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Big Freeze fun for MND

By Justin Flynn Local celebrities will brave the ice slide on Saturday, June 4 for Drysdale’s very own Big Freeze.

Similar to the Big Freeze before the Melbourne and Collingwood game at the MCG every Queen’s Birthday, Drysdale will be the epicentre for the fight against MND. Celebs will dress up in full costume and take the plunge into the icy depths at 1.30pm just before Drysdale’s clash against rivals

Portarlington.

Drysdale player James Breust is Neale Daniher’s nephew. Neale has been the driving force behind the Big Freeze and has inspired so many people.

“My mum is one of the 11 Daniher siblings, including uncle Neale and so MND is very close to our family,” James said.

“Since Neale’s diagnosis over nine years ago, the FightMND army has grown into the incredible support base we have today.

“I am extremely honoured to represent

the inaugural Geelong Big Freeze this year.

The support for the event has already been amazing.

“I’m so excited to witness a sea of blue beanies at the Hawks’ nest and I’m confident this great event will become a yearly tradition.”

Due to his playing commitments in the main game, James won’t be sliding this year, but said the volunteer sliders, which include Taxiride’s Jason Singh and North Melbourne AFLW player and local Drysdale product Tess

Craven, have been wonderful.

“I’m so proud of each of the sliders this year and can’t wait to see what costumes they come up with,” he said.

“My advice would be to hold on tight and make sure you go all the way under the ice for maximum refreshment.”

Drysdale’s Big Freeze is at Mortimer Oval, Drysdale. At the time of writing, the event had already raised more than $27,000.

Details: hub.fightmnd.org.au/ diy-big-freeze-8/big-freeze-geelong.

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Have a say on new sports vision

By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove based sporting clubs are being asked to provide feedback to the City of Greater Geelong on a infrastructure plan that aims to provide long-term solutions for sport in Ocean Grove and Wallington.

A six-week consultation period began on May 30 for the Ocean Grove Sporting Infrastructure Plan, which is a renewal of the 2010 plan and aims to provide a new vision for the suite of reserves in and around Ocean Grove for the next 10 years.

The draft plan considers the sporting and

recreation activities conducted at six reserves: Arthur Powell Reserve, Collendina Reserve, Devlins Road Reserve, Memorial Reserve, Shell Road Reserve and Wallington Reserve.

The plan includes the relocation of Surfside Waves Soccer Club from Shell Road to Devlins Road Reserve and the existing soccer pitches to be turned into an Australian Rules and cricket ground to be used as a second ground for the football and cricket clubs.

Memorial Reserve’s facilities would also be upgraded as would Wallington Recreation Reserve’s.

Collendina Recreation Reserve would have

a new access road and car park and a pavilion upgrade, however new Collendina Cricket Club president Neale Walter said the draft had no consideration for a suitable second oval for its lower grade teams.

Currently, Collendina’s lower grade teams play at Ocean Grove’s Bellarine Secondary College, which Walter said was inadequate.

“The surface is good there, but the facilities are nonexistent,” he said. “There’s no shade, the rooms and toilets are tiny, you have to drive through the school to park and then you’re parking near or on the basketball courts.”

Walter said the club would consider using

Care packs go out to rough sleepers People who are ‘sleeping rough’ on the Bellarine will receive care packs that contain essential items.

The City of Greater Geelong has partnered with Community Care Chemist to provide an estimated 300 packs, each containing five standard items such as toiletries, along with a selection of other products tailored to suit the individual’s needs.

Rough sleeping refers to people who live on the streets, and who often sleep in places that are not designed to be slept in, including building doorways, bus-shelters, parks, under-passes, cars and carparks.

Rough sleepers often do not have a place to live, or a place to call home.

The city will provide $15,000 towards the provision of the care packs that will come in a bum bag for those requiring assistance.

The provision of care packs forms an early step as the city continues to work with agencies such as NEAMI Towards home+ Geelong, Lazarus House, The Salvation Army, Barwon Children and Youth and Family (BCYF), to learn how it can best support people sleeping rough in the municipality.

Social Housing Advisory Committee and Community Health and Aged Care chair, Cr Sarah Mansfield, said the initiative was consistent with the city’s objective to see all members of the community treated with dignity and respect.

“There are many, often complex reasons why a person may end up living on the streets, whether that be financial stress, including job loss and gambling, housing affordability and relationship/family breakdown,” Cr Mansfield said.

“Some of the people sleeping rough may even have their own accommodation, however personal issues such as isolation, mental health or drug/alcohol dependency may prevent them from using their property as they normally would.”

If you are homeless or worried about becoming homeless, seek support now.

Social Housing Advisory Committee and Community Health and Aged Care portfolio holder Cr Sarah Mansfield shows the basic care pack that will be made available to people sleeping rough.

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If you are 25 years old or older, contact The Salvation Army Homelessness Barwon on 5223 5400.

If you are under 25, contact Barwon Child

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If you are concerned about someone who is sleeping rough contact NEAMI on 1300 050 093.

Memorial Reserve as a second ground if it was offered.

“We would definitely look at it providing the amenities are upgraded sufficiently to include men’s and women’s teams,” he said.

“Our junior program is massive and our women’s program is growing each year.

“It’s just disappointing that there has been no consideration for us for a second ground.

Wallington have one (at Devlin’s Road), but we seem to have been forgotten.”

Details: yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/

Get a free skin check in July Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world and Torquay Lions Club is doing its bit to reduce the statistics.

The club has organised the sought-after Lions Skin Check and Awareness Mobile Unit to be in Torquay during the first week of July.

The unit will offer free skin checks and appointments must be made.

“The incorporated charity, the Lions V Districts Cancer Foundation, has put the unit on the road, following excellent financial support from Lions clubs and generous public and private supporters,” Torquay Lions president Neil Roche said.

“The van will provide a free skin screening service to local people, and will be operated by fully trained, certificated and professionally supervised volunteers.

“The unit will be a valuable resource for local people to access not only the skin check, but valuable and timely information about skin care and self-checking techniques.”

The van will be operating on Friday ,July 1 and Saturday, July 2 at Wurdi Baierr Stadium, Torquay.

Mr Roche said that early detection of skin lesions potentially saves lives, so this visit will be a timely support and reminder to local people of the need to take care of their skin.

Following the skin check, visitors will be issued with a referral to their GP if there are any suspect spots or lesions.

To book a free screening, local and surrounding residents should contact the Lions Club appointment manager on 0460 968 848.

Appointments can be made only by phone. Bookings open on June 6.

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By Cr Jim Mason The Ocean Grove community has a proud sporting heritage, owing to its success in multiple sports and in various competitions.

It is why it is so important that the council has endorsed the release of the draft Ocean Grove Sporting Infrastructure Plan.

We know how much sport means to Ocean Grove residents, and those in neighbouring suburbs.

Three years ago the city commissioned a review and update of the 2010 Ocean Grove Sporting Infrastructure Plan.

Key stakeholders provided input into the development of the draft plan, which addresses such topics as the significant population growth in the area and female participation demands.

It also looks at six reserves, these being Arthur Powell Reserve, Collendina Reserve, Devlins Road Reserve, Memorial Reserve, Shell Road Reserve and Wallington Reserve, and the sporting and recreation activities conducted at them to best understand how to maximise their use.

Some of the strategies identified within the draft plan include relocating the Surfside Waves Soccer Club to Devlins Road Reserve, converting the existing soccer pitches at Shell Road Reserve to a second oval suitable for football and cricket, and upgrading the Memorial Reserve hall.

Ocean Grove’s population continues to grow at a rapid rate and developing communities need an adequate supply of quality facilities to support an active and healthy population.

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Increased female participation rates are a key driver in the rising demands, so we want to hear from as many people as possible about the requirements for the future.

I encourage the Ocean Grove community to provide feedback on this draft plan, which will help shape the long-term future of sport in Ocean Grove and nearby areas.

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Wetland master plan is endorsed City of Greater Geelong has endorsed the release of the Draft Blue Waters Lake Reserve master plan for public comment.

Blue Waters Lake Reserve is a unique wetland habitat in Ocean Grove, with its natural assets providing a peaceful oasis among about 100 surrounding private properties.

Councillor Jim Mason, of Bellarine Ward, said after 178 contributions and ideas from the community, the draft master plan sought to protect the reserve’s ecological and cultural values and further public use of the area.

“We know the reserve is highly treasured, but we want to enhance its environmental and recreational features to make it an even better space for visitors and wildlife,” Cr Mason said.

“The draft plan proposes improving the all-weather path and seating to increase access to nature, improving the water quality in the lake and increasing the area revegetated with local indigenous species.”

The seven-hectare reserve supports a mix of native and introduced vegetation; is home to rare and threatened waterbirds; and is popular for passive recreation activities.

It is used for exercise, scenic walks and bird watching, with the grassed areas of the reserve providing space for gatherings beside the water.

The lake also has an important role in the Ocean Grove drainage network, filtering pollutants and nutrients from stormwater before it enters the Barwon River.

Cr Mason said the plan would inform Council’s long-term investment priorities and guide the future staging of works for the reserve.

“Among the proposed work is the creation

of an ephemeral wetland zone, to treat the inflowing stormwater.

“Managing the staged removal of the ageing Willow trees, and replacing them with new indigenous species will also maximise wildlife habitat in the reserve.”

Residents can ‘follow’ the page at yoursay. geelongaustralia.com.au/bluewaters-lakemasterplan to receive future updates.

