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Grove juniors fly the club flag Ocean Grove's junior netball program goes from strength to strength. Here, Giselle Dawson puts up a strong defence as goal keeper for the Grubbers in the 13 and Under Section 1 clash against Portarlington.

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Fresh allegations

By Justin Flynn A former patient is considering legal action against an Ocean Grove GP over incidents spanning several years, according to a law firm.

Adviceline Injury Lawyers confirmed it was investigating a client's legal options against Dr Shafiul Milky as police confirmed new sexassault allegations against an Ocean Grove GP. The Voice revealed in July that an Ocean

Grove GP was under police investigation for two alleged sexual assaults, the most-recent of which dated back to February, police said.

However fresh allegations now span a seven-year time frame, police said.

Police have yet to confirm the name of the GP under investigation.

The Medical Board of Australia and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) investigated misconduct allegations against Dr Milky 2015 but he was not restricted

from contact with female patients until March 2019, Adviceline said.

The alleged incidents involving Adviceline's client "yet again" could have been avoided, said the firm's Bree Knoester.

"It is disappointing that we continue to have doctors investigated for inappropriate practices and permitted to continue practising without restriction with the result being that more patients are put at risk," Ms Knoester said.

She encouraged other former patients of Dr Milky to come forward.

Adviceline said its client was a former Ocean Grove resident who had moved interstate.

Peninsula Family Medical Practice told the Voice Dr Milky was no longer practising at the clinic.

Dr Milky's registration is due to expire on 30 September.

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The Hilux that caught fire outside Ocean Grove police station.

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Car fire A 49-year-old woman and a nine-month-old baby have escaped serious injury after the car they were travelling in caught fire outside Ocean Grove police station.

It is believed a fridge being carried in the Toyota Hilux has caught fire and engulfed the car in flames.

A thick plume of smoke bellowed from the trailer and Ocean Grove CFA attended the scene where the fire was contained.

There was no damage to nearby vehicles or buildings.

Members and supporters at the Ocean Grove Football Club past players day. 196526

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Some of Brendan McCartney's closest family attended the day including his brothers Tony and Adrian McCartney, both had been both involved in the club, were present.

Coordinator of the Grubbers' past players day Greg Mervin, said it was nice to see some old faces arrive back at the club and reminisce the Grubbers' past premiership glories.

"The whole (purpose) of the day is to bring past players back and keep in touch with the club," Mervin said.

"There's a few faces who we hadn't seen for a while (including) Adrian McCartney and Tony McCartney."

Brendon Confoy, Christian Lister and Warren Martin with the club's first senior premiership in 1994. 196526 Pictures: MARK HEENAN MEDIA

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Ocean Grove Football Club celebrated its annual past players day at the club's final home game for 2019 on Saturday 3 August.

This year marked the club's 25th anniversary of its inaugural BFL senior premiership in 1994.

Former players, coaches and long-time Ocean Grove Football Club supporters attended at a special function at the Shell Road sports pavilion including four-time Grubber premiership coach Brendan McCartney who led the club to its first senior flag in 1994.

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Creative writing quality high as comp ends Leanne Braddick has won local author Alan Cobham's short-story competition.

Alan, author of 'What's the Point', ploughed more than $2000 of his own money into the competition to encourage budding local authors to write more.

Seven 'heats' were held each month where writers were required to pen no more than 500 words on a particular topic.

Judges then decided on a monthly winner, who was presented with $200 at Bookgrove.

The seven finalists were given free licence to write whatever they wanted and Leanne's

entry was judged best with Shannon Brookes and Belinda Engelman winning consolation pries.

The announcement was held at Driftwood cafe where Leanne's daughter Eliza read out her mother's winning entry.

Leanne's winning entry was 'The Lengths I will Go To', a story about Beanie the slater, who fell down a drainpipe and had to be rescued.

"I knew the answer required a bowl.

Ashamed to admit it now, I did use one of the cereal bowls provided. What choice did I have?

It was life or death." Leanne writes.

Alan Cobham thanked all participants and Stacey Moore from Bookgrove.

"I hope it has encouraged others to write more," he said.

"I didn't know what to expect before it started, whether anyone would participate, but we had a steady seven to ten entries each time.

"The quality of the writing was excellent.

"Even individuals improved markedly from their first entry right through.

"It was a tough job judging the final. All seven stories were high in quality."

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Program gains momentum

By Justin Flynn No questions, no agendas.

The motto of Feed Me Bellarine is simple, but yet it perfectly describes how local duo Lana Purcell and Anthony Woodbury feel about their creation.

Lana, owner of Belly Bowls and Bellarine Catering, saw how much food she was throwing out at the end of each day.

She started to package it up and distribute it to people in need.

She met Anthony, a chef, and the two have since formed something that is becoming a local juggernaut.

Feed Me Bellarine turns leftover food into nutritious meals and delivers to people in need across the Bellarine Peninsula.

The two complement each other almost perfectly.

"I met Anthony almost two months ago and we feel that we have a very mutual social responsibility," Lana says.

"He came from quite a hard background and he is connected to dangerous and unsafe parts of the community down here which has always been very hidden from me.

"I'm connected to the hidden mothers and families who are feeling considerable pain or are going through mental health issues or alcohol addiction or financial burden so between the two of us we took leftovers from both of our stores and we packaged it up.

"The first night we put it out as 'no questions, no agendas' and we did 50 dinners at Church by the Bay in Portarlington as a pickup point and people just came.

"That inspired us to take it very seriously and it's snowballed very quickly."

For Anthony, who grew up in a housing commission area in Tamworth, the rough side of life is not foreign to him.

But this enables him to connect with people who are in the same situation as he once was.

"I grew up in an area that was rough. It was fight or flight. You either leave or you fight to stay," he says.

"I've been there, I've lived in them. I know how to talk to them and I know how to approach them.

"I've been through it and seen it all and had to thrive in that situation so for me to go there

Bellarine Catering chef Anthony Woodbury and Belly Bowls Lana Purcell are behind the initiative Picture: JUSTIN FLYNN Feed me Bellarine. 196579 (to commission flats in St Leonards), it's nothing off my back.

"I was there the other week and there were police and ambos and I just walked through it comfortably like there was nothing happening. It doesn't affect me at all.

"It brings back memories sometimes."

Anthony goes home and writes down what happens in every detail and sends it to Lana, who then publishes it on the Facebook site.

"I flood her with all my thoughts sometimes," Anthony says.

People often think of the Bellarine as a welloff area with few social problems, but the reality is quite different.

"Down here no one wants to talk about it because of the attractions and tourism. It's hidden away but it's very much there," Anthony says.

"Geelong has a good set up to deal with

Geelong but since we started, we realise how much the Bellarine has a problem," says Lana.

Feed Me Bellarine has provided more than 300 meals to those in need.

And recipients don't need to be poor or disadvantaged, either.

"Mum's been in a car accident and there are kids at home and the older daughter reaches out and needs help," Lana says.

"That's why there are no questions, no agendas, if someone asks for help, we'll do it."

But that doesn't mean some haven't tried to take advantage.

"We always go into it with no questions and no agendas, so we will keep delivering and keep supplying and keep an open conversation with everyone," says Lana.

"There are a few we have questioned and they have dropped off because we realised they have taken advantage, but we will never

put that judgement on anyone initially."

Other businesses, such as Rolling Pin and Ronnie'z, have become involved and several hobby farms donate vegetables. Last week someone walked in and handed over $200 cash.

When the Voice spoke to Lana and Anthony, a crate of pies, quiches, sandwiches, rolls and even a birthday cake, had been delivered from Rolling Pin still warm and ready for distribution on a cold Friday night.

Feed Me Bellarine is calling on businesses to get involved.

"It can be embarrassing the amount of food and waste that is coming out of our cafes, restaurants and wineries so them reaching out to us would be great because we can use it to help the community," Lana says.

"One of our volunteers can come and pick it up. They don't have to do anything really."

