Another big win by the reserves and seniors last week as well as the under 19’s having a big win. Luke Strachan and Matt Petracca both kicked six in the seniors with Packers having an early contender for mark of the year, while Jayden Cutts kicked eight in the reserves, well done to Ryan Murray on his first senior game for the club last week. Saturday we welcome Boronia to Kings Park for our big Anzac Day clash, under 19’s and reserves at normal time with the Anzac Day Ceremony starting at 2pm before the main game; should be a great day with everyone invited to stick around after the seniors for a feed and live music in the rooms from 5pm until 7:30pm followed by a DJ. Thanks for the support from the Upwey RSL Club and Peter DeGroot, entry on Saturday for the game will be a gold coin donation at the gate which goes to the Upwey RSL. To watch the game in comfort on Saturday the VIP Area is available, please contact Andy Neville to book your spot.; see below for more info. After last week the Footy club again invites all the ladies associated with the club to enjoy a day at the footy on Saturday at Kings Park; $25 will get you access to the top viewing area in the clubrooms where you will be served by our VIP Staff and get the best views in the place, from 1pm until 4pm you will receive 3 complimentary drinks and finger food will be provided. This year on the 100th Anniversary of the Gallipoli landings on Anzac Day the club invites any former players or committee who are also ex-servicemen to be involved on this special day; contact Tom Caruso if interested. The King Club this year is being run by Neil Thompson; a new initiative called the King Club Flyer Trophy is detailed below along with further details about the King Club. This week’s sponsor of the week is Itrak Real Estate. The Netball side have finished their grading games and have been placed in Division two which kicks off Friday night; good luck for the year it is great to have the girls involved; see below for venue and times if interested. The Committee has been busy in the off season and as always would welcome anyone willing to help out during the season; we are in urgent need for someone to put their hand up as Treasurer as Phil Gellie has had to resign due to work commitments, please contact Peter Hards or Tom Caruso if you are able to help out. The club needs someone willing to video the seniors game each week as well as a gatekeeper for home games; these are both paid positions so anyone interested please let the club know. Juniors continue Sunday, good luck to all sides especially the under 10’s who are playing in the lightning premiership at Kilsyth; times and venues below for all sides. A group of past players have spoken about getting a Past Players Association going so all past players can get together a couple of times a year socially as well as congregating at the footy to watch the current players; more details below. This season will be the 50th anniversary of the 1965 reserves premiership team; the 30th anniversary of the Bluebirds under 15’s team, the 40th anniversary of the Bluebirds under 14’s team as well as the 10th anniversary of the 2005 under 13’s team; all of these premierships will be celebrated during round 13 on July 11th at Kings Park; more details soon. Memberships are now available please see Andy Lee or check out the website for further info. Upcoming events include the Mega Draw on 9th May and 80’s Retro Night on 30th May; put these dates in your diary and contact the club if tickets required. The Club is always in need of help, so if anyone wants to be involved in roles please contact Peter Hards, roles such as fund-raising, working bees, improvements around the Club. Check out the website; http://www.uftgfc.sportingpulse.net for all the latest news and photo’s from around the club. Thank you to all our sponsors for 2015 and especially our Major Sponsor Ferntree Gully Toyota and Gold level sponsors LPS Waste Services, Knox Ford, Frawley Signs, Action Events and Mystique Printing. Anyone wanting to contribute to this newsletter please email uppergullynews@hotmail.com
Good Luck in 2015 Upper.....Go the Red and Blue!
Milestones
Well done to Ryan Murray on playing his first senior game for the club last week against Silvan.
King Club 2015
Neil Thompson is running the King Club this year and has come up with a new initiative to get the guys talking at half time in the rooms each week about the footy. The idea is for members to cast votes (3,2,1) on the player they think has had the greatest impact in the first half of the game and has gotten the team off to a flying start. The votes will be tallied up over the year and the player with the most votes will receive the King Club Flyer Trophy. Voting slips will be handed out to members of the King Club on Saturday. 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 can be contacted for further Details.neilt101@hotmail.com; mobile: 0400 921 357.