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Womble has already begun his journey to bring much-needed comfort to the grieving families that Kings Funerals support across the Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast.

Comfort dogs are increasingly employed by funeral homes in the USA to console bereaved families suffering through the loss of a loved one, while comfort dogs have also been put to great use at aged care facilities and hospitals internationally.

Inspired by the unique service comfort dogs provide, the Kings Funerals family spent two years searching for their perfect comfort dog.

They eventually found Womble in 2019, with the assistance of a local charity. First trained as a seeing eye dog, Womble didn’t meet the high standard of sight required, and was reclassified as a comfort dog.

“At Kings Funerals we understand the comfort a trained companion pet can provide

to people experiencing grief and loss,” Kings Funeral general manager Beth King said.

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Roxanne Neylon recently experienced Womble’s comfort dog service for her father’s funeral at Kings’ Geelong venue.

“Funerals can sometimes feel cold, but it broke the ice, having a dog there,” she said.

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Have your say on nature reserve City of Greater Geelong has endorsed the release of the Draft Indented Head Woodland Nature Reserve Master Plan for public comment.

Located on the western boundary of Indented Head, the 13.6-hectare site is managed by the city and was declared a nature reserve in June 2019.

The retains significant environmental values, including one of the last remaining remnants of endangered Plains Grassy Woodland on the

Bellarine Peninsula.

Councillor Jim Mason, of Bellarine Ward, said the Indented Head Community Association, Friends of Indented Head Woodland, the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners, and the broader local community had provided input into the draft plan.

“Our targeted consultation showed the preservation of the native environment was a major concern, as well as improving access for

the public,” Cr Mason said.

“The creation of walking paths were important, as well as protecting and enhancing the reserve’s ecological and Indigenous cultural values.”

Cr Mason said creating opportunities for improved social wellbeing, through connection to nature and open space, was central to the draft master plan.

“It is proposed we encourage community

activity by installing all-ability walking access, and providing seating and other low-key facilities.”

This includes a sheltered sunny picnic area close to the main entrance, an elevated southern boardwalk, nature-based seating, gravel paths and a bird hide for prime wetland viewing.

The draft master plan will be made available at yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au

Mackenzie’s garden win An Ocean Grove year four pupil with a passion for gardening and the environment has secured Barwon Water funding for a sprinkler system for her school after writing to the organisation with the request.

Our Lady Star of the Sea’ Mackenzie wrote to Barwon Water earlier this year seeking its support to help the school purchase a water-efficient irrigation system for the school’s vegetable garden.

Mackenzie is passionate about gardening and with firsthand experience of her parents’ efficient automated home watering system sought funding for one for the school garden, which is currently being watered by students, under the guidance of Garden Specialist Kellie Clark.

Ms Clark said Mackenzie had been a passionate environmental advocate at Star of the Sea since her first day of school.

Principal Kerryn Sells also thanked Barwon Water for supporting Mackenzie’s proposal.

“I am certainly proud of Mackenzie and her friends for their initiative and care,” she said.

“The school garden is a great place for our

students to learn about the value of water to the environment.”

Mackenzie said she really loves helping out in the garden area.

“I am happy that Barwon Water is able to help the school pay for a better watering system,” she said.

Even though she has recently moved interstate, Mackenzie was back at Star of the Sea with her mum to catch up with Barwon Water Education Officer Fernando Garcia who shared the good news.

“Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School in Ocean Grove is a Schools Water Efficiency Program (SWEP) school,” Mr Garcia said.

“By using the SWEP grants available to schools, we were able to agree to provide funding towards an irrigation system.”

Fernando met with Ms Clark and Mackenzie at the school to visit the garden, discuss the project and congratulate Mackenzie for showing initiative to reach out to Barwon Water. Mackenzie also received a small educational prize pack as a reward for her focus on water and sustainability.

Barwon Water Education Officer Fernando Garcia, Mackenzie and Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School garden specialist Kellie Clark. (Supplied)

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Curlewis set for residential zoning Nearly 150 hectares of farmland at Curlewis could be rezoned for residential development.

The proposed planning scheme amendment, which is made up of 20 individual titles, will go on public display for feedback with consultants acting for several of the landowners lodging applications for rezoning.

The City of Greater Geelong’s 2020 Settlement Strategy and the Victorian government’s Bellarine Peninsula Distinctive Areas and Landscape program recognise the land as appropriate for urban growth.

The land, in the Jetty Road Urban Growth Area Stage 2, is split into two precincts north and south of the Bellarine Rail Trail within

the Drysdale Clifton Springs settlement boundary (which includes Curlewis).

Stage 2 is intended to deliver a similar, or greater, number of homes as Jetty Road Stage 1, which saw more than 1700 house lots developed.

It is proposed to feature a mix of housing types, developer contributions to deliver social and/or affordable housing, parks and shared paths, council said.

Bus links, restoration of the designated waterway and a continuation of the foreshore reserve established in Jetty Road Stage 1 would also feature.

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Community Association president Lynne Sutton said it expects to work closely with council on the matter.

“The DCSCA looks forward to working closely with the Geelong City Council, developers and the community in the planning of this next phase of Jetty Road,” Ms Sutton said.

“With close consultation by all parties, we can ensure that this phase is harmonious, respectful, and sustainable. Together we can safeguard our towns rural history and coastal attributes preserving them for future generations.

“As was clearly demonstrated in the recent

election, the community feels strongly about upholding our environment that we love and live within.

“We at DCSCA highly encourage the community to view these plans and actively join us in providing a strong voice at the table.”

Bellarine ward councillor Jim Mason said the city has asked the minister for planning to authorise the preparation and exhibition of Amendment C387ggee.

“I encourage community members to take the time to read over the proposed amendment in the second half of the year and have their say.”

Reade dives in for pool competition Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club’s Stephanie Reade will represent Life Saving Victoria (LSV) in the pool at the Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships in Sydney from June 11-13.

LSV has announced its 32-athlete strong squad of pool lifesavers who will form the Victorian state and development teams.

Ocean Grove’s Teagan Reade, Mem Johnson, Georgie McIntyre and William Goldstraw are in the development team.

The squad, which was endorsed by the Life Saving Victoria Aquatic Sport Executive, will represent Victoria in the blue and white in seven pool disciplines such as the mannikin tows and carries, line throw, obstacle swim, medley relays and super lifesaver events.

LSV board director of aquatic sport Aaron Green wished the team luck in training for a successful Australian Championships

campaign.

“On behalf of LSV, I would like to extend my congratulations to our Victorian pool lifesaving state and development teams,” Mr Green said.

“Pool lifesaving has faced two years of interruptions due to COVID-19 restrictions, so I am extremely excited that for the first time since 2019, athletes from around Australia will be able to come together and compete for an Australian pool lifesaving title.

“Not only are our pool lifesavers top athletes, they are demonstrating valuable rescue skills that they might, and some of our athletes already have, used to save someone’s life. Go Vics!”

The Victorian pool lifesaving state team is: Heath Corry, Altona; Oscar Skehan, Point Leo; Sophie Pinkerton, Mordialloc; Jemma Holt, Mordialloc; Rose Bentley, Mordialloc;

Paige Holt, Mordialloc; James Petropolous, Mordialloc; Chris Petropolous, Mordialloc Luke Lineham, Mordialloc; Cameron Blaiden, Mordialloc; Lisa Ferguson, Mordialloc; Reidel Smith, Half Moon Bay; Stephanie Reade, Ocean Grove.

The Victorian pool lifesaving development team is: Massimo Lancia, Mornington; Carla Drury, Elwood; Tallulah Rush, Jan Juc; Georgina Laws, Black Rock; Sienna Wood, Mordialloc; Brydie Logan, Williamstown; Anna Weddell, Half Moon Bay; Kieran Roach, Mordialloc; Cooper Roach, Mordialloc; Tom Frisby, Williamstown; Emma Hende, Black Rock; Teagan Reade, Ocean Grove; Milla Clark, Point Leo; Mem Johnson, Ocean Grove; Georgie McIntyre, Ocean Grove; Raphael Rush, Jan Juc; Angus Liddel, Mentone; William Goldstraw, Ocean Grove; James McGrath, Black Rock.

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Flu vax for you and me, for free Greater Geelong residents are now eligible to receive their annual flu shot for free after flu cases in the state rose over 30 per cent in just one week.

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a reduced immunity to common viruses including influenza, with flu cases statewide rising from 10,000 to 15,000 in Victoria during the last week of May. The vaccine is already free for children aged under five, people aged over 65, pregnant women, people with increased-risk medical conditions and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The state government initiative will reimburse GPs and community pharmacies for influenza vaccines administered to people not usually eligible for a free vaccine.

Immunisation providers will also be offered $2000 grants to assist in managing additional demand, including the costs of rostering more staff and extending opening hours.

More than 3000 Victorian GPs and community pharmacies have been invited to take part under a $33 million package, aimed

at boosting vaccination coverage and avoiding more hospitalisations during winter.

“This will be the first time in two years that we will face a real flu season - we need all Victorians to roll up their sleeves and help protect their loved ones and our health system by getting vaccinated,” Health Minister Martin Foley said.

With no interval required between receiving the flu and COVID vaccines, Victorians are encouraged to ensure their vaccinations, both influenza and COVID, are up to date for the winter season.

