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Top cheeses true pleasers A Thomastown company is continuing to prove its cheesy credentials, winning a swag of awards from the Dairy Industry Association of Australia. Floridia Cheese recently netted six awards from the association’s Australian dairy products competition and four awards at the association’s Victorian dairy products competition. The state awards named Floridia’s burrata cheese the overall cheese champion. Its pecorino pepato and buffalo ricotta also picked up awards. At the national awards, the burrata was the highest scoring cheese, while the pecorino pepato and buffalo ricotta picked up top awards in their categories. Floridia finance and marketing general manager Rosalba Portella said to win six national awards from the Dairy Industry Association of Australia was phenomenal. She said this year’s awards were the first time Floridia had entered its burrata. “The burrata is our knock-out product,” she said. Ms Portella said the awards were recognition of the hard work put in by factory staff and the company’s dedication to creating top products. The awards come just three months after Floridia had four cheeses named as finalists at the Australian Grand Dairy Awards. Laura Michell
Production manager Fabio Portella (centre) and his production team. (Joe Mastroianni)
Voters fined for parking Several people casting their federal election vote at Craigieburn’s early voting centre were fined by Hume council for parking on a nature strip. Frustrated voters took to social media to vent in the past two weeks after receiving fines from the council for parking on the nature strip opposite the early voting centre at the Cathouse Theatre on Potter Street. Parking in the vicinity of the theatre is limited, with spaces in the theatre carpark taken up by Australian Electoral Commission staff and volunteers. A nearby carpark is used by rail commuters,
while one side of Potter Street is a no standing zone. Many of the voters claimed they were instructed to park on the nature strip by a man outside the theatre. A spokeswoman for the AEC said none of the commission’s staff or volunteers had been advising electors where they should park. Star Weekly believes the man directing people where to park was at the theatre to distribute flyers on behalf of an election candidate. Hume council corporate services director Daryl Whitfort defended the council’s decision to fine motorists, saying it had received complaints about parking around the early
voting centre. He confirmed several infringements were issued to motorists illegally parked on Potter Street. “Parking on the nature strip is illegal under the Victorian road rules and local government is under a legal obligation to enforce this,” Mr Whitfort said. “Illegally parked cars on the nature strips and in no stopping zones are a hazard to other drivers, pedestrians, and also block access to local businesses.” The AEC has come under fire from voters for choosing the Cathouse Theatre as the venue for its early voting centre, given the shortage of parking in the area.
The AEC spokeswoman said the commission had no control over carpark availability. Late last week, the owners of a factory opposite the theatre opened their land for voters to park on in a bid to alleviate congestion on the street. Voters in Craigieburn helped to overwhelming return Calwell MP Maria Calwell with the Labor MP securing 69 per cent of the two-party preferred vote as of Sunday evening. McEwen MP Rob Mitchell was also returned, with 55 per cent of the two-party preferred vote as of Sunday. Scullin MP Andrew Giles was also re-elected.
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Kangaroo strife prompts forum By Laura Michell Community concerns about the number of kangaroos being hit and killed by cars across Whittlesea has prompted the council to organise a public forum. Whittlesea councillors voted earlier this month to organise a kangaroo management forum to help protect the animals and provide residents with advice. Many kangaroos have been sighted in residential areas of Doreen, Mernda and South
Morang in recent weeks. Wildlife rescuers say the dry start to the year is forcing kangaroos to wander front yards, parks and roadsides in search of food. As result, rescuers say they are receiving dozens of calls daily about kangaroos that have been hit by cars. The council forum, which will include representatives from the council, Wildlife Victoria and the state government, will provide advice to residents on what to do if they hit a kangaroo while driving, as well as
discussing a wildlife management plan for the municipality’s outer north. A similar meeting was held by neighbouring Nillumbik council last Tuesday. Whittlesea Cr Alahna Desiato hopes the forum will better educate people about the municipality’s wildlife. “A lot of people are confused about what to do if they see a kangaroo and don’t know when they should call Wildlife Victoria,” she said. “I’m hoping we can also learn what council can do to alleviate the problem.”
