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SHIPS NEWS

 

Golf Day confirmed

28 March at the Colebrook Golf Course

9.30am start

$50.00 covers green fees, beer, soft drink and a bbq

(RTD's available at a small extra fee)

Get a team of 4 together and let Banna, Chilli or Freezer know if you'll be attending.

 

Dates to put in the diary (tentative at the moment)

While we're still waiting for confirmation of some events and dates, we thought we'd put out a couple of tentative dates for you to put in the diary.  Please come back to check though over the coming weeks.

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Sat 6 March - Practice Match v Triabunna, at Triabunna.  (could be 27 March if not the 6th)

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Sat 20 March - Practice Match v Dodges Ferry, at Dodges.

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Sun 21 March - Golf Day, venue TBA.  Start working on getting a team together.

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Fri 26 March - OSFA Season Launch at Wrest Point (12:15pm to 4:00pm)

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Sat 10 April - Possible Round 1

Training has recommenced in 2010

Training info..... From next week, we'll be training on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Clarence High (soccer field out the back if not on football oval), still 6pm starts.  Bring Boots and runners.  New players are having quite an impact, almost out-numbering the oldies. CLarence recruit Tim Orchard is setting the pace in early running activities, AS per usual last years reserves B&F Freezer is bringing up the rear.
 

Sad news for the club

The committee and players of the OHA Football Club are saddened to hear of the passing of Wayne, former committee member and father of the Club President, Jason. Wayne has been a staunch supporter of both his son and the OHA Football Club over the last ten years. Our best wishes to Jason, Judy and all his family.

 

2009 AGM - 4 Dec

At the OHA Clubrooms from 6pm

 

All Members* of the Club are invited to attend the 2009 AGM, at the clubrooms, from 6pm on the 4th of December.  Voting will take place for the positions of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.  Nominations should be emailed to Craig Grace up until 27 November, after which time nominations can be accepted on the night if insufficient nominations have been received.  The 2009 financial report will also be presented to the Meeting.

*A Member is:

A Player during the 2009 season who paid their annual membership/subs.

A Non Player during the 2009 season who paid a membership, as set by the Committee of the Club (any Sponsor)

Life Members.

 

Pre Season Calendar

Note: All 6pm starts

Mon 16 Nov - OHA Clubrooms - bring Runners

Thu 19 Nov - Police Academy Grounds - Bring Runners and Boots

Mon 23 Nov - Geilston Bay High Soccer Ground - Bring Runners and Boots

Thu 26 Nov - Police Academy Grounds - Bring Runners and Boots

Mon 30 Nov - Geilston Bay High Soccer Ground - Bring Runners and Boots

Thu 3 Dec - Police Academy Gym (Boxing and Wrestling) - Bring Runners, a Footy Jumper and $2 (that's advance notice Grabba, there'll be no borrowing on the night)

Mon 7 Dec - Geilston Bay High Soccer Ground - Bring Runners and Boots

Thu 10 Dec - Rokeby High School Grounds - Bring Runners and Boots

Mon 14 Dec - Police Academy Gym (Boxing and Wrestling) - Bring Runners, a Footy Jumper and $2

Thu 17 Dec - OHA Clubrooms - TBA

 

Pre Season Training Details

Training will be starting on 16 November from the Clubrooms at 6pm.

George wants to go for a short run (20 min) and then catch up with everyone over a BBQ and a couple of frothies/softies. 

Training will be on Monday and Thursday nights (6pm) up until Christmas, Mondays at Geilston Bay High while Thursday venues will vary depending on what's in store.  A schedule will be published on the website as soon as we have it.

Spread the word.  Let's set ourselves up for 2010 early.

 

2nd Assistant Coach confirmed

Daniel Archer to continue in new role.

After joining The Ships in 2009, Daniel has been offered, and accepted, the role of Assistant Coach to George, working alongside Jarrod.  While the lure of the big league was tempting, Arch was keen to build on what was an impressive debut season and we're exremely happy he did.

 
2009 Annual Report available - To view the 2009 OHA Annual Report please click here
 
Senior Coach and Assistant Signed for 2010

The Club is excited to announce that George Stirling (pictured) has been signed as the Senior Coach for 2010 with Jarrod Read also joining us as one of his assistants.

 

George joins us after 2 years at Dodges Ferry as an Assistant and 2 years before that as an Assistant at Sorell.  Prior to trying his hand at coaching in the Regional league, George was a Triple Premiership player at Clarence, best known as a formidable key defender.

 

Jarrod is also a past Clarence Premiership Player (4 times), famous for a 4 goal burst in the 1997 Grand Final v Burnie.  Has been involved in coaching at State, Southern and Old Scholars level before so will be a great asset to the Club.

George's vitals:

Age: 34

Occupation: Cop

Relationship Status:  Married to Michelle

Kids:  Yep, 2

Nickname:  Stirlo

Jumper Number:  8 (maybe we can't retire it)

AFL Team:  Essendon

Position:  Full Back

 

 

Congratulations to the 2009 Award winners

 

Senior Awards:  
Best and Fairest - Brendan Rogers

Runner Up - Dan Ryan

Most Consistent - Ben Langford

Coaches Trophy - Craig Unsworth

Most Tenacious - Trent Moore

 

Reserves Awards:  
Best and Fairest - Jason Freeman

Runner Up - Shane Bryan and Mark Monks

Most Consistent - Jarrod Kean

Coaches Trophy - Shane Bryan

Most Tenacious - Nick Perry

 

Club Awards:  
Best Club Person - Chris Hogan

Most Improved - Nathan Butterworth

Goal Kicking - Sam Bowering

Best First Year Player - Brendan Rogers

 

A full copy of the 2009 OHA Annual Report is available by clicking here

 

Ships numbers in OSFA Team of the Year drop to two for the 2009 season, Brendan Rogers and Sam Bowering. 

McCallum has been unceremoniously dumped as coach

 

Snaps from the 90th Anniversary Dinner

 

How big is it Craw.  Has been known to boast in the past

2 slightly tubby legends?

Bruno & Turbo

Goldie, Sammy and Kev.  Sammy in a tie??? Tough boy Haines with Hiily under the iron fist

Please note:  Mr Grace represented the Ships on the 2007 Point to Pinacle run.  Please check his result in the attached P2P 2007 Results (results are in alphabetical order).  We would like to thank Damien Dillon for bringing this to our attention and advising us that poor Craig had sore feet).  While there, look for any other DNF results.