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A winning weekend Ocean Grove scored a clean sweep against Anglesea in senior and junior netball at the weekend. Details and more Lousia Jones pictures: Page 22

Budget ace for tennis club

By Justin Flynn Barwon Heads Tennis Club was a big winner in yesterday’s 2020-21 state government budget.

The club received up to $275,000 through the Local Sports Infrastructure Fund and the Female Friendly Facilities Fund to upgrade its facilities.

Barwon Heads Tennis Club president Jason Ah Sam said the club was “delighted” by the announcement.

“It’s probably been about three years of work

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with [Bellarine MP] Lisa Neville’s office and City of Greater Geelong to get through the process,” he said. “They [the club’s facilities] have had a lick of paint and a tidy up over the years, but not enough.

“We will be able to provide core amenities for families and kids.”

Mr Ah Sam said the upgrades would include better changeroom and toilet facilities.

“We are a fairly small club in comparison to others in the region, but the club has been growing a lot over the last couple of years.“

The budget also included $2.5 million to redevelop the Point Lonsdale Beach Base facility.

The funding will deliver disability accessibility to the operational areas, improved positioning of the radio and observation room, storage for local community groups and storage for rescue watercraft used for lifeguard services.

The Barwon Heads Road upgrade has received $85.31 million toward the $365 million project. The total cost has increased by an estimated $46.7 million due to “market

escalation“.

This project will duplicate four kilometres of Barwon Heads Road, from Settlement Road to Reserve Road in Charlemont and include building a new bridge over the railway line at Marshall, removing the level crossing, upgrading multiple intersections and installing new street lighting, road signage, drainage and landscaping.

The state government expects the road to cater for 33,000 daily journeys by 2031.

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Upgrade for ‘worst’ skate park

By Justin Flynn A Bellarine Peninsula skate park labelled the worst in Australia is set for a major transformation.

St Leonards skate park has remained virtually unchanged since skating magazine Thrasher rated it the worst in Australia in 2011.

“This is the worst park we’ve seen, bar none,” the magazine commented at the time.

A two-year campaign by locals failed to attract any funding from the City of Greater Geelong for the upgrade in its proposed budget.

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I think most kids in town would use it

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- Ethan Coleman

A rally march was due to be held in the town on May 14 but the state government came to the rescue, with a $1.7 million boost for upgrades at St Leonards and Waurn Ponds skate parks.

The funding was made available through the government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program.

Bellarine Secondary College student Ethan Coleman has led the campaign to upgrade the skate park, launching a change.org petition which was signed by 800 people.

“I was very happy [with the funding] because we have been demanding a long time for this skate park,” 15-year-old Ethan said.

“It will be good for kids to catch up with each other and will get them off technology as well.

“I think most kids in town would use it whether they have a skateboard or not.

“They can use their scooter or their bike as well. Friends might join in even just for the

Facelift for historic railway

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Striving to save the planet

From a young age, Greta Cuthell has been passionate about the environment.

The 16-year-old Ocean Grover is now Victoria’s first Youth Climate Save (YCS) organiser.

YCS is a branch of the Climate Save Movement and is a youth-led group that has created a global not-for-profit organisation aimed at educating others on climate change and animal rights. There are only two chapters, of YCS in Australia – one in the ACT and the other in Ocean Grove, led by Greta.

“I’ve always been very passionate about the environment and saving the planet and climate change,” Greta said.

“Our goal is to get one youth leader in every town and city all over the world eventually.”

The year 11 Kardinia International College

student is organising an event in Ocean Grove to coincide with World Clean Up Day. Anyone can join in the beach clean-up on May 29 from 2-4pm, starting at the surf lifesaving club.

“We are aiming to clean up the beaches and spread some awareness about climate change and inform people on what they can do every day,” Greta said. “So many people believe that they are too small to change anything.

“The everyday things that you can do make a huge difference long-term.

“I’m huge on veganism and animal agriculture, but I’m not going to preach and say ‘you need to change everything’.

“It’s more to educate people and try and get them to maybe do meatless Monday or any other little thing they can do.”

social side of it.”

Ethan said everyone in St Leonards and the surrounding region fought hard for the skate park upgrade, particularly Portarlington Lions Club, St Leonards Primary School, Marie Reed and Libby Lesock.

The state government anticipates construction will begin this year. “I congratulate the skaters of St Leonards, led by Ethan Coleman, who have campaigned so hard to get a new facility and Lisa Neville MP for listening to them, then securing this funding,” acting Bellarine MP Gayle Tierney said.

Greta completed a certificate III in animal studies at Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary in Barwon Heads, which she said gave her perspective on the links between animal agriculture and climate change.

“That was a big starting point for me in this journey,” she said. “Animal agriculture is one of the leading causes of climate change. It’s bigger than the whole transport industry combined.

The amount of water and food that goes into farming animals, it takes up so many resources.”

It is a coincidence that Greta shares a first name with leading climate activist Greta Thunberg, although she is a “big inspiration”.

You can follow Greta on Instagram: @ youthclimatesavevictoria

Bellarine Peninsula’s historic railway will be given a facelift to encourage more visitors to the region.

Last week, Regional Development Minister Mary-Anne Thomas visited Drysdale railway station to inspect the early works taking place to revitalise the railway, which has received more than $3.4 million funding through the state government’s Regional Tourism Investment Fund Stage one includes development of the Turntable Paddock at Drysdale station and will provide a base for the Q Train, which travels along the historic Bellarine Railway. Stage two will include an upgrade of 16.5-kilometres of track between Drysdale and Queenscliff.

Other unique visitor attractions will benefit from upgrades to the heritage line including The Blues Train, Day Out with Thomas, train driver experiences and group charters, as well as family and special events.

The works will ensure the longevity of the railway line, improve the visitor offering, support tourism and boost jobs in the Bellarine Peninsula, the state government said.

“This investment will benefit the Bellarine Peninsula’s visitor economy and create new jobs by taking advantage of the natural coastline, world class wineries and tourist railway,” Ms Thomas said.

Acting Bellarine MP Gayle Tierney said: “This work is not only about breathing new life into the Bellarine Railway, but ensuring the future of the line.

