HistoryThe Beginning
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. There may not be any 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.
The next mention is in 1923 when a Leopold team played one season 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.
Leopold was refused admission to the Geelong Athletic Society Football League in 1924. 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.
The first committee:
President - Dick Foot
Vice Presidents - Keith Filbay, A.Thompson, Tom Fitzgerald
Treasurer - D.Larkins
Secretary - Les Ash
Assistant Secretary - Peter Lewis
Property - E.Wheeler
Committee - J.Willis and the office bearers
Member’s fees would be 10 shillings.
1956
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.
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 appointed coach.
Mr. Herb Jeffrey composed the club song.
The first game, Leopold 6-2-38 lost to Drysdale 13-28-106.
The first win, Leopold 10-11-71 defeated Stonehaven 10-10-70.
The first footy trip was to Daylesford.
Leopold finishes 10th. of 12 teams.
Club best and fairest was G.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
-
Coach for 1957, four nominations. W Palethorpe (2 votes). E Lynch (14 votes). L Ash (7 votes). R Foot (3 votes) E Lynch elected coach.
L 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.
B Dowsett kicks 11 goals against Stonehaven. (Leopold 26-27-173 d Stonehaven 5-3-33)
Footy trip to St. Arnaud.
Leopold finishes 3rd. of 10 teams.
Leopold loses to Torquay in Preliminary Final
Club best and fairest was P.Lewis
Teams in competition are Barwon Heads-Ocean Grove, GWC&FC, Stonehaven, East Geelong, Anakie, Torquay, Marshall-Grovedale, Drysdale, Portarlington and Leopold.
1958
L. Ash elected coach.
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 Jefferys.
Footy trip to Warnambool.
Leopold finishes 7th. of 12 teams.
Club best and fairest was D.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
Position of coach to be advertised, R. Johnston selected.
Under 15 team to be formed.
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.
Admission prices, 2 shillings adults, sixpence kids under 14.
Reg Johnston asked to stand down as coach. J McCashney appointed new coach.
Regular pie nights.
Footy trip to Bendigo.
Seniors finish 8th of 10 teams.
U15's finish 11th of 14 teams in first season.
Club best and fairest was D.Fitzgerald
Teams in competition are Barwon Heads-Ocean Grove, Stonehaven, East Geelong, Anakie, Torquay, Marshall-Grovedale, Drysdale, Portarlington, Thompson, and Leopold.
1960
John McCashney appointed coach.
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.
Seniors finish 4th of 10 teams.
Seniors reach First Semi-final, Leopold 6-10-46, Torquay, 9-16-70
Under 18’s side to be formed.
Club best and fairest was J.Davies.(Umpires)
Teams in competition are Barwon Heads-Ocean Grove, Stonehaven, Bell Park, Anakie, Torquay, Marshall-Grovedale, Drysdale, Lethbridge, Thompson and Leopold.
1961
Martin Bourke appointed coach.
Training commenced 16th March.
U18 side to be formed.
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.
Under 18 team commences in McHenry Cup, win two games for the year.
Seniors finish 4th of 12 teams.
Seniors reach First Semi-final, Leopold 5-10-40, Torquay, 7-7-49.
Senior player, Brian.Dowsett wins club best and fairest, Under 18’s John Dunstan.
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
Martin Bourke appointed coach.
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.
David Watkins wins club and league U18 Best and Fairest.
Seniors finish 6th of 8 teams.
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.
U18’s win premiership in second year, Leopold, 12-10-82 defeat Torquay, 9-18-72.
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
Peter Thompson appointed coach, 4 pounds a week incentive if team reaches finals.
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.
Seniors finish 3rd of 8 teams.
Seniors reach Grand Final, Leopold, 9-8-62, Marshall-Grovedale 12-17-89.
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
Peter Thompson appointed coach.
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 best and fairest was PeterThompson.
Seniors finish 2nd of 7 teams
Seniors reach Grand Final 5-8-38, Thomson 5-9-39..
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
Peter Thompson appointed coach.
Leopold applies for affiliation in Polwarth league and is refused. Appeal to Ballarat District Appeal Board is upheld.
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.
Seniors reach First Semi-final, Leopold 9-12-66, Torquay 10-8-68.
Senior best and fairest won by Barry Smith for third time.
Teams in Polwarth competition are Apollo Bay, Birregurra, Forrest, Leopold, Lorne, Portarlington, Queenscliff, Torquay and Winchelsea.
100 games achieved by Dennis Fitzgerald and Robert Kerger.
Life Memberships awarded to Len Lewis, Max Davis, Charlie Pendleton and Les Ash.
1966
Peter Thompson appointed coach.
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.
Seniors reach First Semi-final, Leopold 3-5-23, Queenscliff 10-11-71.
Senior best and fairest, Lester Gladman, reserves, Alan Ridgeway, U15’s Peter Manson
Teams in Polwarth competition are Apollo Bay, Forrest, Leopold, Lorne, Portarlington, Queenscliff, Torquay and Winchelsea.