Mernda resident William Sharp, who raised the idea of a forum with the council, said it was time a management plan was put in place. “There is lots of development happening in the area and the kangaroos have nowhere to go,” she said. “There has been a lack of planning. “Kangaroos are not dangerous or pests and they deserve to be here. “We need to find a solution to integrate their habitat.” It is not yet known when and where the forum will be held.
Baby Charles was born with the help of an off-duty police officer. (Supplied)
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Diseb Group managing director Tony Di Sebastiano. (Damjan Janevski)
Epping rebirth for pasta masters to rebuild the factory, which employed 48 people. Earlier this month, Mr Di Sebastiano officially opened the company’s new factory on Scanlon Drive, Epping. Speaking to Star Weekly Weekly, Mr Di Sebastiano said the past year had been extremely tough. He said the family thought “quite hard” about whether it should rebuild. He said that ultimately it was support of its customers – including Coles – that prompted the family to open a new factory.
“The support from our customers has been the best thing we have had happen to us,” he said. Mr Di Sebastiano said 50 people were employed at the new factory, with no jobs lost as a result of the fire. Coles fresh food director Alex Freudmann said the Diseb Group has been supplying fresh pasta to Coles for more than 20 years. “We were committed to supporting the Di Sebastiano family as they rebuilt,” he said. Laura Michell
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A family pasta company has opened a new factory in Epping almost a year after a massive fire destroyed its original premises. Fire ripped through the Diseb Group factory on Fillo Drive, Somerton, on June 2, 2018, causing extensive damage including a collapsed wall. Five people, including company managing director Tony Di Sebastiano, were inside the factory at the time of the blaze. It is believed the fire started in a pasteurising machine. In the days following the fire, Mr Di Sebastiano said his family hoped
Whittlesea police officer Alana Olivieri’s work sometimes involves saving lives, not bringing new ones into the world. But that changed on her way to work on May 11. The First Constable was driving on Yan Yean Road in Doreen when she noticed a car abruptly pull over about 5.30pm. Ms Olivieri’s sense of duty kicked in – so she stopped to investigate. “After discovering a frantic husband and expectant mum in the back seat in the final stages of labour, it quickly became apparent they needed some assistance,” a police spokeswoman said. Ms Olivieri quickly called triple-0 and assisted the couple with the birth. The end result was the delivery of a healthy baby boy to grateful first-time parents Melissa and Kyle Sherwood. Baby Charles Arthur Sherwood is now at home with his proud parents.
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Garden stars bloom There must be something in the water in Thomastown – the winners of Whittlesea council’s garden competition hail from there. The annual search for the municipality’s best front garden and best edible garden were won by Thomastown’s Vicki Servinis and Maria Mercuri. The council said the abundance of fruit and vegetables in Ms Mercuri’s garden secured her win in the best edible garden category, while Ms Servinis’ blooms helped her front garden stand out from the other entries. Mayor Lawrie Cox said gardens were judged on innovative colour schemes and interesting
plant combinations, the amount and quality of fruit and vegetables, and environmentallyfriendly gardening practices. “Vicki’s beautiful cottage-style garden is a sea of colour with a variety of roses, canas, bulbs, daisies, geraniums and elephant ears,” he said. “In Maria’s garden, full of eggplant, chilies cherries, apples, persimmon, peas, apricots, tomatoes, grapes and more, there is no space wasted,” he said. “The extensive range of fruit trees and vegetables are a visual feast.” Laura Michell
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Road closure plan to fix ‘rat run’ By Laura Michell A Mernda road could be closed to through traffic in a bid to keep motorists and residents safe. Whittlesea council is considering closing the unsealed Masons Road in response to lobbying from residents who fear the road has become too dangerous and are worried about the amount of dust being spread into their homes and water tanks. The road has become a ‘rat run’ in recent years for motorists trying to bypass Bridge Inn
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Road. It is used by up to 850 cars daily. The council has been grading the road more frequently but it is proving unable to withstand the high volume of daily traffic. Mayor Lawrie Cox said the road was never designed to take the level of traffic it currently does.
