Hi everyone,

Well, we had another big weekend with the mixed competition on Saturday and the Ladies competition on Sunday and next weekend will be another big one with our annual Under 8 Gala Day.
As mentioned above, we have our annual Under 8’s Gala Day being held this Sunday the 27th May, 2012 which includes a draw of ten (10) teams on the day and I would like to see as many of us as possible coming along to support and encourage our up and coming stars of soccer, so let’s all get behind our under 8’s by making it a big day for all. If you can help at all in the preparation of the day leading up to the event and on the day, then it would be most appreciated.
Due to the same parents coming up to help each week, which includes parents who are not rostered on who come in to help because of the short numbers of volunteers, I need to mention again that our canteen is our main source of income which helps us as a club to keep the fees as low as possible each year by raising money to support the running of the club. I would ask that when your team is rostered on for canteen duties that you make sure that you give some time on that day and support our vision of keeping your fees as low as possible. Once again, your support is very important in the continuation of the canteen being available to all throughout the season. 
I would like to make a special mention of our AAL 4 team members who organised a roster for last Sunday rounds at George Kendall Reserve in the canteen and the ladies turned up and covered the operation of the canteen for the duration of the day.
I have also noticed a number of cards being issued by GDFRA referees to our players over the past few weeks and would ask that we look at the reasons for these cards and act swiftly at correcting our attitude towards other players, officials, managers and the game as a whole. Ermington United’s record last year was very good and we will endeavour at all cost to keep that good record and the good name of the club for those who will join the club in the future and for those who are currently members.
I would ask again, that you make an effort to send in your reports for your team and the events of the game so that our Dribble can provide all in our club with the stories of the week, whether the result were positive or negative we would all love to hear about it anyway.
Again, we would ask that the bottles be kept together in the provided trays and taken home by one person and brought back to each game day. The bottles can be kept by the player at the end of the season.

Thanks everyone for your time.

Regards,

Joseph Moses (President)

There are lots of new photo galleries in the dribble thanks to several of the parents. If anyone else would like to contribute please let me know and I will let you know how you can upload your photos.

I would like to add a player profile to the newsletter each week similar to a couple of weeks ago. If any of the managers out there are willing to help by gathering details about one of there players it would be much appreciated.

Once again, if you have any thoughts about what you would like to se in the newsletter, please let me know.

We knew we were going to have a game on our hands this week against Parra. As usual they had skilful players but our team was keeping up with them for most of the game. Unfortunately they scored a few goals in the first half and although we had good chances in the second, we didn’t find the back of the net. Nobody stopped running or trying their hardest with some combinations starting to show through in the second half. Player of the match for doing everything the coach asked them to do as well as non stop running with a smile on their face was Rochelle.

A bit of a slow start found the team defending in a frenzy and down by only 2 goals by half time. If not for our outstanding goalie Jarod who had another amazing day saving many certain goal opportunities that shocked the other side and frustrated their attempts.The 2nd half was totally different with us constantly attacking like Elie brilliantly dribbling the ball up the sideline and crossing for Jon to score. Jack had an especially good game but if not for the backing and support of Fraser, Ben, Joel, Ella and Mackenzie with Joel and Seb contributing it wouldn't
have been such a good team effort.

Great effort from the whole team passing the ball around
Jonty lee scoring two goals playing in the mid field while Ethan in goals for the whole game
It's great to see the team coming together  and all the hard work at training showing on the field
Good work from everybody.

This was probably the best game this year in regards to ball movement and the short passing game and maybe finally getting over the kick and chase game. Even though it looked a bit scrappy at times, you guys are thinking soccer and maybe let the ball do the work. Once again with a bit of luck it could have been a draw even a win, we are not that far off the pace. The game starts and finishes between the ears. It was good work from everyone keep training and working hard it will come.

This was a hard game to draw with 30 seconds on the clock we where 2 -1 up and then it came, floating into the back of the net 2 -2. With so much hard work during the game it was terrible, to walk off the field with a draw. Peter (Noggin) Nann joins a growing number of players to score for the opposition, its almost easier to ask who hasn't scored. Peter was last seen sharing a cold beer on the hill with his new team mates. We put ourselves in a position to win this game, proving it can be done, no team has got the better of us this year.