Life Membership awarded to Max Snell.
1967
Noel Southern appointed coach.
Training commences on 16th March.
Under 15’s transfer from Geelong and District League to Polwarth Under 16 section.
Seniors finish 4th of 8 teams.
Senior best and fairest Lester Gladman.
Under 16’s reach Grand Final. Leopold 2-4-16, Forrest 2-7-19.
Seniors reach First Semi-final, Leopold 8-9-57, Torquay 14-16-100.
Teams in Polwarth competition are Apollo Bay, Forrest, Leopold, Lorne, Portarlington, Queenscliff, Torquay and Winchelsea.
1968
Noel Southern appointed coach.
Senior Best and Fairest was Alan Gliddon. Reserves, Peter Symons. U16’s, G. Southern.
Reserves reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 8-5-53, Winchelsea 9-9-63.
U16’s reach First Semi-final, Leopold 3-5-23, Queenscliff 6-4-40.
Teams in Polwarth League are Lorne, Torquay, Portarlington, Forrest, Apollo Bay, Queenscliff, Winchelsea and Leopold.
Leading Goalkickers, Reserves Robert Vrymont (25)
150 games achieved by Gordon Dendle.
1969
Bruce Southern appointed coach.
Under 16 coach tells a player to “clear out and don’t come back” for being drunk at training.
Senior Best and Fairest was Alan Gliddon. Reserves, Peter Manson. U16’s, M. Seymour.
Membership for 1970 will be $4.00
Reserves reach Grand Final, Leopold 5-9-39, Queenscliff 6-9-45.
U16’s reach First Semi-final, Leopold 6-4-40, Winchelsea 7-9-51.
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.
1970
Roy Ritchie appointed coach.
C. 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.
Senior best and Fairest, Alan Gliddon, Reserves, Garry Ridgeway. U16’s, B. Richards.
Seniors reach Grand Final, Leopold 8-12-60, Winchelsea 14-9-93.
U16’s reach Preliminary Final but have all premiership points forfeited and are eliminated from finals.
Marty Dustan very active as gatekeeper.
Footy trip to Adelaide.
Teams in Polwarth League are Lorne, Torquay, Portarlington, Ocean Grove, Apollo Bay, Queenscliff, Winchelsea and Leopold.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Alan Ridgeway (44). Reserves Les Cummings (13). U16’s Tony Dawson (21).
100 games achieved by Alan Butler.
1971
R. Ritchie appointed coach. Also appointed Captain – Coach of Interleague team to play Mt. Noorat League.
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, 14-12-96 lose to Queenscliff, 15-14-104 in First Semi Final.
Under 16’s 6-11-47 lose to Queenscliff 7-6-48 in Grand Final.
Under 16’s H Smith wins league Best and Fairest.
Seniors finished 3rd of 8 teams.
The U13’s have remained scoreless throughout the season until round 15 against Winchelsea, when Leopold’s Geoff Smith soccered a goal off the ground in the last quarter. (Winchelsea, 14-22-106 defeated Leopold, 1-0-6)
Senior Best and Fairest, P Carlon, Reserves, G. Dendle. U16’s, M. Mortelliti. U13’s, D. Cornwall.
Teams in Bellarine and District Football League are Barwon Heads, Drysdale, Ocean Grove, Portarlington, Queenscliff, Torquay, Winchelsea and Leopold.
1972
R. Ritchie appointed coach.
Netball started. Grades A, B, C, D, U18, U16, U14, U12.
New light poles installed.
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.
U16’s, 11-8-74 lose to Drysdale, 12-5-77 in First Semi Final.
Senior Best and Fairest, J. Butler. Reserves, T. Dean. U16’s, M. Stanley. U13’s, P. Nairn.
Teams in Bellarine and District Football League are Barwon Heads, Drysdale, Ocean Grove, Portarlington, Queenscliff, Torquay, Winchelsea and Leopold.
1973
P. Corkran appointed coach.
Anglesea joins B&DFL, application to join from Lara rejected.
Teams in Bellarine and District Football League are Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Drysdale, Ocean Grove, Portarlington, Queenscliff, Torquay, Winchelsea and Leopold.
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.
Senior best and Fairest, C. Kerr. Reserves, G. Baker. U16’s, C. Hay. U13’s, P. Nairn.
1974
R. Ritchie appointed coach.
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, 13-9-87 lose to Ocean Grove, 14-13-97 in First Semi Final.
Senior Best and Fairest, J. Butler. Reserves, B. Murnane. U16’s, M. Dean. U13’s, G. Bound.
1975
G. Rodda appointed coach.
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
Reserves, 6-18-54 lose to Queenscliff, 14-9-93 in Preliminary Final.
U16’s 5-9-39 defeats Drysdale 2-7-19 in Grand Final.
U13’s, 3-2-20 lose to Queenscliff, 8-6-54 inPreliminary Final.