“We know it will continue to be a popular drawcard, creating local jobs and bringing the community together.”

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Reconciliation Week begins next week and this year’s theme is ‘More than a word.

Reconciliation takes action’.

It really is an opportunity to think about what concrete action we can all take in the ongoing journey of reconciliation.

Council recently voted to write to the prime minister in support of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and last year adopted the Reconciliation Action Plan.

There’s more work to do and I hope you’ll join us.

Let’s have a conversation about reconciliation.

Let’s listen and learn.

Information on Reconciliation Week events can be found here: geelongaustralia.com.au There’s still time left until consultation on the draft 2021-22 budget ends on May 25.

As shared trails portfolio chair, I’m excited about the $5.35 million to implement the Shared Trails Master Plan over the next four years.

It’s been a long process and we’re making headway in creating a connected network of shared trails across the region.

Construction of a trail linking 13th Beach Surf Life Saving Club to Barwon Heads is under way and there are more works planned as a result of this funding.

Have your say on the proposed budget here: yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au While you’re there, you’ll spot an expressions of interest process for the Rural and Peri Urban Advisory Committee, of which I’m chair.

Briefs School funding Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove primary schools have received $200,000 each for inclusive playground equipment and upgrades.

The funding comes from the state government’s inclusive schools fund to support students with disabilities and additional needs.

All aboard Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway will operate special services during the school holidays. The train will operate at regular intervals from 11am to 3pm on Wednesday, June 30 and Wednesday, July 7, as well as its regular services on the first and third Sunday of each month.

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The committee advises council on matters important to rural and peri-urban areas, such as bio-security strategies and advocacy.

If you’re a farmer, a resident in these areas or perhaps part of a community environmental network, please consider applying.

Last year I wrote about the Southeast Bellarine Coastal Reserve Strategy.

I’m pleased to report that the city has appointed a staffer to develop this strategy, to investigate combining the Buckley Park Coastal Reserve and the Lake Victoria wetlands.

A community-based committee is also being formed externally and I look forward to further progress being made.

Join Shirley Power and Colin Mockett at the Potato Shed at 10.30am on Tuesday, June 8 for the next Morning Showtime. They will present Strength and Grace, dedicated to strong women who have helped shape Geelong. This specially created performance draws inspiration from lady squatters Anne Drysdale and Caroline Newcomb (who famously ran their sheep station “as efficiently as a man”) to Elizabeth Austin (Austin Hospital), Australia’s leading suffragette Henrietta Dugdale and international music-hall star Carrie Moore. Book: geelong/australia.com.au/ potatoshed FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: oceangrovevoice.com.au Ocean Grove Voice @OceanGroveVoice

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Story ‘needs to be told’

By Justin Flynn

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while I understand why she kept her secret, I wish things could have been different - Pip May

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Pip May’s play reveals some startling memories from researching her family tree. (Justin Flynn)

stigma these days, they do. But back then, there were no choices to be made.

“The unwed mothers were likely hidden and then had their baby taken by force, which might be physical force or coercion. The lack of choice means these adoptions of this era were forced.

“The fathers of the time were also without choice, and a great many oblivious to the existence of their child.”

Pip’s story deals mainly with the memories of different conversations she had with her

mother and the new meaning that had been laid over them.

“It is very personal but I feel strongly that this is just one story that needs to be told,” she said.

“Through story-telling, healing can begin for so many people affected by the forced adoption practices of the past.

“There has been an apology by Australia’s former prime minister, Julia Gillard, but a lot more work is to be done.”

Pip’s mother died just three months after she made the discovery of her half-brother.

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“I am so appreciative that I had the opportunity to talk with her about it,” she said.

The play, directed by Nic Velissaris, will be performed this Sunday at Point Lonsdale Primary School hall at 4pm.

The Queenscliffe Literary Festival will attract an influx of writers, readers, and thinkers with 24 live events featuring nearly 50 participants.

The program covers history, young adult fiction, Australian literature, nature, comedy, dance, crime fiction, the media and more.

Details: queenscliffeliteraryfestival.com.au

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At Barwon Coast we manage 15kms of coastal Crown land through the Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads townships, along the Bass Strait coast of the Bellarine Peninsula. We Care For the Coast.

We operate two caravan parks and one seasonal campground. The revenue from these operations is reinvested into the caravan parks and into the care of the coastal reserve.

A number of projects are underway at Ocean Grove. At Main Beach grass terraces will be built in the area between the new beach access ramp and the main toilet block. These terraces will mirror the look of the grass terraces already in existence in the adjacent area. This will provide a great space for beachgoers to relax. We anticipate these works to be completed by the summer holiday period.

As of the 1st May a couple of seasonal changes have been made to the dog control orders on the coast. This impacts where you can walk your dog.

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Our Barwon Heads Caravan Park and Riverview Family Caravan Park teams are led by caravan park managers and made up of customer service officers, housekeepers and an outdoor team. Our friendly customer service officers assist guests to book their caravan park stays and help with all those small things that make a holiday great. The cleanliness of our beach houses and cabins are always rated highly by customers and we have our wonderful housekeepers to thank for this.

The caravan parks’ natural coastal bush settings and lush grassy campsites are maintained and enhanced by our hardworking and skilled outdoor teams.

We have affordable rates and lots of availability in our waterfront beach houses and cosy family cabins over the cooler months. Why not consider a ‘staycation’ with family or friends?! barwonheadscaravanpark.com.au riverviewfamilycaravanpark.com.au

In line with our commitment to improve accessibility for beach walkers and dogs we are also undertaking works to build a new access ramp at Hodgson Street to replace the old damaged stairway. Thanks to the Victorian Government Coastal Public Access and Risk Grants program, we have received $50, 000 to renew the Hodgson Street Beach access in Ocean Grove. Coastal processes have lowered the beach in the area near Hodgson Street and eroded the dune toe which undermined the existing stairway.

We will replace the stairway with a pedestrian ramp access to the beach. The new structure will have timber piles embedded deeply into the beach to respond to the ongoing threat of coastal storm surges.