“Victorians really took up the call to arms when it came to COVID-19 vaccinations, and we know they can do it again - so we’re removing as many barriers as possible to help boost vaccine coverage,” Mr Foley said.

“Help your family stay safe this winter by getting vaccinated for both the flu and COVID-19, getting tested if you have any symptoms and staying home while unwell.”

Victorians can book their free flu vaccines by contacting their local GP or community pharmacy.

Get a free flu shot at GPs and pharmacies this month.

Place branding speaks to why Geelong is great People across Australia will be able to discover what makes Geelong greater as part of a new unified place brand to attract migrants, businesses, students, and tourists to the region.

The new brand, ‘Greater Geelong, Greater Australian Stories,’ launched on Friday, June 2 and is backed by 16 leading local organisations, known collectively as the Vision Partner Group. The group provides leadership in the implementation of the community-led 30-year vision for the Greater Geelong region

to be internationally recognised as clever and creative.

Visual and digital assets form the backbone of the new brand, harnessing the unique qualities of our region to create a lasting, recognisable image and narrative in the hearts and minds of its global audiences.

Another key element to drive awareness of the brand are the greater Australian stories of people making the ‘G-change’ and choosing Greater Geelong as a destination to live, work,

invest, study and visit.

Stories include TV chef Simon Toohey, who has recently relocated to Newcomb with his partner, and Aayushree Kharel, a Nepalese student who has completed a masters in biotechnology and bioinformatics and is a current PhD candidate at Deakin University.

“This was the greatest thing we could have done. The Geelong people accepted us with open arms and then some. We have met some of the most amazing people,” Mr Toohey said.

Ms Kharel said: “It is my course that brought me to Geelong, and I must say, that is one of the best decisions because I have fallen in love with this place”.

The brand also raises awareness of the traditional Aboriginal name for Geelong, Djilang, which means a ‘tongue of land’ in Wadawurrung language, into its identity, acknowledging the Wadawurrung people as the Traditional Owners of this land who have cared for country for thousands of years.

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Funding to upgrade boat ramps Boat ramps in Portarlington and Ocean Grove will benefit from state government funding through the Better Boating Fund Structural Maintenance Grants Program.

Construction has started on the second and final stage of a $3.7 million upgrade to facilities at the Point Richards boat ramp.

Working closely with Bellarine Bayside Foreshore Committee of Management across both stages, construction of a rock groyne to better protect the ramp from seagrass

accumulation has begun. The rock groyne is being built west of the boat ramp and the design features an excavator platform, so entrance channel dredging can be easily undertaken when required. Detailed studies and modelling of coastal processes in the area have informed the groyne’s design, which aims to minimise the risk of impacts to the surrounding foreshore.

The four-lane boat ramp is located west of Portarlington and provides fishers, water skiers and sailors with access to Port Phillip and

Corio Bay. The first stage of the project was completed last year and included the creation of an additional 50 car parks to formalise overflow parking south of the ramp, including spaces large enough for a car and trailer. Dedicated boat preparation areas were also added.

Construction is expected to be complete later this year.

“This significant upgrade is going to make launching and retrieving vessels safer and more

accessible for boaters wanting to get out on the water around the Bellarine Peninsula,” Fishing and Boating Minister Melissa Horne said.

“We’re also undertaking major construction work at Queenscliff and have provided funding for a long-term dredging plan at Clifton Springs to ensure the peninsula is a go-to boating destination for years to come.”

A $120,000 grant will enable The City of Greater Geelong to upgrade the damaged northern boat jetty at Ocean Grove.

Hard working surf lifesaving volunteers awarded Life Saving Victoria (LSV) has recognised volunteer members from Geelong, Otway, Surf Coast and across western Victoria for their outstanding achievements in operations, club services, development, training and sports during season 2021-22 at a valuing volunteer event.

The celebration took place at Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club and was part of National Volunteer Week, an initiative by Volunteering Australia that recognises the invaluable contributions of volunteers across the country. Ocean Grove, Point Lonsdale and 13th Beach life saving clubs all had volunteers honoured at the award.

Victoria’s western clubs contributed 54,649 of the state’s 169,164 patrol hours for the season.

LSV acting president Adam Alsbury congratulated all the western Victorian winners and thanked them for their efforts.

“It was wonderful to come together and celebrate the exceptional efforts of our volunteers and to put on our valuing volunteers event at Jan Juc SLSC to say thank you to them all,” he said.

Anglesea SLSC’s Ben Homburg, Ocean Grove’s John Clinch and Bruce Honey and Jan Juc’s Ben Homburg. (Supplied)

Western award winners: Lifesaving services significant contribution: Jack Kennedy, Ocean Grove; Marcus Dripps, Jan Juc; Anthony Hodder, Point Lonsdale; James Coutie, Point Lonsdale; Edward

MacKay, Anglesea; Sebastiaan Top, Anglesea James Carew, Lorne; Wayne Cartwright, Anglesea Volunteer training significant contribution: Phillip Hughes, Point Lonsdale; James Green,

Mildura Membership and leadership development significant contribution: Jamie Phillips, Lorne; James McGlashan, Lorne; Celina Matlock, Fairhaven; Liam O’Callaghan, Fairhaven; Laura Buckley, Fairhaven; Jessica Robinson, Point Lonsdale; Samuel Dripps, Jan Juc; Isabel Greer, Ocean Grove Aquatic sports significant contribution: Warren Clarke, Anglesea; John Clinch, Ocean Grove; Bernedus Homburg, Anglesea; Bruce Honey, Ocean Grove; David Pavia, Ocean Grove; Maurice McCutcheon, Fairhaven; Matthew Wood, Warrnambool; Samuel Ranson, Barwon Heads 13th Beach 100+ patrol hours – gold: Awarded to 13 Geelong, Otway, Surf Coast and Western members.

100+ patrol hours – silver: Awarded to eight Geelong, Otway, Surf Coast and Western members.

100+ patrol hours – bronze: Awarded to 18 Geelong, Otway, Surf Coast and Western members.

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A dry end to summer Another summer has gone, and according come and to the Bureau of Meteorology, it’s been a dry start to the year.

Official data from Golf Club, revealed Barwon Heads there was 57.2 millimetre of rain in above average, but January, which was February was very dry. Only 1.6mm of rain fell, all of it on February 4.

Three weeks of no rainfall was broken on March 2 with and a welcome 18mm 3.4mm and 1.6mm the following on March 5 and day.

With the Labor Day long weekend this weekend and Easter around the corner, there still should be plenty of warm days to come before winter sets in.

On Monday, Canadian visitor Jason Klassen, sons Ryder father-in-law, local and Jed and Mick Drew, visited Ocean Grove main beach on a coolish day.

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Oakdene expans ion plan

By Justin Flynn

The 64-hectare site is in addition Oakdene Vineyards Oakdene’s to “The addition of the of Greater Geelong has applied to the City and guest Grubb Road winery, restaurant restaurant and gallery will offer visitors house. to build and operate The restaurant, to a totally unique experience a restaurant and Planning documents be known as Oakdene art gallery at Banks Vineyard, revealed the site where they can enjoy the property Anderson Roads, and would provide Mannerim. extended stay. for an appearance will have a low scale, rustic “a unique visitor The project is expected with lots of natural experience “It is expected most timber and to cost $1.55 million unlike any other venue on the extensive glazing. and developers say Bellarine” people and that the art gallery would showcase advantage of all three facilitieswould take It will have expansive particularly on the it will “boost tourism indigenous decks built around including established the cellar door Bellarine Peninsula and local artworks. round and enhance for wine tastings trees, year “The owner’s vision complementar y its reputation as and Grove site and similar to Oakdene’s Ocean for the food and drink region cheese a fine a tourist will operate from platters, destination unlike site is to create restaurant for a sit the seven days 8am to 11pm similar to the Yarra any other winery Valley”. down meal a week. or tourist venue on the Bellarine Peninsula,” finally the gallery which will or coffee and The total number the documents said. showcase a mix of car spaces on site of private collections be will increased from 52 to 98. and works by local artists.”

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ENVIRONMENT

Bob’s farm delivers the goods I was lucky to have been asked to help assist a new volunteer for Birdlife Australia’s Birds on Farms program, so I had an extra visit to Bob’s farm in Wallington.

It was a very fresh morning and it was quiet on the farm until the sun came out, and then there was more avian activity.

We saw a pair of black swans building a nest on the wetlands. Black swans breed all year around and the newly hatched cygnets must feel the cold when they emerge from the eggs in the winter months.

It was lovely to see good numbers of weebills, flame robins, striated pardalotes and red-browed finches.

There was also a pair of brown falcons calling to each other.

On my way to work one day I called past Hospital Swamp, Connewarre. There was a pile of rubbish dumped at the end of Baenschs Lane, which didn’t thrill me, and then a duck shooter drove down the lane to commence shooting, which caused me to quickly leave the area.

I am so sad that ducks are shot in the name of sport. It’s so barbaric and cruel.

I managed a quick photo of a welcome swallow on the fence on the side of Baenschs Lane. Welcome swallows are blue-black above, light grey below on the breast and belly and they have a rusty coloured forehead, throat and upper breast.

They have a long-forked tail which is slightly shorter in the female. These birds are expert

Denis’ swift parrot, Bendigo. Right: Carole’s masked lapwing at Ocean Grove Nature Reserve (top), and Jen’s striated pardalotes in Wallington.

fliers, and they love following moving objects like cars, which always makes me nervous that I’m going to run into one, but they have great evasive skills.