Senior Best and Fairest, P. Manson. Reserves, P. Featherstone. U16’s, G. Kilfoyle. U13’s, G. Bell.
1976
G. Rodda appointed coach.
Amalgamation of football and cricket clubs discussed.
Incentives for players. Seniors, $6.00 per week, $2.00 per training night and $2.00 per winning game.
Newcomb joins league.
Teams in Bellarine and District Football League are Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Drysdale, Newcomb, Ocean Grove, Portarlington, Queenscliff, Torquay, Winchelsea and Leopold.
Change of age divisions. U13’s to U14’s and U16’s to U17’s.
Bottle Green coloured shorts introduced.
R.McCarthy reaches 100 games milestone in round 13.
New building in use. Official opening Sunday 16th October.
One memorable example of strong tackling was the falling of Goliath (Winchelsea’s Peter Scheuffle),very big, by David (Leopold’s Don Charles), very small.
Grand Final to be held at Leopold.
U17’s 3-9-27 lose to Torquay 12-5-77 in Grand Final.
U14’s lose to Newcomb in Preliminary Final.
Netball C Grade reaches preliminary Final against Queenscliff.
Senior Best and Fairest, B. Smith. Reserves, D. Holland. U17’s, W. Cato. U14’s, G. Bell.
1977
D. Barkley, ex Geelong player, appointed coach.
Three floodlights to be erected on the top of the timekeepers box.
B. Smith plays 200th game 13-8-77.
D.Barkley kicks 12 goals as Leopold, 32-16-208 defeat Winchelsea, 10-17-77.
Reserves, 6-9-45 lose to Portarlington, 7-18-60 in Grand Final.
U14’s defeated by Portarlington in Semi Final.
Netball A Grade, 23 defeats Portarlington,18 in Grand Final.
Netball B Grade, 17 lose to Queenscliff, 25 in Grand Final.
Senior Best and Fairest,D.Barkley.Reserves,D.Whitcombe.U17’s,M.Howard.U14’s,C.Dowsett.
1978
D. Barkley appointed coach.
Entrance to games to be $1.00.
Sponsor’s signs to be placed around the fence.
Interchange system to be introduced for all grades.
G. Dendle completes club record of 225 games
Reserves, 5-10-40 lose to Ocean Grove, 7-7-49 in Grand Final.
U17’s, 6-7-43 lose to Torquay, 12-11-83 in Preliminary Final.
Netball A Grade, 23 lose to Queenscliff, 27 in Grand Final.
Reserves player T. Rowe wins League Best and Fairest.
Netball U16 player, Katrina Bound wins League Best and Fairest,
Senior best and Fairest, G. Anderton. Reserves, T. Rowe. U17’s, G. Bound. U14’s, D. Fitzgerald
1979
D. Barkley appointed coach.
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.
B. Smith to pass G. Dendle’s club record of 225 games and will continue to career total of 239 games.
P. Manson completes 200 games, 15-9-1979.
Seniors finish 2nd of 10 teams.
Seniors, 18-12-120 defeats Newcomb, 17-9-111 in Grand Final.
Reserves, 12-15-87 lose to Ocean Grove, 18-13-121 in Grand Final.
U17’s,7-11-53 lose to Newcomb, 8-11-59 in Preliminary Final.
U14’s, 4-4-28 lose to Torquay, 7-6-48 in Preliminary Final.
Seniors Best and Fairest, A. Dawson. Reserves, R. Ritchie. U17’s, C. Dowsett. U14’s, P. Hewitt.
Netball, A’s, 18 lose to Winchelsea, 24 in Grand Final.
Netball B’s, 21 defeat Anglesea, 11 in Grand Final.
Netball C’s,19 lose to Torquay,20 in Grand Final.
Netball U16’s, 22 defeat Winchelsea, 15 in Grand Final.
1980
T. Graham appointed coach.
Change of age division, U14’s to U15’s.
Grand Finals to be held at Leopold.
Reserves, 7-13-55 lose to Newcomb, 10-6-66 in Grand Final.
U15’s, 3-6-24 lose to Torquay. 4-4-28 in Preliminary Final.
Netball A Grade, 27 lose to Newcomb, 28 in Grand Final.
Netball B Grade, 21 lose to Newcomb, 29 in Grand Final.
Netball C Grade played Drysdale in First Semi Final.
Senior player R.Ritchie played his 400th senior game in round 18.
Reserves player T. Rowe wins League Best and Fairest again. (1978)
Seniors finish 6th of 10 teams
Senior Best and Fairest, G. Fisher. Reserves, T. Rowe. U17’s, N. Howard, U15’s, P. Hewitt and P. Keating.
1981
T. Graham appointed coach.
U15’s, 11-3-69 defeats Newcomb, 5-2-32 in Grand Final.
Seniors finish 9th of 10 teams.
Senior Best and Fairest, R. Wilson. Reserves, P. Scheuffele. U17’s, N. Howard. U15’s, L. Marton.
