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Round 4 - Edition
In this edition:
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Round 5 Games
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Presidents Report
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1969, 1989 & 1999 Premiership Reunions
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Parents / Past Players Day Invitation
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Gaelic Football - David Kerrison
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Sponsorship / Membership Packages Update
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Match Reports - Round 4
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Player Profile
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Blast from the Past
Round 5 Games
Sat 16th May
La Trobe Uni Vs Eley Park @ Home
Main Oval, Car Park 2A
Reserves 11.40am, Seniors 2pm
La Trobe Uni Vs Ivanhoe @ Home
Main Oval, Car Park 2A
Under 19's 6:30pm
Sun 17th May
La Trobe Uni Vs Geelong @ Home
Main Oval, Car Park 2A
Women's 12pm
Presidents Report
I recently had the pleasure or displeasure depending on which way you want to look at it, of listening to the recently retired Nathan Buckley speak at the 2009 VAFA season launch. I found it a little perplexing as to why the VAFA would choose a man who has lined his pockets full of cash to talk to presidents, secretaries and players about why we should all love and embrace our amateur status. Never the less, Bucks did make a few good points. None of these were more pertinent than the one Bucks opened his key note address with; A quote from the former US President Theodore Roosevelt:
"It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat."
Bucks went on to explain that he used this quote to motivate him throughout his 280 AFL games. As a man who had his fair share of knockers during his career, especially in the early stages, I would imagine the first line was the one that appealed to him the most. As a club I think we can take a lot from the rest of the quote. For years the La Trobe University Football Club has been accused internally of not reaching its potential. This season it seems as though we have the cattle to enjoy some on field success. Just having the cattle on the field won’t get the job done alone. We also need continued effort at training, preparation between games and effort on game day as well, to ensure success. At the moment all signs are positive. But as the evenings get colder and darker and if we continue to have success, it could be easy to get complacent and slack. So if you ever need a bit of motivation do that extra little bit, just remember the quote above. Because it is that kind of attitude that will lead the La Trobe University Football Club to the ultimate success.
Good Luck to all teams this weekend. Thanks to David McMaster for his work putting the Family and Friends day together! Let’s see four fantastic La Trobe wins.
Brad Van Ooi
1969, 1989, & 1999 Premiership Reunions
A function to be held in honour of the 3 premiership teams will occur on the 4th of July. Event will include a formal luncheon whilst the Trobers are playing, and a less formal feed in the evening while the girls play under lights!
More details to follow soon….
Parents / Past Players Day
La Trobe University Football Club would like to invite you to attend our Family and Friends Match Day on Saturday 16th May. We would like you to celebrate this special occasion for the club, with all 3 men’s teams playing at home on Saturday, with the under 19s on centre stage, playing at 6.30 pm under lights.
La Trobe University Football Club has recently undergone some major changes both on and off the field with a new youthful president taking the helm, refurbished and upgraded facilities and an enhancement to the lighting system providing one of the highest quality football arenas in Melbourne as well as one of the only Victorian Amateur Football Association venues capable of football under lights.
Through representing La Trobe University in the sporting arena, our players are provided with a unique experience, incorporating a passion for education, sport and mateship which facilitates the development of many skills and characteristics that will make them stand above others in their chosen field. This occasion provides a unique opportunity for families, players and senior club officials to come together and cultivate a strong enduring relationship to further enhance the development of your children both as footballers and future leaders in their designated fields of study.
Plan of Events
11:40am – La Trobe Reserves kick off against Eley Park
2:00pm – La Trobe Seniors take on Eley Park
5:00pm – Meet the club officials (Food and Beverages provided)
6:30pm – Under 19s match vs Old Ivanhoe
At La Trobe University Football Club we are excited about the prospect of enhancing the relationship between club officials, players, families and friends. We hope you find the opportunity as valuable and rewarding to you and your family as it is for us.
Jersey Island Gaelic Football Team
We would like to congratulate LTUFC's own David Kerrison on becomming the first captain of the Jersey Island Gaelic Football Team to win a game on home soil. Please follow the link below for the article and footage.
http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline_sport/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=415558
Sponsorship / Membership Update
LTUFC would like to thank the following player sponsors for the 2009 season:
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Asbuild Pty Ltd sponsor of Jen Bates
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Russ Knight sponsor of Alex Knight #83
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Danny & Kylie Edmunds sponsor of Gerrard Bence #18
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David Huffer sponsor of Ben Westaway #46
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Brad Van Ooi sponsor of Paul Russell #30
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John Van Ooi sponsor of Brad Van Ooi #8
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ORS Group sponsor of Nathan Johns #33
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Rex Hardman sponsor of Alex Ross #17
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Brett Muir at Blazer Wealth sponsor of Paddy McCormack #26
LTUFC would like to thank the following social club members for the 2009 season:
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John Van Ooi
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Brad Van Ooi
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ORS Group
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Rex Hardman
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Brett Muir
LTUFC would like to thank the following players for fully paying their sub's already for the 2009 season:
Kerry Woodward, Ben Davis, Skye Bell, Caroline Hay, Cat Parkinson, Ella McPhee, Bec Dunkley, Han Kennedy, Jess Smith, Caitie Mitchell, Alice Paterson, Rach Couch, Amy Shrive, Teaghan Johnston, Jen Bates, Ruby McGrath-Lester, Grace Byrnes, Jo Gilmartin, Stacey Begg, Laura Herben, Tanille Turner, Sam Greene, Margi Farrell, Jo O’Farrell, Sammy Bell, Adam Gill, Josh Micallef, Matt Gardener, Adam Hughes, Dom Conheady, Ben Vagg, Brad Van Ooi, Paul Russell, Natahn Johns, Alex Ross, Paddy McCormack
Purchasing a 2009 membership ensures the long-term future of La Trobe University's oldest club.
