LEOPOLD FOOTBALL AND NETBALL CLUB HISTORY
Researched by Mick Robinson (1907 – 1910), Charlie Williams and Graham Williams, compiled by Graham Williams.
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The first mention of a Leopold Football Club appears in 1898 when a team played in the Metropolitan Junior Football Association. Leopold competed from 1898 to 1915 winning five premierships in 1900,1901,1910,1911 and 1913. The Leopold Club was associated with the South Melbourne VFL Club around 1912 and became the South Melbourne Second Eighteen after the First World War. There appears to be no connection with Leopold here on the Bellarine Peninsular.
A photograph has been donated to the club that shows the Leopold football team with the people of Trawool on a picnic to the Trawool falls. The photo is not dated, but going by the clothes worn it appears to be early 1900’s, perhaps before the First World War. Further research is continuing.
Local Leopold Team
A Leopold team was also competing with teams in local leagues in Geelong and District in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.
The early local leagues in Geelong were:
1879 – 1918 Geelong and District Football Association.
1907 – 1913 Geelong 2nd Rate Football Association.
1919 – 1921 Geelong District Football League
1922 – 1932 Geelong Junior Football Association, Geelong Athletic Society Football League, Industrial Association, Bellarine District Football Association
1933 – 1938 Geelong District Football League, Geelong Football Association
1939 – 1945 Geelong District Football Association
1946 – on Geelong and District Football League
From the Geelong Advertiser on September 17th 1897
Springs v Leopold – On the latter’s ground. Leopold team: Ash, Barker, Culph, Cooke, Curtain, Craig, Dwyer, Dendle, Evans, Fitzgerald, Gibney, Hoare, Hooper, Hopkins, Hamilton, Munro, Nicholson, Polly, Quirke, Syer, Worland and Wragge.
From the Geelong Advertiser on September 1st 1899
Leopold v Drysdale, at Drysdale. Leopold to be chosen from: Ash (3), Miles, Cutrain, Cain (2), Lomas, Henry (2), Dendle, O’Loughlen, Richardson, Rollins, McWilliams, Thompson, Maxwell, Fitzgerald, Quirk, Wilkins.
Note: When listing player names, The Geelong Advertiser would indicate if there was more than one player with the same surname by including the number. Eg. Two players named Ash (2).
Teams playing were Barwon, Chilwell, Newtown, Geelong West, 2nd Barwon, Wellington, Leopold, Drysdale, Lovely Banks, Batesford, Meredith, Leigh Road and others?
From the Geelong Advertiser on September 27th 1907
Leopold plays South Barwon. The Leopold team picked from Ash, Bonnett, Carlon, Dendle, Davis, Evans, Grinter, Hickenbotham, Lee, Lomas, Miles, Maxwell, McWilliams, Martin, Richardson, Scott, Spinks, Twitt and Williams.
Teams in the League were Leopold, South Barwon, Junior I.O.R (Independent Order of Rechabites), Sons of Temperance and others ?
From the Geelong Advertiser on July 31st 1908.
Leopold v Ocean Grove at Ocean Grove. Leopold team : Butcher, Bedgood, Mason, Rollins (2), Richardson (2), McWilliams (2), Miles, Ash (2), Williams, Syre, Dendle (2), Fitzgerald (2), Roadnight, Lomas, Davis, Curtain, Bennett and Curtis
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From the Geelong Advertiser on September 11th 1908.
Leopold v Mannerim. On the Leopold Reserve – Leopold team will be picked from : Jones, McWilliams (2), Dendle (2), Mason (2), Richardson (2), Ash (2), Miles (2), Lee, Warren, Bonnett, Bedgood, Barker, Fitzgerald (2), Williams, Rankin, Smith, Martin and Evans.
From the Geelong Advertiser on September 18th 1908.
Mannerim plays Leopold at Mannerim. The Leopold team picked from Jones, McWilliams (2), Dendle (2), Mason (2), Richardson (2), Ash (2), Miles (2), Lee, Warren, Bonnett, Barker, Fitzgerald (2), Williams, Rankin, Smith, Martin and Evans.
Teams playing were Geelong West, 2nd Marlebone, Mannerim, Leopold, Portarlington, Queenscliff, Newtown, Germantown, Sparrowvale Farm, Geelong Sons of Temperance, Presbyterian Guild, Ocean Grove, Fyansford Juniors, St Paul’s, South Star, Town Rovers, Ashby, East Geelong, Barrabool, Humble’s Foundry and others ?
From the Geelong Advertiser on September 9th 1910
Produce Employees v Leopold on Richmond Cresent.
From the Geelong Advertiser May 1922
The local football team have been indulging in a little practice recently and having had a few scratch matches, they are anxious to meet any team desiring a friendly game. Would the Secretary of any team desiring such a match please communicate with the Secretary of the local team, Mr. F. McWilliams, Leopold.
From the Geelong Advertiser May 18th 1922
Leopold plays Employees O’Connell’s grocery store at Leopold. The Leopold team picked from Ash, Bryne, Bryant, Barker (2), Curtain, Dendle (2), Dellar (2), Evans (2), Firth, Hooper (2), Hose, Hoare (2), Larkins (2), O’Halloran and Sparrow.
Teams playing were, Moriac, Barwon Heads, Torquay, Freshwater Creek, Barrabool, Connewarre, Leopold, Employees O’Connell’s Grocery Store, St Mary’s Athletic Club F C, Ballarat YMCA, Fyansford and Inverleigh.
From the Geelong Advertiser June 2nd 1922
Eastern District v Leopold at Leopold.
From the Geelong Advertiser September 18th 1922
On Saturday afternoon a return football match was played between the staffs of the Corio Stores and Leopold. The game took place on the Friendly Societies reserve, and the visitors were victorious by a margin of sixteen points. In the evening a social was held in the Societies hall. Dancing and games filled in a very enjoyable evening which terminated with supper catered for by “The Rendezvous”. On behalf of the visitors, Mr. F McWilliams thanked the employees of the stores for their hospitality.
The next mention is in 1923 when a Leopold team played in the Geelong Athletic Society Football League. Competing teams were Breakwater, Christian Brothers College, Eastern Districts, Leopold, St. Augustines Old Boys and St. Marys. A photograph held by the Bellarine Historical Society may be of that team.. Some results from this year follow :
Breakwater, 9-5-59 defeated Leopold, 6-14-50.
St. Mary’s, 13-13-91 defeated Leopold, 3-4-22.
Eastern District, 11-11-71 defeated Leopold, 2-3-15.
St. Augustine’s Old Boys, 7-10-52, Leopold, 5-4-34.
Breakwater defeated Leopold by 2 points.
From the Geelong Advertiser May 1st 1924
The applications of Portarlington and Leopold Football Clubs for admission to the League were held over until the matter had been fully discussed at a meeting of the League to be held at Mr. Aspinall’s shop on Friday evening at 8.30. All clubs are requested to send their delegates along, as the business is very important.
From the Geelong Advertiser May 3rd 1924
The committee met last evening to consider the applications of the Portarlington and Leopold Football clubs for admission to the League. After a long discussion it was decided to admit the Portarlington Football Club.
The present day club commenced in 1955.
The inaugural public meeting to consider forming a football club was held at the Leopold hall on 4th. May 1955.
From the minutes of the first meeting :
“A meeting was held at Leopold Hall to test the possibility of forming a football club in the district. There were 22 present with apologies from several others. Keith Filbay was elected to the Chair and Peter Lewis as temporary Secretary.
The Chairman gave a brief outline of forming a club. On the motion of Les Ash, seconded by K. Hammond, it was decided unanimously to form a Football Club. The Chairman called for nominations for office bearers.”
The first committee:
President Dick Foot.
Vice Presidents Keith Filbay, Alan.Thompson, Tom Fitzgerald.
Treasurer Des Larkins
Secretary Les Ash
Assistant Secretary Peter Lewis
Property E.Wheeler
Committee John Willis, Len Lewis and the office bearers.
Member’s fees would be 10 shillings.
Leopold played a practice match against St Mary’s at St Augustine’s oval and were soundly defeated.
1956
Mr. Dick Foot was elected President.
A team to be entered in the Jarman Cup section of the Geelong and District Football League.
Team colours to be Blue jumper with a Gold “Vee”. This was changed to Green and Gold as Blue and Gold was already in use by another club.
Members fee to be 10 shillings.
A shearer’s cottage from Matthews Farm at Lake Connewarre was acquired to serve as change rooms and a caravan was used as the kiosk
Mr. Bill Palethorpe elected coach.
Tom Fitzgerald appointed Captain.
Mr. Herb Jeffrey composed the club song.
Leopold defeat Drysdale in a practice match.
The first game, Leopold 6-2-38 lost to Drysdale 13-28-106.
Goal Kickers were: Graham Palmer 2, Neville Ash 1, Alan Thompson 1, Keith Scott 1, Graham Moore 1.
Best Players were: Graham Palmer, Graham Moore, Denis Fitzgerald, John Willis, Neville Ash.
The first win, Leopold 10-11-71 defeated Stonehaven 10-10-70.
Best Players were: Graham Moore, Neville Ash, Max Simpson, Brian Dowsett, Peter Lewis.
Senior player Gordon Palethorpe falls 24 feet from an S.E.C. pole. His workmate who was standing on the footpath broke the force of the fall, unfortunately Gordon later died from his injuries.
The first footy trip was to Daylesford.
Leopold finishes 10th. of 12 teams with 2 wins.
Leading Goalkickers were Ray Ash and Graham Moore (9)
Club best and fairest was Graham Moore
Teams in competition are Barwon Heads-Ocean Grove, Geelong West Cricket and Football Club, Modewarre, Stonehaven, East Geelong, Anakie, Torquay, St. Marys, Marshall-Grovedale, Drysdale, Portarlington and Leopold.
1957
Mr. Dick Foot re-elected President
Coach for 1957, four nominations. William Palethorpe (2 votes). Eric Lynch (14 votes). Les Ash (7 votes). Dick Foot (3 votes) Eric Lynch elected coach.
Herb Jeffrey appointed Captain.
Training commenced 19th March.
Les Ash donated scoreboard for 1957 season.
Report from league delegates that Torquay needs to get a louder bell and that players playing under assumed names be investigated.
W Carroll offered 9 gallons of beer if club wins premiership.
Footy trip to St. Arnaud.
Seniors finish 3rd. of 10 teams with 11 wins and lose to Torquay in Preliminary Final
Leading Goalkicker was Graham Palmer (34).
Club best and fairest was Peter Lewis
Teams in competition are Barwon Heads-Ocean Grove, GWC&FC, Stonehaven, East Geelong, Anakie, Torquay, Marshall-Grovedale, Drysdale, Portarlington and Leopold.
1958
Dick Foot re-elected President.
Les Ash elected coach.
Les Ash appointed Captain.
In these early years Leopold was often referred to as “The Wallopers” due to the number of police officers playing. These included Rex Hackwill, Rex Greskie, Orm Stringer, Royce Beasley, Tom Pritchard, Jack Dowsett, Brian Dowsett, Ivan Lynch, John O’Donnell, Max Snell. Peter Lewis, and Herb Jeffery.
Brian Dowsett drop-kicks11 goals when, in Round11, Leopold, 26-27-173 defeat Stonehaven 5-3-33
Footy trip to Warnambool.
Leopold finishes 7th. of 12 teams with 8 wins.
Leading Goalkicker was Brian Dowsett (29).
Club best and fairest was Denis Fitzgerald.
Teams in competition are Barwon Heads-Ocean Grove, Bannockburn-Lethbridge, GWC&FC, Thompson, Stonehaven, East Geelong, Anakie, Torquay, Marshall-Grovedale, Drysdale, Portarlington and Leopold.
1959
Bill Palethorpe was elected President.
Position of coach to be advertised, Reg. Johnston selected.
Reg. Johnston appointed Captain.
Under 15 team to be formed. Captain ??
Dressing pavilion to be built. 45 foot by 20 foot, corrugated iron roof and walls, weatherboard front.
The new pavilion was opened on May 2nd. It was constructed with voluntary labour by football club members and will be known as the Len Lewis Pavilion.
Mr. E.W.Bray’s quote of 36 pounds for showers and toilets to be accepted.
Briquette hot water service purchased.
Admission prices, 2 shillings adults, sixpence kids under 14.
Reg. Johnston asked to stand down as captain and coach. John McCashney appointed new captain and coach.
Regular pie nights.
Footy trip to Bendigo.
Seniors finish 8th of 10 teams with 8 wins.
U15’s, 11th of 14 teams in first season with 3 wins.
Leading Goalkicker, Seniors Don Ash (24). U15’s Ian Ash and I Foote (6)
Club best and fairest was John McCashney, U15’s ??
Teams in competition are Barwon Heads-Ocean Grove, Stonehaven, East Geelong, Anakie, Torquay, Marshall-Grovedale, Drysdale, Portarlington, Thompson, and Leopold.
Peter Dow awarded Life Membership.
1960
Bill Palethorpe was re-elected President.
John McCashney appointed captain and coach.
David Watkins appointed U15’s Captain.
Players too old for under 15’s to go to St Albans and/or Drysdale under 18’s and then back to Leopold for senior footy.
Delegates report that promotion/relegation is being proposed for the Jarman, Evelyn Hurst and Woolworth sections of the Geelong and District Football League.
Training this year will start on March 15th.
First round cancelled due to extremely wet weather.
Seniors win first six games.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Graham Palmer (49). U15’s Lester Gladman (22)
Seniors finish 4th of 10 teams with 10 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 6-10-46, Torquay, 9-16-70
Under 18’s side to be formed.
Under 15’s finish 5th of 14 teams with 9 wins.
Club best and fairest was J.Davies.(Umpires) U15’s ??
Teams in competition are Barwon Heads-Ocean Grove, Stonehaven, Bell Park, Anakie, Torquay, Marshall-Grovedale, Drysdale, Lethbridge, Thompson and Leopold.
1961
Len Lewis was elected President.
Martin Bourke appointed captain and coach.
Training commenced 16th March.
U18 side to be formed, Graeme Selman appointed coach.
U15’ coach ??
Change of jumper design from Green with Gold “Vee” to Green and Gold vertical stripes. The old jumpers to go to the U18 side.
Life memberships to be awarded to members that have contributed 10 years of good service to the club.
Ray Ash memorial trophy for most consistent player commenced.
League delegates report that discussion started on forming a coastal league.
Seniors finish 4th of 12 teams with 13 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 5-10-40, Torquay, 7-7-49.
Under 18 team commences in McHenry Cup, win two games for the year and finish 11th of 12 teams.
Under 15’s finish with 6 wins.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Martin Bourke (18). U18’s Lester Gladman (15) U15’s Rod Coombes (31).
Senior player, Brian.Dowsett wins club best and fairest, Under 18’s John Dunstan. U15’s Robert Whale.
Umpire’s best and fairest was Martin Burke.
Teams in competition are Barwon Heads-Ocean Grove, Stonehaven, Barwon, Bell Park, Anakie, Marshall-Grovedale, Drysdale, Lethbridge Norlane, Thompson, Torquay and Leopold.
100 games achieved by Graham Palmer.
1962
Peter Dow was elected President and followed by Les Ash.
Coaching appointments, Seniors, Ray Frost, U18’s Graeme Selman, U15’s ??
Ray Frost appointed Seniors captain, U18’s ??, U15’s ??
Leopold will field Seniors, Under 18’s and Under 15’s this year.
Membership fees will be Seniors One pound, Under 18’s Fifteen shillings and Under 15’s Ten shillings.
Coaches fee, Six pounds maximum.
Senior Best and Fairest was Barry Smith. Umpire’s best and fairest was John Jackson.
David Watkins wins club and league U18 Best and Fairest, U15’s ??
Seniors finish 6th of 8 teams with 7 wins, U18’s, 2nd of 6 teams with 12 wins and win premiership in second year, Leopold, 12-10-82 defeat Torquay, 9-18-72.
U15’s, 9th of 12 teams with 5 wins.
U18’s Lester Gladman kicks 18 goals when Leopold 32-22-214 defeat St Marys 0-0-0 and goes on to win the League’s U18 goal kicking award.(89)
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Robert Kerger (35). U18’s Lester Gladman (89). U15’s Malcolm Smith (12).
U18’s Lester Gladman achieves U18’s club record for most goals in a season. (89)
Jumpers will be changed to Green with Yellow yoke (Melbourne VFL design) for 1963 as the vertical stripe jumpers are falling apart.
Teams in competition are Stonehaven, Bell Park, Marshall-Grovedale, Norlane, Drysdale, Lethbridge, Thompson and Leopold.
Life Membership awarded to Bill Dowsett.
1963
Les Ash was re-elected President
Coaching appointments, Seniors Peter Thompson appointed captain and coach, 4 pounds a week incentive if team reaches finals. U18’s Alan Thompson, U15’s Fred Gliddon.
Training commenced 12th March.
Women’s committee formed with Mrs. P Dowsett as President.
Peter Manson captains Leopold State School team as they become Premiers and Champions of the Bellarine State Schools Football Association.
Senior player Peter Thompson wins League best and fairest
Senior player Barry Smith wins club best and fairest second year running, U18’s ??, U15’s ??
Umpire’s best and fairest was Peter Thompson.
Seniors finish 3rd of 8 teams, with 12 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold, 9-8-62, Marshall-Grovedale 12-17-89.
U18’s, 5th of 8 teams with 5 wins, U15’s, 8th of 14 teams with 6 wins.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Lester Gladman (48). U18’s Malcolm Smith (18). U15’s Alan Gliddon (13)
Teams in competition are Stonehaven, Bell Park, Anakie, Marshall-Grovedale, North Shore, Norlane, Anglesea and Leopold.
100 games achieved by Don Ash and Max Snell.
Life membership Awarded to Dick Foot.
1964
Les Ash was re-elected President.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Peter Thompson re-appointed captain and coach.
U18’s Alan Thompson re-appointed. U15’s Fred Gliddon re-appointed.
U18’s captain ??, U15’s captain ??
Training commenced 17th March. First game 2nd May.
U18’s to play in McHenry Cup.
Leopold promoted from Jarman Cup to Woolworth Cup in Geelong and District Football League.
The ground will not be available for 1964 season as it is being reconstructed. A temporary ground will be built in Stringer’s paddock above the existing ground. Grass to be cut and cattle removed.
Attempt to obtain a player by payment of one pound ten shillings a game fails as player payments are against the rules, except for coaches.
Concern about spectators using foul language and abusing umpires.
Club and Umpire’s best and fairest was PeterThompson, U18’s ??, U15’s ??.
Seniors finish 2nd of 7 teams with 14 win and reach Grand Final 5-8-38, Thomson 5-9-39..
U18’s, 7th of 8 teams with 3 wins, U15’s, 6th of 15 teams with 10 wins.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Albert Schaftenaar (21). U18’s Walter Wasylewski (8). U15’s Kelvin Baker (9).
Teams in competition are Amateurs, Barwon Heads – Ocean Grove, Leopold, Marshall – Grovedale, Modewarre, Portarlington and Thomson.
100 games achieved by Gordon Dendle.
Life memberships awarded to Alan Thompson and Des Larkins.
1965
Leopold applies for affiliation in Polwarth League and is refused. Appeal to Ballarat District Appeal Board is upheld.
Seniors and Reserves teams playing in Polwarth League with U15’s in Geelong and District Football League
Les Ash was re-elected President.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Peter Thompson re-appointed captain and coach. Reserves Alan Thompson U15’s C Richards.
Max Snell appointed Reserves captain, U15’s ??
Leopold Football and Cricket Clubs jointly purchase five and a half acres of land north of existing oval for 1400 pounds.
Four bags of briquettes purchased for hot water heater.
Council gives permission for construction of new rooms.
Leopold fields Seniors, Reserves in Polwarth League and Under 15’s in G&DFL.
Newly reformed oval used for the first time against Torquay.
Club purchases boot stops after representation from players rep.