There are around 40 volunteers performing a range of tasks, such as admin, cooking, delivery and legal advice.

Feed Me Bellarine is non-government or church related, which Lana says can be an advantage.

"We don't have an agenda," she says.

"We don't expect anything back. If you want help, you ask and that's it."

Feed Me Bellarine helps 20 to 40 families per week, but that number is expected to increase.

Lara and Anthony are both married with children, work more than full-time hours at their regular jobs and then pour in countless hours to Feed Me Bellarine.

More volunteers are needed, but they insist it is their obligation to do this.

"It's something we have to do," Lana says.

"It's getting very overwhelming but there are amazing people who have put their hands up. We need more though.

"We have the ability to do it. We are in the hospitality industry and we see this wastage and when you see what's going to end up in the bin you realise you need to do something about it.

"There are people who really need it. We just have to do it."

To help, contact Feed Me Bellarine's Facebook page.

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Mphatso founder and Ocean Grove local Robyn Casey took a team of volunteers to Malawi and after landing at Lilongwe, were whisked off for a six-hour drive to Mkuonda village.

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Awards spell Jack Rabbit happiness Jack Rabbit Vineyard has won the Restaurant in a Winery and Best Tourism Restaurant categories at the 2019 VIC & TAS Savour Australia Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence.

General Manager Lyndsay Sharp said everyone at Jack Rabbit was over the moon about winning the awards.

"There is a lot of hard work, passion, pride and creativity involved at all levels so it's exciting and gratifying for everyone here to be officially acknowledged and awarded by the industry association - it means we must be doing something right," she said.

"The two plaques will take pride of place in the Jack Rabbit Restaurant foyer."

Ms Sharp said the awards reflected a nod for the region as an epicurean destination.

"A key focus of the Jack Rabbit Vineyard Restaurant is to showcase local Bellarine produce, suppliers and wine to both locals and tourists alike," she said.

"To facilitate a great wining and dining experience for people is a privilege and to play a small role in attracting tourists to The Bellarine and highlight aspects of this dynamic region is an honour, we are most definitely blessed down our way.

"Particular kudos must go to our executive chef Dwayne Bourke and the restaurant kitchen team - their collective culinary talent is exceptional."

More than 80 local restaurants, cafes and catering businesses gathered to celebrate the achievements of their peers who were judged in over 35 categories, with the winners an-

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The Awards for Excellence is the only program in Australia where the judging criteria is determined by consumers who rank what is important to them in the dining experience.

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Ocean Grove Football/Netball Club's Jesse Sutton is a finalist in the Viva Energy Club Legend Award.

"I met all of the finalists at GMHBA Stadium which was great to hear everyone's different stories and was easily able to relate to them with the passion, commitment and love for their local club," Jesse said.

"I am one of four nominated for the Trailblazer award, which is very exciting.

"We all have very different stories and experiences so it will be interesting to see who will claim the prize.

"I am very humbled to get this far so we will see how it pans out on 4 September."

The 21-year-old player, coach and volunteer was thrilled to reach the final 15 in the awards that carry thousands of dollars in cash prizes.

Drysdale Football Club's Michael Trewhella has also made it to the final 15.

The finalists were nominated for their work supporting local sports club, with a total prize pool of $55,000 up for grabs.

This year's awards feature top prizes of $5000 each for male and female volunteers over 35 and their clubs.

The awards' Trailblazer prizes offer $2500 each for a male and a female aged 16 to 35 and their clubs.

Voting has opened for a People's Choice award, offering $2500 each for the winner and their club. People's Choice voting (at clublegend.com.au/vote/) closes 22 August.

Ten remaining finalists will win $1000 for themselves and their club.

The winners will be revealed at a presentation night in September.

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Rail action urgent Geelong's mayor and Corangamite's new Labor MP have joined forces in urging the Morrison government to bring forward a $750 million commitment for duplication of the South Geelong-Waurn Ponds rail line.

The pair released a joint statement last week, calling on the government to "act now" rather than deliver the money after the next federal election.

Commuters from the Bellarine who use Marshall station would benefit from the duplication with more trains, easing congestion on overflowing peak-hour carriages.

"The Morrison Government must start investing in our region and deliver their election commitment for the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds rail upgrade in this term of parliament, not wait until 2025/2026," said MP Libby Coker.

"As it stands, the Morrison government has only allocated 10 per cent of the federal funding needed over the next five years, definitely not enough to begin construction."

Ms Coker asked infrastructure minister Michael McCormack in parliament why $675 million of the funding was unavailable for the next six years.

Mr McCormack failed to reply, she said.

"In the fast-growing region of Corangamite peak-hour trains through Geelong are running at 140 per cent capacity and commuters regularly face significant delays and overcrowding.

As the region continues to grow, demand for improvements to vital infrastructure, like this rail upgrade, will only increase.

"People travelling from Waurn Ponds are facing delays and overcrowding, and services cannot increase until the upgrade is completed. Residents in Corangamite who are reliant on these services have told me they are regularly delayed and sit languishing on trains when they should be at work or at scheduled appointments."

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Clubs go for towards zero Member for Corangamite Libby Coker.

Mayor Bruce Harwood said the duplication was "vital and in line" with the council's proposals for rail improvements to service rapidly growing Geelong.

"It links in closely with the greater Geelong council's proposal for a fast-rail connection between Geelong and Melbourne, which would ultimately connect up with the planned Tullamarine Airport Link."

"We can't afford to wait years for this infrastructure, we need work to start now. We support the federal opposition putting pressure on the Morrison government to release funding now so that this project can be fast-tracked."

A spokesperson for Mr McCormack, who is also deputy prime minister, said the government was "committed" to the rail upgrade.

The spokesperson also took a swipe at Ms Coker, suggesting the funding commitment was largely the work of her Liberal predecessor in Corangamite, Sarah Henderson.

"The 2019/2020 budget included a commitment of $700 million to (the) South Geelong to Waurn Ponds upgrade, stages two and three).

This commitment was in addition to the $50 million provided for in the 2018-19 budget," the spokesperson said.

"The former Liberal member for Corangamite, Sarah Henderson, worked hard to secure this funding. The Liberal and Nationals government had the foresight to account for the upgrade in our budget and we remain committed to delivering the upgrade. The new Labor member had nothing to do with it."

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Ocean Grove and Portarlington Football Netball Clubs got behind the Transport Accident Commission Towards Zero Round on Saturday 3 August.

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The round was about showing support to make zero deaths and serious injuries on Victorian roads a reality.

Stand in Grubber senior captain Harry Walker was presented with his zero guernsey in the led up to the Demons' clash.

Walker and Portarlington senior football captain Will Foott both wore number zero guernseys and came together to show support before their Round 16 match.

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John Bowman at the tree day planting that resulted in the planting and watering of 500 native trees at Lake Avenue Reserve.

Hundreds of trees A cheerful crowd of 130 Ocean Grove residents dug into Lake Avenue Reserve in the sunshine on Sunday 28 July, planting and watering over 500 native trees.

The National Tree Day event - one of many around the Bellarine - was organised by Ocean Grove Coastcare in partnership with the City of Greater Geelong, and partly funded by an arts project 'blank canvas' initiated by local John Bowman early in 2019.

The blank canvas project invited artistically

inclined people to paint trees on small canvases, which were later sold at a fundraising event.

More than 150 people participated, and the cash was used to purchase trees for the planting day, with the City of Greater Geelong matching the money raised.

"People's passion for trees is now on show both through local painting and local planting," John Bowman said.

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er Geelong I was thrilled to see so many people wanting to improve the environment for native animals, birds, and themselves.

"We had so many young children coming along to help out, and many of them have noted which trees they've planted, and will visit the reserve regularly to check on their progress.

"While there is still plenty of room to kick a footy around at the reserve, in the coming years it will look so much more like the area once did before land clearing for farming."

Drivers travelling along the Bellarine Highway are enjoying a much smoother and safer journey thanks to the completion of significant upgrade works, MP Lisa Neville said.