Netball C’s player Carin Van Mourik wins League Best and Fairest.
Netball A’s, 33 defeat Newcomb, 26 in Grand Final.
Netball B’s, 29 defeat Newcomb, 28 in Grand Final.
Netball C’s, 22 defeat Newcomb, 20 in Grand Final.
1982
G. Ralph appointed coach.
Change of age division, U17’s to U18’s.
Admission to games now $2.00.
P. Scheuffele becomes first player in Bellarine and District League to play 200 games (3-7-82).
Sportsman’s night featuring Lou Richards, Gus Mercurio and Peter Keenan held.
Grand Final to be held at Leopold.
P. Manson completes club record of 240 games (17-7-82) and will continue to career total of 249.
Seniors finish 9th of 10 teams.
Reserves, 8-10-58 defeats Torquay, 5-7-37 in Grand Final.
U15’s, 3-3-21 lose to Newcomb, 8-6-54 in Grand Final.
Senior Best and Fairest, M. Thompson. Reserves, C. Kerr. U18’s, C. Delaney. U15’s, M. Lock.
Netball A’s, 38 defeat Newcomb, 22 in Grand Final.
Netball B’s, 22 defeat Newcomb, 17 in Grand Final.
Netball C’s, 33, lose to Winchelsea, 35 in Grand Final.
Netball U16’s, 19 defeat Drysdale, 18, in Grand Final.
1983
G. Ralph appointed coach.
Cam Dawson Ford, main sponsor.
U15’s, B. McFadyen kicks 92 goals.
U15’s, B.McFayden kicks 19 goals, A.Loney, 10 and D, Sayers 8 in 287 point win over Barwon Heads.
League to use Sherrin footballs for 1984 at $36.00 each.
U18’s lose to Torquay in Preliminary Final
U15’s lose to Queenscliff in Preliminary Final.
U18’s S. McDonald wins league Best and Fairest.
Senior Best and Fairest, L. Grills. Reserves, P. Scheuffele. U18’s, S. McDonald. U15’s, A. Loney.
Admission to finals, Adults $3.00, Pensioners $1.00, U18 $1.00, U15 free
Netball A’s win Grand Final.
Netball B’s reach Grand Final.
Netball C’s lose to Newcomb in Preliminary Final.
Netball U16’s reach Grand Final against Drysdale.
Netball Best and Fairest, A’s, S. Esam. B’s, C. Booth. C’s, J. Lingeuy. U16’s, D. Lewis. U14’s, K. Douglas. U12’s, M. Gannim & R. Drew.
1984
M. Thompson assisted by J. Hayes, appointed coach.
Grand Finals to be held at Leopold.
Netball, A Grade, C. Browne wins league Best and Fairest.
Winchelsea transfers to Colac League.
Teams in Bellarine and District Football League are Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Drysdale, Newcomb, Ocean Grove, Portarlington, Queenscliff, Torquay, and Leopold.
Seniors are 7th of 9 teams after round 17.
U18’s, 8-4-52 lose to Newcomb, 13-7-85 in Grand Final.
Senior Best and Fairest, G. Ralph. Reserves, B. Hodgkins. U18’s, D. McFarlane. U15’s, C. Wheeler.
Netball A’s 32, defeat Drysdale 20, in Grand Final to become Premiers and Champions.
Netball B’s lose to Drysdale in Preliminary Final.
Netball C’s 22, defeat Drysdale 20,in Grand Final.
Netball Best and fairest, A’s, C. Browne.
1985
M. Thompson appointed coach.
Discussion on provision of new light poles.
St. Leonards admitted to League.
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, 11-6-72 lose to Drysdale, 20-26-146 in Grand Final.
Reserves, 2-6-18 lose to Drysdale, 12-9-81 in Grand Final.
U18’s lose to Drysdale in1st Semi Final.
U15’s, 10-9-69 defeats Drysdale, 4-4-28 in Grand Final.
Netball U12’s, 22 defeat Drysdale, 19 in Grand Final.
Reserves player R. Cato wins League Best and Fairest.
Netball A’s player, J. Bates wins League Best and Fairest.
Senior Best and Fairest, D. Burns. Reserves, T. Rowe. U18’s, P. Griffin. U15’s, R. Howard.
1986
M. Thompson appointed coach.
League changes name from Bellarine and District Football League to Bellarine Football League.
Seniors lose to Portarlington in Preliminary Final.
Reserves lose to Torquay in Preliminary Final.
U18’s lose to Drysdale in Preliminary Final.
U15’s lose to Barwon Heads in Semi Final.
Reserves G. Bartle wins League Leading Goal Kicker, kicking 86 goals.
U18’s M. Lilburne wins League Best and Fairest.
Netball A’s J. Bates wins League Best and Fairest.
Senior Best and Fairest, C. Smith. Reserves, P. Courtney and D. McGovan. U18’s, G. Castle. U15’s, T. McKay.
