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Profiles 2008

Alison O'Neil Name Alison OâNeil
Nickname Al
Marital status In a relationship with Clarkey
Star Sign Capricorn
Occupation Teacher
Fave food Pasta
Food you dislike Orange vegetables
Fave TV show Friends
Fave book Harry Potter, Tomorrow Series, Jodi Piccoultâs book
Fave saying Treat others as you want to be treated
Fave restaurant Barzurk for their Lamb Souvlaki
Fave pastime netball, reading, socialising
Heroes My friends and family all for different reasons
One thing people would not know about you I lived in Alaska for a year when I was 9.
Best YCW memory Too many to choose from
What you enjoy about YCW most Being part of something bigger, close friendships and feeling of belonging
Fave YCW netballer and why? Wouldnât want to hurt anyoneâs feelings- Love them all!
Best childhood memory Spending summer holidays at Breamlea
What did you want to be when you grew up A sports psychologist
Biggest influence on your sporting career Mum
Biggest influence on your working career Parents more -->

Ben Murphy

Name Ben Murphy
Nickname Moose, Cecil, Bussle
Marital status Single
Star Sign Taurus
Occupation Financial Analyst (Community Bank) Bendigo Bank
Fave food Seafood
Food you dislike Tomato
Fave drink Melbourne Bitter
Fave movie Shaun Of The Dead
Fave TV show Entourage
Fave book The Courtney Novels by Wilbur Smith
Fave song Anna Begins (Counting Crows)
Fave YCW footballer and why? Grant Connelly – To be able to play as well as he does while lacking a soul is inspiring
Fave retired YCW player Busslin Ben Rodda – His run from the backline was phenomenal, his work at the UK even better
Best childhood memory Going to watch dad play footy for YCW and playing kick to kick with the Nihill and Geary kids
What did you want to be when you grew up Number 6 batsmen for Australia (in the mould of Simon O’Donnell)
What are you looking forward to in 2008 The return of the RA Raffle
Biggest influence on your sporting career Dad

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Sharni McPherson Name Sharni McPherson
Nickname Macca
Marital status Engaged - Mark
Star Sign Aries the ram
Occupation Student Support Centre Facilitator at Flora Hill Secondary College
Fave food Chicken lasagna and Cutta’s mash
Food you dislike Red Meat
Fave movie Girls just wan to have fun/Dirty Dancing
Fave TV show CSI
Fave book Kite Runner
Fave song Anything form U2 or You’re the Voice sung the girls and Dogga on the Bag pipes!!!!
Fave pastime Catching up with my friends
Hero Liz Ellis
Best YCW memory Coaching C grade to an premiership and then playing and winning the B grade premiership
Fave job at ycw Organizing the netty trips with Fitzy and the old pub golf trips with Fisher!!
What you enjoy about YCW most the social contacts
Fave YCW footballer and why? I have a few: Steve Turner as he never gives up and has been a constant star over the past few seasons, Keating and Chopper as we all have no soul.
Best childhood memory Family holidays
What are you looking forward to in 2008 Watching the young talent in our team develop into a Premiership side.
Biggest influence on your sporting career My mum
Biggest influence on your working career The students I work with on a daily bases. more -->

Kevin Roberts Name - Kevin Roberts
Nickname - Kev, Big Kev
Marital status - Married (Lisa), 3 y/o Son (Nicholas), 8 mth Daughter (Makayla)
Star Sign - Cancer
Occupation - Machinist
Fave food - Pasta
Food you dislike - Tomato, Pumpkin
Fave drink - Scotch and Coke
Fave movie - The Negotiator
Fave TV show - Spicks and Specks (ABC)
Fave book - I don't have a particular favourite but i enjoy reading true crime books
Fave song - You Shook Me All Night Long (AC/DC) or Patience ( Guns 'n' Roses)
Fave saying - You only get a sore neck looking back
Fave pastime - Spending time with Lisa, Nicholas & Makayla
Best YCW memory - Coming runner up in the reserves B/F in 2006
What you enjoy about YCW most - The friendships that form, the social scene
Fave YCW footballer and why? - Adam Brown, because he's my best mate, Warwick Vance because i'm envious of his "cannons" and Breeza because you need a dependable drinking partner.
Best childhood memory - Probably spending time with family during christmas breaks
Biggest influence on your sporting career - It would have to be my father.
What you are most looking forward to at the Superhero's evening - The Drinks and um The Drinks. more -->