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Barwon Heads mum of four Pip May made a shocking discovery while researching her family tree that led to the writing of her debut play.

The play, Meeting My Mother, is part of the Queenscliffe Literary Festival which is being held on the last three weekends of May. Meeting My Mother is a one-act play about an accidental discovery of a mother’s secret and will be dramatised by acclaimed actress Jenny Seedsman at the festival.

It is based on a true story of Pip’s discovery that her mother had given birth in 1958 as a single woman, before she met her father. The baby was taken for an adoption organised by a doctor.

“I made the discovery … through doing Ancestry DNA, a personal hobby,” Pip, who writes under the name Pip Kainey, said.

“My half-brother had done the same thing and the system matched us up. To say it was a shock is an understatement and while I understand why she [mum] kept her secret, I wish things could have been different.”

Pip wrote the play as part of an honours degree at Deakin university. The thesis talked about representing personal trauma in life writing and on the stage.

The play also shows other examples of single pregnancies, and their ‘solution’ through the decades, and so refers to pregnancy termination and the open-adoption practices of the 1990s.

“Many people these days do not understand why my mother, who was 21 years old at the time and had a job as a nurse, wouldn’t have just kept the baby, which shows how much the attitudes to that situation have changed over the decades,” Pip said.

“I am not saying single mothers live without

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Sculpture’s new home

By Justin Flynn

Geoff and Bev Soulsby, Donna Hunt, with Marissa, Alexander, Nick, Sam and Olivia Munday. (Supplied)

Walk a family affair The Geelong Mother’s Day Classic has become a tradition for one Ocean Grove family.

Four generations of the family, ranging in age from 11 weeks to 85, participated in the annual run/walk event, which is aimed at raising money for breast cancer.

“I think we had the oldest and youngest in our four generations team in the local Mother’s Day classic” Donna Hunt said.

“The main reason we take part is to support a good cause. We have had family members and friends touched by breast cancer.

“We also love the tradition on Mother’s Day of all getting together.”

With the exception of baby Alexander, they all walked the four kilometre course, a fair effort for Bev and Geoff Soulsby aged 81 and 85 respectively.

Others to participate were Marissa, Nick, Sam and Olivia Munday.

“We will continue this tradition for as long as we can - we love it,” Donna said.

City of Greater Geelong project manager Scott Quemard, artist Noel Essex and Rotarian Gordon King. (Supplied)

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A sculpture donated to the community by Rotary Club of Ocean Grove in 1993 has finally found a new home.

The sculpture, Encounters, created by local artist Noel Essex, was installed at the Surfside Centre in June 1993 to coincide with the opening of the original Surfside Sports Centre on Shell Road, Ocean Grove.

The art piece, incorporating three standing sculptured granite blocks, mounted over a water sump from which water was reticulated, stood beside the main public entry to the centre.

Ocean Grove Rotary presented the sculpture to the citizens of the then Bellarine Rural City Council, and it later became the property of City of Greater Geelong.

In 2010, the sculpture was put into storage when CoGG installed car parking and a footpath alignment in its place.

The stone components of the sculpture have been stored at a number of locations for safekeeping.

After an 11-year wait, in October last year Barwon Coast nominated a suitable site for the sculpture at 14W, near the lookout in Ocean Grove.

However, early this year the site was vetoed by the Department of Water, Environment, Land and Planning.

A new site was found at Bellarine Sports and Aquatic Centre, where the sculpture was unveiled on May 14.

Rotarian Gordon King spearheaded the campaign to find a new home for the sculpture and said it was with “great relief and joy” to see the sculpture at a permanent home.

“It’s in a good location and just 20 metres away from where it was originally.”

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Dog park plans unveiled approximately 10,000 registered dogs located on the Bellarine.”

The guidelines were developed following a survey of dog owners in 2018 that found 84 per cent support for the development of more fenced dog parks in Greater Geelong.

Bellarine ward councillor Jim Mason encouraged Bellarine residents to view the plans.

“With designated areas for active and passive dogs and agility equipment, the proposed fenced dog park will likely be a very popular facility for local pet owners to exercise their dogs off leash,” he said.

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There has been a lot of talk about gender equality lately.

I was proud to host a public conversation with Shadow Minister for Women Tanya Plibersek, Surf Coast Mayor Libby Stapleton, Geelong Councillor Belinda Moloney and Torquay Tigers President Jenny Wood at the end of last month.

The vaccine is our path out of COVID. Widespread vulnerability to the virus could lead to more lockdowns and further restrictions – Nobody wants that.

With many of us now eligible for the vaccine, it’s time for us to roll up our sleeves and get the jab.

If you are worried about any potential side-effects, I encourage you to speak to your GP. Affordable housing and strong communities We need strong local populations to have vibrant healthy communities.

We need schools filled with children, we need volunteers for the local CFA and workers for retail, tourism and hospitality businesses. But housing affordability is an increasing problem.

This is true for families that have lived here for generations and want to continue to do so.

It is important to be connected to the community, to have friends and family nearby.

Under a Labor Government, 30,000 homes for lowincome workers and our most vulnerable will be built over five years.

Over that period, 20,000 jobs will be created each year and it will take some pressure off our significant housing affordability challenge.

This was a well-attended event with over 100 locals coming together to discuss issues facing women today.

For me, one of the most important things to work toward is greater respect for women and girls, and giving women a voice when they are facing sexual harassment. I also want to see more women in leadership positions.

I understand this is important because we have almost 50% women in the Federal Labor caucus and it does make a difference. #HandsoftheNDIS The disability community in our electorate is increasingly despairing that the Federal Government is cutting their support.

Independent Assessments require participants to audition in front of a panel of strangers to access the NDIS or remain on it.

Although Independent Assessments are currently in pilot stage the NDIS Minister has confirmed they will proceed. .

Witnesses at a Parliamentary Committee hearing in Geelong this month made it clear that they think Independent Assessments are just a disguise for another cut.

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A concept design of the proposed new dog park in Drysdale. (Supplied)

The Bellarine Peninsula’s first ever dog park is a step closer with a draft concept plan for the facility open for community feedback.