“Masons Road was originally built as a gravel road to provide local farm access to residents in the area,” he said. Cr Cox said the council had explored a variety of options for the road, including constructing it to a standard required for the level of traffic. However, sealing the road is expected to cost up to $12 million. He said another option is to pass the cost of sealing the road onto property owners abutting the road through a special charge scheme, which would be “cost prohibitive”. Cr Cox said the council would also lobby the
state and federal governments for funds to seal the road. Masons Road resident Tina Marshall said she was unsure sealing the road would solve the problems. However, she is also concerned about the risks of closing the road because of bushfires. “We are not only impacted by the speed of the traffic but the noise and dust … it’s the bane of our lives at the moment,” she said. “If they sealed the road, they would need to put some measures in place to slow people down.”
Young achiever awards Four young people from Hume have shared in $5000 after being announced as the winners of the Corporal Cameron Baird VC MG Memorial Awards. The Hume council awards celebrate the memory of Corporal Cameron Baird – a Gladstone Park resident who was killed in Afghanistan in June, 2013. Corporal Baird became the first Australian commando to be awarded a Victoria Cross – Australia’s highest military honour for bravery. Mayor Carly Moore said the awards are presented to young people who lead by example. Craigieburn’s Rihan Rofaeel, 16, and Isobel Symeoy, 20, received the Leading from the Front Acheivement Award for their tireless commitment to volunteering and supporting people in need. Rihan received $2000 to assist her to pursue her work in achieving the goal of no hunger for all Australians.
Isobel received $1500 to support her dream of becoming a paramedic. Sunbury’s Adam Marguglio, 15, and Craigieburn’s Tamanna Qarar, 20, received the Gaining Ground Encourgement Award. Adam received $500 to further his musical education, while Tamanna was awarded $1000 to help her educate women to gain education and financial independence. Laura Michell
Hume mayor Carly Moore with, from left, Adam, Rihan, Tamanna and Isobel. (Supplied)
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Call for support services By Laura Michell More homelessness services for young people and young families are needed in Whittlesea, according to service providers and homeless youth. A recent panel discussion on homelessness in Whittlesea heard there were few homelessness services in the municipality, forcing young people out of the area and away from their support systems. Young mum Whitney, who has been experiencing homelessness for the past three years, said not being able to access services in her community had been stressful.
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“I have children in this area, and this is my home. But, there were no beds available for me when I was homeless,” she said. “I ended up in a refuge in Brunswick and then out in a transitional house in Melton. “I had to travel for hours on public transport from Melton to Melbourne every day to be able to see my children and attend my doctors’ appointments. I did all this while pregnant and having a newborn too.” Whitney said while she was grateful for the support she received from youth services provider Hope Street, it would have been “amazing” to have received that support in Whittlesea. Hope Street chief executive officer Donna Bennett said there was a need for local responses to youth homelessness. She said Hope Street planned to build a
Whitney and her baby. (Supplied)
first response youth service in Whittlesea which will include a refuge to provide crisis accommodation. The service also wants to establish a mobile outreach service to support about 120 young people annually. Ms Bennett said the crisis accommodation
centre would be the first of its kind in Whittlesea and will be modelled on a similar centre under construction in Melton. “Young people should be able to access the support and accommodation they need within their home communities, without having to relocate elsewhere to access services,” she said.
