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10.30 pm Wednesday 1st September 2010
The Redlow count for the 2010 season will be held on Saturday 18 September at Rydges Bell City, Bell Street, Preston.
Arrival from 7pm with start at 7.30pm. Cost is $80 per person for a three course meal and includes beer, wine and soft drink.
Bookings are essential as there will be no ticket sales on the night.
Bookings close Sunday 12 September.
The Fitzroy Football Club hopes to see you there.
A booking form can be downloaded from here.
10.30 pm Wednesday 1st September 2010
The Fitzroy Under 19s have won the first position in the U19 North 1 grand final!
Fitzroy took on Werribee at St Bernards College on a cold Saturday morning and won 17-22-124 to Werribee 16-4-100.
Fitzroy’s goal kickers were D. Kynigopoulos 4, N. Jumeau 3, T. Hudson-Bevege 3, J. Dalton 3, and D. Patcas, M. Beacham, J. Turner, A. Biggs all kicked 1 each.
Best were N. Jumeau, T. Hudson-Bevege, W. Johnson, D. Patcas, D. Pound-Palmieri, C. Evans.
The grand final will be held Sunday 12 September starting at 2pm. Location is still to be advised.
7.30 pm Thursday 26th August 2010
The Club XVIII played a hard game in blustery conditions at Elsternwick Park to go down by 8 points against Old Essendon.
The final score was Fitzroy 6-6-42 to Old Essendon 7-8-50. In the last quarter Old Essendon were kicking with the breeze and Fitzroy put on a strong fight to restrict Old Essendon from running away with the game.
Unfortunately time was against the boys.
Best players for Fitzroy were T. Jenkins, R. Enright, M. Negebauer, A. Hanna, J. Pitts and T. Poole.
Goal Kickers were T. Wilson 2, N. Brown, T. Poole , J. Card and J. Pitts all kicking 1 each.
Stephen Graham was also named the VAFA Club XVIII North Best and Fairest winner with the medal presented after the match at the game.
7.30 pm Thursday 26th August 2010
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The Under 19(1) team will start their finals campaign this Saturday taking on Werribee, who they lost to last Saturday by 28 points.
We encourage supporters to get along to St Bernards College Hampton Road, West Essendon for a 9:15 am start.
10.30 pm Monday 23rd August 2010
The Board of Directors of the Fitzroy Football Club (incorporating the Fitzroy Reds) announces with regret the retirement of senior coach Simon Taylor.
Simon has coached the senior squad since the start of the 2009 season with distinction, taking the team to the grand final in his first year, leading to the promotion to Premier C.
In 2010 Simon and the senior coaching group have worked brilliantly with the team to ensure a Premier C tenure in 2011.
Simon's decision to retire from coaching at this time has not been an easy one. Simon will be focusing on family and work commitments in the immediate future and we wish him every success.
The Board, players and supporters would like to take this opportunity to thank Simon for his dedication and commitment to the club and wish him the best for the future.
The Board also regrets to announce the retirement of Mike Wallis, Assistant Coach. Mike worked closely with Simon over the past 2 years and has been an integral post of the senior team’s successes over that time. We would like to thank Mike for his dedication and commitment to the club and wish him the best for the future.
10.30 pm Monday 23rd August 2010
The Fitzroy Football Club (incorporating the Fitzroy Reds) is in its second season of competition in the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA), following the merger of the Fitzroy Reds and Fitzroy Football Club in December 2008.
This new club brings together two very rich histories – one beginning in 1955 and the other in 1883 – and has a strong culture of community football, embracing the essence of Fitzroy.
We are seeking a coach who will be able to assist the club in sustained growth and success. We are looking for someone who has demonstrated experience in being able to build on and develop a young list, oversee and guide coaching strategies of all coaches in conjunction with the Football Director and has the ability to build and develop relationships.
We are seeking a non playing coach who has at least a current Level 1 Coaching Accreditation, Level 2 could be an advantage but all applicants will be considered on their experience, merits and will be treated confidentially.