Bruce Bartle kicks 10 goals in Leopold’s 18-20-128 win against Portarlington, 6-8-44. It was noted that while Leopold won the game, they lost the fights.
Seniors finish 3rd of 9 teams with 10 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 9-12-66, Torquay 10-8-68.
Reserves, 7th of 9 teams with 5 wins, U15’s, 9th of 16 teams with 7 wins.
Senior best and fairest won by Barry Smith for third time, Reserves ??, U15’s ??
Umpire’s best and fairest was Lester Gladman.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors John Welsh (16). Reserves ??. U15’s Peter Manson (12)
Teams in Polwarth competition are Apollo Bay, Birregurra, Forrest, Leopold, Lorne, Portarlington, Queenscliff, Torquay and Winchelsea.
100 games achieved by Denis Fitzgerald and Robert Kerger.
Life Memberships awarded to Len Lewis, Max Davis, Charlie Pendleton and Les Ash.
1966
Les Ash was re-elected President.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Peter Thompson re-appointed captain and coach. Reserves, Bruce Bartle, U15’s ??
Reserves Captain ??, U15’s Captain ??
New League called the Eastern League commencing in Newcomb district for 9 to 12 year old players.
Senior training to start in February.
Padded rubbing down table to be purchased for $8.00.
Player’s rep requested that some sort of drinks be supplied to players after training. After some discussion it was agreed to supply Bonox.
Construction of new rooms commenced.
The League was advised that the Leopold ground was too wet to be considered for finals
Seniors finish 4th of 8 teams with 10 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 3-5-23, Queenscliff 10-11-71.
Reserves, 6th of 8 with 8 wins, U15’s, 6th of 15 teams with 9 wins.
Senior best and fairest, Lester Gladman, Reserves, Alan Ridgeway, U15’s Peter Manson.
Umpire’s best and fairest for second year running was Lester Gladman
Leading goal kickers, Seniors John Welsh (41), Reserves ??, U15’s Robert McCorkell (18).
Teams in Polwarth competition are Apollo Bay, Forrest, Leopold, Lorne, Portarlington, Queenscliff, Torquay and Winchelsea.
Life Membership awarded to Max Snell.
1967
Under 15’s transfer from Geelong and District League to Polwarth Under 16 section.
Edward (Ted) Gladman was elected President
Coaching appointments, Seniors Noel Southern appointed captian and coach, Reserves Shane Mouldern , U16’s Ian Ash.
Captains, Reserves Alan Butler, U16’s Peter Manson.
Training commences on 16th March.
Seniors finish 4th of 8 teams with 10 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 8-9-57, Torquay 14-16-100.
Reserves, 6th of 8 teams with 4 wins, U16’s, 1st of 8 teams with 14 wins and reach Grand Final. Leopold 2-4-16, Forrest 2-7-19.
Senior best and fairest Lester Gladman, Reserves Robert Kerger, U16’s ??
Umpire’s best and fairest for third year running was Lester Gladman.
Leading goal kickers, Seniors Lester Gladman (36) Reserves ??, U16’s ??
Teams in Polwarth competition are Apollo Bay, Forrest, Leopold, Lorne, Portarlington, Queenscliff, Torquay and Winchelsea.
1968
Doug Symons was elected President
Coaching appointments, Seniors Noel Southern re-appointed captain and coach. Reserves Les Cummins, U16’s Norman Fitzgerald.
Captains, Reserves ??, U16’s Alan Ireland.
U16’s Don Charles and Geoff Southern selected in the Polwarth Inter-league side.
Seniors finish 7th of 8 teams with 5 wins, Reserves, 2nd of 8 teams with 13 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 8-5-53, Winchelsea 9-9-63.
U16’s, 4th of 8 teams with 9 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 3-5-23, Queenscliff 6-4-40.
Senior Best and Fairest was Alan Gliddon. Reserves, Peter Symons. U16’s, Geoff Southern.
Lester Gladman wins Seniors League best and fairest.
Umpire’s best and fairest was Noel Southern. U16’s, Don Charles.
Leading goal kickers, Seniors ??, Reserves Robert Vrymont (25), U16’s ??
Teams in Polwarth League are Lorne, Torquay, Portarlington, Forrest, Apollo Bay, Queenscliff, Winchelsea and Leopold.
150 games achieved by Gordon Dendle.
1969
Doug Symons was elected President
Coaching appointments, Seniors Bruce Southern appointed captain and coach. Reserves Les Cummins re-appointed, U16’s ??
Captains, Reserves ??, U16’s Michael Seymour
Under 16 coach tells a player to “clear out and don’t come back” for being drunk at training.
Membership for 1970 will be $4.00
Seniors finish 6th of 8 teams with 3 wins, Reserves, 4th of 8 teams with 8 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 5-9-39, Queenscliff 6-9-45.
U16’s, 4th of 8 teams with ? wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 6-4-40, Winchelsea 7-9-51.
Senior Best and Fairest was Alan Gliddon. Reserves, Peter Manson. U16’s, Michael Seymour.
Umpire’s best and fairest was Alan Gliddon, U16’s, Ron Puiatti and Mark Seymour.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors J.Cronin (25). Reserves Les Cummings (33). U16’s Colin Thompson (19)
Teams in Polwarth League are Lorne, Torquay, Portarlington, Forrest, Apollo Bay, Queenscliff, Winchelsea and Leopold.
Life Membership awarded to Alan Jinks, Robert Kerger and Gordon Dendle.
Team of the Fifties and Sixties
Backs John McCashney John Jackson Max Snell
Half Backs Dennis Puiatti Barry Smith Colin Dawson
Centres John Dunstan Peter Lewis Alan Gliddon
Half Forwards Clive Rawlings Brian Dowsett Peter Symons
Forwards David Watkins Lester Gladman David Dunstan
Ruck Denis Fitzgerald
Rover Don Ash
Interchange Gordon Dendle Vitas Volkavickus Bruce Southern
Fred Dendle Keith Dawson
Captain and Coach Peter Thompson
1970
Allan McCorkell was elected President.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Roy Ritchie appointed captain and coach. Reserves Les Cummins re-appointed, U16’s Lance Asplin.
Captains, Reserves ??, U16’s Brian Richards
Cyril Richards donates 3 wild ducks and a box of mushrooms for a raffle.
Problems getting trainers.
Application to Council to provide Coaches/Trainers boxes on boundarys,
Trip to Courage breweries.
Seniors finish 4th of 8 teams with 7 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 8-12-60, Winchelsea 14-9-93.
Reserves, 6th of 7 teams with 4 wins, U16’s, 2nd of 8 teams with 12 wins and reach Preliminary Final but have all premiership points forfeited and are eliminated from finals.
Senior best and Fairest, Alan Gliddon, Reserves, Garry Ridgeway. U16’s, Brian Richards.
Umpire’s best and fairest was Alan Gliddon for second year running, Reserves, Geoff Grigg, U16’s Brian Richards.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Alan Ridgeway (44). Reserves Les Cummings (13). U16’s Tony Dawson (21).
Marty Dustan very active as gatekeeper.
Clubman Dennis O’Brien dies in West Gate Bridge collapse disaster, 11.50 am, 15th October. Memorial Shield created in 1980 for Under 17/18 Best and Fairest in his honour.
Footy trip to Adelaide.
Teams in Polwarth League are Lorne, Torquay, Portarlington, Ocean Grove, Apollo Bay, Queenscliff, Winchelsea and Leopold.
100 games achieved by Alan Butler.
1971
Allan McCorkell was re-elected President.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Roy Ritchie re-appointed captain and coach. Also appointed Captain – Coach of Interleague team to play Mt. Noorat League. Reserves Gordon Dendle captain and coach.
U16’s Fred Dendle and C Thompson, U13’s Dudley Ainsworth re-appointed.
Captains U16’s Hayden Smith, U13’s ??
Les Ash elected first President of Bellarine and District Football League, continues through to 1978.
Change of affiliation from Polwarth League to Bellarine and District Football League.
Leopold fielding Seniors, Reserves, Under 16’s and Under 13’s.
New clubrooms to be built, plans available.
Seniors finished 3rd of 8 teams with 9 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 14-12-96, Queenscliff 15-14-104.
Reserves, 8th of 8 teams with 3 wins, U16’s, 2nd of 8 teams with 15 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 6-11-47, Queenscliff 7-6-48.
U13’s, 8th of 8 teams with 0 wins.
Under 16’s Hayden Smith wins league Best and Fairest.
The U13’s have remained scoreless throughout the season until round 15 against Winchelsea, when Leopold’s Geoff King soccered a goal off the ground in the last quarter. (Winchelsea, 14-22-106 defeated Leopold, 1-0-6)
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Leonard Ridgeway (33). Reserves Gary Ridgeway (17). U16’s Ian Thomas (55). U13’s Geoff King and Bruce Thompson (1)
U16’s Ian Thomas achieves U16’s club record for most goals in a season. (51)
Senior Best and Fairest, Peter Carlon, Reserves, Gordon Dendle. U16’s, Mario Mortelliti. U13’s, Daryl Cornwall.
Umpire’s best and fairest was Peter Carlon, Reserves Gordon Dendle, U16’s Hayden Smith, U13’s, Daryl Cornwall.
Teams in Bellarine and District Football League are Barwon Heads, Drysdale, Ocean Grove, Portarlington, Queenscliff, Torquay, Winchelsea and Leopold.
100 games achieved by Barry Smith.
1972
Allan McCorkell was re-elected President.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Roy Ritchie re-appointed, Reserves Gordon Dendle re-appointed captain and coach. U16’s Fred Dendle re-appointed, U13’s Dudley Ainsworth re-appointed.
Captains, Seniors Dennis Puiatti, U16’s Lloyd Harkness, U13’s ??
Netball started. Grades A, B, C, D, U18, U16, U14, U12.
New light poles installed.
New toilets to be built at north end of oval.
First game 14th April.
Under 16’s Ian Thomas kicks 12 goals when Leopold 21-13-139 defeat Torquay 0-2-2.
Anglesea to join the B&DFL.
Players to pay match fees of 60 cents per match. 40 cents to insurance and 20 cents to the club.
New clubrooms, plans to builder. Estimated cost $60,000.
Grand Finals to be played at Leopold.
Seniors finish 8th of 8 teams with 3 wins, Reserves, 8th of 8 teams with 2 wins, U16’s, 3rd of 8 teams with 12 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 11-8-74, Drysdale 12-5-77.
U13’s, 8th of 8 teams with 1 win.
Senior Best and Fairest, John Butler. Reserves, Terry Dean. U16’s, Mark Stanley. U13’s, Paul Nairn.
Umpire’s best and fairest was John Butler, Reserves Dudley Ainsworth, U16’s Mark Stanley, U13’s Paul Nairn.
Teams in Bellarine and District Football League are Barwon Heads, Drysdale, Ocean Grove, Portarlington, Queenscliff, Torquay, Winchelsea and Leopold.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Cliff McCorkell (29). Reserves John Pope (14). U16’s Ian Thomas (47). U13’s Daryl Cornwall (4).
Sandra Dendle wins A Grade club and League best and fairest.(equal)
100 games achieved by Cliff McCorkell and Peter Manson.
200 Games achieved by Gordon Dendle, continues to club record of 224 games.
1973
Allan McCorkell was re-elected President.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Peter Cochran appointed captain and coach. Reserves George Baker appointed captain and coach, U16’s Fred Dendle , U13’s Bruce Southern and Robert Wheeler.
Captains, U16’s Mark Stanley, U13’s captain ??
Anglesea joins B&DFL, application to join from Lara rejected.
The Bellarine League presented a special trophy to U16’s player Mark Stanley for most outstanding performance this season. He finished second in the League’s U16 best and fairest count and also polled five votes in the Seniors best and fairest after playing eight games. He also represented Geelong in the U19’s.
Seniors finish 7th of 9 teams with 7 wins, Reserves, 8th of 9 teams with 4 wins, U16’s, 8th of 9 teams with 3 wins, U13’s, 7th of 9 teams with 5 wins.
Senior best and Fairest, Colin Kerr. Reserves, George Baker. U16’s, Chris Hay. U13’s, Paul Nairn.
Umpire’s best and fairest was Peter Cochran, Reserves George Baker, U16’s Mark Stanley, U13’s Graeme Kilfoyle.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Graham Harriot (37). Reserves John Sharp (14). U16’s Mark Stanley (13). U13’s Paul Nairn (10).
Teams in Bellarine and District Football League are Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Drysdale, Ocean Grove, Portarlington, Queenscliff, Torquay, Winchelsea and Leopold.
1974
Barry Smith was elected President
Coaching appointments, Seniors Roy Ritchie and Peter Cochran, Reserves John Dunstan appointed captain and coach, U16’s Bob Mitchell and Robert McCorkell, U13’s Bruce Southern and Robert Wheeler.
Captains, Seniors Ian McGregor, U16’s captain ??, U13’s captain ??
Training commenced 5th February.
Club membership to be $10.00.
New clubrooms should be started within 6 months
.League delegates report proposal to produce a weekly football record. Delegates also note that we are still using Melbourne umpires.
Seniors finish 4th of 9 teams with 11 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 13-9-87, Ocean Grove 14-13-97.
Reserves, 7th of 9 teams with 4 wins, U16’s, 5th of 9 teams with 7 wins, U13’s, 6th of 9 teams with 7 wins.
Senior Best and Fairest, John Butler. Reserves, Brendan Murnane. U16’s, Michael Dean. U13’s, Greg Bound.
Umpire’s best and fairest was John Butler, Reserves, John Dunstan, U16’s Michael Dean, U13’s William Strachan.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Graham Harriot (44). Reserves Robert Wheeler (13). U16’s Gary Anderton (23). U13’s Russell Cato (9).
150 games achieved by Alan Butler and Barry Smith.
Life Membership awarded to Marty Dunstan and Alan Butler.
1975
Barry Smith was re-elected President
Coaching appointments, Seniors Roy Ritchie, assisted by Garnet Rodda. Reserves Peter Symons was appointed captain and coach, U16’s Robert McCorkell and Ron Puaitti , U13’s Bruce Southern and Robert Wheeler re-appointed.
Captains, Seniors Garnet Rodda re-appointed, U16’s captain ??, U13’s captain ??
New clubrooms cost now estimated at $140,000.
Quote from supplier, $322 for 25 jumpers.
There will be a weekly football record from this season.
New building started late 75, early 76.
Seniors finish 6th of 9 teams with 5 wins, Reserves, 4th of 9 teams with 10 wins, and reach Preliminary Final. Leopold 6-18-54, Queenscliff 14-9-93.
U16’s, 1st of 9 teams with 15 wins and defeat Drysdale, 5-9-39 to 2-7-19 in Grand Final.
U13’s, 3rd of 9 teams with 11 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 3-2-20, Queenscliff 8-6-54.
Senior Best and Fairest, Peter Manson. Reserves, Peter Featherstone. U16’s, Graeme Kilfoyle. U13’s, Greg Bell.
Umpire’s best and fairest was Robert Anderson, Reserves, Peter Symons, U16’s, Craig Dowsett, Geoff Bell.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Robert Anderson (32). Reserves Robert Wheeler (38). U16’s Graeme Kilfoyle (26). U13’s Gavin Cato (22).
U13’s Gavin Cato achieves U13’s club record for most goals in a season. (22)
100 games achieved by Don Charles.
150 games achieved by Peter Manson.
1976
Brian Dowsett was elected President
Change of age divisions. U13’s to U14’s and U16’s to U17’s.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Garnet Rodda re-appointed captain and coach, Reserves Peter Symons re-appointed, U17’s Robert McCorkell, U14’s Keith Pettigrew.
Captains, Reserves Terry Rowe, U17’s ??, U14’s Chris Higgins.
Amalgamation of football and cricket clubs discussed.
Training commenced 10th February.
Weekend training camp at Skene’s Creek.
Padding obtained for Goal and Point posts. Club urges League to have padding at all grounds.
Incentives for players. Seniors, $6.00 per week, $2.00 per training night and $2.00 per winning game.
Newcomb joins league.
Paul Hewitt, Denis Fitzgerald and Rohan Crowe play in Geelong Junior Representative side at Waverley, Paul Hewitt Captain.
Teams in Bellarine and District Football League are Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Drysdale, Newcomb, Ocean Grove, Portarlington, Queenscliff, Torquay, Winchelsea and Leopold.
Bottle Green coloured shorts introduced.
New building in use. Official opening Sunday 16th October.
One memorable example of strong tackling was the falling of Goliath (Winchelsea’s Peter Scheuffele),very big, by David (Leopold’s Don Charles), very small.
Grand Final to be held at Leopold.
Seniors finish 8th of 10 teams with 6 wins, Reserves, 8th of 10 teams with 4 wins, U17’s, 2nd of 10 teams with 15 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 3-9-27 to Torquay 12-5-77.
U14’s, 2nd of 10 teams with 14 wins and reach Preliminary Final Leopold 0-3-3 to Newcomb 7-6-48.
Netball A Grade finish 8th of 10 teams with 6 wins, B’s, 8th of 10 teams with 6 wins, C’s, 4th of 10 teams with 12 wins and reach Preliminary Final against Queenscliff. U16’s, 9th of 9 teams with 1 win, U14’s, 6th of 9 teams with 6 wins, U12’s, 6th of 9 teams with 6 wins.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Robert Anderson (58). Reserves Gary Anderton (17). U17’s Neil Sardeson (28). U14’s Trevor Anderton (21).
Senior Best and Fairest, Barry Smith. Reserves, Dennis Holland. U17’s, Warren Cato. U14’s, Karl Delaney.
Umpire’s best and fairest was Mervyn Wombwell, Reserves Don Charles, U17’s Craig Dowsett, U14’s Geoff Bell.
50 games achieved by Graeme Middleton.
100 games achieved by Peter Brazelis.
1977
Brian Dowsett was re-elected President
Coaching appointments, Seniors David Barkley, ex Geelong player, Reserves Terry Rowe, U17’s David Lavars , U14’s Keith Pettigrew re-appointed.
Captains, Seniors David Barkley, Reserves Terry Rowe, U17’s Ross McCauley, U14’s Daryl Smith.
Weekend training camp to be at Skene’s Creek again.
New clubrooms to be officially opened by Counciller Stacey on 16th October
Norm Campigli elected Junior Vice President of Bellarine Football League, continues through to 1978.
Three floodlights to be erected on the top of the timekeepers box.
David Barkley kicks 13 goals against Torquay in round 4, Leopold 16-15-111 to Torquay 17-12-114 and in round 17, kicks 12 goals as Leopold, 32-16-208 defeat Winchelsea, 10-17-77, finishing with 86 goals for the year.
Seniors finish 5th of 10 teams with 12 wins, Reserves, 2nd of 10 teams and reach Grand Final, Leopold 6-9-45, Portarlington 7-18-60. U17’s, 5th of 10 teams with 11 wins, U14’s finish 4th of 10 teams with 12 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 2-7-19, Portarlington 4-5-29.
Netball A Grade, 23 defeats Portarlington,18 in Grand Final.
B’s, reach Grand Final, Leopold 17, Queenscliff 25.
C’s reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 12, Queenscliff 22.
Senior Best and Fairest, David Barkley. Reserves, David Whitcombe.U17’s,Murray Howard.U14’s,Clinton Dowsett.
Umpire’s best and fairest was Tony Graham, Reserves David Whitcombe, u17’s Marty Thompson, U14’s Daryl Smith.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors David Barkley (86). Reserves George Udvardy (18). U17’s Greg Calder (31). U14’s Clinton Dowsett (22)
David Barkley achieves Seniors club record for most goals in a season. (86)
200 games achieved by Barry Smith, continues to 239, previous club record.
Life memberships awarded to Denis Fitzgerald, Alan McCorkell, Brian Dowsett, John Dunstan, Ron Puiatti, Bruce Southern, Robert McCorkell and Barry Smith.
1978
Russell Cato was elected President
Coaching appointments, Seniors David Barkley re-appointed, Reserves Terry Rowe re-appointed, U17’s Ian Calder, U14’s Keith Pettigrew re-appointed, jointly with Bernie Morrissey.
