Rovers Annual Family Christmas Party Sunday 6th December 4:30pm @ Rovers An invitation to join us for the Rovers Annual Family Christmas Party
Sunday 6th December from 4:30pm on the oval
BYO picnic tea, drinks, chairs etc.
Jumping Castle 5-7pm
Cricket match, Nearest the pin golf
Special visit from Santa
Hope to see you all!
From all at Rovers.
More information contact Lee-Anne Raven on 5722 9323 or 0424 971 602 more -->

Gaston may be gone THE Wangaratta Rovers may head into next season without Shane Gaston, with the young tall moving to South Australia to undertake pre-season training with SANFL club South Adelaide.
IN FULL FLIGHT: Rovers skipper Ross Hill may be on the wrong side of 30, but the tough-as-nails defender looked to be in fine form at pre-season training on Monday night. PHOTO: Marc Bongers more -->

Rovers Spring Ambrose Golf Day, Jubilee Golf Club, Sun 22nd November Teams are filling fast.
This event is for the serious and non serious Golfers
Become a team Captain, organise a team.
Funds Raised from this event will go directly into adding extra Access Doors onto our New Balcony at the Clubrooms
Make this event a Special Effort
Call Mick Caruso on 0416 274 572 more -->

Lloyd Williams's new trainer comes with ideal pedigree DON'T expect the pressure of the role of head trainer to leading owner Lloyd Williams to unnerve Robert Hickmott. more -->

Booth backs board FORMER club champion Mark Booth was announced as the new president of the Wangaratta Rovers Football Netball Club on Wednesday, and the three time Bob Rose medallist said he was looking forward to the challenge that lays ahead.
NEW LEADER: Mark Booth has taken over from Pat Flynn as president of the Wangaratta Rovers Football and Netball Club. PHOTO: Marc Bongers more -->

Rovers Annual Report 2009 season AGM annual report more -->

Netball Victoria Sports Development Program Netball Victoria in conjunction with Sports Education and Development Australia (SEDA) is launching the Sports Development Program for 2010. more -->

New President for Wangaratta Rovers Rovers Hall of Fame member Mark Booth was elected to Rovers top position unopposed at the club AGM earlier in the week. more -->

Booth replaces Flynn as Hawks president FORMER Wangaratta Rovers champion Mark Booth has returned to the Hawks in an official capacity, replacing Pat Flynn as president. more -->

2010 SS&A OMFNL FIXTURE The 2010 SS&A Ovens & Murray Football Netball League fixture has been released.
Highlights include:
ROUND ONE - EASTER Sunday 4th April Myrtleford v Wangaratta Rovers
ROUND FOUR – ANZAC DAY WEEKEND Saturday 24th April Wangaratta Rovers v Yarrawonga (A Grade Netball Grand Final Rematch)
Round 5 - Sunday 1st May Wangaratta Derby Wangaratta v Wangaratta Rovers (Norm Minns Oval) more -->

Football 2010 Pre-Season Training Starts on Monday 16th November 2009 at 6pm.
At WJ Findlay Oval, Evans St, Wangaratta.
Continues every Monday & Wednesday until Christmas week.
More information Matt Allen on 0448 213 275 more -->

2010 Netball Talent Identification & Development Squad Every Tuesday & Thursday commencing 17th November 2009 for 3 weeks.
5:30 pm at HP Barr Reserve.
All interested netballers very welcome.
Further information contact Katie Higgs 5722 2219 or 0422 126 556
or Sharlene Wohlers 5722 1659 or 0408 573 316 more -->

Back in the nest THE Wangaratta Rovers have landed their first key recruit ahead of the 2010 Ovens and Murray Football League season, with Victorian Amateurs under 23 representative Justin Hoggan returning to the club after a stint in Melbourne. more -->

A Guide to the Rovers 2010 WE STRIVE TO BE THE MOST RESPECTED AND SUCCESSFUL OMFNL CLUB BY...
Having strong leaders.
Having strong networks with other communities.
Building on our existing assets and resources.
Having a “can do” community spirit and an optimism for the future.
Having a sense of “belonging” to the community among its members. more -->

Grand opener to season 2010 Clubs are presently mulling over a draw proposed by the O and M with Myrtleford and Wangaratta Rovers also scheduled to meet on April 4 at McNamara Reserve. ... more -->

New local netball position to drive ever growing sport LOCAL netball clubs and associations will no longer have to turn far for support and advice, with the recent appointment of a Netball Victoria representative in Wangaratta. more -->