Please contact Sharon Torney, Secretary by email shaztorn@dodo.com.au or 0415 420 487 for enquiries, to express your interest and to obtain a position description.
Applications that do not address the selection criteria in the position description will not be considered.
Applications close Monday 13 September 2010.
8.30 am Sunday 22nd August 2010
The Fitzroy Club XVIII team defeated Williamstown CYMS last Saturday securing a place in the today's Grand Finalagainst Old Essendon.
Fitzroy 9-11-65 defeated Williamstown CYMS 5-9-39. John Richardson has a fantastic 50th game kicking three goals and finishing the day best on ground.
Goal Kickers: 3 J. Richardson; 2 N. Brown, T. Wilson; 1 O. Dunn, J. Card
Best Players: J. Richardson, T. Coleman, A. Hanna, H. Wraight, H. Kemp, N. Brown.
This is the first time since 2006 a Club XVIII team has been in the grand final so we call on Fitzroy supporters to head to Elsternwick Park today to see the boys take on Old Essendon at 12 noon.
Go Roys!
Fitzroy Club XVIII - GRAND FINAL TEAM |
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| B | Alex Grant |
A.Hanna |
M.Younger |
| HB | R.Enright |
D.Negebauer |
H.Wraight |
| C | T.Jenkins |
O.Dunn |
J.Richardson |
| HF | J.Card |
J.MacKay |
J.Phegan (c) |
| F | T.Wilson |
R.Marshall |
N.Brown |
| Foll | M.Wilson |
T.Coleman |
J.Pitts |
| I | (from) F.Spyker, H.Kemp, R.Callen, Adam Grant, G.Coghlan, A.Pugia, T.Pinchen-Hogg, T.Poole |
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10.00 pm Wednesday 18th August 2010
The traditional Green Glass Day will be held Sunday 22 August, Fitzroy Bowls Club starting at 4pm after the Clubbies grand final.
Green Glass Day is the pre-Redlow vote count where we count up to round 15 for both Under 19 teams and the Reserves and round 12 for Club XVIII and round 12 for the Seniors.
This will be the starting point for the Redlow which is on Saturday 18 September.
5.30 pm Friday 20th August 2010
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After promotion to Premier C for the 2010 season, Fitzroy struggled early, but has been impressive in the last few weeks, dealing out defeats to top of the ladder Beaumaris and Caulfield, as well as middle of the road Mazenod and Rupertswood.
This weekend eighth placed Fitzroy take on bottom of the ladder team, the Parkdale Vultures, who have managed only one senior win for the season. It was a win against Parkdale in Round 6 that kickstarted Fitzroy's season, after a 0-5 start. While last weekend Fitzroy - somewhat unexpectedly according to some pundits - lost to Ormond, they should start firm favorites this weekend. With only one change, the team looks settled and for a whole host of reasons, the senior team will be very keen to win this - the last game of the season.
Once again the Norm Johnstone Trophy, instituted by the Fitzroy Foundation, is up for grabs. This trophy began when the Fitzroy Reds and the then St.Pat's Mentone Vultures were in D grade, to honour a Fitzroy Champion who began playing for Fitzroy as a 17 yr old and went on to become one of the Club's great champions (1944 to 1957). Norm's grandson Travis Johnstone, currently plays for the Brisbane Lions in the AFL.
Fitzroy's senior team for this weekend has been selected as follows:
Fitzroy Seniors - Round 18 team vs. Parkdale |
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| B | 11. B.Atherton |
19. L.Timms |
5. J.Clark |
| HB | 10. T.Cheshire |
24. J.Parkinson |
42. M.Shaughnessy |
| C | 1. J.O'Reilly |
4. R.Angiolella |
13. J.Dimond |
| HF | 53. H.Topp |
18. C.Dullard |
81. B.O'Brien |
| F | 2. M.Biggs |
3. R.Borland |
6. C.Polidoris |
| Foll | 17. J.Cameron-Wooten |
23. S.Baker |
9. P.O'Connor |
| I | 12. A.Harbor, 46. J.Meakin, 29. M.Cook, 33. T.Parkinson |
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IN: 46. J.Meakin |
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Fitzroy's other teams for this weekend may be found by going to the Teams link under Club Info or by clicking here. The Club XVIII team for the Grand Final on Sunday may be found below.