Ms Lisa Neville announced about 15km of the highway had been upgraded as part of the state government's $84 million investment in south western Victoria.

About 2.7km of the highway's Queenscliffbound carriageway has been completely rebuilt between Whitehorse Road to Clifton Avenue and Melaluka Road to Christies Road to improve the strength and quality of these busy sections for the 12,000 people who travel it daily.

Resealing works were also completed on about 5.5km of the highway at Moolap, Newcomb and Wallington to protect the road and provide drivers with a smoother surface.

About 2km of important asphalt repairs were completed across 10 sections of McKillop St/Bellarine Highway between Latrobe Terrace and Lomond Terrace, including the busy intersections along the route.

In addition, about 5.3km of the highway was resurfaced at Leopold and Moolap.

These works were delivered by Regional Roads Victoria. To find out what other works are underway or planned in your area visit regionalroads.vic.gov.au.

"The Bellarine Highway is a key route for people travelling between Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula it's important that it can deliver more safe and reliable journeys," Ms Neville said.

"These works have given the highway a vital uplift the community will notice the difference on their daily commute."

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VIEW stands for the Voice, Interests and Education of Women, boasting over 15,000 members nationally across more than 300 clubs, who volunteer, fundraise and advocate exclusively for the national children's education charity, The Smith Family.

VIEW is The Smith Family's largest community sponsor of Learning for Life students.

VIEW sponsors over 1350 disadvantaged students and donates more than $1 million annually to help fund learning and mentoring programs for disadvantaged children through The Smith Family's Learning for Life sponsorship program.

The Smith Family works in the area of Greater Geelong to provide support for disadvantaged children.

Interest meetings for prospective members

of the new Bellarine Peninsula VIEW Clubs will be held on Thursday 22 August 10.30am for 11am start at Point Lonsdale Golf Club and Thursday 19 September 10.30am for 11am start at Grove Pavilion, Ocean Grove.

"We aim to attract a broad range of women to the interest meetings to discuss what VIEW can offer local women of all ages," Lyn Geer, Victorian VIEW member and past national vice president, said.

"If you are looking for an opportunity to meet new friends, have fun and learn new skills while supporting disadvantaged Australian children, then VIEW in Ocean Grove or Point Lonsdale is an ideal club for you."

Each VIEW Club is unique and plans its monthly meetings and events to suit the interests and lifestyle of their community-minded members.

Anyone interested in finding our more about VIEW can call Lyn on 0409-145 073 or Edna on 9455 0941 or visit view.org.au for further information.

Six young locals chosen Six young Bellarine basketballers have been chosen to travel to Echuca for the annual Jamboree tournament.

What makes the selection even more special is that the six youngsters were chosen from a pool of more than 1000 hopefuls.

Adele Mills, Evie Perez, Elsbeth Smeaton, Miley Dawkins, Kade Little and Keegan Johnson will make the trip up the Murray River in September.

Each year the best 240 Country Under 12 players together for an amazing experience, teaching them the skills necessary to rise through the ranks of the country pathway.

The players will be allocated into 24 separate teams to encourage their development alongside new coaches and new teammates.

Basketball Victoria Country General Manager David Huxtable said it is an incredible opportunity to be selected for the Jamboree as it's an experience that sets players up for their entire country journey.

"The Jamboree is one of our most exciting events on the calendar as we get to see the newest age group of Country stars enter the pathway," Huxtable said.

"Players and coaches alike emerge from the Jamboree with a plethora of new skills and make life-long friends throughout the state."

The 240 players were selected from the annual Under-12 Skills Days events held throughout Country Victoria. Top-age athletes who excel at the Skills Days are selected by the region coaches for the prestigious event.

With over 1000 athletes participating in this

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By Cr Stephanie Asher I'm proud to report the release of our draft Social Infrastructure Planning and Investment Policy.

Policies may sound dull, but this is a significant policy development that has the scope to do great things for our community.

It ensures council's decision making is fair, equitable and based on evidence and input from residents.

It's so important when investing in infrastructure and services that we understand the needs of our changing community.

The policy covers spending for things like neighbourhood houses, planning for afford-

able housing, senior citizen activities, libraries, parks, trails, kindergartens, pools and sporting facilities.

As we all know, Greater Geelong is growing fast and with that comes increased challenges, amid limited resources.

We have residents in our region experiencing disadvantage, isolation, mental illness and family violence, just to name a few.

Council can't put its head in the sand, we need to keep tackling these issues from different angles with a multi-pronged approach.

The community was consulted extensively late last year as we reviewed the draft Social Infrastructure Plan 2014-2031.

Now that the draft policy has been devel-

oped, we want to hear from you again.

Hop onto www.geelongaustralia.com.au/ yoursay until 12 September.

Let us know if we've hit the mark, or if you have any suggestions to make.

And while I'm at it, don't forget consultation is still open for the Shared Trails Masterplan until 31 August.

Ocean Grove is a wonderful place to hop on a bike (or a horse!), go for a run, or push a pram around and it would be great to improve our existing trails and make them more interconnected.

There are still a few more drop-in sessions happening across the region, so look online at Your Say for more details or to fill out a survey.

Ocean Grove junior netball club profile Name: Zoe Honey Under 15s Division 3 Friday night competition What got you into playing netball?

I thought it would be a fun sport to try and I have doing for a while and so I just wanted to join a club.

What do you enjoy most about playing junior netball at Ocean Grove?

Just like the teams side and how everyone gets along.

What netball competition do you currently play in?

I am playing in Division 3 competition in Under 15s, so it is the top division on a Friday night for our age group.

Have you got any major highlights or favourite memories from playing netball at Ocean Grove?

Not yet, still trying to make some.

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Queensland.

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A backstage role to play

By Justin Flynn Rhiannon Irving won't be on stage during GPAC's much anticipated show Sunday in the Park with George, but she still has an important role to play.

The 24-year-old Geelong local is the show's costume designer and with much of the performance being set in the 19th century, the actors need to look the part.

It's a slightly different process to what I've been through before," Rhiannon told the Indy.

"I've had to do a lot of historical research and started reading the script in December.

"For Sunday in the Park with George, because it's based on a painting it was a case of having that painting alongside me while reading the script and approaching the characters as I normally would but looking at the painting and thinking 'how can I make them look like that?'

"It still have to be believable - you never want someone to go 'oh that hat is like two feet wide how did they carry it?'."

Sunday in the Park with George is set in Paris, 1884.

For Rhiannon, who studied at Christian College locally and then at Perth's Western Australian Academy for Performing Arts, the arts has been a part of her life since she was very young.

"I did theatre for a really short time while I was in high school," she says.

"My mum was an art teacher while I was

Rhiannon Irving growing up so I've always been surrounded by art and performing so it made sense to combine the two."

Now a full-time employee as a costumier at Australian Ballet, Rhiannon says her job is to make the production as authentic as possible.

"The point of a costume is support the story," she says.

Sunday in the Park With George will be at Geelong Performing Arts Centre from 15 to 17 August.

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WHAT’S ON Music/live events Barwon Heads Hotel Check Barwon Heads Hotel on Facebook for the latest.

Piping Hot Chicken Shop Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs.

Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall Making waves music/poetry afternoon every fourth Sunday of the month, from 2pm5.30pm.

Ocean Grove Hotel See http://oceangrovehotel.com.au/whatson/ for upcoming events.

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Markets and fairs Car boot sale Ocean Grove Park Association's May 2019 car boot sale to support Rural Aid's Car Boot Sale fund raiser, Saturday 25 May, sponsoring Team 3225 in The Jalopy Derby. To make a booking, email team3225jalopy@gmail.com or ring 0403-884 107.

Bellarine Community Farmers' Market Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park.

Barwon Heads Community Hall Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.

Stamp and Coin Fair Ocean Grove Stamp Club, Saturday March 23, 10am to 2pm at Senior Citizens clubrooms, 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.