Captains, Seniors David Barkley re-appointed, Reserves Terry Rowe re-appointed, U17’s Greg Calder, U14’s Denis Fitzgerald junior.
Entrance to games to be $1.00.
Club song to be changed. Fitzroy club song, with alterations to be adopted.
Club membership $12.00, Juniors $3.00.
Drysdale and Leopold to combine to enter U15 team in G&DFL to enable excess U15’s to get a game.
Sponsor’s signs to be placed around the fence.
Meeting with Shire re condition of the ground. Work being done will not include drainage.
Les Ash nominated as first life member of Bellarine League.
Senior’s Ben Nusterling kicks 9 goals when Leopold 21-15-141 d Barwon Heads 16-16-112
Interchange system to be introduced for all grades.
Gordon Dendle completes club record of 225 games.
Seniors finish 5th of 10 teams with 11 wins, Reserves, 1st of 10 teams with 15 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 5-10-40, Ocean Grove 7-7-49.
U17’s, 3rd of 10 teams with 14 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 6-7-43, Torquay 12-11-83.
Netball A Grade finish 2nd of 10 teams with 15 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 23, Queenscliff 27.
B’s, 4th of 10 teams with 13 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 13, Queenscliff 19.
C’s, 4th of 10 teams with 11 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 20, Torquay 23.
U16’s, 5th of 10 teams with 9 wins, U14’s, 9th of 10 teams with 3 wins, U12’s, 8th of 10 teams with 2 wins.
Netball U16 player, Katrina Bound wins League Best and Fairest,
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Ben Nusterling (61). Reserves Peter Scheuffele (34). U17’s Trevor Anderton (63). U14’s Craig Delaney (19).
Senior best and Fairest, Garry Anderton. Reserves, Peter Brazelis. U17’s, Greg Bound. U14’s, Denis Fitzgerald junior.
Reserves player Terry Rowe wins League Best and Fairest.
Umpire’s best and fairest David Barkley, Reserves Terry Rowe, U17’s Greg Bound, U14’s Rohan Crowe and Denis Fitzgerald junior.
50 games achieved by Terry Rowe.
100 games achieved by John Butler, Brenton McGee and Ian Johnson.
1979.
Les Ash was elected President, followed by Denis Fitzgerald.
Coaching appointments Seniors, David Barkley re-appointed, Reserves Tony Graham, U17’s Ian Calder re-appointed, U14’s Keith Pettigrew and Bernie Morrissey.
Captains, Seniors David Barkley re-appointed, Reserves Dennis Holland, U17’s Karl Delaney, U14’s Craig Delaney.
Main oval being upgraded but proposal by Football club to Shire to provide drainage rejected.
Netball building constructed.
Due to incident between spectator and umpire at Ocean Grove, home club to escort umpires from ground.
Club requested that higher goal posts be provided, rejected by Shire.
Shire reports that no funds available for ground maintenance and requests that Club clean up after matches.
Coach requested that Bar Manager make available light beer after matches.
Light tower shifted to South West corner of oval in conjunction with the three lights installed above the clubroom scoreboard
U17’s Trevor Anderton kicks 9 goals when in round 14 Leopold, 18-22-130 defeat Drysdale 1-2-8 and follows up with 10 goals in round 17 when Leopold 18-14-122 defeat Barwon Heads 0-0-0.
Barry Smith to pass Gordon Dendle’s club record of 225 games and will continue to career total of 239 games.
Norm Campigli elected Senior Vice President of Bellarine Football League, continues through to 1983.
Les Ash appointed to State Junior Football Council.
Seniors finish 2nd of 10 teams with 15 wins and defeat Newcomb, 18-12-120 to 17-9-111 in Grand Final.
Reserves, 2nd of 10 teams with 16 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 12-15-87, Ocean Grove 18-13-121.
U17’s, 4th of 10 teams with 12 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 7-11-53, Newcomb 8-11-59.
U14’s, 2nd of 10 teams with 15 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 4-4-28, Torquay 7-6-48.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors David Barkley (77). Reserves Phillip Moxham (44). U17’s Trevor Anderton (70). U14’s Craig Delaney (38).
U17’s Trevor Anderton achieves U17’s club record for most goals in a season. (70)
Seniors Best and Fairest, Anthony Dawson. Reserves, Roy Ritchie. U17’s, Clinton Dowsett. U14’s, Paul Hewitt.
Umpire’s best and fairest Tony Graham, Reserves David Watkins and Greg Calder, U17’s Clinton Dowsett, U14’s Paul Keating.
Netball A Grade finish 1st of 10 teams with 18 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 18, Winchelsea 24.
B’s, 1st of 10 teams with 14 wins and win Grand Final, Leopold 21, Anglesea, 11.
C’s, 1st of 10 teams with 17 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 19, Torquay 20.
U16’s, 3rd of 10 teams with 13 wins and win Grand Final, Leopold 22, Winchelsea, 15.
U14’s, 7th of 10 teams with 6 wins.
U12’s, 3rd of 10 teams with 13 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold26, Winchelsea 27.
Bellarine League vote count to be held at Leopold.
50 games achieved by David Barkley, Tony Graham, John Nestor,
100 games achieved by Anthony Dawson and Colin Kerr.
200 games achieved by Peter Manson, continues to club record of 249 games.
Life Memberships awarded to Stan Bound, Bill McCarthy, Peter Manson, Roy Ritchie, Ray Smith, Colin Dawson and Fred Gliddon.
Team of the Seventies.
Backs Warren Cato Tony Graham Colin Kerr
Half Backs Brenton McGee Roy Ritchie Peter Brazelis
Centres Peter Manson John Butler Len Carlton
Half Forwards Gary Anderton David Barkley John Rooke
Forwards Robert Anderson Barry Smith Bruce Southern
Ruck Shane Falls
Ruck Rover Tony Dawson
Interchange David Watkins Graham Harriot Robert McCorkell
Cliff McCorkell Ronald Puiatti
Coach David Barkley
Captain Roy Ritchie
1980
Denis Fitzgerald was re-elected President.
Change of age division, U14’s to U15’s.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Tony Graham, Reserves Phillip Moxham, U17’s Jack Dean, U15’s Bernie Morrissey.
Captains, Seniors David Barkley re-appointed, reserves Dennis Holland re-appointed, U17’s Lawrence McGovan, U15’s Paul Hewitt.
25th Anniversary celebrations featuring football match between two teams of our footballers from the early years.
Second Semi Finals and Grand Finals to be held at Leopold.
U17’s Ray Freer kicks 8 goals when Leopold, 18-13-121 defeat Barwons Heads 1-3-9.
Reserve’s Anthony Le Deux kicks 8 goals when Leopold 32-19-211 defeat Winchelsea 3-3-21
Reserve’s Phillip Moxham kicks 8 goals when Leopold, 23-17-155 defeat Winchelsea 1-9-15.
Senior’s Clint Dowsett kicks 12 goals when Leopold, 29-26-200 defeat Barwon Heads 12-12-84.
Seniors finish 6th of 10 teams with 10 wins, Reserves, 1st of 10 teams with 15 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 7-13-55, Newcomb 10-6-66, U17’s, 5th of 10 teams with 9 wins, U15’s, 3rd of 10 teams with 14 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 3-6-24, Torquay. 4-4-28.
Netball A Grade finish 2nd of 10 teams with 12 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 27, Newcomb 28.
B’s, 2nd of 10 teams with 12 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 21, Newcomb 29.
C’s reach First Semi-final against Drysdale.
Senior player Roy Ritchie played his 400th senior game in round 18.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Robert Anderson (40). Reserves Phillip Moxham (55). U17’s Ray Freer (38). U15’s Craig Delaney (40).
Senior Best and Fairest, Gregory Fisher. Reserves, Terry Rowe. U17’s, Neil Howard, U15’s, Paul Hewitt and Paul Keating.
Reserves player Terry Rowe wins League Best and Fairest again. (1978)
Umpires best and fairest Greg Fisher, Reserves Terry Rowe, U17’s Clinton Dowsett, U15’s Paul Hewitt.
50 games achieved by Dennis Holland.
100 games achieved by Gary Anderton, Gary Aston, Terry Moreton and Robert Anderson.
Life Memberships granted to Marlene Bound and Margaret Dowsett.
1981
Denis Fitzgerald was re-elected President, followed by Ian Calder.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Tony Graham re-appointed, Reserves Peter Scheuffele, U17’s Jack Dean re-appointed, U15’s Bernie Morrissey.
Captains, Seniors Tony Graham re-appointed, Reserves Terry Rowe, U17’s Neil Howard, U15’s Alan Walker.
Proposal for the formation of Leopold Junior Football Club to be affiliated with South Barwon YMCA to play U11 and U13 teams.
Concern over atrocious condition of ground in July. Council and Geelong Advertiser notified.
Peter Scheuffele elected Junior Vice President of Bellarine Football League, continues through to 1983.
Seniors finish 9th of 10 teams with 5 wins, Reserves, 5th of 10 teams with 8 wins, U17’s, 6th of 10 teams with 8 wins, U15’s, 1st with 16 wins and defeat Newcomb, 11-3-69 to 5-2-32 in Grand Final.
Netball A Grade finish 1st of 10 teams with 15 wins and defeat Newcomb, 33 to 26 in Grand Final.
B’s, 1st of 10 teams with 14 wins and defeat Newcomb, 29 to 28 in Grand Final.
C’s, 2nd of 10 teams and defeat Newcomb, 22 to 20 in Grand Final.
U16’s, 8th of 10 teams with 5 wins, U14’s, 5th of 10 teams with 8 wins, U12’s, 7th of 10 teams with 5 wins.
Netball C’s, Carin Van Mourik wins Club and League Best and fairest.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Evan Licock (31). Reserves Guy Calder (21). U17’s Clinton Wilson (31). U15’s Alan Walker (60).
Senior Best and Fairest, Robert Wilson. Reserves, Peter Scheuffele. U17’s, Neil Howard. U15’s, Les Marton.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Tony Graham and Neil Porter, Reserves Peter Scheuffele, U17’s Neil Howard, U15’s Les Marton.
100 games achieved by Peter Bergshoeff, Terry Rowe and Dean Budak.
Life Membership awarded to Keith Pettigrew.
1982
Ian Calder was re-elected President.
Change of age division, U17’s to U18’s.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Gary Ralph, Reserves Terry Rowe, U18’s Bernie Morrissey, U15’s Gary Anderton.
Netball A and B Grades Christine Burns, C’s Pam Johnson.
Captains, Seniors Gary Ralph, Reserves Peter Scheuffele, U18’s Craig Delaney, U15’s Michael Lock.
Admission to games now $2.00 with free footy record.
Peter Scheuffele becomes first player in Bellarine and District League to play 200 games (R11, 3-7-82) and is made a life member of League.
Sportsman’s night featuring Lou Richards, Gus Mercurio and Peter Keenan held.
Preliminary Finals and Grand Finals to be held at Leopold.
Peter Manson completes club record of 240 games (R13,17-7-82) and will continue to career total of 249.
U15’s Brian McFadyen kicks 9 goals when, in Round 12, Leopold 28-21-189 defeat Barwon Heads 0-0-0.
U15’s Paul Murray kicks 11 goals when, in Round 18, Leopold 28-12-180 defeat Anglesea 0-1-1.
Seniors finish 9th of 10 teams with 4 wins, Reserves, 3rd of 10 teams with 13 wins and defeat Torquay 8-10-58 to 5-7-37 in Grand Final, U18’s, 7th of 10 teams with 6 wins, U15’s, 2nd of 10 teams with 14 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 3-3-21, Newcomb 8-6-54.
Netball A Grade finish 1st of 10 with 18 wins and defeat Newcomb, 38 to 22 in Grand Final.
B’s, 2nd of 10 teams with 16 wins and defeat Newcomb, 22 to 17 in Grand Final.
C’s, 1st of 10 teams with 17 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 33, Winchelsea 35.
U16’s, 2nd of 8 teams with 12 wins and defeat Drysdale 19 to 18, in Grand Final.
U14’s, 6th of 8 teams with 3 wins, U12’s 7th of 9 teams with 3 wins.
A Grade wins League netball indoor competition.
Christine Burns coaches Bellarine representative team at Country Week.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Gary Anderton (45). Reserves Terry Moreton (31). U18’s Bradley Pearson (18). U15’s Paul Murray (58).
Senior Best and Fairest, Mick Thompson. Reserves, Colin Kerr. U18’s, Craig Delaney. U15’s, Mick Lock.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Gary Ralph, Reserves Peter Scheuffele, U18’s Craig Delaney, U15’s Kevin Reidy.
Netball Best and Fairest, A’s, Christine Burns. B’s, Carin Van Mourik. C’s, Elizabeth Buck. U16’s, Leonie Van Mourik. U14’s, Michelle and Kristy Douglas.
100 games achieved by Terry Rowe, Graeme Middleton and Terry Morton.
150 games achieved by Ian Johnson
Life Memberships awarded to Bill Grose, Carmel Manson and Ian Johnson.
1983.
Ian Calder was re-elected President.
Winchelsea leaves Bellarine and District Football League, transferring to Colac League.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Gary Ralph re-appointed, Reserves Peter Scheuffele, U18’s Michael O’Brien, U15’s Gary Anderton re-appointed.
Netball A and B Grades Christine Burns. U16’s Christine Burns.
Captains for Seniors and Reserves were decided by rotation, U18’s Adam Dean, U15’s Dean Sayers.
Cam Dawson Ford, main sponsor.
Coach expresses disappointment in some senior players refusing to train two nights per week.
Round 9, U15’s, Brian McFadyen kicks 14 goals, Alan Loney 9 and Dean Sayers 5 in 208 point win over Barwon Heads, Leopold 41-14-208 defeat Barwon Heads 0-0-0.
Round 18,U15’s, Brian McFadyen kicks 19 goals, Alan Loney, 10 and Dean Sayers 8 in 287 point win over Barwon Heads, Leopold 45-17-287 d Barwon Heads 0-0-0.
League to use Sherrin footballs for 1984 at $36.00 each.
Seniors finish 7th of 9 teams with 6 wins, Reserves, 5th of 9 teams with 6 wins, U18’s, 3rd of 9 teams with 11 wins and reach Preliminary Final against Torquay, Leopold 4-6-30, Torquay 8-5-53, U15’s, 3rd of 9 teams with 13 wins and reach Preliminary Final against Queenscliff. Leopold 6-5-41 Queenscliff 7-5-47.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Trevor Anderton (40). Reserves Peter Schueffele (21). U18’s Paul Murray (44). U15’s Brian McFadyen (92).
Brian McFadyen achieves U15’s club record for most goals in a season. (92) and wins League leading goal kicker award.
Senior Best and Fairest, Lawrie Grills. Reserves, Peter Scheuffele. U18’s, Scott McDonald. U15’s, Andrew Loney.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Gary Ralph, Reserves Robert Anderson, U18’s Scott McDonald, U15’s Dean Sayers.
U18’s Scott McDonald wins League Best and Fairest.
Netball Best and Fairest, A’s, Sheryl Esam. B’s, Cherie Booth. C’s, Judy Lingeuy. U16’s, Debbie Lewis. U14’s, Kristy Douglas. U12’s, Michelle Ganim & Roxanne Drew.
Admission to finals, Adults $3.00, Pensioners $1.00, U18 $1.00, U15 free
Netball A Grade finish 1st of 9 teams and win Grand Final against Newcomb, Leopold 40 Newcomb 17 to become Premiers and Champions.
B’s, 1st of 9 teams with 12 wins and win Grand Final against Drysdale, Leopold 27 Drysdale 22.
C’s, 2nd of 9 teams with 13 wins and reach Preliminary Final against Newcomb,.
U16’s, 1st of 8 teams with 14 wins and win Grand Final against Drysdale, Leopold 27 Drysdale 9.to become Premiers and Champions.
One of the major achievements in 1983 was when Christine Burns took the A Grade
team to the Victorian Netball Championships in Melbourne (as the Bellarine
Association decided not to send a representative team). This competition
included the best netball teams from all over Victoria, in which our local
Leopold team finished in 3rd place. The section they played in was Major A
Grade which was the equivalent to being ranked 3rd in Country Victoria.
100 games achieved by Lawrie Grills, Dennis Holland, Lawrie Grills and Peter Scheuffele.
150 games achieved by Colin Kerr.
1984.
Stan Buchanan was elected President, followed by Terry Rowe.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Mick Thompson assisted by John Hayes, Reserves Brian Hodgkins , U18’s Marty Thompson, U15’s K.Smith.
Captains, Seniors Michael Thompson, Reserves Brian Hodgkins, U18’s Rodney Kerger, U15’s Craig Wheeler.
Grand Finals to be held at Leopold.
U18 games to be 20 minutes per quarter with no time on.
Club membership $20.00, Juniors $8.00.
President Stan Buchanan resigns as he is shifting to Horsham and Terry Rowe is elected in his place.
Norm Campigli elected President of Bellarine Football League and made a life member.
Mike Kinrade elected Secretary of Bellarine Football League, continues through to 1991.
Teams in Bellarine and District Football League are Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Drysdale, Newcomb, Ocean Grove, Portarlington, Queenscliff, Torquay, and Leopold.
U15’s Brian McFadyen kicks 10 goals when Leopold 14-21-105 defeat Barwon Heads 1-6-12.
Seniors finish 7th of 9 teams with 5 wins, Reserves, 5th of 9 teams with 9 wins, U18’s, 4th of 9 teams with 10 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 8-4-52, Newcomb 13-7-85.
U15’s, 6th of 9 teams with 7 wins.
Netball A Grade finish 1st of 9 teams with 16 wins and defeat Drysdale 32 to 20, in Grand Final to become Premiers and Champions, B’s, 1st of 9 teams with 12 wins and reach Preliminary Final against Drysdale. C’s, 2nd of 9 teams with 12 wins and defeat Drysdale 22 to 20 in Grand Final, U16’s, 5th of 9 teams with 8 wins, U14’s, 7th of 9 teams with 2 wins, U12’s, 8th of 9 teams with 1 win.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Trevor Anderton (41). Reserves Glen Bartle (33). U18’s Paul Murray (67). U15’s Craig Wheeler (33).
Senior Best and Fairest, Gary Ralph. Reserves, Brian Hodgkins. U18’s, Dean McFarlane. U15’s, Craig Wheeler.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Greg Calder, Reserves Brian Hodgkins, U18’s Dean McFarlane, U15’s Craig Wheeler.
Netball’s Christine Browne wins A Grade Club and League Best and fairest.
100 games achieved by Warren Cato and Robert Wilson.
Life Membership awarded to Colin Kerr.
1985.
Terry Rowe was re-elected President.
St. Leonards admitted to League.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Mick Thompson re-appointed, Reserves Brian Hodgkins re-appointed, U18’s John Hayes, U15’s Daryl Appleton, assisted by Phil Mair.
Captains, Seniors Mick Thompson re-appointed, Reserves Brian Hodgkins, U18’s David Guld, U15’s Tim Haywood.
Training to commence on 13th January at 5.15 pm.
Proposal to increase U18 and reserve grade interchange to four players.
Discussion on provision of new light poles.
Leopold 45-26-296 defeats St Leonards 3-3-21 in round 1.
Reserves Glenn Bartle kicks 15 goals when Leopold 40-30-270 defeat St Leonards 0-1-1 in round 1
Teams in Bellarine and District Football League are Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Drysdale, Newcomb, Ocean Grove, Portarlington, Queenscliff, St. Leonards, Torquay, and Leopold.
Club loses the allocation of a final and has to hire Barwon Heads ground for training and Newcomb ground for last game due to unsuitable condition of Leopold ground.
Seniors finish 1st of 10 teams with 16 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 11-6-72, Drysdale 20-26-146.
Reserves, 1st of 10 teams with 17 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 2-6-18, Drysdale 12-9-81.
U18’s, 4th of 10 teams with 12 wins and reach First Semi-final against Drysdale.