Results - Round Two vs Silvan
Seniors
Upper Ferntree Gully 6.4-40 9.9-63 18.12-120 22.15-147
Silvan 1.1-7 4.3-27 4.4-28 4.5-29
Goal Kickers: M. Petracca 6, L. Strachan 6, B. Carroll 2, Z. Klibingaitis 2, R. Murray 2, J. Godfrey , J. Laughlin , R. Silver , N. Heuston
Best Players: J. Nelson, N. Heuston, L. Strachan, Z. Klibingaitis, D. Grice, D. Erasmus
Reserves
Upper Ferntree Gully 6.3-39 12.5-77 19.10-124 25.15-165
Silvan 1.0-6 2.0-12 2.1-13 2.3-15
Goal Kickers: J. Cutts 8, L. Lawson 3, T. Fabrizio 3, L. Wakefield 3, J. Whiteman 3, A. Ward 2, P. Caruso 2, T. Willis
Best Players: J. Cutts , T. Fabrizio , J. Whiteman , F. Didonato , C. Bridle , L. Lawson
Under 19’s
Upper Ferntree Gully 5.6-36 12.13-85 13.16-94 17.18-120
Silvan 1.0-6 1.0-6 1.0-6 1.1-7
Goal Kickers: D. Fuss 3, J. Cawsey 2, F. Dodds 2, L. Leslie 2, L. Meagher 2, D. Claughton 2, C. Ballingall , Z. Calvert , K. Croxford , K. Milde
Best Players: T. Meagher, L. Meagher, L. Leslie, T. Bullock, C. Wakefield, J. Saltum
Round Three vs Boronia
Head to Head
Seniors
Upper Gully 22 to Boronia 25 (One Draw in 48 games)(First Game in 1950)
Reserves (First Game in 1950)
First Game – Round 4 – 13th May 1950
Seniors at Talaskia Road
UFTG 2-1 4-3 9-6 9-7
Boronia 3-2 6-6 6-7 8-12
Goals: Ian Tonkin 3, Norm Griffiths 2, Ian Anderson 2, Alex Campbell 1
Reserves at Boronia
UFTG 0-0 0-2 0-3 1-3
Boronia 2-8 5-11 10-18 17-23
Last Time - Round Eighteen 2014 – 16th August vs. Boronia at Kings Park
Seniors
Upper Ferntree Gully 3.3-21 4.4-28 7.6-48 8.7-55
Boronia 3.4-22 4.5-29 5.7-37 6.9-45
Goal Kickers: R. Silver 2, L. Strachan 2, J. Cutts 2, P. Cassidy - Marsh , N. Heuston
Best Players: R. Silver, M. Lee, J. Laughlin, B. Ward, P. Cassidy - Marsh, J. Whiteman
Reserves
Upper Ferntree Gully 1.5-11 3.8-26 3.10-28 6.13-49
Boronia 3.0-18 3.2-20 5.8-38 7.9-51
Goal Kickers: A. Ward 3, D. Beyer, L. Lawson, T. Degroot
Best Players: J. Ward, A. Ward, L. Lawson, T. Fabrizio, K. Chalker, A. Constantine
Under 19’s
Upper Ferntree Gully 1.1-7 1.2-8 2.4-16 2.5-17
Boronia 5.2-32 8.6-54 16.7-103 20.11-131
Goal Kickers: C. Wheeler, B. Findlay
Best Players: C. Wheeler, D. Wilson, L. Leslie, D. Fuss, J. Gstrein, P. Caruso
Upper Gully Netball
Round One this Friday 24th APRIL at ROWVILLE SPORTS ACADEMY – Humphrey’s Way, Rowville
COURT 1 at 7:55pm Upper Ferntree Gully vs Wantirna South
We have been placed in Division 2 of the Four Division EFL Competition which will see the team play a 15 round season before finals.