We aim to develop a family based club that provides an opportunity for young men and women to become a part of an environment fostering comradeship, leadership and maturity whilst playing 'the greatest of Australian sports'.
Please consider one of the membership options available:
Player Sponsor Package
$300 per package
Benefit to Sponsor
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Advertising on the Sponsored Players Board, which includes a framed photo of your sponsored player with your details (business or otherwise).
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Website advertisement, includes your logo and details on the sponsors section of the website
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Featured Sponsor in Fortnightly eNewsletter - sponsor will be featured once in the year in the featured sponsor section. The eNewsletter is sent out to over 3,000 past & present players majority of which are University Alumni
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2009 Platinum Past Heroes (Social Club Membership $147 Value)
Benefit to Player
Platinum Past Heroes (Social Club Membership)
$147 per package (single), $197 (families)
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A membership fixture card which entitles holder to one free drink at the bar every time they enter the club rooms
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1 Ticket in End of Season Raffle ($100 value)
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Recognition on social membership honour board
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Weekly eNewsletter detailing results and updates on upcoming social functions
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Invitation to all luncheons and functions including the end of season presentation ball
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Discounted entry to all social functions
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La Trobe University Football Club Stubby Holder
Long Distance Members
$47 per package (singles & families)
(must reside more than 200km's from La Trobe University)
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A membership fixture card which entitles holder to one free drink at the bar every time they enter the club rooms
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Recognition on social membership honour board
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Weekly eNewsletter detailing results and updates on upcoming social functions
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Invitation to all luncheons and functions including the end of season presentation ball
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Discounted entry to all social functions
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La Trobe University Football Club Stubby Holder
How To Become A Sponsor / Member
If you are interested in any of these packages or wish to discuss club sponsorship, please email brett@blazerwealth.com.au or call 0419 139 860
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Please Support Our Sponsors
Peacock Hotel
210 High Street
Northcote 3070
http://www.peacockinnhotel.com.au
Whats On:
Monday - $8 Jugs of beer and free pool
Tuesday - Steak Night $12 scotch fillet
Wednesday - Quizmasters Trivia from 8pm "It's a great night out"
Thursday - It's a 3some with $3 schooners, basic spirits & house wine
with dj,s shu, hybrid & guest from 9pm till late
Friday - 51 pot raffle Why 51 pots? Well, it all started like this.....
The Wash Stop
25 Ivanhoe Parade
Ivanhoe 3079
03 9499 8511
The Wash Stop has been a great help with washing our gear for us on time every week and we would like to thank them for their continued support and erge everyone to get down there for their Laundromat, Laundry Services and Dry Cleaning needs.
Blazer Wealth Management Group
Level 1, 700 High Street
Kew East 3102
03 9859 4444
http://www.blazerwealth.com.au
As Blazer Wealth is proud to be associated with the La Trobe University Football Club, they would like to extend an invitation to all committee members, associates and players a complimentary one on one session with a Blazer Wealth Financial Planner or Mortgage Consultant. Contact Brett Muir on 03 9859 4444 to take advantage of this special invitation.
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Seniors Match Summary
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Score:
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La Trobe
27 22 184
Mt Lilydale
8 10 58
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Goal Scorers:
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S. Patten 10, J. Conheady 4, A. Ross 4, G. Ganino 4, G. Bence 2, L. Coffey 2, D. McMaster, P. McCormack
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Best:
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P. McCormack, G. Bence, S. Patten, L. Coffey, J. Conheady, D. McMaster
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Seniors Match Report
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Box Hill Nth flew out of the blocks with a quick early goal spurring the Trobers into action. After being beaten to the ball in the first 5 minutes, the boys took control with some precision passing and hard running resulting in a 10 goal quarter. Paddy led the way with some tough efforts, and Coffee split the lines (maybe just the one line on this tiny ground) with confident running.
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Danger line up for No.10 – Rossy is pumped.
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The 2nd quarter played out similarly to the first, with some early scores to the home team before La Trobe resumed ascendancy. Coff and Quatta continued to dominate, whilst Danger proved to be just that up forward, with a big haul in his sights. La Trobe up by 12 goals at half time.
The 2nd half saw the home team flagging, with La Trobe simply to quick, and harder working. The game threatened to turn ugly as a few fists were flying. However, La Trobe continued to combine well to post 7.7 for the quarter. Boomer continued to show his versatility with some goals up forward, and Joey Conheady dominated in the middle and up forward.
The last quarter was a formality, and a chance for Danger to fill up his bag with goals. The dukes were firing well, and a mark and goal in the final minutes led to a 10 goal haul! Only some inaccurate kicking (1.6 for one unnamed player! ) prevented an even bigger win for the Trobers.
Boomer practices his ballet routine – nicely on point!
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Reserves Match Summary
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Score:
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La Trobe
26 24 180
Mt Lilydale
1 2 8
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