Plenty Road roundabout to be replaced The roundabout at Bridge Inn and Plenty roads will be replaced with traffic lights as part of the second stage of the Plenty Road upgrade. The state government has awarded the contract for the second stage of works, which will add extra lanes to Plenty Road between Bush Boulevard and Bridge Inn Road. The road will be widened from four lanes to six between Bush and Riverdale boulevards and from two to four lanes between Riverdale Boulevard to Bridge Inn Road. Construction will start later this year and is expected to be completed by mid-2021. Yan Yean MP Danielle Green said Plenty Road linked Doreen, Mernda and Whittlesea to Melbourne and was used by about 35,000 motorists daily. “Getting on with upgrading Plenty Road means faster, smoother and safer journeys for everyone living in Melbourne’s northern suburbs,” she said. Mill Park MP Lily D’Ambrosio said stage one of the upgrade was well under way. “The first stage of the Plenty Road upgrade is nearing completion and, along with stage two, will bring major relief to the tens of thousands of motorists,” she said. Laura Michell
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Secrecy dip delights mayor By Laura Michell The number of issues being considered by Whittlesea council behind closed doors has fallen. Whittlesea council data reveals 41.27 per cent of issues discussed between January, 2016, and October, 2017, were assessed in meetings closed to the public. Mayor Lawrie Cox said the number of confidential items considered by council fell to 13.18 per cent between November, 2017, and
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April, 2019. He said that as mayor, he’d made a concerted effort to ensure as many council decisions as possible were made in public. “When we’ve had contracts to consider, we’ve been ensuring that the topic is discussed in an open meeting and then just the financials
are reserved for confidential – for commercialin-confidence reasons,” Cr Cox said. “I’m proud that decisions are being made in a public and transparent manner. “We take our decision-making role seriously and are making decisions that are seeing some great projects come to fruition.” The council has moved to declassify a number of documents and reports considered confidential in the past year, including a probity auditor report and independent investigation report into a complaint against chief executive
Simon Overland and a WorkSafe investigation into allegations of bullying at the council. Cr Cox has previously said such items should be made available to the community as they are in the public’s interest, adding that the council is accused of secrecy “too much”. Earlier data, published on the state government’s Know Your Council website, showed Whittlesea made 38 per cent of its decisions behind closed doors in 2015-16 – more than any other Victorian council in that period.
Refugee wins plump title A Kangan Institute student who arrived in Australia as a refugee two years ago has been named as the TAFE’s top commercial and industrial student. Raad Amer Asho won the Gold Medallion for Construction and Industrial at Kangan Institute’s recent graduation awards ceremony. The Dallas resident completed a certificate II in plumbing. Mr Asho moved to Melbourne from Iraq as a refugee two years ago. He completed English studies at the Kangan Broadmeadows campus before studying plumbing. He is working casually as a plumber. Mr Asho’s teachers described him as a pro-active and natural leader who would never hesitate to lend a hand to his classmates. Craigieburn’s Elham Batrus Ayshoa was also recognised at the awards, winning the Gold Medallion for Foundations and Pathways for her studies in certificate IV in spoken and written English.
Ms Ayshoa is working towards a medical degree. Kangan Institute interim chief executive Phill Murphy said the awards recognised top students. “Their achievements highlight the significance of vocational education and training in transforming lives, shaping communities and providing value to industry,” he said. Laura Michell
Raad Amer Asho has been recognised for his commitment to his plumbing studies and willingness to help other students. (Shawn Smits)
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MY PLACE Tireless volunteering earned Craigieburn’s Val Price the title of Hume Citizen of the Year. She talks with Laura Michell. Can you tell us about some of the groups you are involved in?
I have lived in Craigieburn for 44 years. What do you like about where you live? I like where I live because I have great neighbours. I’m close to the train station, the Hume Highway and my local shops. What, if anything, would you like to change? I would like all graffiti to be removed and more carparking at the train station. What drives you to volunteer? I like to be involved in my three children’s interests. I like to get to know about the running of the different sporting clubs. I like watching the children improve and helping them to achieve their full potential – not just my own children, but all the children participating. I like to meet others with similar interests. What does being named Hume Citizen of the Year mean to you? It was a great honour to be acknowledged for the years of involvement in Hume.
