tom Dewey booted three goals. Despite the Hawks thrilling five-point win against an injury depleted Ocean Grove in round two, Drysdale have lost games to Queenscliff and Modewarre this season. Drysdale’s draw does not get any easier in coming weeks with a round five match against an in form Barwon Heads and reigning BFL premier Geelong Amateur in round six at Queens Park. The Hawks narrowly missed out on a finals berth last year after its heartbreaking nine-point loss to Barwon Heads, who made BFL finals at the expense of sixth-placed Drysdale,

in round 18. New Drysdale playing assistant coach Ryan Normington is yet to play a game in 2015, while fellow playing assistant coach Steve Brown has not played since round two. The Hawks next match against Barwon Heads will be played at Drysdale. Senior game starts at 2:10pm on Saturday May 9. PORTARLINGTON has recorded a good start in 2015 under Demons

coach Matthew Sproule. The Demons are inside the BFL’s top five with a 2-2 record after four rounds. Portarlington smashed BFL cellar dwellers Newcomb by 186 points in round one at home. Portarlington next face Geelong Amateur on Saturday May 9 at Queens Park. IN the curtain raiser to the senior game, Drysdale won by eight points against Portarlington in

the reserves. Final scores were Drysdale 8.15.63 to Portarlington 7.13.55. Drysdale player Jackson Ritevski booted four goals, while teammate Simon Scott kicked three majors. Former Drysdale reserves playing coach, Brad Lynch, who kicked two goals, was named best afield. The Hawks are in second position on the BFL reserves ladder with a 3-1 record after four rounds.

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