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Volume 1, Issue 3
28h April , 2015
Merbein Junior Football Netball Club
Junior Magpie Squawk
Presidents Report
Finally it’s started. The long wait is over. Season 2015 has kicked off with a fantastic start after a great day at Wentworth
on Sunday for the MJFC.
It all began Thursday night when our social rooms were packed to the rafters with kids, players, Mums, Dads, Grandparents
and friends for the important presentation of our senior football teams jumper (13’s, 14.5’s and 16’s) and the introduction
of our senior netball girls ( 13’s and 15’s div one and two), a proud moment for all. The highlight of the evening was seeing
Life Member Allan Turvey presenting the under 16 Jumpers to the boys. I know how pleased Allan was to be given the honour and the boys were equally as thrilled. Big thanks go to all that supported the night, the ladies& Mick in the kitchen and
the boys behind the bar.
Sunday we headed to Dareton the take on Wenty in all grades of football and netball. I forgot how much I missed the early
starts on Sunday morning, something the Under 10’s mums and dads can relate too I’m sure.
Our club had a fantastic day with many wins both in the netball and football and all of our players for both codes played
very well and should all be extremely proud of their effort and achievements, as we all are. Well done to all..
Thanks you to all our coaches and support staff who make these days happen without fuss. One thing that was apparent at
the end of the day is we need more assistance from parents on game day, particularly for the football. If your child is playing
and you wish to contribute on game day please make yourself know to the coach of their team. Your assistance will be greatly
appreciated, I assure you...
On Sunday our senior football and netball teams were given the chance to play for a 100 year of Anzac commemorative certificate for the best afield on the day, chosen by the coach. This award has been introduced by the MJFC committee in 2015.
There were many players whom were eligible for this award on Sunday all displaying various acts of bravery.
Congratulations to the following players for being judged best afield for 2015 and receiving the Anzac award.
Football: Gus Rogers (U13’s), Nathan Pinchbeck (U14.5’s) and Liam O Neill (U16’s)
Netball: Lily Ayson (13’s Div2) Zoe Black (13’s Div1)
Steph White (15’s Div 2) Gemma Young (15’s Div 1)
Unfortunately there weren’t any more awards but it must be stated that our entire under 16’s football team displayed all
the attributes of the Anzac fighting spirit. They were up against it from the start and gallant in defeat, with a very undermanned side consisting of 10 Under 14 players whom had just finished a full game prior to taking the field again. Well done
to them, a super effort.
Congratulations to Larry Coluccio who played his 100th game of football for the MJFC.
We look forward to our first home game this week against Mildura. It will be great seeing Kenny Park buzzing again on a
Sunday morning with our junior’s in action. We look forward to seeing lots of people there to cheer them on..
Graeme Dunne
President MJFC
‘All for the kids”
Junior Magpie Squawk
ANZAC DAY AWARDS
Congratulations to the awardees of our ANZAC Day Awards !
Football
Netball
U/13
Gus Rogers
U/13 Div 2
Lily Ayson
U/14.5
Nathan Pinchbeck
U/13 Div 1
Zoe Black
U/16
Liam O’Neill
U/15 Div 2
Steph White
U/15 Div 1
Gemma Young
CANTEEN ROSTER FOR SUNDAY
Please check for your name below, thank you.
CANTEEN ROSTER - Round 2 - 3rd May vs Mildura
TIME
Mildura
Bobcats
NAME
NAME
9.00am - 10.30am
Carrisssa Riordon
10.30am – 12.00noon
Janene Pitt
Rebecca Berry
(Colby & Riley)
Christen Kirkpatrick
12.00noon – 1.30pm
Amanda Davies
Ivanka Carmen
1.30pm - 3.00pm
Kylie Hartley
3.00pm – 4.30pm
Renee Cavallaro
Ang Roelofs
NAME
Jodie Henshall
Kelly McConnell
Renee Carmes
Kym Robertson
( Lachie )
Brenda Stevens
PARENT ROSTER—GAME DAY DUTIES
Merbein
Mushrooms
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There is a parent roster each week to
cover some of the game day duties. If
you could check the roster for your
childs name
( at the end of this newsletter ).
Volume 1, Issue 3
Round 1 Results—Football
U/10’s Gold
Best Players: , Angus Smith , Wil Hemming , Phoenix Hemming , Jayden Kirkpatrick , Angus Warren , Ethan Walder
U/10’s Green
Best Players: Campbell Dunne , Taz Riordan , Dillon Furze ,
Blake Peterson
Livens Plumbling
Plumber/Gas Fitter
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U/12’s Gold
Best Players: Lachlan Hutchins , Taj Stevens , Sam McGinty
U/12’s Green
Best Players: Cooper Dodds , Jack Evans , Corey Wakefield
U/13’s
Merbein def Wentworth
Merbein
9
10 64
Wentworth
6
1
37
Goals: Kane Carroll 3, Darcy Graham 2, Angus Rogers 1, Will
Poth 1, Josh Hartley.
Best Players : Angus Rogers, Colby Tarrant, Darcy Graham,
Leigh Page, Reuben Johnson, Harry Pinyon
U/14.5’s
Merbein def Wentworth
Merbein
8
11
59
Wentworth
3
1
19
Goals : Ricky Roelofs 3, Nathan Pinchbeck 1, Lachie Roberston 1, Kyle Stevens 1.
Best Players : Nathan Pinchbeck, Kyle Stevens, Christian
Mazza, Larry Coluccio, Logan Dunne, Danyon Menz.
U/16’s
Wentworth def Merbein
Merbein
3
0
Wentworth
22 17
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Netball Report—Round 1
Under 11 Div 2 – What a delightful start to the season with 8 Under 11 div d bright eyed enthusiastic girls eager to take the
court. Olivia and Jayda combined well playing together for the first time in goals making full use of opportunities to score.