4.50 pm Saturday 14th August 2010
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An inaccurate Fitzroy has gone down to Ormond this afternoon at the Brunswick Street Oval by 26 points.
The Roys peppered the goals in the first quarter, with little reward. Fitzroy's Jason Wilkins, a late inclusion for Matt Biggs in the forward pocket, kicked the Roys first goal, but he would prove to be the only first half goal-kicker.
Six unanswered goals in the second quarter saw Ormond turn around an eleven point deficit at quarter time to lead by 20 points at half time. The turn around was remarkable, given that Ormond were scoreless at quarter time, with the Roys dominating play to that point. The Roys had a couple of opportunities to score, but could only add four points to their quarter time score.
Ormond had extended their 20 point half time lead by four points by three quarter time, kicking 4.1 to Fitzroy's 3.3 in the third quarter. The Roys were unable to bridge the gap in the final quarter, adding 2.4, but were again outscored by the very accurate Ormond who kicked three goals straight.
The loss to the Seniors capped off a poor day for Fitzroy. The Reserves were very well beaten by Ormond to the tune of 96 points.
Round 17 results
Seniors
Fitzroy 1.5, 1.10, 4.13, 6.17.53 lost to
Ormond 0.0, 6.0, 10.1, 13.1.79 by 26 points
Best (for Fitzroy): Conor Dullard, Tom Cheshire, James O’Reilly, Ben Atherton, Harry Topp, Michael Shaughnessy
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy): 2 Ross Borland, Jason Wilkins, 1 James O’Reilly, Chris Polidoras
One Percenter: Harry Topp
Reserves
Fitzroy 2.2.14 lost to
Ormond 16.14.110 by 96 points
Best (for Fitzroy): Chris Wills, Diarmuid Griffin, Thomas Hunter, Marcus Sinfield, Jesse Parlane
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy): 1 Travis Conn, James Harding
One Percenter: Marcus Sinfield
8.00 am Friday 13th August 2010
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Captain Jim O'Reilly returns straight to the senior side this weekend against Ormond in one of two changes from last weekend's victorious team. In the other change Michael Shaughnessy returns from suspension and will line up on a half back flank.
In the battle of seventh vs. eighth, both Fitzroy and Ormond have recorded six wins for the season. While neither can make this season's Premier C finals, a win to either side will give the team a bit of momentum and confidence to take in the next time they meet in Season 2011.
Fitzroy will also be looking for their first win against Ormond in the VAFA competition. Last time in Round 7, the Roys lost by eleven points at Sportscover Arena in a familiar last quarter fade-out. Given their excellent form of late winning four out of their last five matches including the impressive scalps of ladder leaders Caulfield and Beuamaris, the Roys will be keen to finish off the 2010 season with wins against Ormond and in the final round next weekend, bottom placed Parkdale.
Fitzroy's senior team for this weekend has been selected as follows:
Fitzroy Seniors - Round 17 team vs. Ormond |
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| B | 11. B.Atherton |
19. L.Timms |
5. J.Clark |
| HB | 10. T.Cheshire |
24. J.Parkinson |
42. M.Shaughnessy |
| C | 1. J.O'Reilly |
4. R.Angiolella |
13. J.Dimond |
| HF | 53. H.Topp |
18. C.Dullard |
81. B.O'Brien |
| F | 2. M.Biggs |
3. R.Borland |
6. C.Polidoris |
| Foll | 17. J.Cameron-Wooten |
23. S.Baker |
9. P.O'Connor |
| I | 12. A.Harbor, 37. N.Reinalda, 29. M.Cook, 33. T.Parkinson |
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Fitzroy's other teams for this weekend may be found by going to the Teams link under Club Info or by clicking here.
