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Wilston Grange
australian football club
THE GORILLAS
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MASTERS & SUPERS
TRAINING WILL NOW BE
 TUESDAY NIGHTS STARTING AT
6.45pm
at HICKEY PARK, BABARRA ST. STAFFORD
NEW & OLD PLAYERS WELCOME!
 

Match Reports

(Written By Telf & Edited by Booger & Dedicated to our loyal reader Mrs Cranky)

 

Round 10 - 22 August

Game 1

 

Wilston Grange        9-8-62

Redcliffe Tigers       7-10-52

 

The game started with Redcliffe controlling the play over a lacklustre group of Supermen. Perhaps there was the thinking that as the game was a mixed supers/masters contest that it would be straightforward, or perhaps many were basking in the glow of representative football following the Melbourne trip. Additionally, some of the new rule changes were obviously having an impact on some players (note to self - do not complain to the umpires again). Brendan kept us in the game and was responsible for all scores in the quarter. Shady, Micky-O, KB, and LG were prominent around the packs. With master coach Shane-O calling the shots, the quarter time address contained the usual positive words and comments, and put us back on track. Redcliffe by 15 points at the break.

 

The Supermen bounced back early in the second quarter to put the first few on the board. Some good play around the ball was finished off up forward with Beamer starting to bag a few in his first game back from the snow of Canada. Pussy, Brenno, Howsey, Johnno, and Puddles stepped up to make the contest. A few late goals to the visitors saw them go into the main break 9 points up.

The premiership quarter was upon us and once again the Supermen stood up. Stevie-D, Brett, Cranky, Halvo, Josh, JP, and D-Mac all produced the goods to see the Gorillas on the way. And who can forget the efforts of yours truly in controlling the play around the stoppages - I certainly can't and as narrator, I do have the liberty of talking myself up. Unfortunately the quarter was again marred by a number of 50m penalties for verbalising - seems some people never learn. A barnstorming 4 goals to 2 saw us take a slender 4 point lead in the final change.

 

The final quarter opened well for the Supermen with the first goal on the board in a matter of minutes. It was at this point that the Spirit of Football was broken for the day.  After a few incidental we all wish to forget Ron Jeremy called time on the game only 5 minutes in. A very disappointing end to the contest, however Ron made the correct call.

 

To all the Grange lads - well done for keeping it together, a toughing it out for a well earned victory.

Goal kickers: Brendan 3, Beamer 3, Josh 2, and Halvo

 

Game 2

 

Wilston Grange            16-11-107

Caboolture Stars            9-9-63

 

For a change, the Supers took up residence on the hill to cheer on the Masters (and Sponge Bob, Melon, and Al in  particular).  Opportunities for positive commentary abounded.

 

The game opened with a strong squad of 24 fit and firing Masters (plus Supers).  Leading the way in the middle were DES, P-Mac, Melon, Al, and Freak.  Good ball use saw a number of opportunities created for the likes of Troy, Brent, and our hero Spongy.  Unfortunately, we did not fully capitalise and at the end of a very even quarter, we saw Caboolture take a 2 point lead into the first change.

 

The second quarter was almost a replica of the first with both teams looking to gain the advantage.  Tony-O, J-Mac, Trev, C-Mac, and Marto came into the play with some solid contributions around the ground.  Newcomers Mark and Paul also showed some class, pointing to long careers with the Masters of the Universe.  Chilli went down with a recurrence of his rib injury (obviously the conditions were too dry) while Sponge Bob, after looking solid early, managed to injure both ankles simultaneously, resulting in him being stretchered from the ground and taking no further part in the game.  Would this be a critical loss for the Gorillas old boys?  Time would tell as the Masters took a 1 goal advantage into the main break.

 

With Radar leading the way across half back, the lads continued to fight hard against Caboolture.  Lee, Fids, and Clarkie also stepped up to the mark to become important contributors.  Maysie, turning the clock back to 1984 when he kicked 172 goals in a season, showed his class with a beautiful left foot goal (it only took 2 and a half quarters of constructive comment from the boundary) as well as a number of precision left foot passes around the ground.  The Masters, picking up the pace, took a handy 11 point lead into the final break - would it be enough?

 

The final quarter showed true class from the Masters of the Universe, a 7 goal to 1 burst putting the game beyond doubt.  It was raining goals giving some unusual opportunities for players to get amongst the action on the scoreboard.  Howsey, fresh from a solid performance in the first game, boobed up to kick truly while Shane-O used his pace to get free and slot one from 5.  However, the highlight of the quarter came when Supercoach Cranky found space on the wing.  With dash, he set off on a 4 bounce run, dodging 3 players before kicking from the square for his first goal since 1992.  At the end, the Masters of the Universe were victorious by 44 points.  A Masterful performance.