U15’s, 3rd of 10 teams with 14 wins and win Grand Final, Leopold 10-9-69 to Drysdale, 4-4-28.
No team finishes or games won found for netball except U12’s, who defeated Drysdale, 22 to19 in Grand Final.
Jill Bates wins Club and League A Grade best and fairest.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Gary Anderton (54). Reserves Glen Bartle (67). U18’s Paul Murray (36). U15’s Steven Walker (41).
Reserves player Russell Cato wins League Best and Fairest.
Senior Best and Fairest, David Burns. Reserves, Terry Rowe. U18’s, Paul Griffin. U15’s, Russell Howard.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Chris Smith, Reserves Russell Cato, U18’s David Ash, U15’s Martin Lilburne.
100 games achieved by Trevor Anderton and Darryl Appleton.
150 games achieved by Gary Anderton, Terry Rowe and Terry Moreton
Life Membership awarded to Stan Buchanan..
1986.
Peter Lewis was elected President.
League changes name from Bellarine and District Football League to Bellarine Football League.
Terry Rowe elected Junior Vice-President of Bellarine Football league.
Coaching appointments Seniors,Mick Thompson re-appointed, Reserves Brian Hodgkins re-appointed, U18’s John Hayes re-appointed, U15’s Daryl Appleton re-appointed.
Captains, Seniors Mick Thompson re-appointed, Reserves, Brian Hodgkins re-appointed , U18’s David Jinks, U15’s Travis McKay.
Seniors finish 3rd of 10 teams with 12 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 13-19-97, Newcomb 15-12-102.
Reserves, 2nd of 10 teams with 13 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 7-8-50, Torquay 13-8-86.
U18’s, 3rd of 10 teams with 13 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 4-5-29, Drysdale 12-11-83.
U15’s, 4th of 10 teams with 13 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 7-8-50, Ocean Grove 9-11-65.
Senior Best and Fairest, Chris Smith. Reserves, Peter Courtney and David McGovan. U18’s, Gavin Castle. U15’s, Travis McKay.
U18’s Martin Lilburne wins League Best and Fairest.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Chris Smith, Reserves Glenn Bartle, U18’s Martin Lilburne, U15’s Travis Mackay..
No team finishes or games won found for netball.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Ehab Mansour (62). Reserves Glen Bartle (86). U18’s Gavin Castle (35). U15’s Simon Burke (32).
Reserves Glenn Bartle wins League Leading Goal Kicker, kicking 86 goals and achieves Reserves club record for most goals in a season. (86)
Netball A’s Jill Bates wins back to back League Best and Fairest.
100 games achieved by David Collins.
150 games achieved by Peter Brazelis and Lawrie Grills.
Life Membership awarded to Terry Rowe and Maureen Walker.
1987.
Tony Graham was elected President.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Mick Thompson re-appointed, Reserves Brian Hodgkins re-appointed, U18’s John Hayes re-appointed, U15’s Graeme Burns.
Captains, Seniors Mick Thompson re-appointed, Reserves Brian Mewha, U18’s Wayne McCorkell, U15’s Dean Greenwood.
Salary cap this year $25,000.
New jumpers for U18 team.
Investigation into fighting amongst spectators at Torquay netball game.
Proposal to start U13’s competition in BFL.
Proposal for lighting towers put to Shire, rejected, no funds at present.
Grand Finals to be played at Leopold.
Terry Rowe elected Senior Vice President of Bellarine Football League, continues through to 1988.
Concern re bad language in junior games.
U15 Simon Grundell kicks 9 goals in round 17, Leopold 24-11-155 d Barwon Heads 0-1-1.
Senior Brian McFadyen kicks 9 goals in round 7 Leopold 30-17-197 d Ocean Grove 9-8-62
Seniors Brian McFadyen and Allan Walker both kick 8 goals in round 9, Leopold 36-22-238 d Portarlington 6-8-44.
Senior Ross Hicks kicks 9 goals in round 12 Leopold 16-10-107 d Drysdale 15-13-103.
Senior Brian McFadyen kicks 12 goals in round 18, Leopold 35-23-233 d Portarlington 5-5-35.
Seniors finish 3rd of 10 teams with 14 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 10-14-74, Torquay 13-16-94.
Reserves, 7th of 10 teams with 10 wins, U18’s, 5th of 10 teams with 10 wins, U15’s, 1st of 10 teams with 17 wins and defeat Newcomb, 12-7-79 to 3-3-21 in Grand Final.
Netball A Grade finish 1st of 10 teams with 17 wins and defeat Drysdale, 25 to 19 in Grand Final.
B’s, 4th of 10 teams with 12 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 22, Torquay 24. C’s, 5th of 10 teams with 10 wins, D’s 10th of 10 teams with 3 wins, U18’s no team, U16’s 7th of 10 teams with 6 wins, U14’s 9th of 10 teams with 2 wins, U12’s, 10th of 10 teams with no wins.
Netball B’s player Denise Bates wins League Best and Fairest.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Brian McFadyen (51). Reserves Stephen Rose (22). U18’s Russell Howard (23). U15’s Simon Grundell (73).
U15’s Simon Grundell wins League leading goal kicker with 73 goals.
Senior Best and Fairest, Rohan Crowe. Reserves, Stephen Rose. U18’s, John Kontegeorgis. U15’s, Simon Grundell.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Phillip Dennis, Reserves Ashley Crowe, U18’s John Kontogeorgis, U15’s Simon Grundell.
Netball Best and Fairest, A’s
100 games achieved by Russell Cato and Don Charles.
Life Membership awarded to Ian Calder, Tony Graham and Helen Graham.
1988.
Tony Graham was re-elected President.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Mick Thompson re-appointed, reserves Brian Hodgkins re-appointed, U18’s John Hayes re-appointed, U15’s Graeme Burns re-appointed.
Captains, Seniors Mick Thompson re-appointed, Reserves Phillip Mair, U18’s Scott Walker, U15’s Paul Hayden.
Proposal for lighting towers to go ahead, cost $17,000. Lights working 6-5-88. Old tower sold to Anakie Football Club.
The first game under lights in BFL for premiership points was played on Saturday 14-5-1988 when Leopold, 19-11-125 defeated Newcomb, 15-14-104. Leopold played in Gold shorts and socks to mark the occasion.
First inter-league game played under lights.
Mike Kinrade made life member of Bellarine Football League.
Marty Dunstan presented with a VCFL medallion for services to football.
Grand Finals to be played at Leopold.
U18’s Simon Grundell kicks 11 goals in round 9, Leopold 33-13-211 defeat Barwon Heads 5-1-31.
Reserves Glen Bartle kicks 16 goals in round 9, Leopold 40-15-255 defeat Barwon Heads 2-6-18.
U15’s Paul Hayden kicks 9 goals in round 16 Leopold 21-9-135 defeat St Leonards 0-0-0.
Round 16 Leopold v St Leonards match transferred to Barwon Heads to preserve Leopold ground for finals.
Seniors finish 1st of 10 teams with 16 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 13-10-88, Drysdale 15-12-102.
Reserves, 1st of 10 teams with 16 wins and defeat Ocean Grove 8-8-56 to 6-10-46 in Grand Final.
U18’s, 4th of 10 teams with 12 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 9-8-62, Newcomb 14-10-94.
U15’s, 2nd of 10 teams with 15 wins and defeat Newcomb, 4-5-29 to 1-6-12 in Grand Final. Back to back premierships for U15’s and coach Graeme Burns.
Netball A Grade finish 6th of 10 teams with 8 wins, B’s, 9th of 10 teams with 2 wins, C’s 9th of 10 teams with 1 win, D’s, 10th of 10 teams with 3 wins, U18’s, 8th of 9 teams with 5 wins, U16’s, 6th of 10 teams with 8 wins, U14’s, 7th of 10 teams with 5 wins, U12’s 10th of 10 teams with no wins.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Steven McHenry (54). Reserves Glen Bartle (60). U18’s Simon Grundell (48). U15’s Ben Graham (34).
Reserves Glen Bartle wins League leading Goal kicker award.
Senior Best and Fairest, Colin Bennett. Reserves, Phillip Mair. U18’s, Tim Haywood. U15’s, Paul Hayden.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Mick Thompson, Reserves Phillip Mair, U18’s Martin Lilburne, U15’s Paul Hayden.
Netball Best and Fairest, A’s,
100 games achieved by Greg Calder, Peter Lowe and Rohan Crowe.
150 games achieved by Warren Cato.
200 games achieved by Terry Rowe.
Life Memberships awarded to Lawrie and Pam Grills, Graeme Burns and Peter Rankin.
1989.
Tony Graham was re-elected President.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Mick Thompson re-appointed, Reserves Brian Hodgkins re-appointed, U18’s Graeme Burns, U15’s Chris Selman.
Captains, Seniors Mick Thompson re-appointed, Reserves Phillip Mair, U18’s Brett Lewis, U15’s Steven Jeffreys.
Pre-season training to commence on 20th February.
Game entrance fees $4.00, Grand Final $5.00.
New goal posts installed and new padding purchased.
50 metre line to be introduced.
Reserves Simon Sweeton kicks 9 goals in round 8, Leopold 24-20-164 d Newcomb 1-7-13.
Tony Brown, from Leopold Primary School chosen to play in Sydney for the Victorian Primary School Side.
Denis Fitzgerald elected Junior Vice President of BFL.
Seniors finish 4th of 10 teams with 11 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 7-11-53, Drysdale 21-7-133.
Reserves, 3rd of 10 teams with 11 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 7-12-54, Queenscliff 11-11-77.
U18’s, 4th of 10 teams with 12 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 3-4-22, Newcomb 16-15-111.
U15’s, 2nd of 10 teams with 16 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 2-7-19, Drysdale 3-2-20.
Netball A Grade finish 5th of 10 teams with 9 wins, B’s, 8th of 10 teams with 5 wins, C’s, 2nd of 10 teams with 15 wins and defeat Drysdale, 28 to 27 in Grand Final, D’s, 8th of 9 teams with 5 wins, U18’s, 6th of 9 teams with 7 wins, U16’s no team, U14’s, 9th of 10 teams with 5 wins, U12’s, 8th of 9 teams with 5 wins.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Gerard Benstead (39). Reserves Ron Jessop (33). U18’s Mark Henderson (28). U15’s Adam Carthew (43).
Senior Best and Fairest, Robert Snowdon. Reserves, Ron Jessop. U18’s, Matthew Dean. U15’s, Steven Jeffreys.
Umpire’s best and fairest, David Ash, Reserves Craig Howard and peter Kleindienst, U18’s Tim Walker, U15’s Steven Jeffreys.
U15’s player Steven Jeffreys wins League Best and Fairest.
Netball Best and Fairest, A’s, Robin Bates, B’s, Fiona Karras. C’s, Janine McFadyen. U18’s, N.Harvey. U16’s, Marnie Vaught. U14’s, Sarah Greenwood, U12’s, Natalie Lennox.
Netballer, Janine McFadyen wins League C Grade Best and Fairest.
100 games achieved by Peter Attwood, Peter Lowe, Mick Thompson, Allan Walker and Phillip Mair.
Teams in Bellarine and District Football League are Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Drysdale, Newcomb, Ocean Grove, Portarlington, Queenscliff, St. Leonards, Torquay, and Leopold.
Team of the Eighties
Backs Lawrie Grills Peter Brazelis Warren Cato
Half backs Gavin Castle Colin Bennett Alan Walker
Centres David Ash Gary Ralph Greg Calder
Half Forwards Gary Anderton Steve McHenry Clinton Dowsett
Forwards Paul Keating Brian McFadyen Dean McFarlane
Ruck Rohan Crowe
Ruck Rover Graeme Thompson
Rover Michael Thompson
Interchange Robert Wilson John Hayes Les Marton
Martin Lilburne Murray Howard
Coach Michael Thompson
Captain Colin Bennett
1990.
Tony Graham was re-elected President.
Coaching appointments, Seniors, Peter Lange and Phillip Tagliabue, Reserves John Rankin, U18’s Dennis Wall, U15’s Peter Attwood.
Netball C Grade Caroline Forte.
Captains, Seniors Colin Bennett, Reserves John Rankin, U18’s Dean Greenwood, U15’s Sam Graham.
Order off rule to apply to Reserves, U18’s and U15’s.
Clubrooms flooded when Council turned off water and forgot to inform Club when it was to be turned back on. Minimal damage done.
U18 Ben Graham kicks 8 goals in round 2, Leopold 24-16-160 d St Leonard’s 2-1-13.
U18 Simon Grundell kicks 8 goals in round 8, Leopold 25-15-165 d Torquay 4-8-32.
Seniors, Simon Grundell kicks 9 goals in round 17, Leopold 29-10-184 d Torquay 7-11-53.
Clubrooms break in and robbery late September.
Denis Fitzgerald elected Junior Vice President of Bellarine Football League, continues through to 1992.
Pyramid Building Society collapses causing freeze on Club accounts.
Seniors finish 1st of 10 teams with 15 wins and defeat Anglesea 17-5-107 to 11-13-79 in Grand Final.
Reserves, 3rd of 10 teams and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 10-8-68, Queenscliff 14-6-90.
U18’s, 3rd of 10 teams and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 5-7-37, Drysdale 8-4-52.
U15’s, 8th of 8 teams with 1 win.
Netball A’s, finish 2nd of 9 teams with 13 wins and defeat Drysdale, 28 to 26 in Grand Final.
B’s, 5th of 10 teams with 9 wins, C’s, 3rd of 10 teams with 13 wins and defeat Drysdale, 28 to19 in Grand Final, D’s, 7th of 10 teams with 7 wins, U18’s, 7th of 10 teams with 7 wins, U16’s, 8th of 9 teams with 4 wins, U14’s, 10th of 10 teams with 1 win, U12’s, 9th of 10 teams with2 wins.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Phillip Tagliabue (68). Reserves Ron Jessop (33). U18’s Ben Graham (48) U15’s Samuel Graham (9).
Seniors Phillip Tagliabue wins League Leading Goal kicker (68)
Senior Best and Fairest, Peter Lange. Reserves, Brett Gear. U18’s, Paul Hayden and Travis Henderson. U15’s, Sam Graham.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Peter Lange, Reserves John Rankin, U18’s Steven Jeffreys, U15’s Sam Graham.
Netball Best and Fairest, A’s
100 games achieved by Colin Bennett, Dean McFarlane, Stephen Rose and Leslie Marton.
Life Memberships awarded to Peter Attwood and Mick Thompson.
1991
Tony Graham was re-elected President.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Peter Lange and Phillip Tagliabue re-appointed, Reserves John Rankin re-appointed, U18’s Dennis Wall re-appointed, U15’s Michael Thompson.
Netball C Grade Caroline Forte.
Captains, Seniors Colin Bennett re-appointed, Reserves Peter Kleindienst, U18’s ??, U15’s Robert Ranieri..
Tony Graham awarded Life Membership of Bellarine Football League.
St. Leonards folds.
Teams in Bellarine and District Football League are Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Drysdale, Newcomb, Ocean Grove, Portarlington, Queenscliff, Torquay, and Leopold.
U18 Greg Lochhead kicks 8 goals in round 4, Leopold 27-15-177 d Barwon Heads 0-1-1.
Tony Brown selected in Geelong Schoolboys U15 State carnival team.
Oct 21st. A special meeting of members passed a resolution “That Leopold Football Club Inc. make application to join the Geelong Football League’
Nov 6th, A meeting of approx. 160 members voted to apply to join the Geelong Football League
This requires a clearance from the Bellarine Football League and acceptance from the Geelong Football League. There was some opposition to the move due to the uncertain future of the Netball section.
Geelong Football League grants Leopold‘s affiliation pending clearance from Bellarine Football League.
Bellarine Football League votes 13 –1 against, to reject Leopold’s clearance.
Leopold appeals to West Coast Football Council who support Leopold’s position and grant clearance to Geelong Football League.
Seniors finish 4th of 9 teams with 12 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 5-7-37, Anglesea 10-15-75.
Reserves, 2nd of 9 reams with 14 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 9-8-62, Drysdale 18-10-118.
U18’s, 4th of 9 teams with 13 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 5-10-40, Ocean Grove 7-11-53.
Netball A’s finish 4th of 10 teams with 12 wins and reach First Semi-final against Torquay.
B’s, 1st of 10 teams with 14 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 18, Drysdale 35.
C’s, 7th of 10 teams with 8 wins, D’s finish 8th of 10 teams with 4 wins, U18’s finish 6th of 10 teams with 7 wins,
U16’s, 4th of 10 teams with 11 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 20, Drysdale 31.
U14’s, 9th of 10 teams with 4 wins.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Simon Grundell (54). Reserves Hazem Mansour (31). U18’s Greg Lochhead (24). U15’s Daniel Sullivan (21).
Senior Best and Fairest, Graeme Watson. Reserves, Brett Lewis. U18’s, Paul Hayden. U15’s, Tony Brown.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Graeme Watson, Reserves Greg Calder, U18’s Paul Hayden, U15’s Scott McLeod.
Netball Best and Fairest, A’s, Leonie Van Mourik. B’s, Jocelyn Maddern. C’s, Pam Johnson. D’s, Jaqui Pease. U18’s, Marnie Vaught. U16’s, Sarah and Fiona Greenwood. U14’s, Natalie Lennox, U12’s, Judd Burns.
Netball, U18’s, Marnie Vaught wins League Best and Fairest.
100 games achieved by David Ash and Peter Kleindienst.
1992.
Tony Graham was re-elected President.
Leopold transfers from Bellarine Football League to Geelong Football League with the U15’s playing in the West Coast Junior Football League.
The netball section is unable to continue in the Bellarine league as it now has no associated football club and unfortunately folds.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Peter Lange and Phillip Tagliabue re-appointed. Reserves Ashley Connelly, U18’s Max Abraham and Adrian Rawlings, U15’s Div 1 Don Deakes.
Captains, Seniors Robert Snowdon, Reserves Peter Kleindienst re-appointed, U18’s Dallas Rawlings, U15’s rotation.
Seniors are 11th of 11 teams after round 5.
Club rooms broken in to and burgled. Alarm system installed.
Proposal to amalgamate Leopold Football Club and Leopold Sportsman’s Club, not successful.
Teams in Geelong Football League are Bell Park, Geelong West–St. Peters, Grovedale, Lara, Newtown-Chillwell, Nth. Shore, St. Albans, St. Joseph’s, St. Mary’s, Sth. Barwon and Leopold.
Graeme Watson proudly represents Leopold as GFL, VCFL and all Australian representative.
Seniors finish 9th of 11 teams with 5 wins, Reserves, 10th of 11 teams with 3 wins.
U18’s, 9th of 11 teams with 3 wins,
U15’s, 3rd of 8 teams with 11 wins and reach Preliminary Final Leopold 4-2-26 to Corio 9-6-60.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Simon Grundell (75). Reserves Hazem Mansour (31). U18’s Daniel Sheppard (19). U15’s Ben Broad (37).
Senior Best and Fairest, Mark Dahlhaus. Reserves, Peter Kliendienst. U18’s, David. Paech. U15’s, Tony Brown.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Mark Dahlhaus, Reserves Brett Gear, U18’s Scott Creece, U15’s Tony Brown.
100 games achieved by Gavin Castle.
1993.
Tony Graham was re-elected President.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Darren Troy and Glenn Keast, Reserves Robert Young, U18’s George Sheppard, U15’s Div 2 Don Deakes.
Captains, Seniors Darren Troy, Reserves Brett Gear, U18’s Daniel Sheppard, U15’s Div 2 Tim Meadows.
Ground reconstructed.
An administrative error causes loss of all points (16) mid-season.
GFL finals format changes from final four to final five.
Seniors finish 10th of 11 teams with 3 wins, Reserves, 10th of 11 teams with 2 wins, U18’s, 10th of 11 teams with 4 wins, U15’s Div 2, 5th of 8 teams with 6 wins.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Simon Grundell (66). Reserves Robert Sells (23). U18’s Daniel Sheppard (11). U15’s Robert Hogan (13).