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Get active Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall. Contact oceangrovecalisthenics@gmail.com Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove Monday 9.15am Gentle low impact exercise to music for 55 to whatever. All fitness levels and ages. Everyone welcome. Phone Marg on 0407-244 767.

Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.

Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove Wednesdays 9am volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335.

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Queenscliff RSL Hall Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335.

Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Phone 5251 3393.

Barwon Heads Community Hall Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities. Phone 0435 481 920.

Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove Wednesday 7pm, 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group.

Ocean Grove Walkers Tuesdays 9.30am, meet at the shelter in Ocean Grove Park except when taking bus, train or ferry trips. For further information phone Helen 0411-534 899.

Carpet Bowls Indoor carpet bowls starting 4 February. Meet new friends and play a friendly game of bowls.

All ages welcome. Parks Hall, Portarlington.

Mondays from 12.30pm to 3pm. Cost $4 includes afternoon tea. Contact Neighbourhood

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House, 5259 2290, after hours 0431-789 048.

Reading and writing Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue.

Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime.

Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses.

Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime.

Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-3.30pm, book chat for adults. Visit www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au Bellarine Training and Community Hub Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Phone 5255 4294.

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Well Women's Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale Staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812. Tuesday 6.15pm, Wednesday 9.30am, 11am, 6.30pm, Saturday 8am. History

Pde, Barwon Heads. New Lions welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.

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CLUBS MEET Mondays

Fourth Monday of every month

Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Hwy end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays, 1pm. Marg 5256 2550.

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7pm-9pm, (juniors/ seniors) at Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

Ocean Grove and District Men's Shed - Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am-3pm - and Wednesday, 9am-noon, 17 Smithton Grove. Ted Price 5255 2595.

Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Steve 0438 019 991.

Soft tennis, 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Memorial Hall. Social soft tennis gathering for women over 55. Jeanette 5256 1633.

Springs TOWN Club Inc (Take Off Weight Naturally), Drysdale, every Monday, 9am to 11am at Drysdale Uniting Church Hall. Jan o403 221 737 or 5255 3839.

Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.

First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Geelong East Men's Shed, Coppards Rd, East Geelong at 7.30pm. Warwick Hansen 0419 563 904, Dave Davies 0419 998 781 or email bffa@ hotmail.com. Fly tying third Thursday of each month at 7.30pm.

Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm, at St Peter's Church Hall, Draper Street. Details 5255 2820 or 5154 2873.

Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club.

Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston St. Dianne 0422 134 810.

Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Visitors welcome, Graeme 0428-500 462, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Ave, Newtown. Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361 319 or bffa@hotmail.com

Tuesdays Bellarine Peninsula Take off Weight Naturally Club meets Tuesday nights, 5.30pm, at Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston St, Ocean Grove. Phone 0417 591 182.

Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone 0457 315 900.

Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, All Saints Church, Hitchcock Ave Barwon Heads. All abilities and voices welcome. Jo on 5254 2670.

Ocean Grove Chess Club, Tuesdays 7pm to 9pm, $2.50 per session. Julie 5255 4294 or Ralph 0431 458 100. Ocean Grove Bellarine Training and Community Hub, 1 John Dory Dr, Ocean Grove, or email reception@btach.com. au.

First Tuesday of every month Springdale Neighbourhood Centre get together for meet and greet the first Tuesday of month, 10.15am, free cuppa and a chat. Contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along.

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace, Tuesdays at 1pm. Also Thursdays and Fridays, 1.30pm. Dianne on 5255 2996.

Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Jo 5254 2670.

Last Tuesday of every month.

Bellarine for Refugees, Barwon Heads Community Garden, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm. New members always welcome. Enquiries, Rosemary bellarine4r@gmail.com.

Wednesdays Ocean Grove and District Men's Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone 0475 418 377.

After hours Bruce Ward 5255 8827.

Chord Club - meet to make music: every Wednesday, 4pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.

Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Steve 0438 019 991.

First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women, from 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au or 0412 199 467.

U3A Art Group: Drysdale meets every Wednesday at 1.15pm at Drysdale Tennis Club. Tutor is Dr Ted Reilly. Enrol by visiting on Wednesday or by contacting the U3A office at Cobbin Farm, Grovedale, on 5244 5114 or mail@u3ageelong. org.au

Second Wednesday of every month Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson's Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1pm2pm Parkinsong, 2.30pm-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. Pam 5255 5152.

Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter's Church Hall.

Fourth Wednesday of every month

Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch meeting 7.30pm Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries 0426-889 456.

Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Environmental activities to protect the coastline. Fran 0429 237 661.

Ocean Grove Craft and Chat Circle, Thursdays (during school term), 9.30am to 11.30am, $2, The Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston St. Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch social craft eve 7.30pm, Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries phone or message 0426-889456.

Fridays Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Breast Cancer Support Group, last Friday of each month at Ocean Grove Bowling Club at 12.30pm for lunch. Julie Rodger 0435 362 573.

Barwon Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees, third Friday of month from 10am to noon (except December and January) at Waurn Ponds Hotel. Lunch afterwards. Visitors welcome. Inquiries 5258 3435 or 5278 9796.

Queenscliff Croquet Club Introduction to Croquet sessions on Fridays,1.30pm-3pm. Ann 5278 3480 or Gail 5258 2270.

Saturdays

National Seniors Bellarine Peninsula Branch meets at St James Church Hall, Collins St, Drysdale, 2pm-4pm. Guest speaker each meeting.

Those who are over 50 and would like to make new friends are welcome. Contact Jackie 0439 473 244.

Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse. Phone Gary 0408-812 438.Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. June Hansen 0422 142 882 for information.

Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Dianne 5255 1372.

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/ trivia nights. Details at www.groupspaces.com/ coasters-social-group or 0411 952 598.

First and third Tuesday of every month

Thursdays

Sundays

Second Tuesday of month

Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Barwon Heads Senior Citizens Club, 5A Clifford

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove.

Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

Bellarine Peninsula Church of Christ meets each Sunday at 10.30am at 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove.

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ENVIRONMENT

Look, it’s a raptor feast The past few weeks have been chilly and overcast, but despite the weather I've seen some wonderful birds.

In fact I've experienced a 'raptor feast' over the past few weeks, which I've enjoyed immensely.

I went for a drive to Swan Bay one sunny day, and was amazed to see two wedge-tailed eagles perched on a farm fence at close range, and there was a deceased sheep on the ground nearby.

Wedge-tailed eagles will kill lambs, but these make up only a small percentage of their total prey as carrion is a major food source (such as roadkill and other carcasses) and many of the reports of predation on lambs result from birds scavenging already dead animals.

However when wedge-tailed eagles work together, a group of eagles can attack and kill animals as large as adult kangaroos.

I was worried when I saw the dead sheep as the farmer may not have taken too kindly to one of their sheep being killed (assuming it did not die of natural causes) and possibly take revenge on the eagles in some way, like the farmer in Gippsland last year who went to jail for a few weeks for killing many birds.

I've seen a pair of wedge-tailed eagles in Curlewis, Mannerim, Ocean Grove, and Wallington over the last month, so their range extends through much of the Bellarine and it's always wonderful to see them.

I went back the next day and saw two brown

Little eagle

Peregrine falcon falcons and a whistling kite feasting on the dwindling remains of the sheep, so a few big birds enjoyed their tucker in that paddock.

There was no sign of the wedgies, and I haven't seen them since.

A few days after this I spotted two beautiful little eagles in Curlewis and another at Banks Road, Marcus Hill.

There are a few rabbits around Banks Road, so I imagine the little eagle has been preying on them. I just love seeing these magnificent creatures so close to home.

A few days after this, I was driving home

Wedge-tailed eagle from work, and turned into my street when a raptor flew over the car and I recognised the bird immediately as a peregrine falcon, and in another tree there was another peregrine falcon.

I could not believe my eyes - a pair of peregrines in my street.