1987
M. Thompson appointed coach.
Salary cap this year $25,000.
Proposal for lighting towers put to Shire, rejected, no funds at present.
Grand Finals to be played at Leopold.
Concern re bad language in junior games.
Concern re spectators fighting at Leopold v Torquay netball.
Seniors, 10-14-74 lose to Torquay, 13-16-94 in Grand Final.
U15’s, 12-7-79 defeated Newcomb, 3-3-21 in Grand Final.
U15’s S. Grundell wins League leading goal kicker with 73 goals.
Netball A’s, 25 defeat Drysdale, 19 in Grand Final.
Netball B’s, 22 lose to Torquay, 24 in First Semi Final.
Netball B’s player D. Bates wins League Best and Fairest.
T. Rowe plays 200th game on 15-8-87 and continues to career total of 216.
Senior Best and Fairest, R. Crowe. Reserves, S. Rose. U18’s, J. Kontegeorgis. U15’s, S. Grundell.
1988
M. Thompsom appointed coach.
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.
Grand Finals to be played at Leopold.
Seniors lose to Drysdale in Preliminary Final.
Reserves, 8-8-56 defeats Ocean Grove, 6-10-46 in Grand Final.
U18’s lose in 1st Semi Final.
U15’s, 4-5-29 defeat Newcomb, 1-6-12 in Grand Final. Back to back premierships for coach G.Burns.
Senior Best and Fairest, C. Bennett. Reserves, P. Mair. U18’s, T. Haywood. U15’s, P. Hayden.
1989
M. Thompson appointed coach.
U15’s player S. Jeffreys wins League Best and Fairest.
Seniors are 4th of 10 teams after round 16.
Tony Brown, from Leopold Primary School chosen to play in Sydney for the Victorian Primary School Side.
Teams in Bellarine and District Football League are Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Drysdale, Newcomb, Ocean Grove, Portarlington, Queenscliff, St. Leonards,Torquay, and Leopold.
Seniors, 7-11-53 lose to Drysdale, 21-7-133 in First Semi Final.
Reserves, 7-12-54 lose to Queenscliff, 11-11-77 in First Semi Final.
U18’s, 3-4-22 lose to Newcomb, 16-15-111 in First Semi Final.
U15’s 2-7-19 lose to Drysdale, 3-2-20 in Grand Final.
Netball C’s, 28 defeat Drysdale, 27 in Grand Final.
U15’s S. Jeffreys wins League Best and Fairest.
Netballer, J. McFadyen wins League C Grade Best and Fairest.
Senior Best and Fairest, R. Snowdon. Reserves, R. Jessop. U18’s, M. Dean. U15’s, S. Jeffreys.
P.Mair, P. Attwood and A. Walker complete 100 games.
1990
P. Lange and P. Tagliabue appointed coaches.
Order off rule to apply to Reserves, u18’s and u15’s.
Seniors finish 1st of 10 teams.
Pyramid Building Society collapses causing freeze on our accounts.
Seniors, 17-5-107 defeats Anglesea, 11-13-79 in Grand Final.
Reserves lose to Queenscliff in Preliminary Final.
U18’s, lose to Drysdale in 1st Semi Final.
Seniors P. Tagliabue wins League Leading Goal kicker (66)
Senior Best and Fairest, P. Lange. Reserves, B. Gear. U18’s, P. Hayden and T. Henderson. U15’s, S. Graham.
Netball A’s, 28 defeat Drysdale, 26 in Grand Final
Netball C’s, 28 defeat Drysdale, 19 in Grand Final
1991
P. Lange and P. Tagliabue appointed coaches.
Netball, U18’s, M. Vaught wins League Best and Fairest.
St. Leonards folds.
Teams in Bellarine and District Football League are Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Drysdale, Newcomb, Ocean Grove, Portarlington, Queenscliff, Torquay, and Leopold.
Seniors finish 4th of 9 teams.
Seniors, 5-7-37 lose to Anglesea, 10-15-75 in Grand Final.
Reserves, 9-8-62, lose to Drysdale, 18-10-118 in Preliminary Final.
U18’s, 5-10-40 lose to Ocean Grove, 7-11-53 in First Semi Final.
Senior Best and Fairest, G. Watson. Reserves, B. Lewis. U18’s, P. Hayden. U15’s, T. Brown.
Netball A’s lose to Torquay in First Semi Final.
Netball B’s, 18 lose to Drysdale, 35 in Grand Final.
Netball U16’s, 20 lose to Drysdale, 31 in Grand Final.
Netball Best and Fairest, U18’s, M. Vaught.
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 Leopld’s position and grant clearance to Geelong Football League.
1992
Leopold transfers from Bellarine Football League to Geelong Football League.
P. Lange and P. Tagliabue appointed coaches.
Seniors are 11th of 11 teams after round 5.
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.
Senior Best and Fairest, M. Dahlhaus. Reserves, P. Kliendienst. U18’s, D. Paech. U15’s, T. Brown.