I always notice quite a few welcome swallow nests under shop canopies in The Terrace in Ocean Grove. These birds build a small cup nest made of mud and grass.

I received an email from Kevin, who ventured to Queenscliff to look for some coastal birds, but only found the usual pelicans, swans, silver gulls, white-faced herons, cormorants and egrets.

However, while surveying the Swan Bay

scene, a juvenile grey butcherbird perched obligingly right in front of Kevin, and he took a lovely photo. Butcherbirds get their name from the way they hang their prey off a branch or tree fork to consume it later. They have a hook at the end of their beak which is very obvious in Kevin’s photo.

I received an email from Carole, who has recently been out and about but must admit that despite going down the Great Ocean Road and travelling far afield she hadn’t noticed many different birds.

Carole went on a walk with the Birdlife Bellarine Peninsula walk at the Ocean Grove

Nature Reserve and did not see a great variety of birds there. Carole did send me some photos of masked lapwings that reveal the very obvious wing spurs.

I received an email from former Ocean Grove resident and fantastic bird photographer Denis Sleep, who sent me some photos of endangered swift parrots that were hanging around his neighbourhood in Bendigo.

I also received an email from Lee, who took some lovely photos of around 20 yellow-tailed black cockatoos that were feeding in two Banksia trees at Collendina Reserve in Ocean Grove.

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One Voice campaigners organising a protest rally say they are buoyed by the leaks that some parties within VicRoads have gone wobbly for the plan for Barwon Heads Bridge

The Avenue, Baker and Thacker Streets will be the next to benefit from council’s efforts to remedy the dearth of local footpaths.

An initiative by Bellarine Police to help local traders prevent the recent plague of shop break-ins on The Terrace was launched in Ocean Grove.

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Artist makes a bold statement Ocean Grove artist Morgan Jamieson is starting to make a name for herself. She talks to Justin Flynn in today’s Friday Feature.

Morgan Jamieson grew up in Geelong, but has called Ocean Grove home for the past 14 years.

She considers herself an Ocean Grove local and has a strong connection to her native surroundings and was always artistic as a child.

“I was always exploring art or drawing or painting as a little kid and then it progressed through high school and it was a path I chose when we started to pick subjects,” she says.

“I always used clothing and make-up and in hindsight that’s how I expressed myself creatively. I’ve always loved colour.”

After school Morgan did a bachelor of visual arts majoring in graphic design.

“There wasn’t really anyone I knew who was making a business out of being a paid artist,” she says.

“The push was to do fine art and then teach or do graphic design so you could actually have a job.

“Since I graduated in 2006 it’s come a long way. There are lots of people making really good business out of being an artist.”

Morgan worked for a boutique design agency in Geelong for 13 years and said she learnt everything about being able to run a business.

“Towards the end I was doing a lot of artwork on the side and my day job was more corporate design and I was doing my super-creative stuff on the side at home,” she says.

“Then my side work started to get busier and I had babies so I made the decision that I couldn’t do all three things - maintain my job, continue my side work and look after my family.

“By that stage I had built up a bit of a following so I resigned and here I am.”

Ocean Grove artist Morgan Jamieson.

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Morgan says these days with social media, it’s much easier to get your work out there, but she still uses her graphic design skills designing new logos for companies.

“That was always my fall back,” she says.

“I thought at least I have that if the artwork doesn’t bring in as much income.”

Morgan pauses when asked about her individual style.

“It takes a while to figure out your style,” she says.

“Even though I’ve made some changes along the way I still think there are elements of your style that you always go back to.

“My work is not perfect, it’s a little bit experimental. It’s quite contrasty and bold and sometimes a bit heavy.

“A lot of people who bought my work in the early days bought it because they liked the colour and the boldness and the brightness could bring something into their house.

“I’ve noticed during the last 12 months people are after more muted artwork.

“I kept finding people wanted me to go back to the old colour pallets, the vibrant pinks, the duck-egg blues, the bright-chartreuse greens.”

Morgan says regularity in her work means she doesn’t often get ‘painter’s block’.

“Back in the day when I was working, I might paint on a Saturday and then not be able to paint again until the following Saturday whereas now I’m doing it every day and it’s easier to flick that switch off and on,” she says.

However, Morgan isn’t adverse to returning to a piece of work multiple times.

“Sometimes on social media I film time lapses when I’m painting and when I watch it back I’m the most sporadic person,” she says.

“I’ll start down the bottom left and then I’ll move up to another random section and then somewhere else none of it comes together until the very end.

“I didn’t realise that’s how I worked until I rewatched myself working, which was interesting.” Away from work, Morgan says she loves taking the kids to the beach, exercising and cooking.

“If it’s summer we’ll spend a lot of time at the beach with the kids and a lot of time in the kitchen cooking and we love travelling,” she says.

Details: morganjamieson.com.au.

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Mark and Jay O’Shea will take their show to the Gateway Hotel on Saturday. (Supplied)

Rollercoaster soul show

By Justin Flynn Husband and wife team Mark and Jay O’Shea are bringing their brand of soulful country music to Geelong on Saturday, June 4.

The Aussie born duo now calls Nashville, Tennessee, home, but jump at any chance they get to come back home, or is it?

“It’s kind of both,” Jay says.

“We have a home in Nashville and we are raising our two daughters there.

“But every time we come back to Australia we say we are going home. So we probably have two homes now.”

O’Shea, as they are known, formed in 2007

and are now an internationally acclaimed band.

The duo have released four studio albums, all of which have peaked inside the ARIA top 50.

Their show, at Norlane’s Gateway Hotel, will feature tracks from their new album Neon Soul, which will be released on June 10.

“We started it about four years ago,” Jay says.

“We had to put it on hold during COVID and I feel like we’ve been living this record for a long time.

“I love soul and I love to sing in that style and Mark is the neon concept.

“There are some ballads that are deep and meaningful and thought provoking, but there are some tracks that are fun and uplifting.”

The single, Watch Me Quit, Jay promises, is a real tear jerker.

“It’s a mummy ballad, but dads get it too,” she says. “Anybody who has a child will be emotional.”

Jays says punters at the Gateway are in for a fun time.

“We promise a ride of sorts,” she says. “We promise a rollercoaster. Be ready to come on an emotional rollercoaster.

“Be ready to dance, sing, laugh and cry.”

O’Shea is performing at the Gateway Hotel, Norlane, on Saturday, June 4 at 8.30pm and is being supported by Darlinghurst. Tickets liveatyourlocal.com.au/event/oshea-3/

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Potato Shed entertainment Club Soda – cabaret with a twist, will froth and pop at the Potato Shed 8pm Saturday, June 4.

A refreshing and effervescent vintage-inspired theatrical entertainment experience infused with dance and vaudeville, and served with a slice of magic, a twist of circus and a heady mix of comedy.

In Club Soda, Mr Sandman will lead you down the rabbit hole into a surreal and magical speak-easy, serving up a cocktail of secret ingredients, shaken over ice, poured into the Collins glass of your mind, garnished with a lime wheel and topped with soda for the soul.

Club Soda is the newest concept from the creative team behind The Paris Underground Cabaret; the most successful touring cabaret production in Australia, now into its sixth year of engagements and return seasons all over Australia.

Also at the Potato Shed is June Morning Showtime at 10.30am on Tuesday, June 7.

Join your time traveller guide Colin Mockett as he takes you through the interactive singalong, entertaining you with anecdotes about the Fab Four.

Following on from last year’s Beatles singalong, words to classic Beatles hits will once again be projected onto a cinema-sized screen interspersed with images of the group.

Adding to the playlist will be hits from those who were influenced by the Beatles – the Monkees, Hollies and a host of 1960s hit groups.

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Remember to treat local hospitality staff with respect We all know that wait staff in cafes and restaurants can have a big impact on our enjoyment of a dining out experience – for good and bad – but how often do we stop and consider what they think of us?

Anyone who’s ever worked waiting tables knows what hard work hospitality can be, but as customers, we can sometimes treat them as servants rather than people with aching feet, minds filled with orders, and diplomacy talents in full swing. They work hard to keep us happy and deserve kudos for smiling, even when they may be seething inside.

So what is it about diners that causes the burn? Here are a few to think about and if we’re guilty of this behaviour: 1. Snapping fingers or whistling to gain their attention, or calling out when they’re taking an order at another table. Be patient and respectful when trying to get their attention, they aren’t ignoring you and will make their way to your table when possible.

2. Not using please and thank you. This is just basic decency! Yes, they are paid to be there, but that doesn’t mean they should be treated like less of a human.

3. Stacking dishes in an impossible pile they then have to separate. If you scrape food scraps onto the top plate and stack dishes into a neat pile, great job! If you randomly stack different sized dishes with food scraps and rubbish in between, you are making more work for hospitality workers than you are helping them.

4. Stuffing napkins or straws into mugs, glasses or other furniture and decor – leave them beside or on your plate! Nobody wants to be digging bits of rubbish out of tiny spaces in the table or water bottles – this is just common sense.

5. Leaving used tissues and other nasties for them to collect – ew! Find a bin or visit the bathroom to get rid of your waste.

Remember that hospitality staff are people and deserve to be treated with respect and a smile. (iStock)

6. Complaining about the meal after you’ve eaten it all! If there is a problem, let them know as early as possible so that they can find a replacement or alternative for you.