I rushed home and grabbed the camera, then went back to the end of my street, where both birds were still perched, but by the time I parked the car one bird took off and flew north across the Woolworths car park and did not return.

I managed to take a photo of the remain-

ing bird in the fading evening light, which was great.

This is quite gruesome, but I found a deceased, beheaded homing pigeon on the ground (I knew the bird was a homing pigeon as it was banded on both legs).

I imagine the peregrines had seen the pigeons flying and followed them. I was very happy to see the peregrines in my street, but I'm sure the homing pigeons were not as joyful.

Spring must be in the air, as I've heard the familiar sounds of fan-tailed cuckoos calling and I spotted one at Swan Bay on a power line.

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CASSIE and Wes took ownership of Marketplace Fish and Chips more than three years ago.

They love living in Ocean Grove because it is such a relaxing lifestyle and the community is so welcoming and friendly.

In their shop they use 'frozen-at-sea' fish, which is filleted and frozen within four hours of being caught. This retains the full flavours and keeps the fish fresh and tasty.

They have a special fryer that can make gluten-free chips. Tasty gluten-free grilled fish is also available.

Seniors are well looked after with a 10 per cent senior discount on every transaction when you present your senior's card.

Wow how time flies! Cassie and Wes moved here just over two years ago and they are very thankful to everyone who supports their family business.

If it's freshly cooked fish and chips you're after, you are welcome to come into Marketplace Fish and Chips.

Or you can place your order over the phone on 5256 2099 at Marketplace Shopping Centre in beautiful Ocean Grove.

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Lindsay’s gentle touch Ocean Breeze Dental's Lindsay Hamilton enjoys providing dental care for the whole family, working with patients to help achieve and maintain a healthy mouth and teeth.She is frequently told that she has a gentle touch when treatment is needed.

Since graduating from the University of Dundee (Scotland) in 2006, Lindsay has been practising dentistry.

In 2009 she achieved The Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

She is a member of the Australian Dental Association.

Lindsay feels very fortunate to live and work

Lindsay Hamilton from Ocean Breeze Dental.

in the wonderful Ocean Grove community, where she has been made to feel very welcome.

She enjoys swimming and spending time outdoors with her husband, daughter and their cavoodle.

She especially enjoys paddle boarding on the Barwon River and hiking around Victoria.

Any fear of dentists will fly out the window when you meet the friendly, highly skilled team.

They will ensure you are thoroughly diagnosed and informed so that you know your needs are completely taken care of, and this is just one of many reasons why they have been described as the favourite dentists by many patients.

Caring for your smiles Parade Dental Ocean Grove was previously known as Dr Favaloro's Dental Surgery.

Phil arrived in Ocean Grove in the 1970s and raised his three children here.

He enjoys all aspects of dentistry, especially seeing kids come in as toddlers and grow into adults.

Phyllis joined the clinic in 2016 and enjoyed working here so much that she purchased the business from Phil.

She enjoys helping anxious patients over-

come their fears, because she knows exactly what it's like to be sitting in the patient's chair.

Ricky worked in Nhill, Horsham and Bendigo before deciding on a sea change.

He enjoys playing golf and in his spare time you might also find his head buried among books, a habit that earned him several awards during his dental training.

The team at Parade Dental look forward to caring for the smiles of the local community.

Phyllis, Phil and Ricky from Parade Dental Ocean Grove.

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See it all with Sea All James Murphy bought Sea All Dolphin Swims in February 2017 as the business struggled with "a lack of reinvestment and energy".

"Since the purchase the business has turned, achieving record-breaking sales and growth, allowing us to vastly improve and innovate processes, assets, systems, products and culture," James says in his awards entry.

His vision for Sea All Dolphin Swims is a "flourishing year-round business that enriches the lives of our customers and local marine environment, and supports a team of passionate local professionals".

Founded in 1996, the business now offers seal and dolphin swims, sightseeing tours, school programs, virtual reality education pro-

grams, surf lessons and Tours, and a Bay Wave Tour.

"We are the only dolphin-swim operator on the Bellarine," James says.

"Our approach of exceeding expectations separates us from every operator in our industry and our reviews attest that."

James says Sea All Dolphin Swims provide "unforgettable, incredibly unique experiences, leaving customers in awe".

The awe for customers involves coming "eye-to-eye with wild dolphins", doing things they "couldn't imagine" like jumping from the boat roof and snorkelling with wildlife, and "the exceptional customer experience".

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For local owners Kerry and Simon Bell, the decision to convert a 1932 Californian bungalow home into a now-thriving restaurant has proven to be a great success. The restaurant, popular with local and Bellarine residents, also finds itself sought after by Melbourne foodies.

Throughout the breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, produced by head chef Jotti Singh, The Bungalow Restaurant celebrates local produce. Seafood comes straight from Port Phillip Bay to the kitchen thanks to local fish monger White Fisheries.

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After working with top chefs in Sydney, including alongside Miguel Maestre from Channel 10's the Living Room, chef Jotti joined The

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The Bungalow Restaurant was the perfect fit for Jotti's newfound lifestyle and his passion for cooking dishes that were a little bit different.

It was this interest of Jotti's that aligned with owner Kerry Bell's vision for the venue and overall goal of creating the surprise, exploration and joy that can come from eating food.

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Ben Shay takes a great outfield catch in Bears 4-2 win over Lara Wildcats.

Story and pictures: MARK LAZARUS

Dan Stott gets an out for Bears after an attempted steal to second base.

Bears hold on for victory Bellarine Bears took a valuable win in their baseball game against Lara.

In A Grade the game was very tight with neither team giving up any runs in the first three innings.

Bellarine took an early lead at the start of the third inning with a single run, however the lead was short lived as Lara hit back with three runs in the bottom of the thirrd thanks to some defensive errors.

The Bears tied the game in the fifth inning

thanks to a two RBI single to Wayne Visser.

With scores level going into the seventh inning, Bellarine was able to score another run again thanks to Wayne Visser and kept Lara scoreless to take a 4-3 win.

Pat Brackley did a superb job on the mound conceding only two hits through five innings with Josh Crotty closing out the last two.

Bellarine A-Reserve had a tight 4-2 win against Lara Wildcats with Matt Sage doing another solid job on the mound.

Scoring four runs in the first, Bears held Lara scoreless for most of the game.

Two runs late saw Chris Dunn come in to pitch two innings and while Lara got runners on base were unable to convert.

Ethan Weakley played his first A-Reserve game and did a stellar job on first base.

B-Reserve had a bye.

C Grade Blue ventured up to Ballarat and while they went down 10-6, eight of the Royals runs came in the first inning, so a solid fight-

back by the Bears.

C Grade Red was up against Deakin at home.

Deakin scored three in the first, but Bears fought back to level the game in the fourth inning.

Deakin hit out with seven runs in the last two to take an 11-4 win.

Will Cameron had a stellar game with 2 hits at crucial times.

Cobras start preseason

By Mark Heenan Collendina Cricket Club commences pre-season this month as it prepares for the 2019/20 season.

The Cobras have also announced their senior grade captains for the new season.

Star player Nathan Walter retains the role as A Grade captain, while Chris Thompson takes the mantle as B Grade captain, Matt Gibbon is the C Grade captain and Gavin Berry takes charge as D Grade captain.

The Cobras commence their preseason with an evening indoor net session on Thursday 15 August at Geelong Indoor Sports at Gravel Pits Road in South Geelong.

Collendina will host a further three training sessions across August on Thursday 22 August, Sunday 25 August and Thursday 29 August.

Collendina Cricket Club coach Eddie Ellwood said their six-week pre-season would

involve indoor and and outdoor net sessions before they start their 2019/20 campaign in early October.

"A variety of sessions is good before the season starts," Ellwood said.

"We have also got your staple net sessions - we will get a little bit more intense as September (gets) nearer."

Weekly training sessions and Sunday sessions in September will take place at Collendina Cricket Club.

For more information on joining the Cobras in 2019/20 contact 0401 423 343.