2009 WorkSafe VCFL Handbook Section One (WorkSafe VCFL Information)
Section Two (WorkSafe VCFL Rules & Regulations)
Section Three (Independent Tribunal & Appeals Board Procedures)
Section Four (Laws of Australian Football) more -->

VCFL Training & Education Resources Dean Rice
VCFL Training & Education Manager
Country football and netball is an important part of the fabric and make up of any country community. It is important that country football is vibrant and healthy for the life of the community. The WorkSafe VCFL is committed to supporting its clubs, leagues, associations and volunteers with a number of quality training and accreditation programs.
We have sourced and collated the best possible education programs which are aimed at the needs of country football. These programs are delivered in group sessions or can be delivered on an individual needs basis.
Importantly, most of these programs are delivered in local areas to avoid participants having excessive travel. more -->

Record Crowds at Country Grand Finals Close to $1.4 million was paid by spectators through the gates of the 47 Senior League Grand Finals across the WorkSafe Victorian Country Football League over the last five weeks. more -->

Hall of Fame: Wilson a Hawk star from a very early age JOE WILSON
THE year is 1987 and the Rovers rookie coach Laurie Burt is reshaping a new-look team.
First played for Rovers: 1987
Last played for Rovers: 2002
Total games: 240
Total goals: 215
Premierships: 1988,1990.1991,1994
Best and fairest: 1996
Runner-up B&F: 1999
Third in B&F: 1993, 94
O&M Representative: 1988, 1991, 94, 96, 97, 99, 2000 (12)
O&M All-Star team: 1994
WRFNC Life Member
OTHER HONOURS
VCFL Under 19 representative: 1988
Drafted to Brisbane: Pick 51 -1989
Vermont EDFL premiership: 1998 more -->

Hall of Fame: Nolan's story a classic MICHAEL NOLAN
HIS was the classic sporting success story. The overweight kid spumed, by schoolboy and junior football teams, goes on to captivate the nation by controlling the ruck duels in a VFL grand final.
First played for Rovers: 1968
Last played for Rovers: 1972
Total games: 101
Total goals: 101
Premierships: 1971, 72
Best and fairest: 1971, 72
Runner-up B&F: 1968
OTHER HONOURS
VFL - North Melbourne: 107 games
North Melbourne premiership: 1975
North Melbourne Life Member
Tarrawingee best and fairest: 1967
Member of OKFL Hall Of Fame
QAFL - Mayne premiership: 1982
Queensland state coach: 1987
Queensland state side representative
Life Member of QAFL
Member of QAFL Hall Of Fame
FAMILY TIES: Mick Nolan's sons Danny and Dale were on hand to honor their father's induction last Friday.
PHOTO: Cheryl Browne more -->

Hall of Fame: Eddie a true Hawk EDWARD FLYNN
First played for Rovers: 1974
Last played for Rovers: 1986
Total games: 159
Total goals: 127
Premierships: 1974, 75, 77, 78, 79
Grand finals: 1976, 1980
Best and fairest: 1981
Runner-up B&F: 1980
Reserves B&F: 1986
O&M Representative: 1978 (2)
WRFNC Life Member
OTHER HONOURS
O&K Baker Medallist: 1973
North Wangaratta premiership: 1973
North Wangaratta best and fairest: 1971
Board Member WRFNC: 1997-2002. more -->

Wangaratta Rovers Best & Fairest Results FOOTBALL:
SENIORS: Winner: Andy Hill Runner-up: Daniel McLaughlin
RESERVES: Winner: Lachlan Raven Runners-up: Trent Lappin, Rex Bennett, Jason Humphries
THIRDS: Winner: Jedd Larkin Runner-up: Marcus Panozzo
NETBALL:
A GRADE: Winner: Lindsey Tanner Runner-up: Stacey Emms
B GRADE: Winner: Mikaela Vaughan Runner-up: Lisa Beck
C GRADE: Winner: Kysha Dowling Runner-up: Alana Sutton
FATHER AND SON: Rovers thirds best and fairest winner Jedd Larkin (left) with proud dad Peter on Friday night.
INSIDE: C grade best and fairest winner Kysha Dowling & Reserves best and fairest winner Lachlan Raven. PHOTOS: Cheryl Browne more -->

Rovers greats join elite THREE greats of the Wangaratta Rovers Football and Netball Club were recognised on Friday night when they were inducted into the club's Hall of Fame.
CLUB GREAT: Newly inducted Hall of Fame member Joe Wilson (left) accepts his award from Rovers president Pat Flynn.
PHOTO: Cheryl Browne more -->

Matt wants more WANGARATTA Rovers coach Matt Allen said the enjoyment from working with the side’s emerging group was the main reason behind him signing on for a second season in charge of the club. more -->