10.00 pm Wednesday 11th August 2010
The Club XVIII lost their first final against Old Essendon 70 to 41, losing captain Stephen Graham early in the game with broken ribs.
They now face Williamstown CYMS this Sunday 15th August at Sportscover Arena, Elsternwick. The game will start at 12 noon.
We encourage all supporters to get along and support the first Club XVIII team since 2006 to be in finals.
John (Richo) Richardson will be also be playing his 50th game.
4.45 pm Saturday 7th August 2010
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For the second time this season, Fitzroy has defeated one of the favorites for the Premier C flag, when it ran down the Caulfield Grammarians at the Brunswick Street Oval this afternoon.
The Roys, who kicked 9 goals for the afternoon managed to hit the front late in the final quarter. Amid great excitement from the crowd, the Caulfield Grammarians had a set shot for goal in the dying minutes of the game. It missed and the Roys hung on for the five point win. The Grammarians were only able to kick one goal in the final quarter, although they certainly had opportunities. In contrast, the Roys reversed this season's tendency to fade out in the last quarter, kicking four goals in the final stanza and making far better use of their opportunities in front of goal.
Round 16 Results
Seniors
Fitzroy 1.1, 2.5, 3.7, 7.9.51 defeated
Caulfield Grammarians 4.4, 4.5, 5.6, 6.10.46 by 5 points
Best (for Fitzroy): Pat O’Connor, Sam Baker, Rory Angiolella, James Meakin, Harry Topp, Tom Cheshire
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy): 2 Antony Harbor, 1 Sam Baker, Conor Dullard 1, Pat O’Connor, Tom Parkinson, Chris Polidoras.
One Percenter: Ben O'Brien
Reserves
Fitzroy 1.2, 2.5, 3.5, 4.6.30 lost to
Caulfield Grammarians 2.3, 4.6, 10.9, 16.11.107 by 65 points
Best (for Fitzroy): Tom Peasnell, Jack Beech, Martin Cusack, Tom Kimpton, Chris Wills, Sam Buckley
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy): 2 Travis Conn, 1 Joshua MacKinnon, Jason Wilkins
More to come.
For the moment sing along to our theme song and the picture of Brunswick Street Oval in its heyday.
10.30 pm Thursday 5th August 2010
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With the relegation genie consigned to the bottle for Season 2010 and the 2010 finals out of reach, the Roys will be looking to set themselves up for Season 2011 for their remaining three games.
The first of these matches this weekend is a big one - against the ladder leaders no less - the Caulfield Grammarians. The Roys have made two changes with captain Jimmy O'Reilly missing due to injury, while Wilkins returns to the reserves.
Last time the Roys went down to the Grammarians by only 19 points. Rory Angiolella was amongst the best in the centre, kicking one goal and continually finding the ball. Pat O'Connor, Tom Cheshire, and Jim O'Reilly also were amongst the better performers. Reilly's absence will be a big loss, but last season's best and fairest Conor Dullard will be an adequate replacement.
Meanwhile the Club XVIII have finished a great home and away season finishing the "Club XVIII North" competition in second place. This means that they will face Old Essendon this Saturday at Coburg City Oval. The game will start at 2.20pm. The second week of finals will see the games move to Sunday and will be played at Sportscover Oval, Elsternwick. The grand final will be played Sunday 22 August starting at 12pm. The Club wishes the players and coach, Tim Madden the best for this weekend’s game. This is the first time since 2004 that the Clubbies have been in the finals.
Fitzroy's senior team for this weekend has been selected as follows:
Fitzroy Seniors - Round 16 team vs. Caulfield Grammarians |
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19. L.Timms |
5. J.Clark |
| HB | 10. T.Cheshire |
24. J.Parkinson |
46. J.Meakin |
| C | 16. J.McGee |
4. R.Angiolella |
13. J.Dimond |
| HF | 53. H.Topp |
18. C.Dullard |
81. B.O'Brien |
| F | 2. M.Biggs |
3. R.Borland |
6. C.Polidoris |
| Foll | 17. J.Cameron-Wooten |
23. S.Baker |
9. P.O'Connor |
| I | 12. A.Harbor, 37. N.Reinalda, 29. M.Cook, 33. T.Parkinson |
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Fitzroy's other teams for this weekend may be found by going to the Teams link under Club Info or by clicking here.