COLLENDINA CRICKET CLUB CAPTAINS FOR 2019/20 SEASON A Grade - Nathan Walter B Grade - Chris Thompson C Grade - Matt Gibbon D Grade - Gavin Berry

A Grade captain Nathan Walter, club president Wayne Blyth, senior club coach Eddie Ellwood.

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Ocean Grove is looking to go back to back premiers this season.

Grubbers now the hunted

By Mark Heenan Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association reigning A Grade premier Ocean Grove's new preseason is underway for 2019/20.

Grubber senior grade cricketers went back to training with their first net session on Sunday 11 August.

The club will run two further net sessions across August on Sundays on 18 August and 25 August.

Ocean Grove Cricket Club will also run mid-week bat skill sessions/fitness sessions throughout August on Wednesdays on 14 August, 21 August and 28 August and also Wednesday 3 September.

MEANTIME the Grubbers have announced their new senior grade captains for the 2019/20 season.

This season the club welcomes back Lucas Baulch, who will captain the B Grade.

"We welcome Baulchy back into the fray this season," Ocean Grove Cricket Club president John Giufrrida said.

"He brings a wealth of Grubber experience and will continue on with the fantastic work Isaac Saunders has provided us over the last

couple of seasons."

Premiership winning captain coach Paul Jubber retains his role to lead A Grade, while Callum Docherty leads C Grade and John Murphy will captain D Grade.

IN other club developments, Ocean Grove Cricket Club is fielding expressions of interest to have its own senior women's cricket team for the new season.

The Barwon Women's cricket competition which takes place across the wider Geelong region commences on Sunday 10 November.

The Grubbers are expected to field three junior girls teams in 2019/20.

Ocean Grove will hold two girls training sessions at the Shell Road nets on Sunday 8 September and Sunday 15 September at 10am.

To get in contact with the Ocean Grove Cricket Club junior girls program email macoda5@gmail.com for more information.

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Coach injury blow

By Mark Heenan One of Ocean Grove's A Grade most significant victories came at a cost on Saturday with senior netball playing coach Elyse Howard unlikely to play again in 2019.

The Grubbers won a must win Round 17 clash over Battle of the Bridge rivals Barwon Heads at Barwon Heads Foreshore Reserve on 10 August to consolidate a top three finals spot.

Howard who suffered a calf injury in the first quarter of the 45 to 42 victory over the fifth-placed Seagulls, was forced to coach from the sidelines in the second half.

Howard said she is a doubtful starter for BFNL finals and will miss the club's Round 18 clash against Queenscliff on Saturday.

An interrupted pre-season sidelined Howard with a badly broken right leg at a training mishap in 2018.

"I doubt I'll be back this season, but I'll wait and see (the) prognosis," Howard told the Voice.

"I hurt it at the end of the first quarter.

"I won't be playing (against Queenscliff this Saturday)."

MEANTIME a win from its final home and away Round 18 game against Queenscliff will book a top three finals berth and guarantee Ocean Grove at least two finals.

The Grubbers sit in outright third position with a 13-4 record, while reigning BFNL A

Grade premier Modewarre (12-5) is one game behind in fourth spot with a superior percentage.

Howard said the improved performance against Barwon Heads was needed after a below par 20-goal win over Portarlington in Round 16. "(The) Barwon Heads' win was very important to keep us in the top three, so it is a relief for our group of girls," she said.

"We played a lot a better, however we let them (Barwon Heads) back in the game.

"We really worked on our patience and delivery... (that) was so much better from that regard."

Grubber goal shooter Rebecca Scott shot 35 goals from 44 attempts, while goal attack Julia Allan scored eight goals, and team-mate Ally Swift shot two goals.

Howard praised Ocean Grove playing assistant coach Kate Slattery, named in the best players, after adjusting well to a new role at centre.

"Kate Slattery is playing a new role in centre and really stepped up," she said.

"She is learning the position, but her strength and her height in that position is really positive for the group."

Grubber star defender duo Lucy Vercher and Candice Parker continued their rich vein of form and were dominant contributors.

Towering Barwon Heads' goal shooter Mo-

nique Adams shot 29 goals from 44 attempts, while Seagull player Karly Teasdale scored 13 goals.

B GRADE Ocean Grove consolidated fourth spot on the B Grade ladder with a 34 to 24 victory over Barwon Heads. Grubber goal shooter Abbey Badrock, named in the best, scored 20 goals, while team-mates Isabel Hackett and Meg Badrock were star contributors in the win.

C GRADE The Grubbers (14-2-1) hold top spot in the C Grade with a superior percentage over Geelong Amateur following its 25 to 16 win over Barwon Heads. Grubber trio Heidi Bennett (12 goals), Jesse Sutton (8 goals) and Tina Birch (5 goals) all scored in front of goal.

D GRADE Ocean Grove will finish D Grade in first position after their 19 to 12 victory over Barwon Heads.

The Grubbers have a 15-2 record and two games ahead of second-placed Geelong Amateur. Grubber pair Shereen Wolfe (11 goals) and Maddy Goodger (8 goals) scored, while team-mates Jen Wood, Taryn Stanley and Bridget were named in the best.

E GRADE The top of the table clash between Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove finished in a tie at 23 all. Tall Grubber goal shooter Constance Smith topped the scoring with 17 goals.

Cold and wet conditions greet youngsters Under 13 Division 1 Cobras Walter 8.8 (56) def St Mary's Rodgers 4.2 (26) Rory Phillips was dominant up forward, setting up numerous forward entries and kicking a couple himself. Miller Keck was again a shining light across half forward, marking everything he got his hands on. Awards: Rory Phillips, Miller Keck, Noah Jeffrey, Ben Pennesi, Lachie Norton, Will Cunningham, Luke Devlin.

Division 4 Cobras Pearson 7.6 (48) def Ammos Westy 2.2 (14) Ferocious at the contest and taking advantage of the wind, the Cobras piled on four firstquarter goals to set up the win. The intensity picked up after quarter time but the Cobras were up for the challenge. A great defensive effort across the ground kept the opposition to two goals. Awards: Koby Millar-Burton, Tane Napier, Makani Storey, Fraser Stow, Hamish Stow, Xavier Wallace, Hugo Walsh.

Division 7 Cobras Every 4.8 (32) def South Barwon Thompson 2.3 (15) Division 8 Cobras Dean 6.9 (45) v Lara Fogarty 4.6 (30) Cobras Dean played a great brand of football with enormous attack on the ball and tackle pressure. With each player stepping up in their role, the team took a slight lead into the halftime break. A spirited Lara came to level the scores at three-quarter time but the Cobras showed what they were made of and, through great teamwork and determination, earned a well-deserved win. All players had an outstanding game.

Under 11 Cobras Farrell 5.4 (34) def by Barwon Heads 9.10 (64) Our boys battled hard against a good opponent. We were very competitive in general play but failed to take our chances, particularly in the second quarter when the ball was constantly in our forward half. The scores were tight at three-quarter time but as injuries and the cold took their toll, Barwon Heads proved the better team.

Cobras McManus 3.3 (21) def South Barwon Cunningham 2.3 (15) Cobras Moroney 1.2 (8) def by Ammos Kangars 4.7 (31) Under 10 Cobras Cordy 3.2 (20) def by St Joseph's Jumping 12.9 (81) Cobras Jones 3.1 (19) def by Torquay Voss 7.8 (50) Jones was competitive all day but Torquay oceangrovevoice.com.au

Action from the Ocean Grove Cobras vs South Barwon Under 9s game. 196522 Pictures: MARK HEENAN MEDIA had a big last quarter when the wind was at its strongest. There were lots of great contributors with Brad Bennett and Fletcher Atkinson continuing their outstanding seasons in their first year of footy. Duke Veenstra showed great determination, locking the ball in against three Torquay players while down back. Charlie Berlyn's efforts to attack the footy, pick it up cleanly and roost it over the centre line pack of players into the clear was a highlight.