The dog park is proposed for Quarry Park in Drysdale, located at 1902-1920 Portarlington Road, and is one of three being created in the upcoming financial year.

Features outlined in the draft concept plan include new dog equipment such as ramps, hurdles and platforms; a separate fenced area for passive and active dogs; and additional tree and shrub plantings Deputy mayor Trent Sullivan said it was an exciting time for dog owners in the region.

“Community members have told us the importance of having facilities to exercise their pets off-leash and we’re working to make that happen,” he said.

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Chef keen on kitchen reno

By Luke Voogt Apprentice chef Mika Brand is excited to serve up delicacies in a revamped Davidson Restaurant at The Gordon next year following a $23.5 million upgrade.

“Having an updated Davidson Restaurant will be amazing to train in,” the 19-year-old said. “We’ll be able to make and present very nice food.”

The second-year apprentice from Ocean Grove, currently studying certificate III in commercial cookery at The Gordon TAFE, described the existing restaurant as “a little bit outdated”.

“It wasn’t the nicest restaurant to sit in and

eat – it was quite dark and dull,” she said. “It’s a beautiful open area but it wasn’t being used to its capacity.”

Recently state government announced $13.5 million to create “cutting-edge” training kitchens, a bakery facility, barista academy and café, and an al fresco dining area.

The Gordon contributed $10 million to the project, to be undertaken in stages to minimise disruption to students at its central Geelong campus.

The TAFE institute’s training facility, the Davidson Restaurant, will also be renovated in the project.

Mika hopes to build on her cooking skills when the upgraded restaurant and training

facilities reopen next year.

“I really enjoy serving customers beautiful food,” she said. “It’s going to be really good to use the new facilities next year.”

The project will create 400 jobs during construction, with 70 per cent allocated to regional Victorians, according to state government.

“TAFE is a ticket to skills, jobs and a stronger Victoria – which is why we’ve invested in this state-of-the-art facility at The Gordon,” Training, Skills and Higher Education Minister Gayle Tierney said.

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A majority of audiences in regional and rural Australia prefer a printed newspaper, a released national study has found.

The biggest national survey of local news audiences in Australia, conducted as part of the Media Innovation and Civic Future of Australia’s Country Press project, reveals the passion people have for their local newspaper.

The Australian Research Council-funded project involves researchers from Deakin and RMIT universities with support from Country Press Australia, the peak media body for independent news organisations.

The survey findings come as country newspapers have struggled to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey asked almost 4200 Australian country press newspaper readers in rural, regional and outer suburban areas about the role of local newspapers within their communities.

Key findings include a continued strong demand (and passion) for the printed product in rural and regional Australia.

The majority of audiences prefer a printed newspaper, with younger generations also part of this trend. Country Press readers overall are 2.6 times as likely to read their local paper in print than in digital format.

The survey found audiences overwhelmingly view a printed copy of their newspaper as an essential service for their community.

Survey respondants said they were five times as likely to go directly to a local news website for their local news than Google or Facebook, and almost 10 times as likely to go to the local newspaper website over a local council website for their local news and information. Just 5 per cent of younger audiences say they mostly use social media to find out about local news.

There was overwhelming support for any additional funding for local media to be directed to employing more local journalists to report news (71 per cent), over increasing digital connectivity (13 per cent) and digital innovation products (17 per cent).

Project leader Associate Professor Kristy Hess, from Deakin’s School of Communication, said the voices and perspectives of everyday audiences were often missing in policy discussion about the future of local media.

“It’s clear that the local newspaper really matters to Australian audiences … we can see … just how passionate readers are about the sustainability of news that provides good quality local content and keeps them informed about people and happenings in their community,” Associate Professor Hess said.

The survey is part of a three-year project that aims to develop and road-test a new map to support local news media in the digital era.

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Heritage preserved An Ocean Grove property has won an award celebrating efforts to restore, retain or interpret heritage places in the region.

Held by the Geelong and Region Members Branch of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria), in conjunction with the City of Greater Geelong, the Heritage Awards have been held every year since 2009.

The property, at 3 The Avenue, was one of several to be recognised.

The Heritage Awards recognise those in the community who have demonstrated excellence in retention, restoration and reuse of heritage places and appropriate new work in a heritage area, including buildings, gardens and objects, public and private places.

There were 10 awards presented at the ceremony, held at Little Creatures Brewery in Geelong.

Wadawurrung artwork, at the tennis court at Wrathall Reserve, Indented Head; ‘Lanberris’ at 30 Western Beach Road, Geelong; Western Beach Boat Yards; Bow Villa, 38 Preston Street, Geelong West; Reformed Presbyterian Church, 10 Fenwick Street, Geelong; Former Scott Hamilton & Co. Building, 126-128 Ryrie Street, Geelong; 26 Weller Street, Geelong West; 105 Autumn Street, Geelong West; and ‘Montana’, 53 The Esplanade, Drumcondra were also recognised.

City of Greater Geelong mayor Stephanie Asher said the awards showcased the great efforts by many people in the community to preserve the history of the region.

“The awards are part of the … commitment to celebrate and promote our heritage,” she said.

“We are blessed to have some really beautiful heritage buildings and places in our region and we owe a huge thank you to everyone nominated for a Heritage Award for helping to ensure our local history isn’t lost.”

John Menzies, Grant Hull and Norm Buckley preparing lunch. (Supplied)

Bringing seniors together

The property at 3 The Avenue, Ocean Grove after the transformation and, left, before the restoration.

(Pictures: Supplied)

Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club has been providing a lunch for the seniors community on the third Monday of every month for the past 16 years.

Kelvin Parry, a past president of the club, started the lunches in 2015 when he saw the need to provide some social activity for many local seniors.

The event is always well attended with 50 seniors in average, filling the Senior Citizens Hall in Barwon Heads each month.

Legendary Lion, the late John Brady, joined in and offered support and expertise to enhance the event for many years.

The Lions club offers the December lunch free of charge as a Christmas gift to the community.

For some people, it is one of the few activities that they enjoy outside their homes.

The monthly meal is $6 per person if booked in advance or $8 on the day.