Senior Best and Fairest, Mark Dahlhaus. Reserves, Brett Gear. U18’s, Chad Nott. U15’s, Cam Wright.
Umpires best and fairest, Mark Dahlhaus, Reserves Brett Gear, U18’s Scott McLeod, U15’s Cam Wright.
100 games achieved by Robert Snowden.
150 games achieved by Peter Attwood.
1994.
Tony Graham was re-elected President.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Darren Troy and Glenn Keast re-appointed, Reserves Rodney Young re-appointed, U18’s George Sheppard re-appointed, U15’s Div.2 Peter Manson.
Captains, Seniors Darren Troy re-appointed, Reserves Brett Gear re-appointed, U18’s Chad Nott, U15’s Div.2 David Vella.
Scoreboard is upgraded.
GFL advised that all uniforms for runners, water boys and trainers must be correct or clubs will be fined.
The training camp to the Toc-H facility was very successful.
New storeroom to be constructed on the outside of the main hall, to be used only for the football club as the cricket club refused to share the costs.
Rear car park to be sealed.
Investigation into provision of new gas shower heaters to replace ageing electric units.
Coaching box extensions commenced.
U18’s Tony Brown drafted from Geelong U18’s to St Kilda.
U11 and U13 teams commenced in Eastern Colts Little League
Reserves player Mark Koningen kicks 8 goals when Leopold 24-10-154 d Newtown & Chilwell 3-8-26.
Simon Grundell kicks 10 goals in round 19 when Nth Shore, 19-19-133 defeat Leopold, 17-11-113 and kicks 69 goals for the season.
Club stalwart Marty Dunstan dies.
Seniors finish 7th of 11 teams with 8 wins, Reserves, 8th of 11 teams with 6 wins, U18’s, 9th of 11 teams with 4 wins, U15’s Div 2, 6th of 10 teams with 6 wins.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Simon Grundell (69). Reserves Mark Koningen (19). U18’s. Leigh Allen (20) U15’s Andrew Bunney (6).
Senior Best and Fairest, Mark Dahlhaus. Reserves, Richard Parke. U18’s, Andrew Wolf. U15’s, Adam Bond.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Mark Dahlhaus for the third year running, Reserves Mark Koningen, U18’s Andrew Wolf, U15’s David Vella.
Senior player Mark Dahlhaus wins League Best and Fairest.
100 games achieved by Brett Gear.
150 games achieved by Dean McFarlane.
1995.
George Sheppard was elected President.
Two U15 sides will compete this year.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Russell Merriman, Reserves George Sheppard, U18’s Matthew Payne, U15’s Div.1 Peter Manson, U15’s Div.3 Phil Carmichael, U13’s ?? U11’s David Kilfoyle.
Captains, Seniors Russell Merriman, Reserves Wayne McCorkell, U18’s Leigh Allen, U15’s Div.1 and Div.3 rotation, U13’s ??, U11’s ??
GFL advises that senior players “on the bench” increased from two to three.
Elevated coaches box constructed. Gate Keepers shelter built.
Super Auction introduced.
Seniors finish 9th of 11 teams with 5 wins, Reserves, 11th of 11 teams with no wins, U18’s, 4th of 11 teams with 12 wins and reach Elimination Final, Leopold 3-9-29, Lara 7-9-51.
U15’s Div1, 5th of 8 teams with 5 wins, U15’s Div.3 finish 7th of 10 teams with 5 wins.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Simon Grundell (52). Reserves Travis Hooper (10). U18’s Leigh Allen (33). U15’s Div.1 Lee Purton (9) U15’s Div.3 Luke Carmichael (11)
Senior Best and Fairest, Matthew Payne. Reserves, David Paech. U18’s, David Staehr. U15’s Div.1, Clayton Burgoyne. U15’s Div.3, Justin Heenan.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Sam Graham, Reserves Shane Johnson, U18’s Leigh Allen, U15’s Div.1 Brock Charles, Div.2 Justin Heenan.
100 games achieved by Simon Grundell, Wayne McCorkell and Brad Johnson.
Life Membership awarded to Peter Kleindienst.
1996.
George Sheppard was re-elected President.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Russell Merriman re-appointed, Reserves Peter Attwood, U18’s Matthew Payne re-appointed, U15’s Div.1 Peter Manson re-appointed, U15’s Div.3 Richard Hockley, U13’s Colin Payne, U11’s John Neville.
Captains, Seniors Richard Hockley, Reserves Josh Moloney, u18’s Ahmet Ahmet, U15’s Div.1 ??, U15’s Div.3 ??, U13’s ??, U11’s ??.
Training camp to be held at the Toc-H facility again.
Legal problems with Super Draw format. Now the first three balls are drawn and placed in separate containers to become first, second and third prizes. The rest are drawn and the owners eliminated. Then the containers are opened and the third, then second and finally first prize winners revealed.
Proposal to build a shower in the umpires room.
Club fortieth anniversary function to be organised.
Finals to be held at Geelong West oval for the next five years.
Club to approach council re poor ground condition and request that drainage be installed.
The electric hot water units serving the showers expired and were replaced with gas units costing approx. $4500.
Yabbie pot introduced.
Eastern Colts Little League, Leopold U11’s win Grand Final, Lions 4-5-29 d Rangers 2-7-19.
Eastern Colts Little League, Leopold U13’s win Grand Final, Lions 14-5-89 d Jets 6-2-28, to become Premiers and Champions.
Seniors finish 7th of 11 teams with 7 wins, Reserves, 10th of 11 teams with 3 wins, U18’s, 4th of 11 teams with 12 wins and reach First Semi Final, Leopold 6-4-40 to Grovedale 7-14-56.
U15’s Div.1, 3rd with 12 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 4-0-24 to Ocean Grove 8-4-52, U15’s Div.3, 5th of 8 teams with 7 wins.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Greg Lochhead (63). Reserves Luke Joyce (15). U18’s Simon Zanoni (43) U15’s Div.1 Luke Carmichael and Adam Cook (15). Div.3, Bryce McGregor (10).
Greg Lochhead kicks 63 goals to finish 2nd in League goal kicking.
Senior Best and Fairest, Russell Merriman. Reserves, Kirk Webster. U18’s, Cam Wright. U15A’s, David Loats. U15B’s, Jason Webb.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Matthew Payne, Reserves Peter Opsimoulis, U18’s Cam Wright, U15’s Div.1 Adam Cook, Div.3, Jason Webb.
Paul Sullivan wins Eastern Colts U13 Best and Fairest
David Loats wins League U15’s Div.1 best and fairest.
100 games achieved by Dean Sayers.
Life Membership awarded to Win Lilburne.
1997.
George Sheppard was re-elected President.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Russell Merriman re-appointed.Reserves Peter Attwood re-appointed, U18’s Richard Hockley re-appointed, U17’s Peter Manson, U15’s Div.1 Colin Payne re-appointed, U13’s Robert Dickinson, U11’s John Neville re-appointed.
Captains, Seniors Richard Hockley re-appointed, Reserves Josh Moloney re-appointed, U18’s Adam Bond, U17’s rotation, U15’s Div.1 ??. U13’s ??, U11’s Ryan Beck.
Seniors finishes 2nd of 11 teams with 11 wins,despite only winning 3 of 9 home games and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 10-17-77, St. Joseph’s 15-11-101, Reserves, 7th of 11 with 7 wins.
U18’s, 5th of 11 teams and reach Elimination Final, Leopold 5-5-35, Lara 5-8-38.
U17’s, 5th of 8 teams with 5 wins, U15’s Div 1 finish 5th of 8 teams with 6 wins,
ECLL, U13’s finish 2nd and win Grand Final, Leopold 9-13-67 d Hawks 9-6-60,
U11’s finish 1st of 8 teams and win Grand Final, Leopold 6-10-46 d Pirates 5-5-35, becoming Premiers and Champions.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Simon Grundell (52). Reserves. Daniel Sheppard (20). U18’s David Loats (41). U17’s Luke Carmichael (14). U15’s Grant Burgoyne (14), U13’s ??, U11’s ??
Senior Best and Fairest, Lee Collins. Reserves, Kirk Webster. U18’s, Tim Cartledge. U17’s, Luke Carmicheal. U15’s, Scott Walker, U13’s ??, U11’s ??.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Justin Higgins, Reserves Simon Zanoni, U18’s Adam Bond, U17’s Matt Aston, U15’s Scott Walker.
U18’s player Adam Bond wins League Best and Fairest.
Russell Merriman awarded League Seniors coach of the year.
100 games achieved by Steven Jeffreys.
Life Memberships awarded to Maureen Dawson and Peter Jeffreys.
1998.
George Sheppard was re-elected President.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Russell Merriman re-appointed, Reserves Tim Russell, U18’s Richard Hockley re-appointed, U17’s Peter Manson re-appointed, U15’s Div 1 Colin Payne re-appointed, U13’s Andy De Raad, U11’s John Neville re-appointed.
Captains, Seniors Richard Hockley re-appointed, Reserves Kirk Webster, U18’s Clayton Burgoyne, U17’s rotation, U15’s Paul Sullivan, U13’s ??, U11’s ??.
Des McKinley approached to be gatekeeper.
David Loats drafted to Hawthorn (pick 51)
Seniors finish 5th of 11 teams with 9 wins and reach Elimination Final, Leopold 9-8-62, St. Josephs, 19-9-123.
Reserves, 5th of 11 teams with 11 wins and reach Elimination Final, Leopold 8-6-54, Nth. Shore 12-12-84.
U18’s, 4th of 11 teams with 13 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 4-5-29, Grovedale 6-8-48.
U17’s, 2nd of 8 teams with 12 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 4-11-34, Sth.Barwon 11-5-71
U15’s D1, 4th of 7 teams with 10 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 2-3-15, St. Josephs 11-10-76.
U13’s reach Preliminary Final, Lions 3-10-28, Comets 8-10-58.
U11’s reach Grand Final, Lions 3-2-20, Hurricanes 4-2-26.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Simon Grundell (47). Reserves Mark Simpson (29). U18’s Luke Carmichael (26). U17’s Mitchell Beckworth (25). U15’s Jordan Miller (19), U13’s ??, U11’s ??.
Reserves Mark Simpson wins League leading goal kicker award (29)
Senior Best and Fairest, Darren Leahy. Reserves, Kirk Webster. U18’s, Clayton Burgoyne. U17’s, Daniel Lane. U15’s, Paul Sullivan, U13’s ??, U11’s ??.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Peter Mastin, Reserves Kirk Webster, U18’s Clayton Burgoyne, U17’s Ross Cameron, U15’s Paul Sullivan.
U18’s player Clayton Burgoyne wins League Best and Fairest.
100 games achieved by Richard Hockley, Richard Parke and Shane Johnson.
200 games achieved by Dean McFarlane.
Life Memberships awarded to Glenn and Rae Grundell and Dean McFarlane.
1999.
Ted Parke was elected President.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Russell Merriman re-appointed, Reserves Tim Russell re-appointed, U18’s Richard Hockley re-appointed, U15’s Div. 2 Don Charles, U13’s Shane Johnson, U11’s John Neville re-appointed.
Captains, Seniors Richard Hockley re-appointed, Reserves Kirk Webster re-appointed, U18’s Adam Perus, U15’s Div.2 Matthew Kilfoyle, U13’s ??, U11’s Clinton Bartram.
Club to run community support program and sponsorship drive by means of a door knock of all Leopold households.
Seniors finish 4th of 11 teams with 11 wins and reach Elimination Final, Leopold 8-10-57, Sth. Barwon, 16-17-113.
Reserves, 4th of 11 teams with 12 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 7-5-47, Nth. Shore 7-12-59.
U18’s, 5th of 11 teams with 12 wins and reach Elimination Final, Leopold 5-8-38, Sth.Barwon 10-4-64.
U15 D2’s, 2nd of 6 teams with 12 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 2-2-14, Geelong West-St. Peters 8-9-57.
ECLL U13’s reach First Semi Final, Lions 7-6-48 to St Albans White 10-7-67.
ECLL U11’s, win Grand Final, Premiers and Champions, Leopold 5-8-38 d Comets 1-1-7.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Simon Grundell (49). Reserves Rod Kiddle (67). U18’s Bryce McGregor (34). U15’s Matthew Kilfoyle (17).
Reserves player Rod Kiddle wins League leading Goal Kicker (67)
Senior Best and Fairest, Lee Collins. Reserves, Kirk Webster. U18’s, Matthew Aston. U15’s, Matthew Kilfoyle.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Lee Collins, Reserves Scott McLeod, U18’s Luke Carmichael, U15’s Matthew Kilfoyle.
Reserves player Scott Mcleod wins League Best and Fairest.
100 games achieved by Shane Dawson and Peter Mastin.
150 games achieved by Simon Grundell and Brad Johnson.
Life memberships awarded to George Sheppard and Neville Densley.
Team of the Nineties
Backs Russell Merriman Phillip Tagliabue Scott Williams
Half Backs Darren Leahy Graeme Watson Shane Dawson
Centres Justin Higgins Mark Dahlhaus John Pickering
Half Forwards Peter Mastin Peter Lange Lee Collins
Forwards Cameron Wright Simon Grundell Gregory Lochhead
Ruck Robert Snowden
Ruck Rover Daniel Sullivan
Rover Dean McFarlane
Interchange Samuel Graham Richard Hockley Scott Merriman
Matthew Payne Justin Keast
Coach Russell Merriman
Captain Peter Lange
Team of the Century
Backs Warren Cato Tony Graham Colin Kerr
Half Backs Darren Leahy Roy Ritchie Colin Bennett
Centres Tony Dawson Mark Dahlhaus Alan Gliddon
Half Forwards Lee Collins David Barkley Peter Lange
Forwards Dean McFarlane Simon Grundell Barry Smith
Ruck Rohan Crowe
Ruck Rover Graeme Watson
Rover Michael Thompson
Interchange Russell Merriman Cameron Wright Lester Gladman
Shane Dawson Lawrie Grills
Coach Russell Merriman
Captain Roy Ritchie
2000.
Ted Parke was re-elected President.
Under 17 side formed.
GFL Netball competition commences with teams in A,B, 15U and 13U grades.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Russell Merriman re-appointed, Reserves David Dunoon and Dean McFarlane, U18’s Richard Hockley, U17’s Steven King, U15’s Peter Manson, U13’s John Neville, U11’s Robin Burns.
Netball A Grade J.Wilson,15U’s Sharon ?, 13U’s J. Wilson.
Captains, Seniors Lee Collins, Reserves Brad Johnson, U18’s Scott Walker, U17’s Chris Aston and David Harmer, U15’s ??, U13’s ??, U11’s ??.
Player milestone records to be updated as some have been missed.
Application for Colac to join league next year.
Introduction of send off rule.
Reserves Matt Aston kicks 10 goals in round 1 when Leopold 13-11-89 defeats St Marys 10-4-64
Seniors finish 6th of 11 teams with 10 wins, Reserves, 1st of 11 teams with 17 wins and 1 draw and defeat Lara, 6-8-44 to 3-6-24, in Grand Final to become Premiers and Champions
U18’s, 3rd of 11 teams with 13 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 1-3-9, St. Josephs 11-7-73.
U18’s coach, Richard Hockley awarded Youth Coach of the Year.
U17’s, 5th of 8 teams with 9 wins, U15’s, 9th of 10 teams with 4 wins
ECLL U13’s reach First Semi Final.
ECLL U11’s reach Elimination Final, Lions 2-4-16 to Thompson Hurricanes 3-6-24.
Netball A’s finish 8th of 10 teams with 3 wins, B’s, 10th of 10 teams with 3 wins, 15U’s reach Grand Final and lose to Grovedale. 13U’s reach Grand Final and lose to Grovedale.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Simon Geljon (45). Reserves Simon Zanoni (33). U18’s Bryce McGregor (29). U17’s Will Smeatham (21). U15’s Chris Hennessey (7).
Senior Best and Fairest, Andrew Merriman. Reserves, Steven Jeffreys. U18’s, Daniel Lane, U17’s Blair Allen, U15’s, Greg Hardy.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Andrew Merriman Reserves Steven Jeffreys, U18’s ??, U17’s ??, U15’s ??.
Netball Best and Fairest, A’s, Nikki Davis. B’s, Debbie Learmonth, U15’s, Chelsea Dowsett. U13’s Jess Dewar.
100 games achieved by Paul Hayden, Joshua Moloney and Scott Merriman.
150 games achieved by Steven Jeffreys.
2001
Ted Parke was elected President, followed by Dave Welsh.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Peter Mastin, Reserves Brad Johnson, U18’s Rod Brooks, U16’s Peter Manson,U14’s Div.3 John Neville, U12’s Green Mark Dahlhaus, Gold R Burns, U10’s Nigel Benn.
Netball A,B,C Grades Claire Lauder, 17U’s J.Wilson and Claire Lauder, 15U’s Peta Denning and J.Wilson, 13U’s Pam Johnson.
Captains, Seniors Lee Collins, Reserves Simon Dewar, U18’s Alex Gregoriou, U16’s Div.3 ??, U14’s Div.3 ??.
Change of Junior League from West Coast Junior Football League to Geelong Junior Football League and
change of age divisions from U15’s to U16’s and U13’s to U14’s.
Eastern Colts Little league change divisions from U11,U13 to U10 and U12’s.
Colac joins Geelong Football League.
Teams in Geelong Football League are Bell Park, Colac, Geelong West–St. Peters, Grovedale, Lara, Newtown-Chillwell, Nth. Shore, St. Albans, St. Joseph’s, St. Mary’s, Sth. Barwon and Leopold.
Goal post padding replaced.
Construction of a cool room completed.
Seniors finish 7th of 12 teams, Reserves, 12th of 12 teams.
U18’s, 3rd of 12 teams with 15 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 10-4-64, Grovedale 15-7-97.
U16’s D3, 3rd of 8 teams with 11 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 3-8-26, Bell Post Hill 8-8-56.
U14’s D3, 3rd of 6 teams with 10 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 3-4-22, Bell Post Hill 8-7-55.
U12’s Green reach Semi-final, Leopold 4-1-25 to Newcomb 6-19-67, U12’s Gold ??
U10’s Lions reach Preliminary-final.
Netball A’s finish 11 of 12 teams with 3 wins, B’s, 8th of 12 teams with 5 wins, C’s, 12th of 12 teams with 3 wins, 17U’s, 7th of 9 teams with 3 wins, 15U’s, 6th of 11 teams with 8 wins, 13U’s, 2nd of 12 teams with 15 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 23, Grovedale 25.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Simon Grundell (39). Reserves Matthew Aston (29). U18’s Stuart Abram (36). U16’s Greg Hardy (19). U14’s Travis Gavin (18).
Senior Best and Fairest, Rick Wilde. Reserves, Adam Bond. U18’s, Alex Gregoriou U16’s, Greg Hardy, U12’s Green J. Morrison, Gold Jacob Storer, U10’s Lions Nigel Benn.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Rick Wilde, Reserves Adam Bond, U18’s Alex Gregoriou, U16’s ??, U14’s ??.
Reserves Adam Bond wins League best and fairest (equal)
Netball Best and Fairest, A’s, Sonia Sholte. B’s, Fiona Pickering. C’s, Marnie Inglis, 17U’s Nikki Maxton
Nikki Maxton wins League 17U’s Best and Fairest.
100 games achieved by Rod Kiddle.
150 games achieved by Shane Johnson and Richard Parke.
Life Membership awarded to Graham Williams.
2002.
Dave Welsh re-elected President.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Andrew Bews, Reserves Brett Gear, U18’s Ken Uren, U16’s Peter Manson, U14’s Div.1 Tim Hardy, Div.4 (combined St Albans, Leopold side) M.Gray, U12’s Mark Dahlhaus, Shaun Storer and Shane Evans, U10’s Nigel Benn and G.Beer.
Netball A and B Grade, Claire Lauder, C’s Claire Lauder and Lynette Kilner, 17U’s Claire Lauder and Emily Storey, 15U’s Peta Denning and Renai Cook, 13U’s Pam Johnson and Renai Cook.