7. Ignoring them as they’re speaking or going through the specials – it’s part of their job to inform you of the menu offerings or specials, pay some attention and be respectful – it won’t take too long.

8. Letting your kids get out of hand, eg. messing around with things or roaming around – it’s an accident waiting to happen.

9. Arriving 10 minutes before closing time - use your discretion with this one. If they’re just about packed up and ready to shut the doors, perhaps consider visiting another establishment.

10. Getting mad at wait staff for things that aren’t their fault – these people are the ones that take your order, carry your food and drinks and clear your table. They don’t cook your food, they don’t set the prices and they don’t turn the aircon or music up just to irritate you.

Take into consideration the fact that an issue

you may have is unlikely to be their fault, so be understanding and let them know that you need their help, rather than blaming them for the issue.

As more and more Aussies choose eateries in their immediate neighbourhood to claim as their ‘local’, our faces as regulars become known.

So if any of us are guilty of no-nos without even stopping to think about the effect, we might be put on the unspoken list of ‘annoying customers’.

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All rosy for the skilled team at Pearls and Roses Bridal Established in May 1990 by Geelong local Karen Bourdamis, Pearls and Roses Bridal has become extremely popular among women in the Geelong area and around Melbourne.

Initially inspired by one of her high school art teachers to pursue a career in the fashion and textiles industry, Karen was also encouraged by her mother, who handmade all of the family’s clothes growing up.

Karen began sewing and making her own outfits at a young age, and in 1985, went on to pursue fashion design at the Gordon Institute of TAFE in Geelong. At the time, trends in bridal wear were very different to what they are now, and Karen wasn’t particularly interested in that branch of the fashion industry.

Following stints at several small businesses doing alterations and custom outfits, Karen decided that it was time to branch out on her own.

“I initially created 12 dress designs, and had to sell one to pay the rent for the shop,” Karen explains.

Within six months, Karen had hired a seamstress to help her keep up with demand.

Now, Pearls and Roses Bridal is the leading bridal design house in the region, with two seamstresses and a junior retail member working alongside Karen.

Karen credits local women in the region with helping to spread the word about her business.

“Because of my outreach to the community in terms of hand-making wedding gowns on site, many brides’ sisters, aunts, cousins and girlfriends would all come to me,” Karen says.

“An awful lot of word-of-mouth got me here. I used to do fashion shows in Melbourne Town Hall to build my brand – I dressed one or two clients from Melbourne, then they and their families would come back to me for more work.”

Karen and her team provide custom gowns

Bride Alli in her custom dress, handmade by Pearls and Roses Bridal.

for weddings, debutantes, bridesmaids, mothers of the bride and other events, as well as alterations for their own dresses and that of other designers.

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“I’m really proud to have labels that I really look up to now actually having their customers come to me to have their fitted garments tweaked,” Karen says.

COVID has hit the wedding and events industry quite hard, with Pearls and Roses feeling the significant impact of the pandemic.

“I frequently have women come to me and say, ‘Karen, help!’ I’m constantly getting emails about weddings being postponed, or having to alter dresses because a bridesmaid has become pregnant,” she says.

“I tell them, it’s okay, it’s all doable. We just put it on ice until we need it again.”

Karen is honored to have been able to work with players, wives, girlfriends and mums of AFL and AFLW players in the region for awards nights such as the Brownlow Medal.

Since the pandemic has forced such events to be held interstate, demand for gowns and alterations has decreased. However, the business has pivoted in a way that still allows growth and stability.

Making face masks has been very popular for Karen and her team, as well as the completion of mass commercial garment alterations and repairs sent in from overseas.

Despite this, as Victoria continues to manage the ongoing effects of the pandemic, the Pearls and Roses workroom is almost at full capacity.

Many women have had their dresses stored for close to a year, requiring alterations to best fit them on their special days.

With a focus on community involvement, Karen’s business has supported local endeavours from school, footy clubs and fashion show fundraisers, with money raised going to great causes. Pearls and Roses Bridal was also nominated at the 2021 Geelong Business Excellence Awards after over 30 years of design, creation and alteration.

Pearls and Roses Bridal is located at 390 Latrobe Terrace, Newtown.

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Anthony says that whilst there is now an upward trend in consultations, residents of the Bellarine and surrounding region that put off looking after their eye health should now not delay in having an eye examination.

What are the risks of not visiting the optometrist?

“There’s a misconception amongst Australians that visiting the optometrist is only necessary when something is noticeably wrong or new glasses are required,” Anthony says. “The reality is that many eye diseases occur slowly, over years, and sometimes without any obvious signs or symptoms.

This is why regular eye examinations with an optometrist are essential to make early detection more achievable and combat potential issues.”

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Bring the family here to burn some energy, with picnic benches and a gazebo nearby, as well as public toilets only a short walk to the town centre car park.

Ocean Grove Park is on the corner of Draper Street and President’s Avenue, Ocean Grove, with onsite and street parking readily available.

Buckley Park Foreshore Reserve – This one is sure to be a hit with kids and canines – the beach! The wide sandy beach at Buckley Park Foreshore Reserve is perfect for walking, playing, relaxing or building sandcastles. Keep an eye out for local birdlife in the dog off-leash area, explore the rockpools and marvel at the sandstone cliff faces.

Buckley Park Foreshore Reserve is at Bonnyvale Road, Ocean Grove.

Begola Wetlands – Exciting birdlife are sure to put on a great display, with feathered friends spotted in the wetlands including swans and cygnets, swamphens, the Latham’s Snipe, Nankeen Night-Herons, Buff-banded Rail, freckled duck, hoary-headed grebe, Australian spotted crake, black-fronted dotterel. Listen to the families of frogs croak and sing to you as

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you walk through the wetlands, but be wary of snakes as they sometimes gather around the water to drink.

Begola Wetlands is at 141 Tuckfield Street, Ocean Grove.

Devlins Park – This lovely little park has a striking blue and red playground for toddlers, kids and adults (if they dare). There are great swing sets, beautiful lush grassy spaces, undercover benches and ample parking, this park is sure to delight locals and visitors alike.

Devlins Park is at 116 Devlins Road, Ocean Grove.

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Voice photographer Ivan Kemp was at Ray Menzies Oval, Ocean Grove, on Saturday to see what local supporters were doing during the senior footy game.

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6. What Grand Slam tennis event traditionally takes place in September?

7. Which Australian basketballer currently plays for the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBL?

2. Which team won the 2021–22 English Premier League title?

3. Who won the 2022 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix?

8. What Australian city was recently announced as host of the 2022 FINA World Swimming Championships?

4. What is the annual AFL Indigenous round match between Essendon and Richmond known as?

9. What sport gets its name from the soft, squeezable ball used in play?

5. Luka Doncic plays for which NBA team?

10. What country will host the 2026 Winter Olympics?

11. Which popular Indigenous AFL player has retired with immediate effect at the age of 29?

12. In April, which former tennis champion was sentenced to 30 months imprisonment on charges of hiding assets relating to bankruptcy?

13. Which Australian has taken up the post of England cricket coach for the shorter formats?

Luca Doncic

14. Which French soccer club recently won its eighth Women's Champions League title, which is twice as many as the next most?

Jesse Owens

15. At the completion of round 10, how many matches had AFL team Melbourne won in a row, including the end of the 2021 season?

16. In which year did Australian Cadel Evans win the Tour de France cycling race?

17. Australian tennis legend Rod Laver won how many Wimbledon gentlemen's singles titles in the 1960s?

18. At which Olympic Games did track and field athlete Jesse Owens famously win four gold medals?

19. Which aggressive South African wicketkeeperbatsman recently scored 140 not out in an IPL cricket match?

20. Geographically, which is the northern-most team that competes in the English Premier League?

21. The 400m women's freestyle world record is now held by which Australian swimmer?

22. The 200m men's breaststroke world record is now held by which Australian swimmer?

23. Sam Fisher last played for which AFL club?

24. Which golf professional won the 2022 PGA Championship?

25. Who is the current interim coach of Australia’s women’s cricket team?

26. How many clubs are in Australia's National Rugby League?

27. Eritrean road cyclist Biniam Girmay won stage 10 of the Giro d'Italia, but didn't compete in stage 11 after what incident?

28. Which two teams are set to play off in the 2022 A-League Men Grand Final?

29. West Coast Fever posted the highest ever Super Netball score in a recent 82-77 victory over which team?

30. Leeds United are playing a pre-season friendly match in Brisbane next month against which other Premier League club?

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The essence of SUV motoring

By Alistair Kennedy, Marque Motoring The ongoing growth in Australian sales of MG vehicles continues to gather pace with the Chinese importer now sitting in seventh place of 2022 year-to-date sales at the end of April.

The company’s success is all the more impressive given that there are only three models in its range, the MG3 hatchback, ZS small SUV and HS mid-sized SUV. The two SUVs are offered with different levels of electrification, the ZS is fully electric while the HS is a plug-in hybrid. Both come with the choice of Excite and Essence equipment levels.

The subject of this week’s review is the HS plug-in, originally branded, logically, as the HS PHEV but subsequently renamed, probably at the behest of the company’s marketing branch, as the HS +EV. We were in the higher-specced Essence variant.

Styling MG HS +EV is a neat and stylish vehicle without anything to make it stand out from the SUV crowd. The front is dominated by a large honeycomb grille with the familiar ‘MG’ badge at front-and-centre. The grille then flows into wide, narrow headlamps with daytime running lights above extended lower air vents, also honeycombed.