Stacey Bell Name Stacey Bell
Nickname Belly
Marital status Boyfriend - Brad
Star Sign Leo
Occupation Dental Legend
Fave food Pizza
Food you dislike Peas, Mussels.
Fave drink Apple Juice, Alcoholic- Vodka,lime,soda + Beer.
Fave movie Transfomers
Fave TV show Lost
Fave book Albert Einstein's theory of relativity explained.
Fave song Tom Cochrane-Life is a highway
Fave saying Do you know what I mean!!!
Fave restaurant Los Tacos- (Melb)
Fave pastime Ceramics, reading, watching sport, jogging, nagging Brad.
Hero Carl Lewis
One thing people would not know about you that I was under 17 Victorian Carpet bowls champion when i was 15.
Best YCW memory Playing in 2 grand finals, and winning in 2006, and the few days of celebrating afterwards!
What you enjoy about YCW most The friends I have made.
Fave YCW footballer and why? Chopper (cause brad told me to say that cause he has red hair!)
Fave YCW netballer and why? Jess Fitzpatrick- cause she never gives up. (she also has red hair)
What did you want to be when you grew up A chef, but then realised I couldn’t cook.
What are you looking forward to in 2008 To winning the A grade premiership.
Biggest influence on your sporting career Dave my fitness coach when I played for Castlemaine.
Biggest influence on your working career My friend Natalie she taught me to be a dental legend. more -->

Chris Garlick Name: Chris Garlick
Nickname Ed
Marital status Avoidance
Star Sign Virgo
Occupation Manager
Fave food Reef and Beef
Food you dislike Alfalfa
Fave drink Carlton Draught
Fave movie 2007 Geelong Grand Final DVD
Fave TV show The Simpsons / South Park
Fave book People
Fave song Geelong Theme Song
Fave saying Go hard or go home
Fave restaurant Seboo – The RibEye is sensational
Fave pastime Fishing / Having a beer with mates
Hero Valentino Rossi
Best YCW memory 2001 Grand Final victory
Best player you have ever seen at YCW Shaun Cotter – Tough as nails, brilliant skills and very loyal YC guy
Hardest part about being runner Running. Its getting harder to catch the young guys.
Best message you have had to deliver “ I didn’t see your name on their teamsheet” (Delivered to an umpire – It didn’t have a positive effect!!)
What you enjoy about YCW most Fantastic Club and very good friends
Fave current YCW footballer and why? Anyone who wears the YCW jumper with pride and never gives up
Fave YCW netballer and why? Jess Fitz – Great sense of humour and her effort off the court for the club is brilliant. She’s a cutey too!!
Best childhood memory Family holidays to Point Leo
What did you want to be when you grew up Racing Car driver / Still want to be one
Biggest influence on your sporting career Parents
Biggest influence on your working career Eddie Barkla – Powercor Manager
Most respected person at YCW and why Fossie – Always helping out behind the scenes and has supported the club forever more -->

Sheree Paynter Name Sheree Paynter
Marital status Single
Star Sign Aquarius
Occupation Card Fraud Analyst
Fave food Pasta
Food you dislike Beans
Fave drink Coke / Lemon Lime and Bitters
Fave movie The Negotiator
Fave song Anything
Fave saying Suck it up, you’ll be right
Fave restaurant Thai Restaurant in Mollison St
Fave pastime Anything sport related
What attracted you to come to YCW Trainer Position available
Worst part about being a trainer Smelly Feet
What did you want to be when you grew up PE Teacher more -->

Warwick Vance

Name Warwick Vance
Nickname Wokka
Marital status Married
Star Sign Aquarius
Occupation IT Manager
Fave food Lamb Roast
Fave movie Fight Club
Fave TV show House
Fave restaurant The Boundary
Fave pastime Footy & Surfing
Best YCW memory Kev Roberts 150^th game win against Marong
What you enjoy about YCW most Great Family/Social club. Loyal Members
Fave YCW footballer and why? Steve Turner, puts in his all week in, week out. Great clubman
Fave YCW social event YCW Annual Ball

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Nicole Donnellon

Name Nicole Donnellon
Nickname Nik
Marital status Married
Star Sign Scorpio
Occupation CSO Bendigo Bank
Originally from Donald
Fave food Mexican
Food you dislike Brussel Sprouts
Fave drink Diet Coke, Vodka & Rasberry
Fave movie Pretty Woman
Fave TV show Home & Away
Fave book The Pact
Fave song Brown Eyed girl
Fave restaurant Italy One
Fave pastime Going yabbying
Hero Sharelle Mcmahon James Hird
One thing people would not know about you I used to play defence as a kid
Best YCW memory 3 Premierships
What you enjoy about YCW most The family atmosphere
Fave YCW footballer and why? My Husband Aaron because he looks so good in tight shorts
Fave YCW netballer and why? Jen Morrison Inspirational coach & player
Fave netball trip Echuca 2005???
Number of games played at YCW 200++
Roles you have held at YCW Committee, coach league official recorder, league delegate
What did you want to be when you grew up A banker

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	Heaven & Hell Pub Golf
	The Singing Bee
	Annual Formal Ball
	$1000 Draws
	Presentation Night

POS	TEAM	PTS
1	Pyramid Hill	52
2	Mitiamo	50
3	Calivil United	48
4	Marong	44
5	Bridgewater	38
6	Newbridge	28
7	Inglewood	12
8	YCW	12
9	BL Serpentine	4