Captains, Seniors Lee Collins re-appointed, Reserves Simon Meadley, U18’s Alex Gregoriou re-appointed, U16’s Div.2 ??, U14’s ??.
Seniors finish 9th of 12 teams with 8 wins. Reserves, 9th of 12 teams with 5 wins, U18’s, 8th of 12 teams with 7 wins, U16’s Div.2, 6th of 8 teams with 7 wins, U14’s Div.1, 7th of 8 teams with 6 wins.
U14’s D4, St.Leos , 4th of 8 teams with 9 wins and reach First Semi-final 4-1-25, St Albans 7-11-53.
ECLL U12 Green’s reach Preliminary Final, Leopold Gold, 5-5-35, Queenscliff 6-10-46.
ECLL U10’s reach Grand Final, Leopold 1-7-13, Bell Post Hill, 2-4-16.
Netball A Grade finish 11th of 12 teams with 2 wins, B’s, 11th of 12 teams with 1 win, C’s, 11th of 12 teams with 4 wins, 17U’s, 5th of 10 teams with 7 wins and reach Elimination Final, Leopold 17, Grovedale 22, 15U’s, 7th of 12 teams with 8 wins, 13U’s, 2nd of 6 teams and reach Grand Final losing to Grovedale.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Simon Grundell (42). Reserves Matthew Aston (25). U18’s Will Smeatham (29). U16’s Jason Tom (20). U14’s Clinton Bartram (19).
Senior Best and Fairest, Rick Wilde. Reserves, Kevin Hoare. U18’s, Alex Gregoriou. U16’s, Jamie Leamer, U14’s Div.1 Peter Hardy, Div.4, St Leos Matthew Kennedy, U12’s Golf D Jull, Green Jacob Storer. U10 Lions Luke Dahlhaus.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Rick Wilde, Reserves ??, U18’s ??, U16’s ??, U14’s ??.
Senior player Rick Wilde wins League best and Fairest.
Netball Best and Fairest, A’s, Tracey Miles. B’s, Lynette Kilner. C’s, Carley Blair. 17U, Stephanie Guirco.
100 games achieved by Lee Collins and Cameron Spolding.
150 games achieved by Richard Hockley and Peter Mastin.
200 games achieved by Simon Grundell.
Life Memberships awarded to Simon Grundell, Brad Johnson, Ted and Kate Parke.
2003.
Dave Welsh re-elected President.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Rick Wilde, Reserves Russell Pratt, U18’s Cam Byars, U16’s Frank Court, U14’s Div.2, Clayton Burgoyne and Adam Perus, Div.5 Michael Malecki, U12’s Gold Mark Dahlhaus, Green Shane Evans, U10’s Shaun Storer.
Netball A’s ,B’s and C’s Bernice Pratt, 17U’s Lynette Kilner, 15U’s Sarah Dandy and Marnie Inglis, 13U’s Gary Benjamin, Rachael Bliss and Simone Manson, 11U’s, Fiona Norton, Angela Brammer and Julie-Anne McDonald.
Captains, Seniors Lee Collins and Richard Parke, Reserves Simon Meadley and Matthew Aston, U18’s Greg Hardy, U16’s ??, U14’s Div.2 Nick Scott, Div.5 ??
Late July, the Council forces the football club off the ground due to the ground’s condition. Training will be conducted at Highton Reserve.
Seniors finish 8th of 12 teams with 5 wins, Reserves, 12th of 12 teams with 1 win, U18’s, 11th of 12 teams with 2 wins, U16’s Div.3, 2nd of 8 teams with 14 wins and win Grand Final 5-7-37 against Bannockburn 4-8-32.
U14’s Div.2, 1st of 9 teams with 11 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 3-9-27, Corio 5-9-39.
Div.5, 7th of 8 teams with 4 wins.
ECLL U12 reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 8-4-52, Nth Geelong 9-8-62.
Netball A’s finish 12th of 12 teams with 1 win, B’s, 11th of 12 teams with 2 wins, C’s, 11th of 12 teams with 1 win, 17U’s, 9th of 10 teams with 1 win, 15U’s, 8th of 12 teams with 6 wins, 13U’s, 7th of 12 teams with 8 wins.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Simon Grundell (51). Reserves Grant Burgoyne (14). U18’s Josh Hughes (17). U16’s Travis Gavin (31). U14’s Div.2 Sam Calder (22). U14’s Div.5 Daniel Wray (17)
Senior Best and Fairest, Daniel Sullivan. Reserves, Brad Johnson. U18’s, Greg Hardy. U16’s, Clint Bartram, U14’s Div.2 Zac O’Neill, U14’s Div.5 ??, U12’s Jai Thompson, U10’s Nathan Storer.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Rick Wilde for third year running, Reserves Matt Aston, U18’s Greg Hardy, U16’s Clint bartram, U14’s Nick Scott.
Senior player Rick Wilde wins League Best and Fairest.
U16’s D3 player Clint Bartram wins League Best and Fairest.
U14’s D2 player Nick Scott wins League Best and Fairest.
Netball Best and Fairest, A’s, Hayley Bliss. B’s, Nikki Bliss. C’s, Fiona Thompson. 17U’s, Jess Dewar. 15U’s, Michelle McLaren. 13U’s Div.1, Sarah Jenson. 13U’s Div.2, Emma Allwright.
100 games achieved by Daniel Sullivan.
200 games achieved by Steven Jeffreys and Brad Johnson.
Life Memberships awarded to Dave Welsh and Steven Jeffreys.
2004.
Gerard Reed was elected President.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Rick Wilde re-appointed, Reserves Richard Hockley, U18’s Cam Byars re-appointed, U16’s Div.2 Frank Court, Div.4 Brendan Thompson, U14’s Div.1 Clayton Burgoyne and Adam Perus, Div.4 John Doherty, U12’s Gold Mark Dahlhaus, Greens Shaun Storer, U10’s Green David Plumridge Gold Dean Gall.
Netball A’s,B’s Bernice Pratt, C’s Gary Benjamin, U17’s Sarah Jeffreys, U15’s Gary Benjamin, U13’s Sarah Reed, U11’s Julie-Anne McDonald, Fiona Norton and Angela Brammer.
Captains, Seniors Richard Parke and Brad Grills, Reserves Phil Joyce, U18’s Luke Annett, U16’s ??, U14’s Div.1 Ryan Dahlhaus, Div.4 ??.
Molotov Cocktail thrown through clubroom window on early Sunday morning, (1am) 27th. June. Bomb fails to explode, leaving some fire damage to carpet and wall and smoke damage to photographs.
North end, east side goal post broken during game on Saturday 26th. June, when Colac player Anthony Holt collided with it.
Junior player Hamish Coulson wins four day Hawthorn training scholarship.
Last home game of the season against Newtown and Chillwell transferred to Elderslie Reserve because of Leopold Ground’s very poor condition.
Oval to be reconstructed with proper drainage. Work to start after end of football season. Approximate cost $100,000.
Paul Hayden retires after playing 149 games.
Seniors finish 12th of 12 teams with 1 win, Reserves, 11th of 12 teams with 2 wins, U18’s, 11th of 12 teams with 2 wins, U16’s, 5th of 10 teams with 9 wins,
U14’s Div1, 3rd of 8 teams with 11 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 1-3-9, Ocean Grove/Collendina 5-6-36, Div.4, 8th of 8 teams with 1 win.
ECLL U12 Gold, 3rd of 16 teams with 10 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 4-3-27, Nth Geelong 10-6-66.
Netball A’s finish 12th of 12 teams with 1 win, B’s, 12th of 12 teams with 1 win, C’s, 9th of 12 teams with 6 wins, 17U’s, 11th of 12 teams with 2 wins, U15’s, 9th of 11 teams with 5 wins, U13’s, 5th of 12 teams and reach Elimination Final, Leopold 15, Grovedale 38.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Matthew Staehr (20). Reserves Grant Burgoyne (15). U18’s Michael De Raad (15). U16’s Div.2Travis Gavin (27). U14’s Div.1, Jacob Storer (32). Div.4, Brandon Howarth (33).
Jacob Storer wins U14’s Div.1 League leading goal kicker award. (32)
Leading Goal shooters, 15U’s Rachael Hopwood (233), 13U’s Emma Allwright (305).
Football Best and Fairest, Seniors, Brad Grills. Reserves, Richard Hockley and David Harmer. U18’s, Tim Connolly. U16’s Div.2, Nick Scott, U14’s Div.1 Ryan Dahlhaus, Div.4 Sean McInnes, U12’s Gold Luke Dahlhaus, Green Nathan Storer, U10’s Gold Jordan Drayton, Green James Pitcher.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Rick Wilde for fourth year running, Reserves Richard Hockley, U18’s Jason Tom, U16’s ??, U14’s ??.
U16’s Div.3 Clint Bartram selected as Vic. Country representative.
Mark Dahlhaus awarded League Junior Coach of the Year.
Netball Best and Fairest, A’s, Stephanie Guirco. B’s, Nikki Bliss & Libby Elliot. C’s, Michelle Henman, 17U’s, Michelle McLaren, 15U’s Rachael Hopwood, 13U’s Emma Allwright.
Football Geelong proposes making the U18’s grade a three division graded competition across GFL and Bellarine leagues. Opposition from most clubs.
Work commences on design of a new jumper for Senior grades.
100 games achieved by Adam Bond, Simon Meadley, Matthew Staehr and Brad Grills.
200 games achieved by Shane Johnson.
Life membership awarded to Shane Johnson.
2005.
Gerard Reed was elected President, followed by Phil Carmichael.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Peter Mastin, Reserves Matt Morrissey, U18’s Shaun Storer, U16’s Div. 1 Mark Dahlhaus, Div.5 Wayne Cocking, U14’s Div.2 Nigel Benn and Brendan Thompson, Div.6 John Winchcomb, U12’s Green Mick Willis, Gold John Doherty, U10’s Green David Plumridge, Gold Gary Gunn.
Netball A Grade John Blamires, B’s Laura Dendy, C’s Kaye Oldham, D’s Emma Collins, 17U’s Nikki Maxton, 15U’s Div 1 Gary Benjamin and Kaye Oldham, Div 2 Kristy Hotchin, 13U’s Div 1 Sarah Reed, Div 2 Sarah Andrews, 11U’s Green Lorette Dyson, Gold Abbey Benjamin.
Captains, Seniors Daniel Sullivan, Reserves Phil Joyce re-appointed, U18’s Luke Annett re-appointed, U16’s Div 1 Nick Scott, Div.5 Trent Cocking, U14’s Div.2 Brandon Howarth, Div.5 ??,.
Netball A Grade Nikki Maxton, B’s ??, C’s Emma Donlon, D’s ??
Ground re-construction completed late 2004 and looks good for start of this season.
Practice matches against Drysdale, Greensborough and St. Albans.
New jumpers designed by Cam Wright, introduced for first game.
Paul Hayden makes comeback from retirement to play his 150th game. Retires again after his 151st.
Push by Geelong Amateurs to be promoted to GFL at the expense of Leopold being demoted to the BFL.
Leopold will remain in GFL for 2006 season because if demoted, a legal challenge would overturn Leagues decision.
Internet web page set up.
Seniors finish 11th of 12 teams with 2 wins, Reserves, 10th of 12 teams with 4 wins, U18’s, 10th of 12 teams with 4 wins, U16’s Div.1, 6th of 8 teams with 7 wins, Div.5, 3rd of 8 teams with 9 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 3-15-33, Torquay 6-5-41.
U14’s Div.2, 1st of 7 teams with 12 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 3-4-22, Bell Park 6-8-44.
Div.6, 1st of 8 teams with 11 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 4-3-27, Belmont Lions 11-7-73.
Netball A Grade finish 12th of 12 teams with no wins, B’s, 12th of 12 teams with 1 win, C’s, 9th of 12 teams with 4 wins, D’s, 5th of 12 teams and reach Elimination Final, Leopold 28, St Marys 33. 17U’s, 8th of 12 teams with 6 wins, 15U’s Div.1, 8th of 12 teams with 6 wins, Div.2’s, 6th of 7 teams with 2 wins, 13U’s Div.1, 11th of 12 teams with 3 wins, Div.2, 6th of 11 teams with 7 wins.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Matthew Aston (39). Reserves Grant Burgoyne (22). U18’s Michael De Raad and Travis Gavin (19). U16’s Ben Veith (17) U14’s Div.2 Brandon Howarth (33), Div.6 ??
Leading Goal shooters A’s ??, B’s ??, C’s Mandy Smith (239), D’s Pru Howard (247), 17U’s Alex Canton (188), 15U’s Emma Allwright (201)
Football Best and Fairest, Seniors, Daniel Sullivan, Reserves, Brad Higgins, U18’s, Tim Cooper. U16’s Div.1, Nick Scott, Div.5, T.Cocking, U14’s Div.2, Jai Thompson. Div.6, Jordan Uren, U12’s Green Jackson Bews, Gold Nathan Storer, U10’s Green Marcus Thompson, Gold Jayden McHenry.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Daniel Sullivan, Reserves Richard Hockley, U18’s Luke Annett, U16’s ??, U14’s ??.
U14’s Div.2 Brandon Howarth wins League best and fairest.
Jacob Storer selected as Vic. Country representative.
Netball Best and Fairest, A, Renee Vail, B, Emma Donlen, C, Simone Datson, D, Nyree Robertson, 17U, Karley Thompson, 15U Div.1, Rachael Hopwood, Div.2, Sharna Hotchin, 13U Div.1,Daisy Medic, Div.2 Rebekah Putyra.
100 games achieved by Brad Higgins and Adam Perus.
150 games achieved by Shane Dawson and Paul Hayden.
200 games achieved by Richard Parke.
250 games achieved by Brad Johnson, continues to current club record of 281 games.
Netball 50 games achieved by Debbie Hotchin, Fiona Thompson, Mandy Smith, Michelle Henman, Simone Datson, Kristy Fletcher, Tina Brooks and Sarah Reed.
100 games achieved by Nikki Maxton.
Life Membership awarded to Richard Parke.
2006
Phil Carmichael was re-elected President.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Peter Mastin re-appointed, Reserves Matt Morrissey re-appointed, U18’s Shaun Storer re-appointed, U16’s Div.1 Mark Dahlhaus, Div.4 Brendan Thompson, U14’s Div.1 Nigel Benn and Andrew Bews, Div.4 John Winchcomb, U12’s Gold Carlos Nofi, Green Mick Willis, Lions Gary Gunn.
Netball A Grade John Blamires re-appointed, B’s Sarah Jeffreys and Laura Dandy, C’s and D’s Kaye Oldham and Katrina Reid,
Captains Seniors Tony Brown and Daniel Sullivan, Reserves Richard Hockley, U18’s David Gray, U16’s Div.1 Ryan Dahlhaus, Div..4 Dillon Benn, U14’s Div.1 Brandon McKenzie, Div.5 ??.
Gym constructed in the old clubrooms. Brendan Thompson and Shane Evans involved in construction. To be named The Len Lewis Gymnasium.
Construction of new advertising signs at Nth East and Sth East sides of ground, behind spectator parking area.
New lights to be provided for second oval.
Reconstruction of Trainer’s room.
Construction of a mobile sponsor’s super box for home games.
History book produced in conjunction with 50th anniversary
Clubs 50th anniversary celebrations over weekend of 4/5/6/7 May. Thursday 4th, presentation of heritage jumpers to senior team after training. Friday 5th, Junior matches under lights. Saturday 6th, Luncheon, Game against St. Albans, dinner dance at Italian Social Club auction of heritage jumpers. Sunday 7th, family day, memorabilia display.
Leopold Seniors kick 32-15-207 against GWSP, 13-8-86 in Round 8 to record its highest score in the GFL.
Tony Brown selected to play for Victorian Country Team in Australian Country Football Championships. He was named Victorian Country player of the Carnival and selected for the All Australian team.
The new light towers on the second oval were erected on 16-08-2006.
Junior player Brandon Howarth plays in Vic Country team that wins U15 B Division Australian Championship.
Tony Brown wins GFL Best and Fairest, the Mathieson Medal.
Seniors finish 6th of 12 teams with 11 wins and finish outside final five on percentage only.
Reserves, 7th of 12 teams with 9 wins, U18’s, 11th of 12 teams with 2 wins, U16’s Div. 1, 6th of 7 teams with 6 wins, Div.4, 4th of 10 teams with 12 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 6-3-39, Bell Park 6-8-44, U14’s Div.1, 7th of 8 teams with 6 wins, Div.5, 5th of 8 teams with 9 wins, U12’s Gold finish with 6 wins, Greens with 8 wins, Lions with 9 win, U12’s Gold finish with 6 wins, Greens with 3 wins, Lions with 5 wins.
Netball A Grade finish 11th of 12 teams with 2 wins, B’s, 8th of 12 teams with 8 wins, C’s, 8th of 12 teams with 7 wins, D’s, 5th of 12 teams with 13 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 23, Newtown & Chilwell 38.
17U’s, 6th of 12 teams with 9 wins, 15U’s Div.1, 7th of 12 teams with 7 wins, Div.2, 8th of 11 teams with 6 wins.
13U’s Div.1, 9th of 12 teams with 4 wins, Div.2, 12th of 12 teams with 1 win.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Matthew Aston (47). Reserves Grant Burgoyne (51). U18’s Travis Gavin (27). U16’s Div.1, Sam Hughes (16). Div.4,Josh McDonald (21). U14’s Div.1Bradley Huhn and Brandon McKenzie (8). Div.5, Lachlan McHenry (7).
Leading Goal shooters, A Grade Jess Gallagher (466), B’s ??, C’s Sarah Reed (255), D’s Mandy Smith (361), 17U’s Rachael Hopwood (291), 15U’s Emma Allwright (312).
Football Best and Fairest. Seniors, Tony Brown. Reserves, Paul Maxton. U18’s, Tim Cooper. U16’s, Div.1, Ryan Dahlhaus. Div.4, Jackson Bews. U14’s, Div.1, Brad Huhn. Div.5, Jake Hotchin. U12 Grn, Sam Scott and James Quinlan. U12 Gld, James Pitcher. U12 Lns, Marcus Thompson. U10 Grn, Brendan Wray. U10 Gld, Jacob Welsh. U10 Lns, James Ricci.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Tony Brown, Reserves Paul Maxton, U18’s David Gray, U16’s ??, U14’s ??.
Netball Best and Fairest, A, Nikki Maxton. B, Sarah Holmes. C, Libby Elliott. D, Mandy Smith. 17U, Karley Thompson. 15U Div.1, Emily Reid. Div.2, Brianna Telford. 13U Div.1, Daisy Medic. Div.2, Haylee Wray.
100 games achieved by Ahmet Ahmet, Clayton Burgoyne, Nick Eddy and Matt Aston.
150 games achieved by Brad Grills and Daniel Sullivan.
200 games achieved by Richard Hockley
Netball 50 games achieved by Emma Donlen, Libby Elliot and Emily Miller.
Life Memberships awarded to Keith Dawson and Richard Hockley.
2007.
Phil Carmichael was re-elected President.
Coaching appointments: Seniors, Peter Mastin re-appointed, Reserves, Richard Hockley. U18’s, Brendan Thompson. U18B’s Rob McKelvie, U16’s Div.2 Mark Dahlhaus, Div.5 Ken Uren and Paul Darragh, U14’s Div.2 Andrew Bews, Div.5 Brad Grills, U12’s Lions Steve Rose, Greens David Plumridge, Gold Dean Gall, U10’s Lions Peter Nowell, Greens Ron Wagener, Gold Mick McGuinness.
Netball, A Grade Kirsty Fagan, B’s Sarah Jeffreys, C’s ??, D’s ??, 17U’s Kristen Thompson and Kate Uren, 15U’s Div.1 Kaye Oldham, Div.2 Lauren Jennings, 13U’s Katrina Reid and Julie-Anne McDonald, 11U’s Tracey Gunn.