With great support from Ava, Emma and Mackenzie working hard to fee the circle and turning over loose balls in the midcourt. Sammy and Tess worked tirelessly in defence bring about some great rebounds and backing up the midcourt. The
inclusion of Charlie’s fresh legs in the last quarter saw her moving into space and being an option for the attacking end of
the court.
Coaches award Jayda Wijohn & Ava Smith
Umpire best players – Jayda Wijohn, Sammy Lambert & Ava Smith
Under 11 Div 1 - The Under 11 Div1 team saw the inclusion of no less than four new players to the team with a variety of
combinations tried throughout the game The girls used the first quarter to settle with goals coming in the second quarter.
With persistence and better use of the ball the team gathered confidence and the mid court players Teagan, Amy, Nikiah and
Sammy moved the ball forward to provide shooting opportunities for Hannah and Latisha and Amber and Latisha in the
final quarter . Chloe and Maddie teamed up in defence for the first time and worked hard on rebounds and interceptions to
turn the ball over and send it forward down to the shooters. All in all a solid performance with the girls gaining confidence
in each quarter.
Coaches award – Teagan Finch & Hannah Matotek
Umpire best players – Chloe Wijohn, Latisha Dekoning & Hannah Matotek
Under 13 Div 2 – With most players transitioning from U11s into Under13 div 2 the scene was set for nerves and a faster
pace of game play. The girls teamed well against a well drilled Wentworth team and made great use of their voices with
many passages of play showing terrific potential to develop in the coming weeks with versatility and determination being a
key component.
Wentworth def Merbein 21-11
Coaches award – Shelby Hooker & Montana Mazza
Umpire best players – Shelby Hooker & Lily Ayson
Anzac Award – Lily Ayson
Under 13 Div 1 – In windy fresh conditions the U13 div 1 team took the court with eager anticipation. The inclusion of 5
new players to the team boosting excitement and drive from the defensive end of the court through to the midcourt and
shooting circle. Fantastic teamwork was the order of the day with some formidable combinations displaying fine passages
of play.
Merbein def Wentworth 35—14
Coaches award – Julia Villiva & Olivia Lemon
Umpires best players – Julia Villiva & Shelby Livens
Anzac Award – Zoe Black
Under 15 Div 2
The U15 team followed on from twilight teamwork playing a fantastic game and working well together. The shooters Ashlyn, Holly and Tiarnie who was recruited into shooting shot well and made the most of every scoring opportunity. The defensive end of the court in Alanah, Molly and Steph toiled relentlessly to obtain rebounds and intercepts and move the ball
through the midcourt to the waiting hands of Miah and Cloe.
Merbein def Wentworth 28-11
Coaches award – Stephanie White &
Umpire best players Stephanie White & Molly Petty
Anzac Award – Stephanie White
Under 15 Div 1 – the opening game of the season was a physical encounter with fast and furious attacking and defensive
plays from both teams. All battles across the court were taken up to our opponents with all players making a contest to turn
the ball over. The first three quarters were tight but with persistence and patience to play to our own tune the girls took a 3
goal lead going into the last quarter to settle into a rhythm and take the game out by 12 goals.
Merbein def Wentworth 42–30
Coaches award – Chloe Hoyle & Eden Mitchell
Umpires best players – Kalo Moi Moi & Vhilla Evans
Anzac Award – Gemma Young
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Thank You to our Valued Sponsors
Major sponsors for 2015
Castrol Aust
Isuzu Trucks
Mildura Truck Centre
Gold Magpie Sponsors
Merbein Community Bank
Paws Resort
Mildura Cranes and Access
Fishers Stores
M & G Stevens Builders
Leda Ag
Merbein Vine Nursery
Murray River Organics
Club Aquarius
Ellerslie North Citrus
Silver Magpie Sponsors
Sunbeam Carpet Cleaning
John Judd Industries
Mildura Bobcats
Cleanaway
Ziggy’s Café
Livens Plumbing
Maloney Anderson Legal
Football Games Times for Round 2
We are playing Mildura at home Kenny Park this
Sunday 3rd May
Please arrive at least 1/2 prior to your start time.
9.00 am
10.00am
11.00am
12.15pm
2.00pm
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U/10’s Green & Gold
U/12’s Green & Gold
U/13’s
U/14.5’s
U/16’s
Round
2
vs Mildura
HOME
3rd may
Set Up Ovals
Arrive at
8.00am
Zach
Beard
Umpiring
Central
Home
Games
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Time Keeper
Under 14.5's
Time Keeper
Runner
Under 13's
Goal Um-
Time Keeper
Under 10's &
12's
Water
Wash Jump-
Wil
Hemming
12.00 to
Jackson
Bowden
Jordan
Akkas
10.45 to 12.00
Richard
Bunney
Seth
Colling
Kyle
Stevens
Kyle
Stevens
Dillon
Furze
Jag
Stevens
8.45am to
Lochlan
Mcconnell
Lochlan
Mcconnell
Under 10's
Gold
?
Lochlan
Mcconnell
Blake
Peterson
Taj
Stevens
Lochlan
Mcconnell
Under 10's
Green
Under 12's
Gold
Brenton
Storer
Brenda
Stevens
x
Kade
Zrna
Leigh
Page
x
x
x
x
Zac
Hornby
Des Robertson
Cooper
Dodds
Joseph
Pall
Anthony
Cav
Under 12's
Green
not required
?
Under
14.5's
not required
Under 13's
Under 16's
Jack
Evans
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John
Pinchbeck
Rick
Pearson
Gus Rogers
Sam
Green
John
Pinchbeck
x
x
x
x
x
Josh Hartley
Sam
Green
x
x
x
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x
Clean Up
Stevens
Dunne