1993
D. Troy and G.Keast appointed coaches.
Ground reconstructed.
An administrative error causes loss of all points (16) mid-season.
S. Grundell kicks 66 goals for season.
Senior Best and Fairest, M. Dahlhaus. Reserves, B. Gear. U18’s, C. Nott. U15’s, C. Wright.
Seniors finish 10th of 11 teams.
1994
D. Troy and G. Keast appointed coaches.
S.Grundell kicks 69 goals for season.
Club stalwart Marty Dunstan dies.
Senior player M. Dahlhaus wins League Best and Fairest.
Senior Best and Fairest, M. Dahlhaus. Reserves, R. Parke. U18’s, A. Wolf. U15’s, A. Bond.
1995
R. Merriman appointed coach.
Elevated coaches box constructed. Gate Keepers shelter built.
U18’s lose Elimination Final against Lara.
Senior Best and Fairest, M. Payne. Reserves, D. Paech. U18’s, D. Staehr. U15A’s, C. Burgoyne. U15B’s, J. Heenan.
1996
R. Merriman appointed coach.
U15A’s reach Preliminary Final.
Greg Lochhead kicks 63 goals to finish 2nd in League goalkicking.
Eastern Colts Little League, Leopold U13’s Premiers and Champions, U11’s Premiers.
Senior Best and Fairest, R. Merriman. Reserves, K. Webster. U18’s, C. Wright. U15A’s, D. Loats. U15B’s, J. Webb.
1997
R. Merriman appointed coach.
U18’s player A. Bond wins League Best and Fairest.
Leopold finishes 2nd of 11 teams despite only winning 3 of 9 home games.
Seniors 10-17-77, lose Preliminary Final against St. Joseph’s 15-11-101.
U18’s 5-5-35, lose Elimination Final against Lara 5-8-38.
ECLL, U13’s Premiers, U11’s Premiers and Champions.
Senior Best and Fairest, L. Collins. Reserves, K. Webster. U18’s, T. Cartledge. U17’s, L. Carmicheal. U15’s, S. Walker.
1998
R. Merriman appointed coach.
Senior player D. McFarlane play 200th game (13-6-98) and continues to career total of 206.
Reserves Player M. Simpson wins League Leading Goal Kicker. (29).
U18’s player C. Burgoyne wins League Best and Fairest.
Seniors finish 5th of 11 teams.
Seniors, 9-8-62 lose Elimination Final against St. Josephs, 19-9-123.
Reserves lose Elimination Final against Nth. Shore.
U18’s lose Preliminary Final against Grovedale.
U17’s lose Preliminary Final against Sth.Barwon.
U15A’s lose Grand Final against St. Josephs.
Senior Best and Fairest, D. Leahy. Reserves, K. Webster. U18’s, C. Burgoyne. U17’s, D. Lane. U15’s, P. Sullivan.
1999
R. Merriman appointed coach.
Leopold finishes 4th of 11 teams.
Seniors, 8-10-57 lose Elimination Final against Sth. Barwon, 16-17-113.
Reserves, 7-5-47 lose Preliminary Final against Nth. Shore, 7-12-59.
U18’s,5-8-38 lose Elimination Final against Sth. Barwon, 10-4-64.
U15 D2’s lose Preliminary Final against Geelong West-St. Peters
ECLL U13’s play in Preliminary Final
ECLL U11’s runner’s up in Grand Final.
Reserves player S. Mcleod wins League Best and Fairest.
Reserves player R. Kiddle wins League leading Goal Kicker (67)
Senior Best and Fairest, L. Collins. Reserves, K. Webster. U18’s, M. Aston. U15’s, M.Kilfoyle.
2000
R. Merriman appointed coach.
First game of the season, Leopold vs. St Josephs transferred to Drysdale due to ground condition.
GFL Netball competition commences.
Netball 15U’s and 13U’s lost to Grovedale in their Grand Finals.
Leopold finishes 6th of 11 teams.
Reserves, 6-8-44, defeat Lara, 3-6-24, in Grand Final to become Premiers and Champions
U18’s, 1-3-9 lose Grand Final against St. Josephs, 11-7-73.
U18’s coach, R. Hockley awarded Youth Coach of the Year.
Senior Best and Fairest, A. Merriman. Reserves, S. Jeffreys. U18’s, U15’s,
Netball Best and Fairest, A’s, N. Davis. B’s, D. Learmonth.
2001
P. Mastin appointed coach.
Reserves player A. Bond equal winner League Best and Fairest.
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.
Leopold finishes 7th of 12 teams.
Change of age division from U15’s to U16’s.
U18’s,10-4-64 lose Preliminary Final against Grovedale, 15-7-97.
U16’s D3, 3-8-26, lose Preliminary Final against Bell Post Hill 8-8-56.
U14’s D3, 3-4-22, lose First Semi Final against Bell Post Hill 8-7-55.
Netball U13’s, 23 lose Preliminary Final against Grovedale, 25.
