Results

Ladder

2 Losses to kick off the season, under lights on Good Friday

Seniors - OHA 11.9 - 75 defeated by University 21.12 - 138

Best - Daniel Archer, Nic Skeggs, Ashley Banks, Luke Taylor, Michael Oakford, Stuart Whitelaw

Reserves - OHA 8.10 - 58 defeated by University 10.9 - 69

Best - Adam Moore, Michael Bannister, Jonathon Tew, Jason Freeman, Stuart Coombes, Nick Balcombe

Practice Matches Coming Up

The boys will be blowing a few cobwebs out over the next two weeks with practice matches against Dodges Ferry (Sat 17 Mar, down there at 11am) and Lindisfarne (Fr 23 Mar, at Lauderdale around 6ish). Get along if you want to see how we're travelling leading into round 1 (Good Friday under lights at Geilston Bay).

1 March - Captain Announced

The Club is pleased to announce that Ben Langford will be leading the Seniors (and Club) for the 2012 season. Having joined the Club in 2009, Wig's on-field performances for the past 3 seasons have seen him finish top 5 in the B&F each year, and we look forward to seeing his on and off field leadership make a mark on the playing group.

A worry for the opposition...... Skeggsy is in the gym...... for the first time.

Turbo's 50th

The big fella turns 50 in Feb and will be celebrating at the Shamrock Hotel on 11 February. There'll be a live band, and a happy hour for about 3 hours, so get along and help him on his way.

Practice Match Update

Practice matches are confirmed for 17 (Saturday) and 23 (Friday night) March v Dodges Ferry and Lindisfarne respectively.

Season Start

Most likely, we're loooking at Good Friday v Uni as our start for the season.

20 January - Senior Assistant Coach Announcement

The is excited to announce that Stuart Whitelaw will be joining the Club as a Playing Assistant Coach for season 2012.

Most recently his footy was played in Victoria, but having had stints there and with Clarence, his experience on and off the field will be a great asset to the Club.

16 January - Reserves Coach Announcement

The Club is excited to announce that Nic Skeggs will be coaching the 2's in 2012.

Skeggsy has been at the Club since 2010, winning the B&F in his first year and finishing 3rd in 2011. A natural leader with his actions on the field, we can't wait to see how he shapes the side.

Sad News for the Club

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Robert Newton on 11 January, aged 66.

Bob was the most decorated player in the 93 year history of the Club, having been, or received the following – Club Coach ('69-‘71 & ‘76), Club Captain ('67-'71 & '76), Association B&F (3 times), OHA B&F (4 times), State Representative (10 times), State Captain, All Australian Representative, All Australian Captain, B&F at AAFC Carnival, B&F Tasmania.

Twenty20 Wrap Up

On 10 January, to kick off the return to training after the Christmas break, the boys put together a couple of teams to play off in the pre-season T20 cup. Boonie led one side, and Tommy the other.

In a hard fought contest, Boony was probably the difference, making a truckload of runs (67 n.o.) in the total of 123. The highlight of the first innings was a hat-trick to crowd favourite, Pistol Pete Reason, getting rid of Orchard, Gillies and D-Rizz by shattering the stumps each time. Tommy's side struggled with only 2 making double figures and only 11 overs being faced. In hindsight, Pidge probably should have been sent in earlier than 9, with him then topscoring with 21, while Skeggsy stood up early in the innings with 17. In the end, they were probably lucky to get to 71 (sundries scored 13).

Golf Day Coming Up

First social event of 2012

Heading down North West Bay Golf Club.

It's on Sunday, 5 February... down there at 0830 for 0900 shotgun start.

$60 per person – includes green fees, bbq and drinks
$30 per person – includes green fees, bbq and soft drinks (with drinks still available for purchase)

Individual and Team prizes, incl. Closest to Pin and Longest Drive, with over $1000 in prizes all up.

As usual, it's a 4-man Ambrose, but would be great if we could get people to organise a team with mates from outside the club.

Get your team into Tommy by Tuesday, 31 January at the club or get in touch with him on 0406 702 542 or Thomas.austen@tradelink.com.au

Christmas BBQ Coming Up

10 December, we'll put on the BBQ and drinks available at pre-season prices.

Jumping castle for the kids should be a hit..... all welcome, down the road from the Clubrooms at the play area behind the tennis courts.

Pre Season Update - 5 December 2011

Numbers not bad, some standouts in the early running. Rye Hunt Best on Track.

Pre-Season Training Reminder

A reminder for those heading to training to please not park on the grass at Geilston Bay High.

AGM Completed, new VP and New Committee Members

On Monday night, the Club AGM was held and a few changes took place.

After 2 years as Vice President, Stuart Luck had decided to stand down from that role, and the Committee. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Stuart for his work during that time (and previously as a General Committee member). A fantastic Club person, he's been a great support for myself when i haven't had enough hands to get things done, and has in the most recent season done a fantastic job in arranging playing gear, most of which was available by round 1 (a highly irregular occurrence). While he steps away from the Committee, I'm sure we'll still get plenty of support from Lucky when we need it.

Stepping up as our Vice President for 2012 is Josh Connors. A veteran of 21 games for the club, it's fair to say that Josh's major contribution has been off the field, although he was an integral part of the 2008 Reserves premiership side, getting the first "touch" of the day (when he pushed Ferg over, and gave away a free kick before the siren). The joint winner of the Best Clubperson award in 2011, we know that Josh will continue to invest massive amounts of time to make sure the Club is ticking along and everyone gets to enjoy it. Congratulations to Josh, and welcome to the Executive.

We also had two other new members join the General Committee. James King has joined the ranks, which is great for us to have him staying around while recovering from his 2011 season ending knee injury. With his youthful exuberance, i'm sure we'll find plenty of ways to harness his energy. Our other new member is Scott McLennan. Scott was a player and Committee Member of the Club in the late 60's/early 70's but has been out of the state for almost 40 years. He's now returned, and was keen to get back involved with his beloved Ships. We look forward to working with Scott, to help encourage more of our past players to re-visit the Club during future seasons.

So, the line-up is as follows:

President: Jason Freeman, Vice President: Josh Connors, Treasurer: Peter Reason, Secretary: James Teirney, General Committee: Thomas Austen, Tim Carter, Damien DiIenno, James King, Scott McLennan, Joel Nicholls, Nicolas Skeggs.

Cheers - Freezer

Pre-Season Info, AGM date and Christmas BBQ details

Pre-Season training kicks off on 17 November from the Clubrooms. Training to start at 5.45pm from the Clubrooms, heading over to Geilston Bay High. No parking on the grass. All existing and new players required.

On Sunday the 11th of December well be having a BBQ lunch down the road from the Clubrooms at the park (behind the tennis courts) to spread some Christmas cheer. There'll be some fun for the kids, and Santa will be visiting. Contact Freezer for details re gift arrangements. 11.30am kick off.

on Monday the 12th of December, we'll be holding our AGM. If anyone is interesting in becoming a committee member, or putting their hand up for one of the Executive positions (President, Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer), please send your written nomination to the club at PO Box 131, Lindisfarne, 7015. All current Members of the Club are able to attend the AGM and vote on those positions, and hear about the performance of the Club off-field in season 2011.