I first became involved in my children’s playgroups, then kindergarten committees and then school classrooms. Then I became involved in Craigieburn Little Athletics when my children joined. I served as president for four years. I enjoyed officiating at all the different events. Next came Auskick footy skills clinics on Sunday mornings. It’s always difficult to get parents to become involved. I was also on the Craigieburn netball committee … I played and umpired netball at Craigieburn for about 30 years. I am currently the president of the Craigieburn Netball Association and a mentor for junior netball umpires. Running the junior netball canteen on Saturday afternoons. I also participate in parkrun at the Highlands Lake every Saturday. Where is your favourite local place to spend time? (Shawn Smits)
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My favourite places are Highlands Lake exercise classes and visiting the fantastic local Craigieburn playgrounds and parks with my six grandchildren.
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Food move takes off One of Australia’s largest suppliers of food and beverage equipment, GEA, is moving to Melbourne Airport – and bringing about 100 new jobs with it. The new headquarters, which will consolidate the operations of five existing facilities, are under construction and are expected to be completed late this year. Hume mayor Carly Moore said a range of employment opportunities would flow from the GEA move. “It is exciting to see that the new GEA head office will create approximately 100 jobs in Hume, including new positions ranging from management and engineering to clerical, sales and service roles, as well as trade and laboring roles,” she said.
The managing director of GEA Australia, Goran Erdevicki, said the switch to the airport location was an exciting opportunity for the company. “The move is the final consolidation step to bring all our employees in Melbourne under the one roof,” Mr Erdevicki said. “What was once a number of separate GEA companies, with four offices and five warehouses, will now finally become one. “The close proximity to the airport provides benefits for our employees travelling on business, improves efficiency and provides a better service to our customers for our supply chain activities.” Tate Papworth
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electrical items in an environmentallyfriendly way during Whittlesea council’s free e-waste recycling event on Thursday, May 23, 11am-1pm at Meadowglen International Athletics Stadium, 146 McDonalds Road, Epping. ■ 9401 0579
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Discover Plenty Valley’s Aboriginal history during a walk along the Plenty River with a traditional owner and representatives from Melbourne Water and Parks Victoria on Saturday, June 1, 1-4pm. Meet at Carome Homestead, 10 Hathfelde Boulevard, Mernda. The walk will be followed by afternoon tea at the homestead. Cost $20. ■ 9217 2377
View a unique collection of traditional and contemporary Aboriginal art in the Our Language, Our Stories, Our Voice exhibition at The Great Hall at the Whittlesea civic centre until June 28. The exhibition showcases artworks from renowned artists from across Australia. At 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang. ■ 9217 2174
Environment day festival
Celebrate the environment at the World Environment Day Festival on Sunday, June 2 at Cantera Park, corner Sunstone Boulevard and Cantera Avenue, Doreen. ■ www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au The Craigieburn Probus Club meets on the second Monday of each month at the Craigieburn Sporting Club, Craigieburn Road. The group offers fellowship and friendship for fun and active retirees. ■ 8339 7340
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The WINGS sensory support group meets at Whittlesea library on Friday, May 24, 10am-noon. The group offers support for families and carers of people with sensory disorders. At 57 Laurel Street. ■ 9716 3028
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Keep fit and active while learning dance moves at Mernda’s Waterview Pavilion on Wednesdays until June 26. Sessions suitable for people of all ages and abilities. No dance experience necessary. At 60W Waterview Drive, from 1-2.30pm. ■ 9217 2172
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A tough couple of weeks has continued for Westmeadows, which has suffered two straight losses in Essendon District Football League Women’s premier division. Facing two of the top three sides in Burnside Heights and Keilor, the Tigers haven’t been able to come away with the points. On Saturday against Keilor, the Tigers were kept goalless for three quarters. The Tigers kicked the only goal of the first quarter, but added just two points for the rest of the game, losing 7.7 (49)-1.2 (8). The Tigers slip to fifth spot with a 3-3 record. They will be hoping to get back on the winners’ list this week, facing bottom-side Pascoe Vale. Craigieburn was unable to add to its winning tally, losing to the Sunbury Lions. It was all the Lions, who won 8.6 (54)-1.3 (9). Remi Mcpherson was the goalkicker for the Eagles, with Jemayne Albrecht and Natasha Campbell named their best. In division 1, Roxburgh Park won a low scoring thriller against Tullamarine. In a game where neither team could take control on the scoreboard, the Magpies came from seven points down at three-quarter time to beat the Demons, 2.6 (18)-2.5 (17). Shelby Best and Sarah Mazzucco were the goalkickers for the Magpies, while Kiandra Tuvaine and Michelle Boase kicked the goals for the Demons. The win is the Magpies fourth of the season and keeps them in the top four. In other matches, Moonee Valley defeated Greenvale in a walkover.