Awards: MollyO'Keefe, Xavier Monahan, Ben Mifsud, Devlin Mateo, Troy Stibbard, Brad Bennett, Fletcher Atkinson.

Cobras O'Keefe v Torquay Coleman (washed out) O'Keefe had one of its strongest first quarters of the season against a skilled Torquay side, notching up several early goals. Unfortunately, the wet condition of the oval proved too great a hurdle and the game was abandoned at half time.

Under 9 Cobras Allan 5.3 (33) def by Barwon Heads Blue 6.5 (41) Smart play from both teams saw the ball in constant motion between both ends, ensuring everyone stayed warm. Our boys fought hard all game, keeping the score close, but Barwon Heads was just too good in the end. Awards: Grainger Phipps, Riley Stephens, Charlie Kopec-Teague, Jack Gurrie.

Cobras Dalton v Ammos Lovick Dalton was scheduled to play Ammos Lovick but the game was a forfeit as Ammos only had eight players. A win to team Dalton and the parents who escaped the cold.

Cobras Durran v St Joseph's Jets Cobras Norquay 5.4 (34) def by Torquay Aldridge 8.4 (52) A very cold Friday night made for tough con-

Durran players Taj Hounslow (centre) and Harry Bright (right) chase their South Barwon Wallace opponent. 196522 ditions. The team worked together very well, moving the ball around the ground.

Awards: River Wright, Gus Montgomery, captain Jack Crea, Baxter Hodgson.

Cobras Stow 2.1 (13) def by St Mary's Doherty 3.7 (25) We struggled to thaw out against St Mary's.

Our team was superbly led by our young players who confidently attacked the ball and shared it with our running players, once again demonstrating a positive future for the Cobras.

Awards: Nate Bush, Chad Cook, Brodie Munn, Jacob Stolk, Jude de Jong, Archie Heenan, Archie Smith.

Cobras Taylor 0.0 (0) def by Torquay Browning 7.3 (45) Taylor defended well all game and were strong through the centre but didn't take advantage of the wind. The consistent Torquay team was too strong in trying conditions. No goals this week for the boys despite battling hard all game under the captaincy of Ezra Harvey and Tyler Drayton.

Awards: Angus Carr, Chance Hanan, Cooper Levis, Finn Wallace, Max Wood, Miller Reilly.

Kate Slattery in Ocean Grove's A Grade victory over Portarlington. 196546 Picture: MARK HEENAN MEDIA

Improvement needed says club coach

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove senior netball playing coach Elyse Howard said there was lots to improve on despite its 20-goal victory in A Grade over Portarlington on 3 August.

The win ensured the Grubbers climbed back into third spot and to leap-frog Modewarre which lost a thriller 32-34 to secondplaced Geelong Amateur.

It was Ocean Grove's final home match for 2019.

Ocean Grove A Grade sat in third position with a 12-4 record after 16 rounds, while Modewarre was in fourth position with a 11-5 win loss record.

Howard confirmed its ball placement and its decision making and passing were areas for improvement.

"The areas of we need to work on are our ball placement and decision of passes as we are turning the ball over too much," Howard told the Voice.

"We are matching our opponents in other areas and beating them in other areas however our passing the ball is our weaknesses currently and we want to improve in that area to be competitive against the top teams."

The Grubbers which led the Demons by 10 goals at the main break extended their margin by 20 goals at the end of the fourth term.

Grubber goal shooter Rebecca Scott shot 41 from 52 attempts, while goal attack Julia Allan scored eight goals and Ally Swift finished with four goals.

Best players included Howard and star duo defenders Lucy Vercher and Candice Parker.

Grubber netballer Dannie Hoiles played her first A Grade match since Round 7.

Former Grubber netballer and Portarlington coach Abbey Middleton scored 24 goals from 28 attempts, while star Ocean Grove senior female footballer Sarah Perrott lined up for the Demons in defence.

All Grubbers senior netball grades and Portarlington senior netballers wore blue, white and blue socks to raise awareness for TAC AFL Victoria Towards Zero Round.

B GRADE Ocean Grove maintained fourth position on the B Grade ladder with a comfortable 70 to 26 win over Portarlington. Grubber youngster Emma Badrock top scored with 27 goals, while Isabelle Teague scored 20 goals. Best players for Ocean Grove were Isabelle Teague, Claudia Britt and Isabel Hackett.

C GRADE The Grubbers thrashed Portarlington in C Grade 57 to 7. Ocean Grove pair Heidi Bennett (23 goals) and Tina Birch (21 goals) combined for 44 goals. Best players were Tina Birch, Amy Hill and Kaitlyn Hammond. The 50-goal victory ensured the C Grade Grubbers kept top spot on percentage over second-placed Geelong Amateur.

D GRADE Ocean Grove D Grade consolidated its twogame outright lead in first position after scoring a 47 to 15 victory over Portarlington. Grubber netballer Shereen Wolfe top scored with 21 goals, while Lauren Barber finished with 19 goals. Best players for Ocean Grove were Jen Wood and Tamara Splatt.

E GRADE The Grubbers made it a clean sweep with five wins as E Grade won 37 to 16 over Portarlington. Grubber goaler Grace Hamilton top scored with 31 goals.

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Grand final awaits

By Mark Heenan The Grubber Under 15 girls are off to the big dance after a memorable win to savour in the rain and soaking wet conditions on Sunday 11 August.

Ocean Grove 2.2 (14) defeated Grovedale Jen 0.1 (1) to book their place in the Under 15 Division Two grand final against Torquay Canning.

The Grubbers led for the entire match in the wide expansive spaces at Elderslie Reserve in Newtown.

Ocean Grove Under 15s coach Adrian Copeland said he was very proud after the club progressed through to its first ever junior female football grand final.

"Being the first (grand final) for our girls is absolutely huge," Copeland told the Voice.

"The proud factor is beyond the Richter scale."

Star Grubber player Piper Copeland kicked the only goal in the first half, while Ebba Lord kicked a running goal in the final quarter to seal victory.

Grovedale fought the game out and drove the ball inside their forward half a lot in a compelling final term, though the Grubber defenders provided great resistance to keep the opposition goalless.

Euphoric scenes erupted for the Ocean Grove players when the final siren sounded.

The Grubbers will play their grand final match against Torquay Canning at Lara on 18 August at 9am.

Ocean Grove defeated ladder leader Torquay Canning by 18 points in Round 9 on 28 July.

Ollie Monteith makes a tackle on his Portarlington oppponent. 196606 Picture: MARK HEENAN MEDIA

Losing streak finally halted

By Mark Heenan

The Under 15s Ocean Grove girls elated to hear the final siren sound against Grovedale Jen. The Grubbers will now meet Torquay Canning in the Picture: MARK HEENAN MEDIA grand final this Sunday. 196425

Seagulls prevail to lock in finals position

By Mark Heenan Barwon Heads warmed up for BFL finals to record a comfortable 60-point victory over an injury depleted Ocean Grove at Howard Harmer Oval on Saturday.

Final scores Barwon Heads 15.17 (107) defeated Ocean Grove 6.11 (47) in wet and cold conditions.

The win locked in a top five finals berth for Barwon Heads (12-5) and consolidated its top three spot, while the Grubbers sit in eighth position with a 4-13 record.

Drysdale's loss to Geelong Amateur on Saturday meant the Hawks won't play finals.

Modewarre in fifth has a two-game game gap over Drysdale, in sixth spot.

Only one and a half matches separates Geelong Amateur in top spot and Modewarre in fifth, while Anglesea, Barwon Heads and Torquay are all jostling for their highest ladder position before finals.

Meantime the Grubbers were without a host of key senior players, stand in captain Harry Walker (knee) and experienced defender Kaiden Long (abdominal muscle) did not play and were injury casualties from the club's 43-point win over Portarlington on 3 August.

Walker who suffered a medial ligament won't play again in 2019.