How many buyers, especially younger ones, recognise that iconic badge and its history is an interesting question - we suspect not many.

The Essence variant comes with LED headlights - Excite fails to live up to its name and only gets halogen along with 17-inch alloy wheels. Essence has 18-inch diamond-cut alloys, front foglights and clever puddle lights displaying the MG badge.

Interior Entry is easy to manage and there’s good interior space. Rear legroom is acceptable and there’s plenty of headroom despite the Essence’s panoramic sunroof.

Excite comes with polyurethane / PVC seats while the Essence steps up to two-tone leather front sports seats with power adjustment and heating as well as LED ambient lighting.

Boot space is a reasonable 451 litres with the rear seats in place and expands to 1275 litres with the seatbacks folded. Essence comes with a powered tailgate. The battery charging cable is stored below the boot floor meaning that there’s no room for a spare wheel, instead you’ll need to rely upon the supplied tyre repair kit if you get a puncture, a growing risk in pot-hole riddled Eastern Australia.

Powertrain MG HS +EV combines a 1.5-litre 119 kW / 250 Nm turbo-petrol engine with a battery providing 90kW / 230 Nm to the electric motor for a combined output of 189 kW and 370 Nm. All-wheel drive is available in the petrol-only HS but, at this stage, the +EV is front-wheel drive only.

An advanced gearbox transfers the power from the petrol engine and the electric motor to the front wheels. The petrol engine’s drive torque is transmitted by a six-speed automatic gearbox, while the electric motor transmits the power through a four-speed electronic drive unit. Together, they form a 10-speed automatic gearbox, enabling the vehicle to choose the ideal gear and change gear smoothly and rapidly.

Charge time is listed at around seven hours from a normal household socket. We were able to charge from empty to full in just under four hours from our 7kW JetCharge wall box.

Infotainment Inside there are two large screens, a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster with built-in satellite navigation and a 10.1-inch multi-function high-definition infotainment colour touch screen with large user-friendly displays.

Smartphone mirroring is available through cabled Apple CarPlay or Android Auto with two USB ports at the front and another pair at

MG HS +EV (nee PHEV) is the Chinese carmaker’s first plug-In hybrid.

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the rear. Satellite navigation is standard in both variants.

There’s a six-speaker 3D surround sound audio system.

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HS 1.5 Vibe 2WD: $30,990

Standard safety features in both Excite and Essence models include six airbags; enhanced ABS brakes; electronic stability program; active cornering brake control; front seat impact absorbent door padding; hill start assist; emergency automatic door unlocking and hazard light activation; tyre pressure monitoring; reversing camera; and rear parking sensors. Essence adds a 360-degree overhead camera.

Also standard in both variants is the MG Pilot package which adds enhanced features such as adaptive cruise control; forward collision warning; automatic emergency braking; lane departure warning; traffic jam assist; intelligent cruise assist; blind spot warning; rear cross traffic alert; intelligent headlamp control; and speed assistance system.

HS 1.5 Excite 2WD: $34,990

Driving As is the norm with hybrids the HS +EV moves off under battery power with the engine kicking in at around 30 km/h or earlier under hard acceleration. Tapping the ‘EV’ button on the centre console ensures that the engine doesn’t activate while ever there is charge in the battery.

Factory tested fuel consumption figures had us scratching our heads with the city cycle showing 5.8 litres per 100 kilometres and the combined city/highway cycle just 1.7 L/100 km.

That latter figure is dependent upon the battery being fully charged to start with and supplying

MODEL RANGE HS 1.5 Core 2WD: $29,990

HS 2.0 Excite X AWD: $37,990 HS 1.5 Essence 2WD: $38,990 HS 2.0 Essence X AWD: $42,990 HS 1.5 Essence Anfield: $40,690 HS +EV 1.5 Plug-In Hybrid Excite 2WD: $46,990 HS +EV 1.5 Plug-In Hybrid Essence 2WD: $48,990

Note: These are drive-away prices and include all government or dealer delivery charges.

the first 63 kilometres of the hypothetical 100-km trip with zero fuel being used and the remaining 37 km, under hybrid mode, using the 1.7 litres.

To extend that 1.7 L/100 km beyond that 100 km would require the battery to be fully re-charged before proceeding. We tested the fuel consumption with no charge in the battery and averaged 6.9 L/100km on our predominantly motorway drive from Gosford to Sydney helped along by the usual brake regeneration feature of most hybrid.

These issues aside we found the plug-in MG to be a very impressive vehicle. The instant torque and silent running of EVs contribute to a very enjoyable driving experience.

Testing in EV mode with the battery fully charged, and driving conservatively over flat

roads, we were able to just about match the claimed range of 63 kilometres.

Performance is capable but unexciting as is the norm with vehicles in the SUV segment.

Steering is a little heavy but responsive enough.

Unlike other EVs the amount of brake regeneration when decelerating cannot be adjusted but we found that the level was just right, effective without being too intrusive.

The twin information screens are easy to read and operate although, as is becoming increasingly common, too many of the most-used features needed screen taps rather than being physical knobs.

While we appreciate that the lane-correction safety feature can assist lazy and inattentive drivers, like almost everyone that we’ve talked to, we turn it off at the earliest opportunity. In the HS +EV it’s simply a matter of giving two taps on a button at the end of turn indicator on the steering wheel stalk.

Summing up The MG HS +EV competes against the well-established Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and the just-realised Ford Escape PHEV in the mid-sized SUV segment. With driveaway prices starting at $46,990 it’s the cheapest of the three and comes with the longest (seven-year) warranty.

Whether the extra $10k for the +EV over its petrol-only HS equivalents can be justified will depend on buyer’s individual circumstances.

For urban buyers with short distance commutes and a home wallbox it would make sense.

Importantly, with long waiting times for most of its competitors, buyers can get into most MG models within weeks rather than waiting many months or even years.

Friday, 3 June, 2022 OCEAN GROVE VOICE 23

SPORT

Favourite sons return

By Justin Flynn Barwon Heads’ chances of promotion to Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association’s A1 Grade next season have taken a turn for the better with the recruitment of two favourite sons to the playing group.

Former premiership players Jason Mallett and Sam Schaller will return to RT Fuller Oval this season, the club both their fathers played for.

Mallett has come out of retirement, but will be one of A2 Grade’s best batters while Schaller had a season with Murgheboluc before taking the year off last season.

Schaller, a damaging middle order bat and accurate left-arm orthodox bowler, said he was refreshed after a season off and looking forward to the challenge.

“It was funny, late last season I called in to watch Barwon Heads playing Drysdale at Drysdale and I parked as far away from everyone as I could and then next minute this car rolls in next to me and it happened to be Jacko (Mallett),” he said. “From planning on watching a few overs, we chatted for probably an hour or two – not so much about playing next year together but I think we both left that day knowing that it was a good chance.

“He’s an absolute ripper and someone I have huge respect for.”

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Barwon Heads was relegated from A1 to A2 Grade two seasons ago and narrowly lost a semi-final last season to eventual premiers Armstrong Creek. The last placed finisher in A1 Grade gets relegated and the A2 Grade premier is promoted each season.

“Following them from afar it feels like they

have a great group of guys in the right age bracket with some talented kids underneath that and then the experience of a few above them,” Schaller said.

“I think what myself and Jacko can bring is just some more experience and driving that group to be the best we can be as often as we can. But I know I just look forward to slipping in somewhere and being a part of the side.”

Schaller said he learned a lot from playing GCA on turf with Murgheboluc, but had no regrets in having last season off.

“I had a fantastic experience and time at Murgie, the players there and the people involved were really welcoming and great people,” he said.

“I think after 20 years back to back with cricket and footy something had to give for a bit just mentally.

“While there were some other things that contributed to not playing last year, mentally it was a nice refresh in that aspect.

“The plan in my mind forever has always been to finish playing at Barwon Heads and that time just felt right now with where I was at with everything.

“Once it got to the finals I missed it, that’s what you play for - to be involved In those big games where the pressure is on. So now I’m feeling fresh and looking forward to getting back amongst it.”

Drysdale’s Sally Brown, Mandy McFarlane, Fiona Roberts and Kate Lockhart. (Supplied)

Tennis finalists battle the elements LOCAL TENNIS Donna Schoenmakers This week was not ideal for play in midweek finals, but despite the rain and wind, all but one match was completed on Tuesday.

Section 1 has seen all teams across the season have their ups and downs, so anything could be expected with finals.

Geelong Lawn Pink took on Surfcoast Bellbrae Green, in the first-semi, with Green taking a four sets to love lead before the weather intervened, but the lead was enough to put Green into next week’s grand final.

Their opponent will be the winner of the rescheduled match between Surfcoast Black and Moriac.

Grovedale were set to host Ocean Grove in the preliminary final Section 2, however with the courts under water, the match was moved indoors to centre court, delaying the start but ensuring a result.

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the final two sets to play.

Grovedale closed the gap with Belinda Lee and Erin Wilkinson taking the fifth 6-4, but Judi Broad and Mel Keating sealed a berth in next week’s grand final for Ocean Grove with an emphatic 6-0 win.

Drysdale used its home courts to its advantage in Section 3 with a strong 5-1 win over Anglesea.

The home team must have been ruing its narrow loss last week to Barwon Heads, and made sure they got their rematch next week.