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SPORT Northern becomes number one league in the state The Northern Football League has claimed the mantle of the number one football league in Victoria. Facing the Geelong Football Netball League in the AFL Victoria WorkSafe Community Championships, the Northern side rose to the challenge and took out the match and the much-lauded title. NFL coach Garry Ramsay said he believed it was the first time in 25 years that the league had held the number one ranking. “It’s fantastic,” he said. “I’ve been around [the league] for so long and this group has worked together the last three years. “We’ll hang our hats on this for the next 12 months.” NFL won 12.14 (86)-8.14 (62). Ramsay said the second quarter proved to be the difference. In that time, the NFL went from trailing to taking a handy half-time lead. “We were down two goals, five minutes into the second quarter,” he said. “We kicked six goals in a row to get back on track.
“We got some turnovers and inside 50s. That dominate period of 15-20 minutes won us the game.” Ramsay said they kept the foot on the pedal until late in the last quarter when the high intensity game took its toll but by that stage the damage had already been done. Nick Riddle won the best on ground medal for the NFL. He has previously won the medal in 2015. Ramsay said Anton Woods was fantastic, as were the two co-captains Jesse Donaldson and Matt Dennis. “All 23 would have walked away after the game happy with their performances. “Everyone performed to their potential.” The rise to number one has been three years in the making for Ramsay and the playing group. He said a focus on picking players who wanted to play and rewarding them for loyalty has paid off. “Everyone is really keen to play,” he said. “They get on well and are like a normal football side. You wouldn’t know they are in an
interleague side. “Everyone from last year got the opportunity to come and train again. Nearly everyone wanted to play. “There were five or six changes this year, and they all added something, which is fantastic.” Ramsay said they would let this win sink in before deciding the next goal of the interleague side. Meanwhile, the NFL women’s side lost to AFL Barwon WFL 5.7 (37)-2.7(19) in their interleague clash. Catherine O’Bryan was named the NFL’s best, along with Nicole Blythe and Karly Cobern. In the netball, Geelong Netball League beat the Northern side 98-23 in the open match, and 71-29 in the under-19s. Tara Murray Northern Football League co-captain Jesse Donaldson was one of the standouts on Saturday. (Damien Visentini)
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Lions hit hard by injuries By Tara Murray South Morang continues to rack up some hard-fought wins as it battles an injury curse in Northern Football League division 3. The Lions have been hit by injuries every game this season, and as a result most of their games have gone down to the wire. Take out the loss against Panton Hill, and the rest of the games have been within a four goal margin. Lions’ coach Gary Hall said it was a tough challenge each week. “We are struggling at the moment,” he said. “Injuries have hit us hard. “We’ve had six senior guys missing and that’s not including the couple of under-19s who were playing well in the seniors before they got injured. “Every game we’ve lost two players before quarter-time, so it puts a strain on the rotations. The boys are running on empty at the end.” 14 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ MAY 21, 2019
Hall said most of the injuries were broken bones or dislocations, which were four to six week injuries. It was another thriller on Saturday for the Lions, who beat Lalor 11.13 (79)-10.13 (73). Hall said he didn’t think his side was as switched on as it should have been. “They kicked the first four goals and then we kicked six goals in the second quarter. “There wasn’t much atmosphere. We struggled to get up for the game. Lalor threw everything at us, we were lucky to hold on.” Alex Colaidis kicked four goals for the Lions, while Sam Rexhepi did the same at the other end for Lalor. Hall said there wasn’t really any standouts. Aiden Grace and Luke Shelton were named their best. “Our backline held up well, they were under the pump a lot.” He said Nathan Bell, who has stepped up from the under-19s in recent weeks, has shown
a bit as well. The Lions sit fourth on the ladder, with three wins, two losses and draw. Hall said it had been a mixed start to the season, including dropping a game against Heidelberg West that they should have won. The Lions have a bye this week, before facing Reservoir the week after. They then have another week off with the Queen’s Birthday weekend. Hall said they would hopefully start to get a few players back and it would help the side get some consistency. “You’ve got to try and get as many wins as possible and hopefully turn it on at the right time of the year.” In other results, Laurimar remains undefeated after beating Kilmore, 14.4 (88)-7.10 (52). Panton Hill was too strong for Mernda, winning 23.11 (149)-14.11 (95). Heidelberg West was the other winner. There was no division 1 or 2 matches due to interleague.