Senior Best and Fairest, R. Wilde. Reserves, A. Bond. U18’s, U16’s,
Netball Best and Fairest, A’s, S. Sholte. B’s, F. Pickering. C’s, M. Inglis.
2002
A.Bews appointed coach.
Senior player R. Wilde wins League best and Fairest.
Leopold finishes 9th of 12 teams.
U14’s D4, St. Leos,(combined St Albans and Leopold side) 4-1-25, lose 1st Semi Final against St Albans 7-11-53.
ECLL U12’s Gold, 5-5-35 lose to Queenscliff, 6-10-46 in Preliminary Final.
ECLL U10’s, 1-3-9 lose to Bell Post Hill, 1-4-10 in Grand Final.
Netball 17U’s, 17 lose to Grovedale, 22 in Elimination Final.
Senior best and Fairest, R. Wilde. Reserves, K. Hoare. U18’s, A. Gregoriou. U16’s,
Netball Best and Fairest, A’s, T. Miles. B’s, L. Kilner. C’s, C. Blair. 17’s, S. Guirco.
2003
R. Wilde appointed coach.
Late July, the Council forces the football club off the ground due to the ground’s condition. Training will be conducted at Highton Reserve.
Senior player R. Wilde wins League Best and Fairest.
U16’s D3 player C. Bartram wins League Best and Fairest.
U14’s D2 player N. Scott wins League Best and Fairest.
Leopold finishes 8th of 12 teams.
U16’s D3, 5-7-37 win Grand Final against Bannockburn 4-8-32.
U14’s D2,3-9-27 lose Grand Final against Corio 5-9-39.
ECLL U12 Gold, 8-4-52 lose to Nth Geelong, 9-8-62 in Preliminary Final.
Senior Best and Fairest, D. Sullivan. Reserves, B. Johnson. U18’s, G. Hardy. U15’s,
Netball Best and Fairest, A’s, H. Bliss. B’s, N. Bliss. C’s, F. Thompson. 17’s, J. Dewar.
2004
R. Wilde appointed coach.
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.
M. Dahlhaus awarded League Junior Coach of the Year.
P. Hayden retires after playing 149 games.
U14’s Div.1 player J. Storer wins League Leading Goal Kicker. (32).
Leopold finishes 12th of 12 teams.
U14’s D1, 1-3-9 lose 1st Semi Final against Ocean Grove/Collendina 5-6-36.
ECLL U12 Gold, 4-3-27 lose to Nth Geelong, 10-6-66 in Grand Final.
Netball 13U’s, 15 lose to Grovedale, 38 in Elimination Final.
Football Best and Fairest, Seniors, B. Grills. Reserves, R. Hockley and D. Harmer. U18’s, T. Connolly. U16’s D1, N.Scott.
Netball Best and Fairest, A’s, S. Guirco. B’s, N. Bliss & L. Elliot. C’s, M. Henman.
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.
2005
P. Mastin appointed coach.
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.
P.Hayden makes comback 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.
U16 D5, 3-15-33 lose to Torquay, 6-5-41 in First Semi Final.
U14 D6, 4-3-27 lose to Belmont Lions, 11-7-73 in Preliminary Final.
U14 D2, 3-4-22 lose to Bell Park, 6-8-44 in Grand Final.
Netball D,s, 28 lose to St Marys, 33 in Elimination Final.
Football Best and Fairest, Seniors, D.Sullivan, Reserves, B.Higgins, U18’s, T.Cooper. U16’s D1, N.Scott, D5, T.Cocking, U14’s D2, D6,
Netball Best and Fairest, A, R.Vail, B, E.Donlen, C, S.Datson, D, N.Robertson, 17U, K.Thompson, 15U D1, R.Hopwood, D2, S.Hotchin, 13U D1,D.Medic, D2 R.Putyra.
Leopold Seniors finish 11th of 12 teams.
2006
P.Mastin appointed coach.
Gym constructed in the old clubrooms. To be named The Len Lewis Gymnasium. (Brendan Thompson)
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 sponsors 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.
2007
Coach appointments: Seniors, Peter Mastin. Reserves, Richard Hockley. U18’s, Brendan Thompson. U18B’s Rob McKelvie.
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 carpark.
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 stormwater 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 F. L. Preliminary finals.
Seniors finish 10th of 12 teams with 4 wins.
Reserves finish 1st of 12 teams with 13 wins, winning Premiership, Leopold 17-7-109 defeated Nth Shore 11-10-76.
U18’s finish 5th of 12 teams with 9 wins, lose First Semi final 6-8-44 to St Josephs 10-14-74.
U18B’s finish 5th of 8 teams with 6 wins, losing First Semi final 3-7-25 to St Marys 9-5-59.
U16 D2 finish 1st of 8 teams with 12 wins, winning Premiership Leopold 11-4-70 defeated Lara 4-6-30.