In Section 4 there was a delayed start due to the wet weather, however, Surfcoast Black was able to secure the first two sets comfortably.

Ocean Grove tried hard to tie the match in the next two sets, but Black managed to claw over the line with 7-6 and 6-4 wins earning a match up with club rivals Surfcoast Yellow next week.

Section 5 saw the battle of the Surf Coast with Torquay Black hosting Bellbrae Blue. Black started well with Loretta Fisher and Joanne Dow taking the first set 6-4, but from there it was all Blue, with the team only dropping two

games for the rest of the match, and Bronwyn O’Sullivan only dropping one for the day.

Teesdale and Ocean Grove will face off in the Section 6 grand final next week, after both teams took close wins.

Teesdale was tied two sets all with Drysdale going into the final two sets, but managed to take them both 6-3, 6-2.

Ocean Grove came from three sets to one down, to take the final two sets to take a win by four games.

Barwon Heads White would be happy with its win against Grovedale, taking a 4-2 win in Section 7.

With two close matches during the season, this was a danger match for White, but with its strong performance it will be hoping for more of the same when it faces Surfcoast Bellbrae next week.

Section 8 will see St Mary’s Blue face Moolap next week after a 4-2 win over Western Heights Uniting and Grovedale will face Wandana Heights in the Section 9 grand final after both teams had good wins over Belmont Uniting and Anglesea respectively.

Fish still biting despite the wintry blast ON THE BITE Peri Stavropoulos The windy and cold weather has definitely made it difficult to find motivation get out there for a fish, however to the keen angles out there there’s been some great fishing on offer.

The inner harbour of Corio Bay is still fishing very well for Australian salmon pinky snapper and silver trevally with land-based and boat anglers finding great numbers of fish. The salmon could be quite often spotted on the surface busting up terrorising small baked fish in the bay and quite often you’ll find a pink snapper sitting underneath it picking up the scraps. Berkley 3 inch power bait minnows have been a very popular lure yet again for both species of fish.

King George Whiting and calamari still continue to be extremely well right across of Bellarine Peninsula from Clifton Springs right through the Queenscliff all holding great numbers of fish. Yet again, like the whiting have been biting best on the tide, fresh Pipis or squid have been the go to bait and a bit of burley in the water has definitely been a key factor in a good success. Bag limit captures are on for offer with some quality fish amongst them with Fish exceeding over 42 cm.

Offshore Barwon Heads is still on fire with gummy sharks seem to be all over the place with a lot of reports coming through with some great fish on offer.

Fishing on anchor or drifting has been very successful with Paternoster rigs and fresh salmon for bait you nearly can’t go wrong. Sharks to over 15 kg have been landed over the past week with plenty of by catch including quality tiger flooded and snapper. There have been a few reports of bluefin tuna hang out the front as well along to 70 meter Line so it’s well worth having a heavier rod and reel in a couple Lures on the boat if you’re heading out any time soon.

The west coast from Portland through to Port MacDonnell is still continuing to produce some fantastic bluefin tuna fishing. School tuna have been in humongous numbers right along the coast. Gone Fishing Charters has been amongst the action of the past few weeks and the boys are putting on some serious numbers are fish on the deck.

Wurdi Buloc has fished well this past week with both Trout and Redfin on the bite. Norries Wasabi Spoon has been a hot favourite as of late allowing yourself to cast a long way and cover lots of water.

Adam’s feed from Wurdi Bulloc.

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Top: Cailey Paech gets a kick away for Ocean Grove Cobras Smith Under 12 Girls versus Torquay Nairn at Banyul-Warri Fields in Torquay. Top right: Ivy King scoots clear. Above: Hollie Smith is first to the ball. Above right: Ivy Bear and Ivy King get amongst it while Sibella Lehmann, Tilly Dooling, Arabella Johnson and Hollie Smith are ready to offer any support. (Pictures: Mark Heenan Media)

Action heating up for the Cobras Ocean Grove Cobras under-14 division 1 side Walter went down to St Joseph’s Black at the weekend, but not without a fight.

It was a keen contest and all Cobras teams are trying their best and enjoying an uninterupted season.

UNDER-14 Division 1 Ocean Grove Walter 6.3(39) def by St Joseph’s Black 12.10(82) Joeys kicked well in the first quarter to put themselves six goals in front. Walter came back in the second half of the game with Jack Thomson kicking four goals and leading well for the ball. But it wasn’t enough to get in front of the taller and stronger St Joseph’s side, which held the lead all day.

Jonathon Punchard had plenty of marks in the backline, as did Ned Badrock. Hayden Cooper dominated the game and never once gave up.

Best: Hayden Cooper, Jack Thomson, Jonathon Punchard, Joey Davidson, Ned Badrock, Fletcher Ward.

Goals: Jack Thomson 4, Toby Duckett 1, Fletcher Ward 1 Division 4 Ocean Grove Pearson 0.5(5) def by Queenscliff 7.6(48) Pearson got off to a good start but unfortunately had trouble kicking goals again and it cost the team when it was on top and it was made to pay later in the match. Queenscliff had some big targets in its forward line, which made it hard for Ocean Grove to match up, though the boys gave it a really good go.

Best: Xavier Dean, Josh Anderson, Sunny Bohnke.

Division 6 Ocean Grove Every 6.3(39) def by Anakie/Little River 9.6(60) It was a tough day for the Every boys out there but we are proud of the way they carried themselves. They are improving as a side each week and we can’t question their efforts.

Best: Lachie Holmes, Baxter Greenfield, Liam Staehr.

Xander Hateley in action for Ocean Grove Cobras under-12 Bishop versus Drysdale Laetch at Collendina Reserve. Right: Harry Larsen does well to get his kick away. (Pictures: Mark Heenan Media)

UNDER-12 Ocean Grove Hunt 24.16(160) def Thomson 0.1(1) Awards: Brodie Edmond, Connor Parry, Finn Sheahan.

Ocean Grove Dean 2.3(15) def by St Joseph’s Leaping 14.5(89) Ocean Grove Bishop 6.11(47) def Drysdale Leatch 3.2(20) Ocean Grove Jeffrey 15.9-(99) def Barwon Heads Gubbins 2.3(15) Ocean Grove White 15.8(98) def Portarlington Red 5.1(31) Ocean Grove McGregor 3.7(25) def by Newtown & Chilwell Fanning 5.10(40) Ocean Grove Jones 6.0(36) def by Geelong Ammos Walsh 8.11(59)

Ocean Grove McEvoy 4.1(25) Awards (Hateley): Hattie Thomson-Wicks, Lani Turner, Chloe Sparks.

Ocean Grove Smith 0.3(3) def by Torquay Nairn 12.7(79) Awards: Elise Hanks, Arabella Johnson, Hollie Smith, Kaia Martin.

UNDER-10 Ocean Grove Cordy 2.4(16) def by Geelong Ammos Nelson 12.13(85) Awards: Joe Fryman, Isaac Geerings, Beau Walsh.

Ocean Grove Farrell 2.1(13) def by Torquay Tigers 10.7(67) Awards Harry Stubs, Caleb Horner, Hudson Elers.

Ocean Grove Moroney 20.14(134) def Thomson 2 1.0(6)

UNDER-9 Ocean Grove Taylor 9.3(57) def Lara Kelly 3.6(24) Awards: Billy Heenan, Jamison Burgoyne, Angus MacGregor.

Ocean Grove Allan 5.1(31) def by St Mary’s McMahon 9.8(62) Awards: Jack McLeish, Jack Radley, Digby Morphet.

Ocean Grove Norquay 13.8(86) def Armstrong Creek Mako Sharks 1.3(9) Awards: Tex Coleman, Tiger Reid, Alfie Aston.

Ocean Grove Dalton 6.8(44) def South Barwon Agg 6.2(38) Awards: Oliver Verhagen, Oliver Williams, Raph Wintels.

Ocean Grove Durran 0.3(3) def by St Mary’s Dohery 11.10(76)

UNDER-10 GIRLS UNDER-12 GIRLS Ocean Grove Hateley 4.3(22) def

Ocean Grove O’Keefe 4.9(33) def Ocean Grove Burchell 2.4(16)

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Grubbers are in strong position

By Justin Flynn All six of Ocean Grove’s senior netball teams and all six junior sides currently occupy a spot in the top five at the halfway mark of the season.

The netball program at Ocean Grove has long been considered one of the benchmarks of the Bellarine Netball League and it’s not hard to see why.

The A Grade side has propelled itself into 2nd spot on the ladder after a round one loss and has won eight in a row.

B Grade, C Grade and E Grade are unbeaten while D Grade is in second spot. The 19 and under side is sitting in fifth place.

All under-age teams from 17 and under to 13 and under are in the top five.

Club coach Nikki Cooke said the results speak for themselves.

“It’s a fabulous effort to have all of our six senior sides in the top five,” she said.

“I think it’s a great effort and it just shows the depth of the club as a whole.

“We are really lucky, post-COVID that it could have gone any way. You never know how people are feeling whether they want to get back or whether they enjoyed having their Saturdays back but we are very lucky as a club to have 95 per cent of our senior level players want to come back and play.

“That meant we weren’t starting from scratch, we had a lot of older established combinations back on court and I think it put us in good stead.”

Ocean Grove’s A Grade eight-game winning streak is all the more remarkable considering the side has been missing two of its star defenders with knee injuries.