The Northern Knights are through to a second straight grand final, after holding off the Eastern Ranges in the NAB League Girl’s preliminary final. Having beaten the Ranges during the regular season, the Knights entered Saturday’s final as the favourites. In the first half there was nothing between the teams, with the Knights leading by three points. A three goal to one third term opened the margin out to 18 points, before the Ranges responded in the final term. Keeping the Knights goalless, the Ranges closed the gap but weren’t able to get the three goals needed. The Knights winning, 7.7 (49)-7.1 (43). Nell Morris-Dalton kicked four goals for the Knights in a best on ground performance. Gabrielle Newton and Ellie McKenzie were other standouts for the Knights. The Knights will be looking to go one better than last season when they finished runners-up to the Geelong Falcons, in the then TAC Cup competition. They will face the Calder Cannons in the grand final, after the Cannons upset the Geelong Falcons. The Knights and Cannons haven’t faced each other this year. The grand final is being held on Saturday afternoon at Ikon Park. It’s been a big week for some of the Knights’ girls, with several named in the Vic Metro squad for the under-18 national championships. Britney Gutknecht, Alyssa Bannan, Sarah Sansonetti, McKenzie, Morris-Dalton and Newton have been named in the squad of 30 to be coached by former St Kilda captain Nathan Burke. The Knights boy’s team suffered a low scoring loss against the Oakleigh Chargers. It was a close game all day, with scores level at the first two breaks. The Chargers saved their best for last, kicking three goals to one in the final quarter, to snatch the win, 6.10 (46)-5.10 (40). Tara Murray
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Loche said they had to do it the hard way. “We went behind early on,” he said. “We scored just before half-time. We were the better team in the first half. “We made a mistake and got punished. I think scoring just before half-time helped us.” After levelling the scores, Craigieburn got a second in the 65th, which would be enough for the win. Aykut Kucuktepe and Bernardo Monteleone were the goalscorers for Craigieburn. Despite having had a couple of better weeks, Loche and the team isn’t getting ahead of itself. Craigieburn currently sits seventh on the ladder, but only goal difference behind fourth. Loche said they have a tough run ahead of them. “There’s not many easy points. “We play the Western Eagles, which is a big club, and then Williamstown, which is also a big club. “Then we face Sebastopol. We want to be around the 18 points at the half way mark of the season. “It would be a pretty good effort at the half
way mark. If we can push for two more wins before half way to give us more respectability and give us a chance to push for top four at the end of the year.” In state league 1 north-west, Whittlesea United lost to North Sunshine Eagles 1-0. Whittlesea currently sits 10th. In state league 2 north-west, Epping City sits on top after eight rounds. On Saturday, they defeated Hoppers Crossing 3-1. Mill Park had a 2-1 loss to Moreland United, while Hume United and Altona East Phoenix had a 1-1 draw. La Trobe University had a win in state league 4 north, while Plenty Valley Lions had a draw. In state league 5 north, Bundoora United had an 11-2 win against Melbourne Lions. Tara Murray
Craigieburn’s Ben Monteleone. (Shawn Smits)
Cannons in grand final By Tara Murray The Calder Cannons’ stunning late season form has continued, with the Cannons winning through to the NAB League Girl’s grand final. Having had to win the past two rounds to even make the finals, the Cannons caused an upset on Saturday knocking off the Geelong Falcons. The Falcons entered the match as favourites, having lost just once in the past two seasons, but a hot start from the Cannons left them stunned. They never recovered, with the Cannons winning 7.4 (46)-1.5 (11). Cannons’ female talent co-ordinator Russell Humphrey said it was a pretty exciting feeling having won through to the final game of the year. “We’re very happy,” he said. “The players, the parents, the club. “The