Good Luck in 2015 Upper.....Go the Red and Blue!
Round One vs Heathmont
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Head to Head
Seniors
Upper Gully 39 to Heathmont 9 (One Draw in 1987)(First Game in 1966)
Reserves
(First Game in 1966)
Seniors First Game vs Heathmont – 14th May 1966 at Heathmont
Upper Ferntree Gully 13-11 defeated Heathmont 10-11
Best Players: Don Barton, Phil Suffern, Eric Marks, Trevor Parkes, Roger Arrowsmith, Basil Sheehan, Terry Oram, Barry Hendricksen
Reserves First Game vs Heathmont – 14th May 1966 at Kings Park
Upper Ferntree Gully 2-8 lost to Heathmont 5-8
Goals: Weetbix Watson 2
Best Players: Dennis Callahan, Ray Dean
Results Last Time - Round Ten – 21st June 2014 vs. Heathmont at HE Parker Reserve
Seniors
Heathmont 2.1-13 7.4-46 10.9-69 12.11-83
Upper Ferntree Gully 7.3-45 8.4-52 10.6-66 12.10-82
Goal Kickers: B. Carroll 6, J. Roberts 2, N. Heuston 2, M. Lee, T. Riseley
Best Players: R. Silver, M. Lee, B. Carroll, J. Roberts, J. Laughlin, B. Toole
Reserves
Heathmont 3.1-19 3.2-20 4.5-29 6.8-44
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.1-13 5.5-35 8.7-55 12.8-80
Goal Kickers: L. Strachan 3, C. Rogers 2, L. Lawson 2, J. Cutts , T. Degroot , J. Derksen , T. Fabrizio , C. Janky
Best Players: S. Crocker, J. Lovat, L. Lawson, T. Fabrizio, F. Didonato, J. Derksen
Under 19’s are playing their first game against Park Orchards
Upper Gully Past Players Group
We are looking to start up a formal past players group at Upper Gully. At this stage we are looking to do 2 functions this year - one ASAP (in the first few rounds, sorry for late notice) If you are interested in being involved in the past players group please let us know so we can organise dates for functions and numbers.
Mick Stone, Paul Carroll and Peter de Groot are contactable for the era up till 75. Dave Leathem and Rod Ingwerson - Early 80' till mid 90's Casey de Groot - late 90's till present We are also hoping to secure Gerry Wilson for late 70's till 80's Hopefully we will get lots of interested people and looking forward to hearing from you ASAP.
Please contact any of the above or Casey de Groot on 0419 377 588 for further details.
VIP Area 2015
The UFTGFC is well known for its hospitality and we are pleased to offer you a VIP day.
Watch the game from the best view in the Club for $100 per head.
Full Bar and food included between 1pm and 5pm in the clubs climate controlled VIP glass viewing area.
LCD TV, Free winning margin ticket for the senior game per person, the full service.
*Don’t wait "book your game now” Room can cater for large numbers on request Contact Andy Neville on 0418 546 260
2015 Membership
Don't be a Supporter Become a Member. Membership Forms available on the club website or at the Rooms.
For only $50.00 you get fee entry to Home Games, voting rights at the AGM as well as entry into the weekly members draw.
It is a requirement of the club's liquor license that all persons entering the social club when the bar is open either carry a current membership card or sign the attendance register on entry.
King Club 2015
The King Club is a support group for the Upper Ferntree Gully Football Club. For 2015 members of the King Club have access to the rooms during the senior game half time were they receive food and drinks complimentary during the break; there are raffles to raise further money with joker poker. You become a club member and have free entry into home games and also receive a king club polo. There is also a King Club social event during the year, which includes food and drink. Neil Thompson will be in charge this year for further Details.neilt101@hotmail.com; mobile: 0400 921 357.
Player Sponsors
All players are this year available to be sponsored. Sponsor your favourite player and help the club along the way. Cost is $125 Inc GST. What the sponsor gets is a club membership card, name on the player’s photo in the club rooms and during the Round 10 home game the sponsor is invited to the VIP area for some complimentary drinks and food and will go into the raffle of all players’ sponsors. 1st Prize is $250, 2nd Prize is $120 and 3rd Prize is $75.
Upper Gully Netball
FRIDAY NIGHT COMP STARTS this Friday 10th APRIL at KNOX REGIONAL NETBALL CENTRE - 9 Dempster St, Ferntree Gully
COURT 2 6:50-7:20pm The Basin 2 vs Upper Ferntree Gully
COURT 1 7:25-7:55pm Upper Ferntree Gully vs Mooroolbark
If you are interested as either a player or assisting in support and coaching role, we need you. Please email uftg-netball@hotmail.com
From ages 16 and upwards $55 for 16 to 18 years of age $65 for 18 and over, gives you club membership, and covers court fee, umpire, entry fee and insurance.