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Birds aplenty at treatment plant I had a lovely outing to the Western Treatment Plant with Tom Fletcher and the highlights were a close encounter with three brolgas, spotting fairy terns and little terns, an Arctic jaeger and a small flock of eight blue-winged parrots.

There were a few migratory waders still hanging around, including red knots and black-tailed godwits in breeding plumage – seen by Angus Hartshorn and not by us unfortunately.

I did photograph a magnificent white-bellied sea eagle that fortunately remained perched on a pole and posed for a few images.

Arctic jaegers are interesting birds, in that they are expert fliers, and they pursue gulls and terns on the wing until these birds drop food, such as fish, that they have in their beaks.

They are so agile that they can pick up the food that the other birds have dropped in mid-air. The term used for animals that steal food from others is a kleptoparasite and Actric jaegers are also colloquially known as ‘avian pirates’. Arctic jaegers breed in the Arctic, and they arrive in the southern hemisphere in October and November and fly north in April for the breeding season. The Arctic jaeger was so quick that I did not manage a decent photo.

I have seen a few eastern spinebills in the park around the corner from my home, as well as little wattlebirds and golden whistlers. I went for a walk in the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve

Jen’s white-bellied sea eagle at Western Treatment Plant and, right, Kevin’s photos of a great egret and a royal spoonbill at Blue Waters Lake.

(Pictures: Supplied)

one morning and I think that I saw more of a variety of birds in the park off Tareeda Way than I did at the nature reserve as it was incredibly quiet there.

Eastern spinebills are lovely little honeyeaters with long curved bills. They move in autumn from mountainous areas to lowlands to escape the winter cold.

The male spinebills are striking with a black crown and black and white throat and a rufous belly. The females, as with many other bird species, have plain brown plumage with a grey crown.

I have been looking for swift parrots around Yellow Gums estate. They were first reported

by Denis Sleep, Pete Sullivan and Margaret Alcorn in mid-April.

I have not managed to see or hear any, but they are around. Swift parrots breed in Tasmania and in autumn move to the mainland to feed on nectar, seeds, flowers, and lerps (which is honeydew produced by insect larvae) from eucalypts.

Swift parrots are classified as endangered, so it is always great to see them around Ocean Grove (not that I have seen one this year, but I will keep trying).

I was happy to hear from Kevin and Anne Maree, who went for a wander and a birdwatch around Blue Waters Lake in Ocean Grove.

They were delighted to see good numbers of birds, including two, well hidden, nankeen night herons, Australasian grebes, a great egret and royal spoonbills. Their visit was tainted by seeing five dogs, every one of which was off its lead, despite clear signage that BWL is an on-leash area.

I also received an email from Andrea Dennett, who was happy to report that the hooded plover chick that fledged at 19W is doing well and still with the parent birds.

The chick is doing well but according to Andrea it has a ‘swizzly’ tail. I’ll have to ask her what a swizzly tail is but it sounds like the tail feathers are rotated.

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Celtic celebrations return

By Justin Flynn

Main: Hat Fitz and Cara will bring a high-energy roots music vibe. Top right: Now in their third year, Zeon are gathering momentum with a widespread following. Right: The Maggie Carty Band will make its first appearance at the festival; Even if you don’t score a ticket, there is still fun to be had at the National Celtic Festival. (Pictures: Supplied)

Out of Hand and Quinn Hames, along with award-winning Pete Denahy.

Ms McAlinden said many interstate festival-goers were travelling specifically for the event.

“We are attracting a whole lot of people to the region and most of them are staying for more than the three days,” she said.

“It’s a funny time to have a festival in winter but it does attract a lot of people to the region when it’s normally quiet.

“If we show them what else is in the region, people will come back.”

If you can’t score a ticket to the festival, which is celebrating its 18th birthday, Ms McAlinden said there is still plenty to see and do.

“Don’t be put off coming,” she said.

“There is value in just coming and soaking up the vibe.”

Non-ticket holders can enjoy the kids’ entertainment, see the highland cattle, browse the markets and stalls and grab lunch or a snack from the food trucks.

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Smaller but mighty – that’s the catchphrase of this year’s National Celtic Festival.

Held over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in Portarlington from June 11 to 14, the festival is back post-COVID-19 pandemic and adapting to the times.

Two batches of tickets have sold out, with a third set to be released by organisers in the coming days.

Festival director Una McAlinden said although the event will be smaller than previous years, it has attracted punters from every state and territory in the country.

“There are people coming from all over Australia and lots on the waiting list,” she said.

“Other events have had big challenges to get up and running so we decided to go small and mighty, our catchphrase. We are adapting as much as we can.

“We are pulling in the best talent we can get for a smaller event.”

Ms McAlinden said the artists were “really pumped” to be playing live again.

“They all want to be part of it, which is a challenge because we can’t take everyone,” she said.

“Everyone is looking forward to the opportunity to get up and play a live gig.

“It’s sad that we can’t have everybody, but that’s what it has to be.”

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Stubbs heads to Shed for laughs

By Luke Voogt A good comedian is like a duck, according to stand up veteran Richard Stubbs.

“Calm on the surface and paddling like crap underneath,” he said.

And he would know, after decades onstage.

Thirty-eight years since his first stand up gig, Stubbs reckons his latest solo show, Cachinnation, at Drysdale’s Potato Shed this month, could be his best yet.

“I always go out on stage as if it’s my first show, and my last show,” he said.

“My goal – apart from giving the audience value for their money and making sure they have a good time – is, personally, to make the show on [May 29] the best I’ve ever done.

“I’m not giving a TED Talk – I guarantee for an hour you won’t think about all the crap that was weighing you down when you came in.

“And you’ll have something to talk about in the car, or when you have a drink later.”

And, as an added bonus, Stubbs has some copies of his 1998 book, Still Life: Thoughts of a Man Hurriedly Going Nowhere, to give away.

“It’s priceless, you can’t get it anywhere!” he said. “Those will go on and live in toilets all across Geelong!”

After graduating a bachelor of economics and four years of office life, Stubbs seemed destined for a career in finance.

