REFRESH & RESET
By Matt Fotia With his side trailing by 26 points at quarter time, coming off three consecutive 50+ point losses, to a side they would most likely be battling against for the wooden spoon, you could of excused first year Belgrave coach Nathan Johns of fearing the worst. But the ex-Crib Point coach remained confident […]
MONSTER MONK
By Matt Fotia Woori Yallock ruckman Zac Monkhorst is continuing to grow in confidence as the 2019 AFL Outer East Premier Division season rolls on, after his Tiger side grabbed their sixth win of the season on Saturday defeating Wandin 16.14 (110) to 9.10 (64). Wandin’s star ruckman – ex-Carlton and Gold Coast Sun – […]
TWW Volunteer of the Week – Steve Santamaria
It’s time for another Totally Workwear Berwick and TWW Knoxfield Volunteer of the Week. This time we’ll be shining a spotlight on Steve Santamaria, the Vice President of the Berwick Netball Club. Steve is not only the right hand man to President Mel Broadley, but is also one of the many feverish workers in the […]
VICIOUS FOR A REASON
By Matt Fotia Get vicious or die trying. That was and sometimes still is the tagline of notable social media account Valley Vicious Footy and Netball Banter, a page dedicated to the lighter side of Football and Netball in the Yarra Valley and now the South East. But behind each post that highlights the less […]
WEEKEND REVIEW
By Matt Fotia A new Eagle has landed, the Rovers need a little bit more composure, the Rebels’ fortress and Healesville get off the mark in 2019. All of this in the Football Review. Birds of Prey Beaconsfield have pushed themselves two games clear of their old foe and namesake Cranbourne with a comfortable 49 […]
BACK IN TOWN
By Matt Fotia After a few years in the Eastern Football League, one of the Wandin Football Netball Club’s favourite sons is returning to his spiritual home, with premiership Bulldog and ex-coach Jarrod Bayliss moving back to the Kennel. Bayliss left the Dogs after their preliminary final exit in 2016, moving to Park Orchards in […]
CLEAR AND CONCISE
By Matt Fotia Monbulk big man Michael Langworthy has praised his clubs first year senior coach Andrew Williams for his clarity, attention to detail and structural set up, following the Hawks gutsy 10 point win over fellow top five rivals Mount Evelyn, 6.18(54) to 6.8(44) in wet and windy conditions at Monbulk Recreation Reserve on […]
FUTURE FOCUS
By Matt Fotia Cranbourne Netball Club coach Donna Wilson says the Eagles will continue to develop their youth as they look to sew up their spot in the Premier Division netball finals after their 10 goal win over second placed Beaconsfield on the weekend. Wilson was pleased to grab the four points to maintain third […]
END TO END
By Matt Fotia Mount Evelyn A Grade netball coach Kaitlyn Black believes that continuity at either end the court has been the biggest driver behind the Rovers push for glory in 2019, following their eight goal win over Monbulk on the weekend. The Rovers sit clear in second place on the ladder after the weekends […]
STICKING FAT
By Matt Fotia Reward for effort. That’s the message coming out of the Healesville Football Netball Club after the Bloods senior football side grabbed its first win for the 2019 season, coming from behind to upset Upwey-Tecoma by nine points 8.14(62) to 10.11(71) on Saturday at Chosen Avenue. Speaking to AFL Outer East media partner […]