Candice Parker did an ACL early in the season, but astonishingly took to the court against Barwon Heads, albeit in a cameo role, on the weekend while Rhiannon Whitson has been missing since round three, but is expected back on court in the next couple of weeks.

“Candice Parker did an ACL but played limited minutes against Barwon Heads,” Cooke said.

“She has been dedicated and done a lot of rehab and managed to get back on the court in a very small capacity this week so we will continue to manage her and make sure she is there for us at the end of the season.”

Cooke said the A Grade competition was much more even this season and she said it was good for the competition as a whole.

“It’s really great to see the likes of Newcomb and Portarlington having some success this year,” she said.

“I’m finding whilst there are some big scores, the competition seems to have slowly levelled out a bit.

“There’s never an easy game, you still have to come and play good netball and get that win.

“Especially Newcomb. They’ve had such a long time with little success and for the volunteers at the club and the people that stayed there and the new people that came on board into a club that has been at the bottom of the ladder, it’s a great testament to those people and it’s great to see them paying some good netball.”

Cooke refused to be drawn on who would be leading each grade’s best and fairest so far this season.

“I don’t look at individual performances to be honest,” she said. “It’s all about the teams and how we can combat our opposition each week. I don’t think I’ve seen any one standout player in any of our teams, it’s all been very much a combined effort.

“It’s very much a team sport and clubs that are successful are clubs that have a lot of depth and everybody playing their role together.”

Cooke was emphatic, however, when asked what she expected for the second half of the season.

“We want the success to continue on the court,” she said.

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1/ E Grade player Terri-Anne Finch celebrated her 50th birthday with team mates before the game. 2/ Terri-Anne Finch on her 50th birthday was one of Ocean Grove’s best in the E grade game. 3/ Wing Attack Emily Moroney was busy in A Grade. 4/ Claudia Britt defends. 5/ Ashton O’Brien in the A Grade game against Barwon Heads. 6/ Nikki Cooke and Shelby Hackett team up in the B Grade game. 7/ Shelby Hackett gains possession.

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with all of these obstacles and hurdles that are thrown at you each week.

“The ability to continue to be flexible and make sure that we have the depth across all teams and as we get closer to finals, all clubs will have to have a look at qualifications and

how we make sure we manage that.

“As a club we will be disappointed if we are not playing finals and considering where we are sitting now, we will be disappointed if we don’t end up in the top three and have those five or six senior teams playing in a grand final.”

A GRADE: Ocean Grove 67 def Barwon Heads 39. Best: Jessica Rankin, Kelsey Ollis, Anna Smith.

Goals: Rebecca O’Neill 52, Ashton O’Brien 13, Georgia Ryan 2.

B GRADE: Ocean Grove 59 def Barwon Heads 45. Best: Meg Badrock, Isabel Hackett, Shelby Hackett. Goals: Nikki Cooke 34, Jesse Sutton 13, Emma Badrock 12.

C GRADE: Ocean Grove 50 def Barwon Heads 20. Best: Kellie Morrish, Melissa Briggs, Gemma Bell.

Goals: Kate Titheridge 19, Amelia Cunningham 17, Shereen Wolfe 14.

D GRADE: Ocean Grove 21 def by Barwon Heads 42. Best: Zarly Smith, Tarryn Stanley, Jorja Connellan. Goals: Danielle Baker 14, Hannah Quinn 5, Lucy Sampson 2.

E GRADE: Ocean Grove 28 def Barwon Heads 26. Best: Lara Barnes, Terri-Anne Finch, Maggie Lee. Goals: Famie Needham 18, Belinda Elliston 5, Maggie Lee 5.

19/U: Ocean Grove 18 def by Barwon Heads 37. Best: Sarah Fecchio, Tara Sampson, Anabelle Sargeant. Goals: Abbey Cowley 9, Sarah Fecchio 6, Isabella Maier 3.

17/U Section 1: Ocean Grove 42 def Barwon Heads 26. Best: Anika Bult, Charlotte Teague, Maya Hamilton.

Goals: Anika Bult 17, Lucy Sampson 16, Maya Hamilton 9.

17/U Section 2: Ocean Grove 26 def Barwon Heads 23. Best: Tilly Peace-Teague, Tylah Foley, Giselle Dawson. Goals: Tylah Foley 13, Ruby Hildebrandt 7, Alice Molloy 6.

15/U Section 1: Ocean Grove 13 def Barwon Heads 10. Best: Amelia Stanic, Charlotte Heenan, Bella Wearmouth.

Goals: Adele Mills 9, Poppy Hart 4.

15/U Section 2: Ocean Grove 22 def Barwon Heads 13. Best: Mikala Martin, Abhi Sanjeev, Kayla Forward. Goals: Scarlett Sadler 11, Annika Willis 6, Bella Mawson 5.

13/U Section 1: Ocean Grove 20 def

by Barwon Heads 28. Best: Madeleine Gibbon, Alexandra Norgard, Heidi Armstrong. Goals: Memphis Johnson 9, Ruby Cook 7, Briella Considine 4.

13/U Section 2: Ocean Grove 14 def Barwon Heads 5. Best: Lara Forward, Caitlin Parker, Grace van Maasdyk.

Goals: Charli Burke 4, Lara Forward 4, Ella Dowling 1.

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Coaches impressed with rivalry

By Justin Flynn It’s one of the biggest rivalries in country footy.

The Battle of the Bridge – Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads.

Last season Ocean Grove snapped an 11-game losing streak against their rivals from across the bridge in an epic round four contest.

They were due to meet in last year’s first-semi final before COVID put an early end to the season. On Saturday, Barwon Heads regained the honours with a 37-point win.

It was Ocean Grove coach Pete Davey’s second Battle of the Bridge and Barwon Head’s Daniel Donati’s first.

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As far as home and away games go, it’s the closest you’ll get to a final - Pete Davey

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Both coaches were suitably impressed with the occasion.

“How can you not enjoy days like that?”

Donati said.

“It’s a real privilege to play on days like that.

Our club respects them (Ocean Grove) greatly.”

After last year’s epic introduction to the

rivalry, Davey said while the result was disappointing, the fixture remains one of the highlights of the season.

“As far as home and away games go, it’s the closest you’ll get to a final with the intensity and passion that the players bring, combined with the larger crowd,” he said.

“It was just disappointing that we allowed them to get a jump on us as I really think that had the game been in the balance late in the last quarter, we may have grown an extra leg given the home support.”

Both coaches were relatively non-committal when asked which has been the best side they have played so far although both said all clubs

had been affected by injuries and unavailability.

Donati said it was “hard not to say Torquay” and Davey said the top four of Drysdale, Torquay, Barwon Heads and Modewarre would put on an entertaining finals series.

“It’s a year which is difficult to get a read on as I don’t think any club has been able to get close to their best 22 together on any given weekend,” Davey said. “I won’t single anyone out as every team we’ve played has challenged us in a different way. The intrigue of those top four sides is that their strengths are all quite unique which, looking ahead to August, is going to make for a really interesting finals series.”

The Heads regain Bridge battle bragging rights Barwon Heads regained the Battle of the Bridge bragging rights with a 37-point win against Ocean Grove in round 9 of Bellarine Football League on Saturday May 28.

The Seagulls booted five goals to none in the first term to lead by 32 points at the break, but from then on it was a close contest.

Still, Barwon Heads went on to record a 13.9(87) to 7.8(50) victory, its seventh of the season.

Ocean Grove coach Pete Davey said his team couldn’t get its hands on the ball in the first term.

“The first quarter was a reflection of how dominant they were in those first 30 minutes and obviously the score line shows that that’s where the game was decided,” he said.

“We just couldn’t get our hands on the footy and despite working back into the contest, they earned the right to control the tempo and were able to keep us at arm’s length.

“I was pleased that we didn’t throw in the towel at any point and even midway through the last when the game was over, we stayed in there and competed hard.”

Ocean Grove’s finals hopes are all but over and Davey said the second half of the season would be all about “education and experience”.

“From a senior games viewpoint, we’re actually less experienced than what we were last year and the silver lining to where we’re sitting is that we can blood more youth and continue to get games into our under-20s,” he said.

“We would have done that anyway, but now we can do it without the stress of feeling like we have to win every game to try and finish fifth.”

Barwon Heads coach Daniel Donati said he had a feeling that his side was switched on before the game.

“Around the midfield is where it always starts,” he said.

“We got the ball out of the centre and kept in our front half. It was a really tight contest.

They (Ocean Grove) had a big win against Port and have been very competitive in the last month.

“They’re really even. I don’t think the ladder gives them the credit they deserve really.”

Donati said he was looking forward to what the second half of the season brings for his third-placed Seagulls.

“I’m really happy with the first half of the season,” he said.

“If someone had said to me we’d be sitting in the top three sitting seven and two I’d have taken it. It’s the way we’ve improved every week and gelled as a side.

“They’re a great group and I can’t wait to see what the second half of the season provides.”

Davey said his side’s performance had its positives.

“I think we showed a bit of grit after quarter time, we competed better at the contest which was a real focus during the week,” he said.

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“Young Campbell Snookes played nearly the whole game on the ball and for a 17-year-old, I

thought he was really composed.”

Davey also said there are areas his side needed to improve.

“We’ve fallen down structurally in key moments so far this year and that is a by-product of inexperience,” he said.

“Only coaching and time can fix that which again, goes back to our focus on getting as much education completed between now and around 18.”

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