Captains, Seniors Tony Brown and Daniel Sullivan, Reserves Grant Burgoyne and Adam Perus, U18A’s Sam Calder, B’s ??, U16’s Div.2 Jesse Lothian, Div.5 Nick Witham, U14’s Div.2 Nathan Storer, Div.5 rotation,.
Concern over future of GFL competition this year due to severe water restrictions.
Season opening put back to 5th May due to dry ground conditions and rounds 16 and 17 deleted.. At 22-3-07, Council is only watering 4 grounds, West oval, Nth Shore, Bell Park and Sth Barwon.
No access to main ground. Training on second oval.
After many months of delays, a 90,000 litre water tank was installed on 25-03-2007. The tank is located behind the club rooms in the corner of the car park.
Main oval re-seeded on 2nd April. Pump and plumbing fitted to water tank and watering of the oval commenced on 4th April. First home match at home will be round 7.
Change from green, gold top socks to green and gold hoops.
Council to spend $250,000 at Leopold to install storm water recovery and irrigation systems to maintain ground conditions.
Seniors lose points for rounds 8 to 11 and club fined $2000 after playing ineligible player Renwick Watts in those rounds.
Leopold hosts Bellarine Football League Preliminary finals.
Seniors finish 10th of 12 teams with 4 wins.
Reserves, 1st of 12 teams with 13 wins, winning Premiership, Leopold 17-7-109 defeated Nth Shore 11-10-76.
U18’s, 5th of 12 teams with 9 wins, reach First Semi-final 6-8-44 to St Josephs 10-14-74.
U18B’s, 5th of 8 teams with 6 wins, reach First Semi-final 3-7-25 to St Marys 9-5-59.
U16 D2, 1st of 8 teams with 12 wins, winning Premiership Leopold 11-4-70 defeated Lara 4-6-30.
U16 D5, 2nd of 8 teams with 9 wins, reach Preliminary Final 4-6-30 to Lara 7-12-54.
U14 D2, 3rd of 8 teams with 8 wins, reach First Semi-final 6-4-40 to Bannockburn 9-6-60, Div.5, 9th of 9 with 3 wins, U12’s Gold, 3rd of 11 teams with 9 wins, Greens, 7th of 11 teams with 6 wins, Lions, 5th of 11 teams with 8 wins, U10’s Gold finish with 12 wins, Greens finish with 6 wins, Lions finish with 7 wins.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Paul Lynch (23). Reserves Grant Burgoyne (35). U18A’s Daniel Hovey (40). U18B’s Cameron Devlin (17). U16’s Div.2, Jai Thompson (26). Div.5, Brandon McKenzie (25). U14’s Div.2, Jed Bews (14). Div.5, Nicholas Doherty and Marcus Thompson (5), U12 Lions Marcus Thompson (21), U12 Green Brendon Wray (16), U12 Gold Jordan Drayton (29), U10 Lions Xavier McKeegan (27), U10 Green Logan Wagener (34), U10 Gold Will McGuinness (14)
Leading Goal Shooters, A Grade Jess Gallagher (403), B’s Allison Villani (287), C’s Stacey Learmonth (176), D’s Mandy Smith (253), 17U’s Emma Allwright (270) 15U’s Jasmin Dyson.
Football Best and Fairest, Seniors Tony Brown. Reserves Tim Cooper. U18’s Matt Lancaster. U18B’s Michael Drever. U16 Div.2 Jai Thompson. U16 Div.5 Jordan Uren. U14 Div.2 Jed Bews. U14 Div.5 James Pitcher. U12 Green Thorne Nofi. U12 Lions Marcus Thompson. U12 Gold Joshua Matsubara. No B&F awards for U10’s.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Tony Brown, Reserves Jai Mahobule, U18’s Ryan Rich, U16’s Div.2 Jai Thompson, Div.5 Jordan Uren, U14’s ??.
U16’s Div 5 Jordan Uren wins League best and fairest.
Netball A’s finish 8th of 12 teams with 7 wins. B’s, 4th of 12 teams with 10 wins, winning Premiership Leopold 45 d Sth Barwon 44.
C’s, 8th of 12 teams with 5 wins. D’s, 6th of 12 teams with 9 wins. U17’s, 7th of 12 teams with 6 wins. U15’s Div.1, 8th of 12 teams with 6 wins.
U15’s Div.2, 2nd of 12 teams with 12 wins, reach Preliminary Final 26 to St Josephs Yellow 27.
U13’s Div.1, 7th of 12 teams with 4 wins. U13 Div.2 Gold, 14th of 17 teams with 4 wins. U13 Div.2 Greens,17th of 17 teams without a win.
Netball Best and Fairest, A’s Jess Gallagher. B’s Simone Fagan. C’s Michelle Henman. D’s Tina Brooks. U17’s Sarah Jenson. U15 Div.1 Jasmin Dyson. U15 Div.2 Alanna Reinhert. U13’s Div.1, Louise McLaren. Div.2 Gold, Monique Howarth and Phoenix D’Errico. Div.2 Green, Brook Hardman.
Jess Gallagher wins League A Grade best and fairest.
100 netball games achieved by Sarah Jeffreys,
100 games achieved by Simon Zanoni.
150 games achieved by David Ash.
250 games achieved by Steven Jeffreys and Shane Johnson.
Life Memberships awarded to Mark Dahlhaus, Gary and Kim Aston.
Second 90,000 litre water tank installed early November.
The Club mourns the loss of Anthony (Tony) Dawson) Player, 1973 – 86, games 131, junior games
20, seniors most improved 1974, seniors best and fairest 1979, seniors premiership player 1979, player,
team of the Seventies and team of the Century.
2008
Phil Carmichael was re-elected President.
Coaching appointments, Football, Seniors Aaron Greaves. Reserves Richard Hockley. U18’s Brendan Thompson. U18B’s Rob McKelvie. U16’s Div.1 Mark Dahlhaus, Div.5 Ken Uren, U14’s Div.1 Gary Gunn, Div.5 Brad Grills, Div.6 Neil McKenzie, U12’s Lions Stephen Rose, Green Ron Wagener, Gold Steve Welsh, U10’s Lions John Fitzgerald, Green Craig Pavey, Gold Richard Hockley.
Netball, A and B Grades, Kirsty Fagan. C’s, Nikki Maxton and Kristen Oldham. D’s, Sarah Jeffreys, 17U’s Div.1 Simone Fagan, Div.2 Allison Villani, 15U’s Div.1 Kristen Thompson and Pru Laws, Div.2 Tina Brooks, 13U’s Div.1 Aimee Plunkett and Sarah Jenson, Div.2 Kirsty Harper and Emma Plunkett, U11’s Green Rachael Murray, Gold Deslea Tabener.
Captains Seniors Lee Collins, Reserves Grant Burgoyne and Adam Perus, U18A’s Jacob Storer, B’s rotation, U16’s Div.1 Dylan Kee, Div.5 rotation, U14’s Div.1 Sam Scott, Div.5 rotation.
Council to spend $98,000 upgrading netball courts and surrounding area.
Timekeepers Box , new stairs and construction of a “Corporate Box” proceeding.
Changes made to Club victory song: 5th line changed from “Win or lose, we do or die” to “For green and gold, we do or die” 6th line changed from “In defeat, we always try” to “In every game we always try”
U18’S Daniel Hovey kicks 11 goals in round 12, Leopold 32-10-202 defeat Nth Shore, 1-1-7 and goes on to kick 4 more in the Reserves game.
Seniors coach Aaron Greaves kicks 10 goals in round 17, Leopold 15-6-96 defeat St Albans 11-14-80.
Seniors finish 8th of 12 teams with 9 wins.
Reserves, 1st with 14 wins, reach Grand Final, Leopold 8-4-52 to St Marys 10-11-71.
U18’s, 4th with 12 wins, reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 7-12-54 to Sth Barwon 8-16-64.
U18B’s, 2nd with 11 wins, reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 4-6-30 to Saints 6-7-43.
U16’s Div.1, 5th of 10 teams with 10 wins.
U16’s Div.5, 4th with 5 wins, reach Grand Final, Leopold 5-9-39 to East Geelong 11-14-80.
U14’s Div.1, 6th of 8 teams with 9 wins, Div.5, 2nd with 11 wins and reach Grand Final Leopold 1-10-16 to Drysdale 3-9-27, Div.6, 10th of 10 teams with 1 win.
U12’s Gold finish with 8 wins, Greens with 10 wins and Lions with 5 wins.
U10’s Gold finish with 7 wins, Green 13 wins and Lions 7 wins.
Netball A Grade finish 8th of 12 teams with 6 wins, B’s 3rd with 12 wins, reach 1st Semi Final, Leopold 34 to St Josephs 36. C’s 7th of 12 teams with 8 wins, D’s 7th of 12 teams with 10 wins.
17U’s Div.1 finish 9th of 12 teams with 6 wins, Div.2 5th of 10 teams with 8 wins, 15U’s Div.1 9th of 12 teams with 5 wins, Div.2 5th of 14 teams with 9 wins, 13U’s Div.1 finish 10’s of 12 teams with 3 wins, Div.2 18th of 19 teams with no wins, 11U’s Green finish with 10 wins, Gold 8 wins.
Netball 15U Friday finish 5th with 9 wins, reach Semi Final, Leopold 17 to St Albans 53.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Aaron Greaves (59). Reserves Grant Burgoyne (54). U18A’s Daniel Hovey (63). U18B’s Dane Wise-Graham (44). U16’s Div.1, Luke Dahlhaus (31). Div.5, Joshua Holloway (24). U14’s Div.1, Jordan Drayton (22). Div.5, Lachlan Thompson (2). Div.6, Patrick Clifton, Tyler Cook and Sam Fitzgerald (4). U12 Lions Patrick Clifton (27), U12 Green Brendon Wray (40), U12 Gold Jacob Welsh (35), U10 Lions Dillon Wichkam (9), U10’s Green Tevan Nofi (40), U10 Gold Thomas Newton and Patrick Norton (11).
Tevan Nofi achieves U10’s club record for most goals in a season (40)
Leading Goal shooters, A Grade Christine Baum (361), B’s Abby Howard (319), C’s Melanie Aherne (208), Rebekah Spencer (216), 17U’s Div.1 Emma Allwright (262), Div.2 Lucinda Goodwin (157), 15U’s Div.1 Louise McLaren (134), Div.2 Melissa Sanderson (186), 13U’s Div.1 Emma Putyra (158), Div.2 Tayler Collins (14).
Football Best and Fairest, Seniors, James Walker. Reserves, Jai Mahouble. U18’s, Jack Stephens U18B’s, Daniel Tester. U16’s Div.1, Luke Dahlhaus. Div.5, Joshua Holloway. U1’s Div.1, Sam Scott, Div.5, Matthew Batterham, Div.6, Zane Mott. U12 Green, Brendon Wray. U12 Gold, Jack Hudson. U12 Lions, Patrick Clifton.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Cam Wright, Reserves Hamish Easton, U18A’s Ryan Rich, U18B’s Daniel Tester and Daniel Evans, U16’s, Luke Dahlhaus U14’s Sam Scott.
U14’s Div.1 Sam Scott wins GJFL U14 Div.1 Best and Fairest. (33 votes)
U16’s Div.1 Luke Dahlhaus comes 3rd in GJFL U16’s Div.1 Best and Fairest.
U18’s Ryan Rich equal winner, GFL U18’s Best and Fairest.
Reserves Hamish Easton equal winner, GFL Reserves Best and Fairest
Netball Best and Fairest, A, Kirsty Fagan. B, Chloe Fagan. C, Melanie Aherne. D, Bec Spencer.17U’s Div.1 Emily Reid. Div.2 Ashley Taberner.15U’s Div.1, Kyra McKinnis. Div.2 Haylee Wray. 13U’s Div.1, Emma McKie, Div.2 Maddison Collins.
17U’s Div.2 Briahna Telford wins Friday Comp Best and Fairest.
15U’s Div.2 Haylee Wray equal winner Friday Comp Best and Fairest.(equal)
Reconstruction of the main oval commenced in October. Grass removed, oval graded. Drought resistant “Santa Anna” couch grass planted, growing well (15-12-08)
Netball courts resurfaced with acryilic non–slip surface (15-12-08)
50 netball games achieved by Lauren Jennings, Jacqui Osbourne, Nyree Robertson, Briana Spolding, Fiona Thompson, Kate Uren, Abbey Howard and Kelly Barrett.
100 netball games achieved by Michelle Henman, Nikki Maxton, Mandy Smith and Tina Brooks.
50 games achieved by Roscoe Holmes, Ben Carmichael, Joshua Hughes and Sam Connolly.
100 games achieved by Josh Evans, Grant Burgoyne, Daniel Lane, Joseph McLean and Hamish Parke.
150 games achieved by Lee Collins and Adam Perus.
Life memberships awarded to Paul Hayden, Joe Napoli and Phil Carmichael.
2009.
Russell Norton was elected President.
Coaching appointments, Seniors, Aaron Greaves. Reserves, Richard Hockley,U18’s, Lee Purton and Daniel Sullivan. U16’s, Jarrod Skinner and Mick Willis. U14’s Div.1, Brendan Thompson, Div.4, Neil McKenzie, Div.7 Colin O’Brien. U12 Green Ron Wagener. U12 Gold Mick McGuinness. U12 Lions Brett Burns. U10 Green Craig Pavey. U10 Lions Richard Hockley.
Girls Youth, Gary Benjamin.
Netball A and B Grades, Kirsty Fagan and Kristen Oldham, C’s, Sarah Jeffreys and Jess Dewar, 17U’s Simone Fagan and Kristen Thompson, 15U’s, Kristen Thompson, Simone Fagan, Deslea Tabener and Tina Brooks, 13U’s, Simone Fagan, Chloe Fagan, Deslea Tabener and J Thompson, 11U’s, Rachael Murray, Deslea Tabener and JulieBarry.
Captains, Seniors Brad Grills, Reserves Grant Burgoyne and Adam Perus, U18A’s Jesse Lothian, B’s Dylan Kee, U16’s Nathan Storer, U14’s Div.1 Marcus Thompson, Div.4 Kain McInnes, Div.7 rotation.
Captain, Girl’s Youth, Brooke Mallia.
Resurfaced main oval used for training first time Tuesday 31-3-2009.
Old timekeepers box above grandstand refurbished for coaches and timekeepers relocated to box above Leopold bench.
Leopold fields Seniors, Reserves, U18’s, U18 B’s. U16’s, U14’s Div.1, 4 and 7’s, U12 Lions, Gold and Green. U10 Lions and Green. Netball A, B, C, D, 17U, 15U, 13U and Friday night competition 17U, 15U White, Blue. 13U, 11U Lions, Gold and Green. Girls Youth team.
Steven Jeffreys plays games record 285th (Bradley Johnson 284) game v Newtown and Chilwell. Steven retires end of season after playing 292 games.
Inaugural Leopold youth girls team finish 1st of 4 teams with 6 wins and win Grand Final, defeating Clonard College 10-14-74 to 2-4-16, becoming Premiers and Champions.
Brooke Mallia wins Club and League Best and Fairest and Kelsey Houghton wins League Leading Goal kicker (21).
Seniors finish 6th of 12 teams with 9 wins, Reserves 6th of 12 teams with 10 wins, U18A’s 6th of 12 teams with 8 wins, B’s 4th of 5 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 12-8-80 to St Mary’s 17-15-117.
U16 Div.2 4th of 8 teams with 8 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 6-8-44 to Bell Park 8-8-58.
U14’s Div.1 5th of 8 teams with 9 wins, Div.4 6th of 6 teams with 3 wins, Div.7 6th of 8 teams with 7 wins.
U12’s Gold finish with 15 wins, Lions 5 wins, Greens 6 wins, U10’s Lions 8 wins, Greens 7 wins.
Netball A’s finish 5th with 10 wins and reach Elimination Final, Leopold 38 to St Mary’s 48.
B’s 4th of 12 teams with 12 wins and reach First Semi-Final, Leopold 40 to Sth Barwon 54.
C’s 2nd of 12 teams with 14 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 23 to Sth Barwon 40
D’s 3rd of 12 teams with 14 wins and reach First Semi-Final, Leopold 25 to St Albans 40.
17U’s Div.1 10th of 12 teams with 4 wins, Div.2 8th of 12 teams with 6 wins, U15’s Div.1 7th of 12 teams with 6 wins, Div.2 10th of 10 teams with 1 win, U13’s Div.1 11th of 12 teams with 3 wins, Div.2 10th of 10 teams with 3 wins, U11’s Greens finish with 1 win, Gold 3 wins and Lions 14 wins.
Leading Goal kickers, Seniors, Jason Tom (39) Reserves Grant Burgoyne (44). U18’s Jye Bolton (24). U18B’s James Menzies and Page Lachlan (9). U16’s, Div.2 Mitchell Reid (32). U14’s Div.1 Jordan Drayton (60). Div.4 Kyle Jones (7). Div.7 Jack Benjamin (9). U12 Gold Darren Brunt (21). U12 Lions Tevan Nofi and Daniel Pollard (16). U12 Green Logan Wagener (31). U10 Green Max Kos (15). U10 Lions Thomas Newton (39).
Jordan Drayton achieves U14’s Div.1 club record for most goals in a season. (60)
Football Best and Fairest, Seniors Lee Collins. Reserves Adam Bond. U18’s Jake Dowsett. U18B’s. U16’s Div.2 Nathan Storer. U14’s Div.1 Marcus Thompson, Div.4 Kain McInnes, Div.7 Dillon King. U12’s Gold Will McGuiness. Lions Tevan Nofi. Greens Logan Wagener.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Cam Wright, Reserves Jack Stephens, U18’s Jye Bolton, U16’s ??, U14’s ??.
Netball Best and Fairest, A Grade Kirsty Fagan, B’s Kim Abbott, C’s Libby Elliot, D’s Nyree Asmussen, 17U’s Div.1 Monique Skurrie, Div.2 Jade Hardman, 15U’s Div.1 Sophie Hodgson, Div.2 Green Jacinta Harrison, Gold Shannon Bissett, 13U’s Div.1 Bella Stephens, Div.2 Julia Pritchard.
Youth Girl’s Brooke Mallia wins League and Club best and fairest.
Sam Scott selected for the U15’s Victorian Country Team and made Captain.
Leading Goal shooters, A Grade Candice Bull (520). B Grade Emma Allwright (320). C Grade Melanie Holmes (302). D Grade Rebekah Spencer (364). 17U’s Monique Skurrie (254). 17U’s Friday Lucinda Goodwin (124). 15U’s Eden Darragh (142). Fri.white Emma Putrya (231). Fri.blue Holly Andrews (107). 13U’s Ashleigh Gunn (74). Fri.blue Ellie Batterham (83).
Netball, Best and Fairest. A Grade Kirsty Fagan. B Grade Kim Abbott. C Grade Libby Elliot. D Grade Nyree Asmussen. 17U’s Monique Skurrie. Friday Jade Hardman. 15U’s Sophie Hodgson. Fri.white Jacinta Harrison Fri.blue Shannon Bissett.13U’s Bella Stephens.Fri. blue Julia Pritchard.
Football, 50 games achieved by Tim Cooper and Hamish Easton.
100 Games achieved by Greg Hardy.
Netball, 50 games achieved by Emma Allwright, Kirsty Fagan, Chloe Fagan, Stacey Learmonth, Kirsten Oldham, Jacqui Osbourne, Aimee Plunkett, Stephanie Rice and Kristen Thompson,
100 games achieved by Fiona Thompson.
Nth East light tower on main oval falls down. Appears to have rusted out at the pivot point. All towers to be checked. Light clusters removed from all towers.
The Club mourns the loss of William (Bill) Thompson (22-5-2009). Bill played in the inaugural team in 1956 and played 42 games over 1956 – 57.
2010
Russell Norton was re-elected President.