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
Juniors
Round Two Results
U17A vs Heathmont at Dobson Park
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.1-1 1.1-7 1.1-7 1.2-8
Heathmont Blue 5.2-32 10.7-67 17.11-113 22.17-149
Goal Kickers: S. Jennings
U17D vs Knox Falcons at Kings Park
Upper Ferntree Gully 1.4-10 3.5-23 5.5-35 6.6-42
Knox Falcons 1.0-6 1.1-7 3.4-22 5.4-34
Goal Kickers: L. Dove 2, J. Pritchard , W. Dolan , S. Bast , J. Mason
U15B vs East Ringwood at Glen Park
East Ringwood 3.5-23 7.5-47 7.8-50 8.8-56
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.0 1.1-7 1.5-11 5.8-38
Goal Kickers:R. Bailey 4, J. Croucher
U14D vs Vermont at Dobson Park
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.6-18 5.8-38 11.12-78 15.17-107
Vermont Gold 2.0-12 4.0-24 4.2-26 4.4-28
Goal Kickers: G. De Wet 4, D. Cawsey 2, T. Franken 2, D. Laguerre 2, D. Broderick , E. Blewett , A. Giurini , M. McConnell , B. Polezoes
U13C vs Wantirna South at Wantirna Reserve
Wantirna South 0.0 0.0 0.1-1 1.1-7
Upper Ferntree Gully 2.1-13 5.7-37 6.7-43 9.11-65
Goal Kickers: J. Morton , M. Pearson , T. Reddie , O. Bailey , M. Hewitt , L. McKinnon , L. Goodger , P. Henry , C. Thomson
U12D vs Norwood at Dobson Park
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.0 0.0 0.0 24.13-157
Norwood 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
U11D vs Glen Waverley Hawks at Central Reserve
Glen Waverley Hawks 0.0 0.0 0.0 7.6-48
Upper Ferntree Gully 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0-6
Goal Kickers: A. Feleppa
Good luck to all the junior sides this Sunday for round 3. Times and Venues are as listed on EFL Website under Fixtures.
U17A 2:30pm vs Glen Waverley Rovers at Brentwood Reserve
U17D 2:30pm vs Chirnside Park at Dobson Park
U15B 2:30pm vs Boronia at Miller Park
U14D 12:30pm vs Heathmont at Heatherdale Reserve
U13C 12:30pm vs Knox at Dobson Park
U12D 10:55am vs Vermont at Dobson Park
U11D 10:55am vs Coldstream at Coldstream Reserve
U10C Lightning Premiership at Kilsyth
U9C 9:30am vs Lysterfield at Windermere Reserve
VFL Players
Tim Smith who has been named one of the Vice Captains this year at Casey Scorpions kicked a goal against Frankston in the opening game last week.
Upcoming Events
Sat 9th May 7pm-10.30pm
MEGA DRAW
TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR SALE - SEE THE STAFF AT THE BAR
Saturday 30th May
80's Retro NIGHT
TICKETS OUT SOON - WILL BE A GREAT NIGHT
Saturday 19th June
IPOD NIGHT
$50 Entry and Pick a song - if your Song is played after 1hr win $250 and after 2hrs win $1000.00 drinks are included during 2 hrs.
Wednesday 24th June @Mulgrave Country Club
Sportmans Night
Special Guest Peter Daicos plus others - Tickets out soon.
Thursday 25th June
Toyota Good for Footy Night
Come Down and See the Latest Toyota Cars @kings Park Clubrooms & AFL Players (TBA)
Saturday 11th July – Please note this date has changed due to the availability of guest speaker.
Terry Hopkins Lunch & Presidents Lunch
Special Guest - Tickets Available soon
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.
Upper Gully Vets
Unfortunately despite our efforts to get more players on board for this season we have been unsuccessful. With this in mind we will have to pull out of season 2015. Hopefully we can return next season bigger and stronger. Thanks to Jason Zinnow and Greg Blundell for their great efforts in organising the Vets team over the past three years.
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.
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.
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, Jason Wood – Federal Liberal Member for Latrobe and Ray White Real Estate 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.
Social Media
Theclub is on TWITTER; ClickHere Currently 380 followers and growing; also the club is on FACEBOOK currently with over 246 subscribers. Search for and Subscribe to the UpperferntreeGully OfficalSite FootballClub. 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
Last Modified on 23/04/2015 09:52