ALSO DRESS CAN BE ORDER at $65
Upper Gully Vets
Thought of putting those boots on again, Training has started Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at 6.30pm down at Kings Park at netball court behind clubrooms; if keen join in and make it enjoyable contact Jason Zinnow on Mobile 0411 079 829
Juniors
Good luck to all the junior sides for the first game this Sunday for round 1. Times and Venues are as listed on EFL Website under Fixtures.
U17A 2:30pm vs Mooroolbark at King’s Park
U17D 2:30pm vs Forest Hill at Forest Hill Reserve
U15B 2:30pm vs Montrose at Dobson Park
U14D 12:30pm vs South Croydon at Dobson Park
U13C 12:30pm vs South Croydon at Eastfield Park
U12D 10:55am vs Rowville at Eildon Park
U11D 10:55am vs Vermont/Forest Hill at Dobson Park
U10C 9:30am vs Norwood at Dobson Park
U9C 9:30am vs Waverley Blues at Mt Waverley Reserve
VFL Players
Chris Michaliades is this year again at Port Melbourne while both Tim Smith and Andrew Godfrey are again on Casey Scorpions list. The VFL season kicks off next weekend. Also great to see Corey Wakefield is on the Eastern Ranges TAC Cup List.
Club Appointments
Our newest Life Member Robyn Lawson has been appointed to Racial Vilification and Player Welfare Counsellor. This is an important role within the Club to support Players who may be affected by issues not necessarily related to the Football Club and we thank Robyn for taking on this important role and her continued involvement with the club. We would also like to Thank Toni Bielken for accepting a role in support of Sponsors. Toni knows many of our past and current sponsors and will be pivotal in building this even further. Thanks to Toni for your continued support of the club.
Coaching for Season 2015
The Committee is delighted to announce the re-appointment of Chad Rogers as Club Coach for season 2015. The Club is in a strong position with our young list and is committed to further developing our players. The players and the Club support Chad and his ability to lead the playing group to continue building success both on and off the field.
The Upper Ferntree Gully Football Club is proud to announce the appointment of Luke Galliott as U19s Coach for 2015; Luke has been a Senior assistant Coach for 4 years and has had a key influence in the development of the Clubs youth. Luke will be supported by assistant Gary Nash "UFTGFC past player". The Club would also like to thank Peter Weston for season 2014.
The Upper Ferntree Gully Football Club is also proud to announce the re-appointment of Cory Rogers as Reserves Coach in season 2015, Cory will continue in a non playing role this season.
New Appointment - Director of Football
At a Meeting of the Executive Committee 2015 including the current Football Dept. it was unanimously agreed to appoint Andy Hayman to the role of Director of Football.
In this role Andy will carry out Player recruitment, Opposition analysis, player relationship and contract management. It also involves mentoring and guidance to our current coaches on a needs basis and Specific Player development, particularly our younger players or where special needs exist. He generally acts in the best interests of the Club with regards to football operations.
This appointment comes with the full backing of our existing Football Dept. in particular Chad Rogers, who overwhelmingly consider Andy to be the best person available, which includes his Level 3 Coaching accreditation and vast experience.
Andy will begin this role with immediate effect and work vigorously with the coaching panel to drive our on field success into 2015. The Club is very excited by this appointment which gives us great momentum and enthusiasm
Sponsors News
Anytime Fitness Ferntree Gully is now a sponsor of the Club and has agreed to a special rate for Players and Members of UFTGFC at $12 / week for 18 Month contract.
In addition iTRAK Real Estate and Jason Wood – Federal Liberal Member for Latrobe have come on as Sponsor’s for 2015. Thank you to all our SPONSORS for 2015, especially our Major Sponsor Ferntree Gully Toyota and our Gold Sponsors Knox Ford, Action Events, Frawley Signs, Mystique Printing and LPS Waste Services. Please use them and mention you are from the club so they continue their support to us. Their details can be found on the website. Also if anyone who knows of potential sponsors please contact Peter Hards, who will follow up with you.
Team App
The club has created a new Team App for IPhone and Android Phone users for all the news and events happening around the club. All you need to do is download the Team App fromhttp://teamapp.com/appand search for UFTGFC to install on your phone.
The club is compiling a database of email address so that we are able to communicate to as many people as possible the latest news and events happening around the club more efficiently. With this in mind could you please forward the email address of any Upper Gully people you may know touppergullynews@hotmail.com
UFTG Football Club Committee 2015