Coaching appointments, Seniors Aaron Greaves, Reserves Dean Armstrong, U18’s Jarrod Reynolds, U16’s Div.2, Peter Mastin. Div.6 Peter Wallace. U14’s Div.1 Mick McGuinness and Ron Wagener. Div.5 Stephen Rose, Div.7 Colin O’Brien, U12 Green Brett Burns, U12 Lions Damian McDonald, U12 Gold Gary Cain. U10 Green Craig Pavey, U10 Gold Richard Hockley, U10 Lions John Fitzgerald.
Girls Youth, Gary Benjamin.
Netball Senior Coach, A and B’s Kirsty Fagan, C and D’s Sarah Jeffreys, Juniors 17 and 15U’s Simone Fagan, Kristen Thompson, Jana McElhinney and Nyree Asmussen. 13U’s and 11U’s, Chloe Fagan, Tina Brooks, Briana Telford, Mandy Smith, Katrina Reid, Andrea Rose and Deslea Tabener.
After consultation with players and members, training will be changed from Tuesday nights to Monday nights. Normal training also on Thursdays.
Captain appointments, Seniors Brad Grills, Reserves Adam Bond, U18’s Dylan Kee. U16’s Div.2, Cory Sheridan. Div.D6, Rotation. U14’s Div.1, Thomas Scott, Div.5, Jarrod Dowd. Div.7, rotation. U12’s and U10’s, rotation.
Netball, A Grade Nikki Maxton, B’s Kim Abbott, C’s Libby Elliott, D’s Rebekah Spencer and Jana McElhinney.
Andrew Bews appointed GFL U18 interleague coach.
New light towers and lights installed on main oval.(15-3-2010)
Girls Youth team finish 3rd of 6 teams with 6 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 1-3-9 to Clonard College 6-16-52. U18 Girls Youth footballers Kelsey Houghton and Vanessa Lewicki selected to represent Victoria in the AFL National U18 Youth Girls Championships.
The Club mourns the loss of two Club stalwarts :
Michael Thompson (19-9-2010).
Player, 1982 – 90, games 132, seniors best and fairest 1982, seniors most consistent 1982, seniors runner
up best and fairest 1986,90, seniors Umpire’s best and fairest 1988,Daryl Walker memorial trophy 1988,
seniors coach 1984-89, seniors captain 1984-89, seniors premiership player 1990, player and coach, team
of the Eighties, player, team of the Century, U15’s coach 1991, life member, 1990.
Dave Welsh (17-6-2010)
President, 2001-2003, Dave was prominent in the early eighties when he was able to assist in attracting
recruits to the Club. He was instrumental in having the previous ground lighting constructed and together
with Tony Graham, were the prime movers in the Club moving to the G.F.L in 1992.
Seniors storm into 5th by percentage over St Joseph’s with 11 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 6-6-42 to Sth Barwon 10-20-80.
Reserves finish 8th of 12 teams with 6 wins, U18’s 8th of 12 teams with 6 wins, U16’s Div.2 2nd of 8 teams with 10 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 7-4-46 to Newtown and Chilwell Red 10-9-69.
Div.6 6th of 8 teams with4 wins.
U14’s Div.1 7th of 8 teams with 3 wins, Div.5 1st of 6 teams with 11 wins and win Grand Final, Leopold 8-11-59 defeating St Albans 3-4-22. Div.7 6th of 8 teams with 4 wins.
U12’s Greens finish with 9 wins, Gold 14 wins, Lions 13 wins.
U10’s Greens finish with 15 wins, Gold 4 wins, Lions 2 wins.
Jye Walker, Kevin Bourke and James Walker selected in GFL Team of the year. Kevin Bourke selected as GFL Rookie of the year.
Netball, A’s finish 5th of 12 teams with 11 wins and reach Elimination Final, Leopold 42 to Colac 46.
B’s 5th of 12 teams with 11 wins and reach Elimination Final, Leopold 37 to Sth Barwon 54.
C’s 2nd of 12 teams with 16 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold
D’s 5th of 12 teams with 11 wins and reach Elimination Final, Leopold 19 to St Mary’s 29.
17U’s Div.1 9th of 12 teams with 5 wins, Div.2 7th of 10 teams with 8 wins.
15U’s Div.1 11th of 12 teams with 2 wins, Div.2 10th of 10 teams with 1 win.
13U’s Div.1 7th of 12 teams with10 wins, Div.2 finish 1st of 10 teams with 14 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 17 to Sth Barwon 24, Div.3 4th of 8 teams with 8 wins and reach First Semi Final, Leopold 24 to Newtown and Chilwell 4, 32. Div.4 7th of 8 teams with 3 wins.
Best and Fairest, Football.Seniors, James Walker. Reserves, Scott Miller, U18’s Nathan Storer, Girls Youth, Emily O’Keefe. U16’S Div.2, Corey Sheridan. Div.6, Tyson McMahon. U14’s Div.1, Jack Hudson. Div.5, Ashley Hicks. Div.7, Josh Smith.. U12 Lions, Tevan Nofi, U12 Green, Jack Leamer-Alessi. U12 Gold, Patrick Norton.
Umpire’s best and fairest, James Walker and Jye Walker, Reserves Adam Bond, U18’s Jye Bolton, U16’s Div.2 Jordan Drayton, U14’s ??.
Best and Fairest, Netball. A Grade, Kirsty Fagan. B Grade, Chloe Fagan. C Grade Libby Elliott and also wins league Best and Fairest.D Grade Rebekah Spencer. 17U’s Div.1, Sarah D’angelo. Div.2 Maddie Luppino, also wins League Best and Fairest. 15U’s Div.1, Grace Alsop. Div.2, Tori Bravo. 13U’s Div.1 Bella Stephens. Div.2, Maggie Kitchen also wins League Best and Fairest. Div.3 Hanna Welsh and Georgia Holloway. Div.4, Alex Young.
Football Leading Goal kickers. Seniors, Kevin Bourke 40. Reserves, Daniel Hovey 18. U18’s, Mitchell Reid 41. U16’s Div.2, Jordan Drayton 49. Div.6, Todd Burford and Tyson McMahon 7. U14’s Div.1, Brendon Wray 24. Div.5, Jack Benjamin 41. Div.7, Darren Brunt 20. U12 Gold, Jack Cain 30. U12 Green, Joseph Vallelonga 29. U12 Lions, Tevan Nofi 37. U10 Gold, Jeb Taylor-Hewson 21. U10 Green, Bradley Pavey 24. U10 Lions Dylan O’Brien 12.
Kelsey Houghton achieves Girls Youth club record for most goals in a season. (34)
Netball Leading Goal shooters. A Grade, Rachael King 402. B Grade , Emma Allwright 243. C Grade, Stacey Learmonth 274. D Grade, Rebekah Spencer 252. 17U’s, Div.1, Daisy Medic 152. Div.2, Chantelle Parrott 257. 15U’s Div.1, Ebony Smale 68. Div.2, Emma Putrya 177. 13U’s Div.1, Claudea Wilson 243. Div.2 Makah Blackhall 199. Div.3, Ellie Batterham 99. Div.4, Caitlyn Finn 62.
Football, 50 games achieved by Ryan Dahlhaus, Jye Walker, James Walker, Luke Gale, Tim Marshall and Josh Dore.
100 games Tim Connolly. 150 games Adam Bond. 200 games Brad Grills. 250 games Richard Hockley and 301 Steven Jeffreys. (current games record)
Netball, 50 games achieved by Rachael Murray, Rebekah Spencer, Jana McElhinney, Jess Dewar, Christine Balm, Nicole Clark and Kirsty Harper. 100 games Briana Spolding, Libby Elliott, Lorette Dyson and Kelly Wurfel. 150 games Sarah Jeffreys and Nicole Maxton.
Life Memberships awarded to Brad Grills and Kaye Oldham.
Father – Son Leopold Premiership players.
Tony Graham, Seniors 1979, father of Ben Graham, U15’s 1987 and 1988.
Lawrie Grills, Seniors 1979, father of Simon Grills, Reserves 2000.
Stephen Rose, Reserves 1982 and 1988, father of Tom Rose, U14 Div 5 2010.
Alan McCorkell, U18’s 1962, father of Wayne McCorkell, Reserves 1988, father of James McCorkell, U14 Div 5 2010.
Pre-season training started 1st November, players split into three groups, running, cycling and strength/speed.
2011
Phil Carmichael was elected President.
19U’s netball team will be included for the first time.
Coaching appointments, Seniors, Aaron Greaves then Steve Clark. Reserves, Matt Russell, U18’s Jarrod Reynolds. U16’s Brendan Thompson, Luke Moore, Jake Roberts, Jesse Lothian, Jai Thompson, U14’s Mick McGuinness, John Fitzgerald, Pete Wallace, U12’s Craig Pavey, Steve Rose, U10’s Richard Hockley, Paul Kelly, Simon Stephenson.
Girls Youth, Gary Benjamin.
Netball Coaches, Seniors A&B grade, Kirsty Heazlewood and Laura Clarke. C grade , Sarah Jeffreys and Simone Fagan. D grade, Sarah Jeffreys. 19U’s, Emma Allwright and Elisa Alsop. 17U’s, Christine Rasmussen and Lisa Carmichael. 15U’s, Jana McElhinny, Nyree Asmussen and Tina Brooks.13U’s, Chloe Fagan, Narelle Van Leerdan, Rachael Murray and Kirsty Fromholz. 11U, May Blackhall, Sarah Kitchen and Deslea Tabener.
Captains, Seniors Brad Grills and Jai Thompson, Reserves Adam Bond, U18’s Dylan Kee and Daniel Zinn, U16’s Div.2 Marcus Thompson and Tom Harper, Div.5 Reece Plumridge and Mitch Board, U14’s Div.1 Will McGuinness, Div.6 Ned Fitzgerald, Girls Youth Kelsey Houghton.
Netball A Grade Laura Clarke, B’s Aimee Plunkett, C’s Stacey Learmonth and Simone Fagan, D’s Briana Spolding and Annette Kontogeorgis.
Aaron Greaves resigns to take up the position of coach of the Geelong Falcons. Steve Clark appointed as Seniors Coach.
AFL Rookie draft sees Luke Dahlhaus picked up by Western Bulldogs (pick 22) and Jye Bolton picked up by Collingwood. (pick 73).
AFL draft sees Jed Bews picked up by Geelong under the father (Andrew Bews) son rule.
A new design jumper will be introduced this year. The jumper is green with a gold “V” similar to the heritage design worn in 2010.
Under 16’s Div.2 Matthew Gunn kicks 9 goals when Leopold 17-14-116 defeat Belmont Lions 4-5-29.
Luke Dahlhaus wins AFL rising star nomination for round 21.
Football, Girls Youth team finishes 1st of 7 teams with 11 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 3-4-22, Barwon Heads 4-4-28.
Vanessa Lewicki joint Best on Ground and selected in the 2011 Victorian Development Team to play at the National Youth Girls Championships. Jamie Woollett League equal best and fairest runner up, Kelsey Houghton best team player.
Seniors finish 7th of 12 teams with 8 wins, Reserves 8th of 12 teams with 6 wins, U18’s 10th of 12 teams with 3 wins.
U16’s Div.2 finish 1st of 6 teams with 14 wins and win Grand Final, Leopold 13-9-87 Belmont Lions 7-10-52, Jayden McHenry, Best on Ground, Div.5 5th of 8 teams with 8 wins, Div.6 7th of 7 teams with 2 wins.
U14’s Div.1 8th of 8 teams with 3 wins, Div.6 6th of 6 teams with 1 win.
U12’s Greens finish with 13 wins, Lions 9 wins, U10’s Greens 10 wins, Lions 3 wins, Gold 15 wins.
Netball A Grade finish 7th of 12 teams with 9 wins, B’s 7th of 12 teams with 7 wins,
C’s finish 4th of 12 teams with 13 wins and win Grand Final, Premiers, Leopold 28 GWSP 25.
19U’s finish 3rd with 8 wins and reach Preliminary Final Leopold 20 Sth Barwon 21.
17U’s Div.1 10th of 12 teams with 3 wins, Div.2 5th of 11 teams with 10 wins and reach Elimination Final, Leopold 13 St Joseph’s 40.
15U’s Div.1 10th of 12 teams with 3 wins, Div.2 9th of 11 teams with 3 wins
13U’s Div.1 finish 1st of 12 teams with 18 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 22 Colac 32.
13U’s Div.2 finish 1st of 12 teams with 18 wins and win Grand Final, Premiers and Champions, Leopold 30 St Mary’s 22
13U’s Div.3 finish 3rd of 8 teams with 13 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 20 St Joseph’s 23.
11U’s Div.2 Leopold 1 finish with 13 wins, Leopold 2 5 wins.
Football Best and Fairest, Seniors Matthew Miller, Reserves Adam Bond, Under 18’s Callum Stephens, U16’s Div.2 James Reinert, Div.5 Sean Blackwell, Div.6 Dillon King, U14’s Div.1 Logan Wagener, Div.6 James Kerr-Nelson, Girls Youth Kelsey Houghton.
Umpire’s best and fairest, Matt Miller, Reserves Adam Bond, U18’s Callum Stephens, U16’s ??, U14’s ??.
Reserves Adam Bond equal winner GFL Reserves best and fairest (16 votes).
Netball Best and Fairest, A Grade Chloe Fagan, B Grade Aimee Plunkett, C Grade Simone Fagan, D Grade Sarah Harlock, 19U’s Maddie Luppino, 17U’s Div.1, Zoe Farthing-Barron, Div.2’s Alanah Sharrock, 15U’s Div.1 Grace Alsop, Div.2’s Mackenna Jenkins, 13U’s Div.1 Tioni Harmer, Div.2 Hannah Welsh, Div.3 Caitlyn Finn, Div.5 Tahnee Parsons.
Football Leading Goalkickers, Seniors, Jakob Kiddle, 37. Reserves, Tyler Jones 26. U18’s, James Quinlan, 16. U16’s Div.2, Brendon Wray 42. Div.5, Ashley Hicks 19. Div.6, Dillon King 6. U14’s Div.1, Darren Brunt 14. Div.6, Jack Devlin 5. U12 Green, Thomas Newton 41. U12 Lions, Louis Clifton 15. U10 Green, Jeb Taylor-Hewston 31. U10 Lions, Jeremy Smith 10. U10 Gold, Daniel Vale 23.
Thomas Newton achieves U12’s club record for most goals in a season. (41)
Netball Leading Goalshooters. A Grade Rachael King 496. B Grade, Claire McFadyen 381. C Grade, Rachael Murray 330. D Grade, Rebekah Spencer 274. 19U’s, Eden Darragh 145. 17U’s Div.1, Eden Darragh 176. Div.2, Emma Putrya 177. 15U’s Div.1, Claudea Wilson 190. Div.2, Ellie Batterham 117. 13U’s Div.1, Allie Smith 289. Div.2, Mekah Blackhall 260. Div.3, Caitlyn Finn 211. Div.5, Oznur Acar 33.
Football 50 games achieved by Jeremy Larcombe, Luke Moore, Daniel McLaren, Jai Thompson, Nick Hughes and Brett Cunningham.
100 games, Hayden Asmussen
300 games, Shane Johnson.
Netball 50 games achieved by Ebony Hansen, Kim Abbott, Laura Clark, Lisa Carmichael, Eliza Alsop and Simone Fagan.
100 games, Emma Allwright,
Life membership awarded to Katrina Reid and Stephen Rose.
The Under 18 competition is being changed for 2012. The age qualification has been raised to 18.5 years. The competition will include teams from the Geelong District Football League, the Bellarine Football League and the Geelong Football League. The competition will be divided into four grades with the first four games being grading rounds.
The Club mourns the loss of Max Snell (6-12-2011). Max played 149 games 1957 – 69, Seniors most consistent 1961 - 63, Player team of the sixties, Life Member, Reserves Captain 1965, Seniors timekeeper 1995 – 2010.
2012
Coaching appointments, Seniors, Steve Clark. Reserves, Matt Russell, U18’s Jarrod Reynolds. U16’s Div.2 , Jai Thompsom and Jake Roberts, Div.5, Colin O’Brien, U14’s Div.2, Carlos and Thorne Nofi , Div.6 Richard Hockley, U12’s, Lions Stephen Rose, Gold Steven McHenry and Mick McGuinness, Greens Craig Pavey, U10’s Lions, Adam Pearson, Gold Simon Stephenson, Greens Gary Cain.
Girls Youth. Kristie McRae.
Netball A and B Grades Leah Wilson and Nikki Cook, C’s, Sarah Jeffreys, D’s, Simone Fagan and Laura Clark, 17U’s Div.1 Claire McFadyen, Div.2 Annette Kontogeorgis, 15U’s, Div.1 Chloe Fagan, Div.2 Jana and Paul McElhinney, 13U’s, Narelle Van Leerdam, May Blackhall, Deslea Tabener and Rachael Huntington, 11U’s, Claire McFadyen, Sarah Kitchen, Maggie Kitchen, and Melinda Grundell.
Captains, Seniors Jai Thompson, Reserves Zac O’Neil then Adam Bond, U18’s Ty Willis, U16’s Div.2 Thomas Scott, Div.5 Daniel Phillips, U14’s Div.2 Patrick Norton and Dillon Wickham, Div.6 Lewis McKenzie and Matson Waring. Youth Girls Vanessa Lewicki.
Netball A Grade Kaitlyn Amor, B’s Kim Abbott, C’s Stacey Learmonth, D’s Lauren Roberts.
The Club mourns the losses of:
Charlie Williams (29-01-2102) Club Treasurer 1959-60 and Secretary 1961-66. Charlie was instrumental in researching Club history and compiling games scores and ladders for all grades and years from information held at the Geelong Heritage Centre.
Donald Foot. Son of first President Dick Foot (30-3-2012) Don played 40 senior games with Leopold.
Ivan Lynch. Senior player 1957-58 (22 games). His brother Eric Lynch was senior coach in 1957.
Jamie Leamer. (17-7-2012), Reserves player 2001-06 (8 games), U18’s (20 games) U16’s (19 games).
Ex Leopold player Scott McLeod who pursued a career in umpiring and has umpired GFL, VFL Reserves and AFL TAC cup games is appointed Director of Umpiring in Geelong.
Juniors Sam Scott, Joshua Matsubara and Jaden McHenry selected for Falcons squad. Sam Scott elected Captain.
Practice matches against Queenscliff, Camperdown and Nth Ballarat City.
U18 grading rounds see Leopold U18’s graded into Division 2 with Bell Park, Geelong Amateur, Werribee Centrals, Barwon Heads, St Albans, Bannockburn and Geelong West St. Peters
Youth Girls Vanessa Lewicki named in Youth Girls All Australian Team (back pocket).
Jai Thompson, Jye Walker and Jeremey Larcombe play in the GFL’s successful Inter-league team.
U12’s netballer Allie Smith selected in Victorian Primary Schools representative team and named Captain. Allie leads the team to win the Gold medal and is named Most Valuable Player for Victoria.
Senior netballer Holly Hood selected in the Victorian U21’s representative team for the National Championships.
Electronic scoreboard to be obtained. Will be mounted where the present scoreboard is, and named after Max Snell who played 150 games, 1957 to 1969 and was Timekeeper for 15 years. Installation commenced 9-7-12.
Scoreboard used for the first time on 14-7-12 when U18’s, Leopold 21-6-132 defeat Werribee Centrals 5-4-34, Jordan Drayton kicking 10 goals.
Electronic scoreboard dedicated to the memory of Max Snell. Scoreboard declared official open by Max’s son Rohan, with Max’s wife Marjorie and family members in attendance.(28-7-12)
Logan Wagener U15’s, Patrick Norton U14’s, Louis Clifton and Tom Newton U13’s play for Geelong Junior Football League against Ballarat Football League. Patrick Norton kicks 3 goals when Geelong 13-13-91 defeat Ballarat 6-6-42.
U18’s Matthew Gunn kicks 8 goals when Leopold 15-7-97 defeat Bannockburn 10-6-66 and then kicks another goal when backing up in the reserves.
U16’s Brendon Wray breaks Club record of most games in an U16’s season. Previous record of 55 held by Ian Thomas in 1971.