whole place is up and about.” Humphrey said they couldn’t have asked for a better start to the match. He said the girls had come out switched on. The Cannons had a three goal to nil lead after the first quarter and controlled the rest of the match. “We were on right from the start,” Humphrey said. “That’s our best first quarter for the season. “After three goals to nil in the first quarter, they were shocked. “We got them on a bad day, but you can’t take anything away from our girls. They played some really good football.” Zoe Hardiman was the only multiple goalscorer on the ground, kicking two goals for the Cannons. Emelia Yassir continued her good form and was named the Cannons’ best. Other standouts were Georgie Prespakis, Georgia Patrikios and Georgia Sampson. Humphrey also praised the backline which included the likes of Felicity Theodore, Peppa Poultney and Kasey Lennox. Humphrey said the girls had responded well to their season being on the line the past three weeks and played some really good football. The Cannons, who are looking for their second premiership in three years, will now face the Northern Knights in the grand final on Saturday at Ikon Park. The two teams haven’t faced each other this season. Humphrey said they were looking forward to a good game. “They played before us on Saturday and we got a bit of a look at them,” he said. “They are a talented side and hopefully it will be a good contest on the day. There’s a few Carlton
Georgie Prespakis was a standout for the Cannons on Saturday. (Shawn Smits)
supporters in the team who are looking forward to playing on Ikon park.” It’s been a big week for three Cannons’ girls who have been named in the initial Vic Metro squad for the under-18 national championships. Theodore, Patrikios and Alana Barba have been named in the squad of 30. All three girls
are also on Essendon VFLW’s list for this year. Humphrey said they were hopeful of having another four or five players named in the under-16 squad when that’s released. Meanwhile, the Cannons’ boys returned to the winners’ list, beating the Murray Bushrangers 18.9 (117)-10.7 (67) on Saturday. Ned Gentile was named the Cannons’ best.
Jacana makes welcome return to the EDFL Jacana returned to the field in the Essendon District Football League division 2 on Saturday. The Jaguars were unable to field a team the previous round because of a number of player departures, but at the weekend they had both senior and reserves teams on the ground to face the Sunbury Kangaroos. While the scoreboard wasn’t pretty in either game, with big wins to the Kangaroos, it was still a big step for the Jaguars. EDFL chief executive Craig Armstead said the situation was a lot better than it was looking earlier in the week. The league met with the Jaguars on Tuesday to discuss the club’s situation. Earlier, the club made the decision to stop player payments for financial reasons, with a number of players deciding to leave the club. “It’s great news they’ve got seniors and reserves this week,” Armstead said before the weekend’s matches. “It’s a better outcome than we thought earlier in the week and hopefully it’ll carry on for the rest of the season. “We’re really keen for them to continue. We thought it was looking like they would have one team rather than two and we were happy with that. “Hopefully they will have two teams for the rest of the year.” Having lost more than 20 players, the Jaguars put out a call to arms for help on and off the field. In a good sign, they had nearly 40 players on the track on Thursday night, lead by new coach Paul Houston. Armstead said a number of former players and committee members had returned to the fold to ensure the club gets back on track. He said while the first focus was getting teams on the park, a lot of things were happening in the background. In the seniors, the Jaguars lost 38.18 (246)-2.5 (17). In other EDFL results, Roxburgh Park got its second win of the division 1 season beating Taylors Lakes. Westmeadows, Tullamarine and Craigieburn also had wins. Tara Murray 15 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ MAY 21, 2019
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