U16 D5 finish 2nd of 8 teams with 9 wins, losing Preliminary Final 4-6-30 to Lara 7-12-54. Jordan Uren GJFL D5 Best and Fairest.
U14 D2 finish 3rd of 8 teams with 8 wins, losing First Semi final 6-4-40 to Bannockburn 9-6-60.
Football Best and Fairest, Seniors Tony Brown. Reserves Tim Cooper. U18’s Matt Lancaster. U18B’s Michael Drever. U16 D2 Jai Thompson. U16
D5 Jordan Uren. U14 D2 Jed Bews. U14 D5 James Pitcher. U12 Green Thorne Nofi. U12 Lions Marcus Thompson. U12 Gold Joshua Matsubara.
Netball A’s finish 8th of 12 teams with 7 wins. Jess Gallagher GFLNA Equal Best and Fairest
B Grade finish 4th of 12 teams with 10 wins, winning Premiership 45 to Sth Barwon 44.
C’s finish 8th of 12 teams with 5 wins. D’s finish 6th of 12 teams with 9 wins. U17’s finish 7th of 12 teams with 6 wins. U15’s finish 8th of 12 teams with 6 wins.
U15B’s finish 2nd of 12 teams with 12 wins, losing Preliminary Final 26 to St Josephs Yellow 27.
U13’s finish 7th of 12 teams with 4 wins. U13 D2 Gold finish 14th of 17 teams with 4 wins. U13 D2 Green finish 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 D1 Jasmin Dyson. U15 D2 Alanna Reinhert. U13’s Louise McLaren. U13 D2 Gold Monique Howarth and Phoenix D’Errico. U13 D2 Green Brook Hardman.
Second 90,000 litre water tank installed early November.
Major games milestones, Stephen Jeffreys 250 in round 9 and Shane Johnson 250 in reserves grand final.
2008
Coaching appointments, Football, Seniors Aaron Greaves. Reserves Richard Hockley. U18’s Brendan Thompson. U18’b Rob McKelvie.
Netball, A and B Grades, Kirsty Fagan. C Grade, Nikki Maxton and Kristen Oldham. D Grade, Sarah Jeffreys.
Council to spend $98,000 upgrading netball courts and surrounding area.
Timekeepers Box , new stairs and construction of a “Coporate 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 d 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 d St Albans 11-14-80.
U14 D1 Sam Scott wins GJFL U14 D1 Best and Fairest. (33 votes)
U16 D1 Luke Dahlhaus comes 3rd in GJFL U16 D1 Best and Fairest.
U18 Ryan Rich equal winner, GFL U18 Best and Fairest.
Reserves Hamish Easton equal winner, GFL Reserves Best and Fairest
17U Friday Briahna Telford wins Friday Comp Best and Fairest.
15U Friday Haylee Wray equal winner Friday Comp Best and Fairest.
Netball B finish 3rd with 12 wins, reach 1st Semi Final, Leopold 34 to St Josephs 36.
Netball 15U Friday finish 5th with 9 wins, reach Semi Final, Leopold 17 to St Albans 53.
U14 D5 finish 2nd with 11 wins, reach Grand Final Leopold 1-10-16 to Drysdale 3-9-27.
U16 D5 finish 4th with 5 wins, reach Grand Final, Leopold 5-9-39 to East Geelong 11-14-80.
U18B finish 2nd with 11 wins, reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 4-6-30 to Saints 6-7-43.
U18 finish 4th with 12 wins, reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 7-12-54 to Sth Barwon 8-16-64.
Reserves finish 1st with 14 wins, reach Grand Final, Leopold 8-4-52 to St Marys 10-11-71.
Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Aaron Greaves (59). Reserves Grant Burgoyne (54). U18A’s Daniel Hovey (63). U18B’s Dane Wise-Graham (44). U16A’s Luke Dahlhaus (31). U16B’s Joshua Holloway (24). U14A’s Jordan Drayton (22). U14B’s Lachlan Thompson (2). U14C’s Patrick Clifton, Tyler Cook and Sam Fitzgerald (4).
Football Best and Fairest, Seniors, James Walker. Reserves, Jai Mahouble. U18, Jack Stephens U18B, Daniel Tester. U16 D1, Luke Dahlhaus. U16 D5, Joshua Holloway. U14 D1, Sam Scott. U14 D5, Matthew Batterham. U14 D6, Zane Mott. U12 Green, Brendon Wray. U12 Gold, Jack Hudson. U12 Lions, Patrick Clifton.
Netball Best and Fairest, A, Kirsty Fagan. B, Chloe Fagan. C, Melanie Aherne. D, Bec Spencer.17U, Emily Reid. 15U, Kyra McKinnis.13U, Emma McKie. Friday 17U, Ashley Taberner.15U, Haylee Wray. 13U, Maddison Collins.
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, Bri 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
- Coaching appointments, Seniors, Aaron Greaves. Reserves, Richard Hockley,U18A’s, Lee Purton and Daniel Sullivan.