Until he made his stand up debut at Melbourne’s Last Laugh comedy club.

“I’d been working at the Last Laugh for about half a year as a barman and waiter,” he said.

“Working there was the first time I felt at home. There were all these weird creative people and I just thought, ‘wow, this is my tribe.’ Who would have thought?

“I guess I had been unconsciously learning from

some fantastic comics from the UK and Australia.

“The MC said, ‘why don’t you get the loudmouth barman up’ and my friends pushed me up there.”

The show was a hit and Stubbs went on to perform regularly on Australian TV and in major cities across the world including Montreal, Los Angeles, London and New York.

He has hosted numerous radio shows over the decades and, in 2016, returned to stand up.

Years on from that 1986 gig, he reckons his best comedy is still to come.

“I did four shows in four days the other week and I think it’s gotten better,” he said.

“It’s got more layers. Getting older, you get knocked around a bit and get back up – so your performances have a bit more depth to them.”

After a run of recent group comedy gigs, Stubbs looked forward to his first solo act in some time.

“It’s a full 90-minute show, where I get to put out all the wares out for examination,” he said.

Stubbs admitted comedy had changed since his first performance in 1986.

“It’s kind of a mirror for society – it’s evolving and changing,” he said. “You’ve got to be more careful when you use irony and sarcasm.

“People react sometimes to your words when they don’t understand the context you’re using them in.

“If you’re doing comedy in 2021, you want to be current with how people are thinking and feeling. But I think if you just take the words political correctness out and replace them with empathy, you’re OK. If you do it properly and make connections … it makes it very personal.

“What hasn’t changed is that people want to come out, enjoy themselves and laugh.”

Cachinnation starts 8pm on May 29.

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Richard Stubbs is heading to the Potato Shed with his show Cachinnation. (Supplied)

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Consentino faces the axe in death-defying show Consentino’s magic might be a well-crafted illusion, but the risks in his death-defying stunts are very real.

“Sometimes when you keep pushing the limits – you add more locks, more chains, you stay underwater longer – things go wrong,” the 38-year-old told the Voice.

“I’ve ruptured my ear drums underwater, been slashed by knives, cracked two ribs, had a broken ankle …

“They’re calculated risks – but they’re very real. And, believe me, my insurance is very real too.”

The long-time magician and escapologist plans to take on those risks, in a stunt involving an axe and a water timer, in his first Geelong performance in a decade next fortnight.

Inside a straightjacket, bound in chains and locked to a chair, Consentino must escape before a 30-inch axe blade makes its deadly descent.

“I’ve got to wriggle free from the straightjacket and pick all of the locks,” he explained.

“When the bucket fills with water and reaches a certain weight, it pulls the release pin and the axe drops. The concept is I’ve got to be out of the way before all that happens.”

Consentino had a near-miss with the stunt during a show in Indonesia, to the horror and collective gasp of the live audience.

“My left ankle got caught in one of the leg irons and I had to fall out of the way,” he said.

Death-defying stunts are one of the “four pillars” of Consentino’s shows, along with illusion, close-up magic and audience immersion.

“If you’re thinking about it like a normal magic show, this is not that show,” he said.

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Magician and escapologist Cosentino brings his death-defying stunts to Geelong on June 2. (Supplied)

“There’s people appearing and disappearing, and people being sawn in half. One moment someone is floating across the stage, the next minute I’m seemingly reading your mind.”

Cosentino’s close-up magic gives the crowd a tantalising chance to scrutinise and unveil his tricks, while in other parts of the show audience members can get involved.

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For some reason children always seem to raise their hands first, according to Cosentino.

“They ask, ‘can you saw me in half?’ It’s such a strange question,” he said.

But of course Consentino is all too happy to oblige.

Born Paul Cosentino, he was a child himself when he discovered magic.He was unable to read due to learning difficulties, until he stumbled upon a magic book in the library.

“My mum was a school principal, and she would read the trick – that’s how I learnt to read and how I learnt magic.”

Cosentino still needs to focus intently on each word while reading, which pays off in magic, where attention to detail is king.

In 2010 Cosentino performed an underwater escape in tribute to childhood hero Harry Houdini’s world-famous stunt in the Yarra River a century earlier in 1910.

In 2011, his fame skyrocketed when he came runner-up on Australia’s Got Talent, which led to various reality TV gigs, his own TV specials and tours of Australia and Asia.

Just last weekend he sold out a 900-person theatre at Crown Casino for four consecutive shows, after performing and teaching online during COVID-19 lockdowns.

Surprisingly, “quite a few magicians flourished” during COVID-19, he said.

“With magic, it’s just so diverse, so a lot of it translates very well onscreen. Across a screen you can say, ‘think of a number’ or ‘think of a colour,’ and lo and behold, I predict it.”

But nothing compares to entrancing a live audience, which Cosentino looks forward to doing at Costa Hall on June 2.

“It’s very powerful in person,” he said.

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Ocean Grove rebounds Ocean Grove has rebounded after a slow start to the season to sit in third spot on the Bellarine Netball League A Grade ladder.

A big win against Anglesea ended a clean sweep for the Grubbers, beating Anglesea in every match on Saturday from under-13s through to A Grade.

Emily Moroney was brilliant at centre for Grove in the 29-goal win.

Ocean Grove’s B Grade side sits on top of the ladder with Kimberley Hart dominating at goal shooter against Anglesea.

Hart shot 43 goals at 88 per cent accuracy while Jesse Sutton also played well.

Ocean Grove and Geelong Amateur remained undefeated in C Grade while Ocean Grove is on top of the D Grade ladder.

ROUND 7 A Grade: Ocean Grove 61 def Anglesea 32. Best: Emily Moroney, Dannie Hoiles, Jessica Griffin.

B Grade: Ocean Grove 50 def Anglesea 13. Best: Kimberley Hart, Jesse Sutton, Shelby Hackett.

C Grade: Ocean Grove 35 def Anglesea 18. Best: Gemma Bell, Heidi Bennett, Melissa Briggs.

D Grade: Ocean Grove 33 def Anglesea 12.