 

Goalkickers: Troy 4, J-Mac 2, Tony-O 2, Brent 2, Trev, Maysie (off the left), Howsey, Melon, Shane-O, and (I cannot believe this) Cranky 

 

Cheers,

Telf

Director of Football Operations

 

2010 Fixture (Up-dated 2/6/2010)

 

We do not have the whole draw confirmed yet, however the following is confirmed:

 

Round 1 Sunday 28th March - Home Game

10am - Masters V Sunshine Coast

12 Noon Supers V Sunshine Coast

2 week break for Easter

Round 2 Sunday 18th April - Away at Wynnum

9:30 am - Masters V Beenleigh

11:30 am - Supers V Wynnum

Round 3 Sunday 2nd May - Away at Pomona

12 Noon - Masters V Pomona

Supers Bye

Round 4 Sunday 16th May - Away at Souths

9am - Masters V Souths

11am Super V Souths

Round 5 Sunday 30th May - Home

9am - Masters V Sandgate

11am - Super V Wynnum

Weekend 13-14 June mid season bye and Country Carnival in Townsville

$10K day at the Club on Sunday 13 June

Round 6 Sunday 27th June - Away At Moorooka

Masters Bye

11:30 Super V Springwood

Round 7 Sunday 11th July - Home

Masters V Morningside

Supers V Morningside

Round 8 Sunday 25th July - Away @ Sunshine Coast

Masters V Sunshine Coast

Supers V Sunshine Coast

Round 9 Sunday 8th August - Away @ Coolangatta

Masters V Coolangatta

Supers V Mudgeeraba

August 14 & 15 - Road trip for freindly against Melbourne based club

Round 10 Sunday 22nd August - Home

Masters/Supers V Redcliffe @ 9:30am

Supers/Master V Caboolture Masters @ 11:15am

Round 11 Sunday 5th September - Away

Masters V Gold Coast

Supers V Wynnum

Round 12 Sunday 19th September - Home

Masters V Souths

Supers V Souths

Round 13 Challenge Matches Sept 26th (TBC)

 

12 Oct to 19 Oct - National Carnival Canberra

6 Nov to 14 Nov - Pan Pacific games

 

Silverback Gorillas 2010

The Wilston Grange Supers/Masters Teams are looking forward to 2010 with renewed enthusiasm and a strong team in place to ensure on and off the field we meet the spirit of Master Australian Football,

 

“Enjoy the game of Aussie Rules Football in a safe, supportive and fun environment”

And remember – You’re never too old to play.

 

Coming out of the second half of 2009 we have now established a more formal Supers/Masters Committee. All involved in the club and the teams are encouraged to support and provide input when ever possible. The following is the list of people who will lead our team into 2010

Coaches

Supers Head Coach – Simon “Cranky” Crank

Supers Assistant Coach – Craig “Telf” Telfer

Masters Head Coach – Shane "Shanno" Matthews

Masters Assistant Coach – who ever is standing next to Shanno on the day.

Leadership Team

Supers Captain - Craig “Telf” Telfer

Supers Vice Captain - Jason "Brenno" Brennan

Masters Captain - Mick “O” O'Neill

Masters Vice Captain - Al “Crazy” Caughey

Recruiting

Head of Recruiting - Craig “Johnno” Johnson

Recruiting Support – everyone else.

Match Day

Head of Match Day operations – Mark “Chappelli” Chapple

Game Day support – Mick “O” O'Neill & Chris “B” Bartlett

Team Sheet, Scoring, Time Keeping (generally helping on the bench) - Sam

Trainers - Ema & Brent

Fundraising

Head of Fundraising – Craig “Newelly” Newell

Fundraising Support – Greg “DES” Phillip

Social

Head of Social Activities – John “Handles” Hanley

Social Support – Lisa “the real brains in the family” Hanley & Brett “Bulldog” Stenson

Generally hanging around for social events – Errol “Errol” Shaw

Administration

Treasurer – Roger “Rog” Hawley

League Delegate – Al “Crazy” Caughey

Support League Delegates – Shane “Shanno” Matthews & Chris “Booger” Kennedy

Club Delegates - Chris “Booger” Kennedy & Al “Crazy” Caughey

President - Chris “Booger” Kennedy

 

All involved in the club and the teams are encouraged to join the above if you feel you would like to help, support or provide input when ever possible.

 

Training has already commenced for 2010 and we encourage all players to join in when possible over the coming months.

 

To an anyone who feels they would like to join us to become part of the team or simply work on your general fitness, please feel free to join us at 6:45pm on Tuesday nights at Hickey Park. Ask for Cranky, Telf, Shanno or Booger.

 

All ages, skill level or fitness level are welcome.

 

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Chris on 0418 220 339.

 

 

 

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NEXT GAME

 

Round 11

Saturday 4th September

Supers v Wynnum

4pm @ Wynnum

Sunday 5th September

 Masters v Gold Coast

10am @ Labrador

Supers (33-40yo) and Masters (40yo+)

PLAYERS NEEDED!!

Australian Masters Football provides an opportunity for those over 33 years of age to play footy in a competitive yet safe environment with and against players of a similar vintage! If you are interested in playing (we would love to have you!!) please email masters@gorillas.com.au and come and have a kick, a laugh and a beer or two with us. All welcome!

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