Ocean Grove veteran Kelly Williams sustained a hamstring early in the first term against the Seagulls and took no further part in game.

In 2019, the Grubbers have lost co-captains Justin Carey (finger) and James Linton (hip), while regulars Peter Hardy (groin), Joe McDonald, Aaron Baxter, Kieran McNally, Steve Presani are all out injured.

Meantime it was the Seagulls eleventh straight victory over the Grubbers.

Barwon Heads playing coach Mitch Herbison said Ocean Grove came to play in the first quarter, the Grubbers only trailed by two points at quarter time.

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beat us in that area (team things) at different stages of the first half," Herbison told the Voice.

The move to switch Grubber youngster Logan Taylor forward proved pivotal, he kicked two goals in the first quarter.

"Logan is probably one of the best players for his age in the competition - he can play half-back, he can play on-ball and go forward as well," he said.

"He is a tough match up when he does go forward - he is a guy we put a bit of time into when we play Ocean Grove."

Equally star Barwon Heads player Mitch Phelps caused concern for the Grubber defenders. Phelps finished with four goals.

Phelps who kicked a sensational goal off the pack in the second half, has booted 35 goals from 17 games in 2019.

Herbison said Phelps added touch of class in the 10-goal win.

"When (Phelps) gets a bit of space he can really hurt you on a short space of time, he has played a bit of footy up the ground this year, when he does a get a bit closer to goal he is really dangerous," he said.

Other strong contributors for the Seagulls were Jayden McLauchlan, who finished with two goals, Bradley Harvey, who kicked three majors and Tim Chapman.

The Grubbers had a competitive first half, though the home side extended their final margin in the second half kicking 6.11 to Ocean Grove's 1.8 to win by 60 points.

Best players for Ocean Grove included Riley Maloney and Jake Wilkie, who both kicked a goal, while ruck Tom Hobbs battled hard and brother Rhys Hobbs was serviceable.

Myles Fletcher made his Grubber senior debut, while team-mates Byron Taylor and Ned Thorley played their first senior games of 2019.

RESERVES Ocean Grove reserves grade suffered its biggest defeat this season losing to Barwon Heads by 98 points.

The Grubbers were up against it, senior injuries forced several reserve players to play in

the main game.

Final scores Barwon Heads 17.9 (111) defeated Ocean Grove 2.1 (13).

Cory Connor and Emmett Maloney each kicked on goal for the Grubbers.

Barwon Heads trio Luke Michell, Jordan Kinsey and Shaun Harmer all kicked three goals apiece.

The loss meant Ocean Grove fell outside the top five and dropped to sixth with a 9-8 record in 2019.

Barwon Heads is in third spot with 13 wins and four losses.

The Grubbers reserves must win against Queenscliff in the final round this Saturday and rely on fifth-placed Geelong Amateur (98) to lose to Barwon Heads to make finals.

UNDER 19s Barwon Heads ended Ocean Grove's 12-game winning streak with a surprise 10-point victory in their Under 19s Division Two clash.

Final scores Barwon Heads 5.5 (35) defeated Ocean Grove 3.7 (25).

The Grubbers led at three quarter time by three points and only scored one point in the final term compared with the Seagulls which kicked 2.2.

Grubber Lleyton Woolley who played his first senior game against Portarlington a week earlier on 3 August, finished with two goals.

It was the Grubbers' first loss since its Round 3 grading game against Leopold at Leopold on 27 April.

Nevertheless, Ocean Grove will finish in top spot on the Division Two ladder with 14-2 record after 11 rounds and five grading games.

BFL SENIOR SCOREBOARD BARWON HEADS 15.17 (107) def OCEAN GROVE 6.11 (47) OCEAN GROVE Goals: L. Taylor 2, R. Maloney, J. Wilkie, L. Popple, L. Cartelli.

Best: R. Maloney, J. Wilkie, L. Taylor, R. Hobbs, T. Hobbs, J. Teague.

Ocean Grove snapped a six-game losing streak and gave senior interim coach David King his first win after a comfortable 43-point victory over Portarlington on 3 August.

The Grubbers led at each quarter interval, the highlight a seven-goal second term over the winless Demons in Ocean Grove's final home match for 2019 at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval.

Final scores Ocean Grove 14.9 (93) defeated Portarlington 7.8 (50).

It was the Grubbers' first senior victory since they defeated Newcomb on 9 June across the Queens' Birthday long weekend in Round 9.

The seven-goal win moved Ocean Grove into eighth position with its 4-12 record after 16 rounds, while Portarlington was left anchored to the bottom of BFL ladder with their 0-14 record.

Grubber coach David King said it was relief after a tough six rounds without victory.

"It is a bit of a relief," King told the Voice after the match.

"They've been working hard the boys, they have been working at training, we are getting good numbers at training and they've been going about it the right way.

"We are learning a new structure, a new system, it is a lot of learning.

"They've got to be fit to do it - so we have been pushing them a lot at training."

King was pleased with his side's first half after they led the Demons by 47 points at the main break.

"We were eight goals up at half time and I thought they played a really good first half," he said.

The win came at a cost with Grubbers Harry Walker, in his first game as senior captain, and Kelly Williams unable to finish the game off.

Ocean Grove were down to two rotations in the second half with Walker (knee) and Williams (hamstring tightness) both sidelined.

"Harry Walker (went) off injured, it (was) an impact knock (to his knee)," King said.

Grubber makeshift ruckman Tom Hobbs continued his rise and was named in the best alongside Riley Maloney, who gathered disposals at will and created plenty of inside 50s.

One of the key match ups was Riley Maloney's battle with star Demon Daniel Measures, a former St Joseph's GFL player.

"I thought Riley Maloney was fantastic, I have been involved with Dan (Measures) at St Joeys for four or five years," King said.

Ocean Grove Under 19s player Lleyton Woolley made his senior debut and slotted through one goal.

Grubber pair Jake Ward and Mitch Lindkvist each kicked three goals apiece, while stand in captain Harry Walker chimed with two majors before he was sidelined with a knee injury.

One of Mitch Lindkvist's goals resulted in a 50-metre penalty.

At times, the match was spiteful which saw Grubber and Demons players receive medical attention after a heated physical exchange in the final half.

"There was a bit going on - but that's footy," King said.

Portarlington's Steven Hicks was a star in front of goal with five majors in a losing side, while team-mate Frank Pavez covered a lot of ground and drove the ball well out of defence. oceangrovevoice.com.au

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Slippery snake Ocean Grove Cobras Durran Under 9s player Harry Lindsay evades his South Barwon Wallace opponents during a game of football. The Cobras are nearing the end of their season. For more Mark Heenan Media pictures and a full round up of the weekend's action, see page 25. 196522

Captain’s curse attacks

By Mark Heenan A captain's injury curse has struck the Grubbers.

Ocean Grove stand-in skipper Harry Walker, in his first match as senior captain, was sidelined with a knee injury against Portarlington on 3 August and was unable to play out the final half.

During Ocean Grove's 93-point loss to Torquay in Round 15 Ocean Grove senior co-captain Justin Carey suffered a dislocated compound fracture to his left finger.

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from the ground in the early stages of third quarter of the Torquay clash and later had surgery on his left index finger.

The finger injury meant Carey would miss Ocean Grove's final three matches of 2019.

In May this year, fellow Grubber co-captain James Linton's season was brought to an end after only six rounds with a hip injury.

Linton, a dual senior best and fairest winner at Ocean Grove, had only played the first six games of 2019.

Ocean Grove senior interim coach David King admits his side had some bad luck with their senior captains sustaining injuries.

"Yes, with captains and injuries ... there is a bit going on we have got players out," King said.

"It is great (in some way) because the kids are getting a game - you have got to look at the positives.

"At the moment we have a lot of injuries."

Ocean Grove stand-in captain Harry Walker suffered a knee injury in the club's win against Portarlington. 196552 Picture: MARK HEENAN MEDIA Wednesday, 14 August, 2019

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