Best: Tarryn Stanley, Maddy Goodger.

E Grade: Ocean Grove 26 def Anglesea 16. Best: Tamara Splatt, Lara Barnes, Terri-Anne Finch.

19/U: Ocean Grove 35 def Anglesea 7. Best: Grace Hamilton, Zoe Murrells, Abbey Stanic.

17/U Section 1: Bye. 17/U Section 2: Ocean Grove 42 def Anglesea 12. Best: Emily Quinten.

15/U Section 1: Ocean Grove 41 def Anglesea 7.

Best: Lucy Sampson, Emily Quinten.

15/U Section 2: Ocean Grove 45 def Anglesea 1.

13/U Section 1: Bye. 13/U Section 2: Ocean Grove 33 def Anglesea 7.

ROUND 6 A Grade: Ocean Grove 58 def Queenscliff 29.

Best: Emily Moroney, Anna Smith, Brittany Hyland.

B Grade: Ocean Grove 39 def Queenscliff 34.

Best: Shelby Hackett, Meg Badrock, Nikki Cooke.

C Grade: Ocean Grove 40 def Queenscliff 9.

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D Grade: Ocean Grove 30 def Queenscliff 25.

Best: Zarly Smith, Michaela Giblin, Danielle Baker.

E Grade: Ocean Grove 16 def by Queenscliff 28.

Best: Terri-Anne Finch, Chelsea Taylor, Lara Barnes.

19/U: Ocean Grove 29 def by Queenscliff 51.

17/U Section 1: Ocean Grove 11 def by Queenscliff 23.

17/U Section 2: Ocean Grove 53 def Queenscliff 6.

15/U Section 1: Ocean Grove 29 def Queenscliff 17. Best: Lucy Sampson.

15/U Section 2: Ocean Grove 32 def Queenscliff 12.

13/U Section 1: Ocean Grove 32 def Queenscliff 14. Best: Bree Sampson.

13/U Section 2: Ocean Grove 30 def Queenscliff 8.

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4/ Kimberley Hart shot 43 goals at 88 per cent accuracy. 5/ Ocean Grove defeated Anglesea in the A Grade match. 6/ Action from the E Grade game at Ellimatta Reserve. 7/ Ocean Grove won the E Grade encounter. (Pictures: Louisa Jones)

Grove claims state championship Ocean Grove bowlers Craig Rippon, Callum Hanna, Mick West and skipper Matt Flapper have laid claim to their own piece of the ‘Awesome Foursome’ title by claiming the Victorian Men’s Fours State Championship in Bendigo last week.

In a final that swung dramatically throughout the match, the Grovers started strong to lead 8-2 before dropping a seven on end seven to trail 8-9.

Their opponents from the eastern ranges side of Melbourne, skipped by Jay Bye Norris, took control and after 13 of the 18-end final led 17-9.

The 14th end saw a single to the Grovers, followed by a two on the 15th end before Flapper was able to execute the perfect shot to remove two opposition bowls to card a seven on the 16th.

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All of a sudden the tide had turned and the Ocean Grove foursome had regained the lead 19-17.

The 17th end resulted in four more shots to the Grovers and a lead of six was taken into the final end. Flapper’s four defended the lead and won the state championship title with a 23-18 win and, in doing so, earned the right to compete later in the year at Broadbeach in the Australian Championships.

The Grover girls of Muriel Williams, Patricia Virtue and Faye Richardson took out the 2020 Victorian Ladies Triples Championships and on Sunday, May 23 will start their quest to bring home a national gold medal.

Five sectional rounds will be played over two days at the Dandenong Bowls Club, with the first match at 6.30pm against Tasmania.

Craig Rippon, Callum Hanna, Mick West and Matt Flapper are all smiles after their win. (Supplied)

SPORT Junior teams take on some tough competition UNDER-13 Division 1: OG Walter 5.4(34) def Torquay Watson 3.1(19) – Walter faced tough conditions but, with the scoring end in favour during the first quarter, set up a good lead.

Awards: Jackson de Jong, Lenny Honner, Bodhi Hateley, Joey Davidson.

Division 2: OG Pearson 0.3(3) def by Barwon Heads Swinton 17.11(113) – Pearson had a challenging day in their first Division 2 game.

The coaches were pleased the boys never stopped trying. Awards: Dane Hodson, Xavier Dean, Xavier Kiddle, John Tattersall.

Division 6: OG Every 6.7(43) def by Lara Wilson 7.12(54) – Players showed resilience and determination and were rewarded for their teamwork. Awards: Alfie Kilpatrick, Troy Stibbard, Brad Bennett, Tom Robbins.

OG Dean 3.3(21) def by Little River/Anakie/ Northern Stars 7.8(50) – Dean battled a tall and strong Little River side. The final score didn’t reflect the effort. Awards: Tasmin Miller, Xavier Monahan, Leon Connolly.

UNDER-12 GIRLS OG Burchell 1.0(6) def by Surf Coast Suns

2.4(16) – These two teams were evenly matched, making for an exciwting game. Awards: Claudia Cusma, Ella Hounslow, Scarlett Gilmour, Memphis Johnson.

OG McEvoy 5.5(35) def Bannockburn 3.7(25) UNDER-11 OG Moroney 5.8(38) def by Inverleigh Hawks 8.4(52) – The wind made it tough for Moroney, but they still put in a brave effort. Awards: Ry Wilson, Nate Pascoe, Jaxon Freebairn, Cooper Vose.

OG Hateley 14.12(96) def Leopold Walker 1.3(9) – Hately warmed up with some slick running passages, linking up from defence to attack. Awards: Archie Heenan, James Carty, Nate Donovan, Jackson Garrard.

OG Farrell 10.11(71) def St Mary’s Bath 5.2(32) – This week’s messages of having fun, running to help out and quick handballs were not lost on Ocean Grove Farrell. Awards: Sonni Andrews (four goals), Finn Wallace, Cooper Levis, Aiden Davidson, Ethan McSween.

OG McManus 7.7(49) def by Surf Coast Burn 8.14(62) – McManus put in a great four-quarter

effort and was switched on all day. Awards: Huey, Ashton Dawkins, Aston Greenfield, Hamish Hanley.

UNDER-10 OG Jones 7.15(57) def St Mary’s Davie 2.5(17) – Jones played excellently as a team, sharing the ball and getting to the contests in numbers.

Awards: Patty Wolfe, Gus Montgomery, Jabez Bellingham, Harvey Martinelli.

OG O’Keefe 3.4(22) drew with Ammos Hardiman 3.4(22) – It was a tough battle, but the players managed to focus and displayed great skill when it counted. Awards: Arie Strode, Ollie Cooper, Harry Gibson, Dylan Kalaitzidis.

OG McEvoy 4.5(29) def Newcomb 3.5(23) – The McEvoy girls played their best game so far this season against Newcomb. Awards: Evie Wallis, Ivy Bear, Ella Verhagen, Molly Brilliant.

UNDER-9 OG Allan 7.8(50) def Newtown & Chilwell Kelly 2.9(21) – Allan showed vast improvement and a display of run and sharing the ball paid off. Awards: Xavier Paulka, Rafe Williams,

Jamison Burgoyne, Bailey Taylor.

OG Norquay 9.5(59) def Torquay Boak 2.6(18) – Norquay started strongly, following instructions. Awards: Jed Burchell, Lachie Fay, Connor Murphy, Andrew Staehr.

OG Stow 2.4(16) def by Torquay Browning 8.11(59) – Spirits were high as OG Stow ran and tackled hard all game. Awards: Mac Barry, Cody Langton, Kami Wiseman.

OG Taylor 14.8(92) def Torquay Aldridge 1.2(8) – It was a real team effort, which included nine different goal scorers. Awards: Kia Hamilton, Will Guise, Archie Dean, Oliver Williams.

OG Dalton 2.1(13) def by St Joseph’s Jumping 7.10(52) – Dalton battled hard all day and can walk away proud of their effort in tough conditions. Awards: Charlie Fenwick, Tom Annand, Jordan Leigh, Ashton McKnight, Tom Rattray-Wood.

OG Durran 7.6(48) def Bannockburn Gold 3.5(23) – Kicking into the wind, OG Durran’s defenders battled well and in the second quarter we managed to hit the scoreboard on a couple of occasions..

Seas end Grove’s winning streak

By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove’s winning run came to an end at the hands of a strong Anglesea side in round seven of Bellarine Football League.

The Grubbers had won three in a row coming into the clash at Ellimatta Reserve, but a 13.12(90) - 6.12(48) defeat has them clinging onto fifth spot.

It might have come as a reality check for Ocean Grove against the second-placed 2 Kangaroos, but coach Pete Davey was having none of it.

“We know exactly where we’re at and we also know Anglesea are a very good team and hard to beat on their home deck,” he told the Voice.

“We went there expecting a really tough test and it’s exactly what transpired.

“A few people externally have mentioned the phrase ‘reality check’ which amuses me. We know exactly what our reality is.”

Anglesea had control of the game from the start, booting four goals to none in the first term.

1 3 Ocean Grove hit back to trail by 19 points at the long break but a five goal to one third term sealed the win.

“It was a really frustrating day of footy as they didn’t allow us to get any fluency whatsoever when we had the ball,” Davey said.

“I honestly can’t recall too many occasions where we had a clear chain of three or more kicks and you’re not going to win many games when that’s the case.

“One thing I do hate is hearing opposition coaches say ’we lost because we didn’t play well’.

On Saturday we lost because Anglesea didn’t allow us to play well.

4 5 6 “They’re a good side and one that we will look to learn a few things from.”

1/ Anglesea defeated Ocean Grove by seven goals. 2/ Logan Taylor was one of Ocean Grove’s best. 3/ Dale Kerr and Tom Waters contest Anglesea defender Dale Carson kept the for the ball. 4/ Kobe Annand competes in a ruck contest. 5/ It was a willing contest between Anglesea and Ocean Grove. 6/ Dale Carson dangerous James Paterson goalless.

(No 10) did a great job on livewire Ocean Grove forward James Paterson (No 5). (Pictures: Louisa Jones) Half-back Nick Swain ran the ball out of “As I mentioned, we know exactly where Anglesea faces a blockbuster top of the table defence well all day while utility Lewis Beers The Grubbers booted six goals to two with clash against Torquay tomorrow while Ocean we’re at and where we’re coming from. We have livewire forward Sam Donegan slamming booted three goals. to work harder and longer than everyone else through five goals and contributing eight For Grove, Glenn Campbell, Mitch Taylor, Grove takes on Geelong Amateur.

Amateur is struggling this season and Grove to be able to compete at everybody else’s level.” tackles in a best afield performance.

Logan Taylor and Jake Ward (two goals) tried In the reserves, Anglesea won a tight will start favourites, but Davey said there was hard.

Nathan Down and James Paterson each encounter by seven points.

Davey said reviewing the game will be zero chance of complacency. kicked three while Oliver Monteith was busy.

No more than three points separated the “We know that Geelong Amateur at full difficult with no footage taken on the day.

“It was almost a case of entering ’team effort’ “There are a few scenarios that we strength are one of the best sides in the league, sides at each change, but a three goal last term into the best players column but we did have encountered on Saturday that I don’t think we this season they just haven’t been able to get gave the Seas the win. some great contributions,“ Davey said.

Tom Hobbs booted four goals for the their best group together on a consistent basis handled overly well,” he said Ocean Grove also proved too good in the “Unfortunately with no vision of the game due to injuries, but we know they have quality Grubbers on a day where goals were at a reserves, with a 33 point win. premium. available, we can’t sit down and talk it through players coming back in,” he said.

Only four points separated the sides at In round six, Ocean Grove defeated three-quarter-time, but Nick Chapman, Tim “As far as complacency goes, we’re a side that as a group while we watch it but we’ll recreate some of those moments at training and work won four games and finished second-bottom in Queenscliff by 38 points thanks to a huge third Lazzaro and Tom Hobbs led the charge when quarter that blew the game wide open. out a way to better navigate our way through.” 2019. the game was on the line.

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