3.30 pm Sunday 1st August 2010
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Fitzroy's ambition to notch up their fourth win in a row came to an end yesterday when they went down to Old Camberwell by 10 points.
Despite the loss Fitzroy will achieve their season goal and avoid relegation to D1 for 2011, as Old Geelong went down to Caulfield Grammarans by 95 points and tenth placed Parkdale lost by 96 points. With three rounds to play, Fitzroy lead ninth placed Geelong by three games plus percentage, making relegation even mathematically impossible.
The actual game was a see-sawing contest throughout. After a slow start in the first quarter where Fitzroy remained goal-less, the Roys kicked four goals to one in the second to trail by only a goal. After hitting the front by a point at the end of the third quarter, the Roys ran out of steam allowing Old Camberwell to kick four goals to two,with the Roys going down by ten points.
Next week the Roys face another big test with a clash against the top of the ladder and premiership favourite Caulfield Grammarians. Coach Simon Taylor will be keen to gauge the improvement in his side and a solid result in this match will bode well for Season 2011.
Round 15 Results
Seniors
Fitzroy 0.3, 4.7, 8.10,10.12.72 lost to
Old Camberwell 4.3, 5.7, 8.9, 12.10.82 by 10 points
Best (for Fitzroy): Tom Cheshire, Sam Baker, James Meakin, Rory Angiolella, Jesse Dimond, Harry Topp
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy): 2 Antony Harbor; 1 Rory Angiolella, Harry Topp, Tom Parkinson, Chris Poliodoris, Sam Baker, Ben O'Brien, John Clark, Matthew Biggs
One Percenter: Sam Baker
Reserves
Fitzroy 1.0, 3.0, 5.2, 7.8.50 lost to
Old Camberwell 4.6, 5.12, 9.21, 15.25.115 by 65 points
Best (for Fitzroy): Trent Coleman, Martin Cusack, Chris Wills, Jack Beech, Tom Peasnell, Simon Dundas
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy): 2 Travis Conn; 1 Fraser Cameron, Jamie Hughes, Daryl Murphy, Gareth Coghlan, Mark Wilson
Club XVIII
Fitzroy 6.8.44 lost to
Old Carey 6.11.47 by 3 points
5.00 pm Saturday 17th July 2010
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Fitzroy has defeated ninth placed Old Geelong by a massive 94 points this afternoon at the Brunswick Street Oval. The win, the biggest of the season for Fitzroy, has lifted the club's season win-loss ratio to 5 wins and 9 losses, three games and percentage ahead of ninth place.
With four rounds to play this season, Fitzroy's win today has all but shut the gate in the relegation battle. Mathematically it would be possible for Old Geelong to avoid relegation if they were to win all remaining four games and Fitzroy were to lose all four. Howver on current form, that scenario looks most unlikely.
The first quarter set the tone for the whole game Old Geelong opened with the first goal of the match but the quick reply by Fitzroy's McGee produced a Roys avalanche with the Roys kicking seven goals to Old Geelong's two. The Roys managed to extend their lead at every change, leading by 48 at half time, 63 at three quarter time and 94 at full time.
Round 14 Results
Seniors
Fitzroy 7.2, 11.8, 13.12, 18.20.128 defeated
Old Geelong 2.0, 4.2, 4.3, 5.4.34 by 94 points
Best (for Fitzroy): Pat O'Connor, Ben Atherton, Sam Baker, James McGee, Will Johnson, Conor Dullard
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy): 6 Ross Borland; 4 James McGee; 3 Conor Dullard; 2 Jack Simcoe; 1 Ben O'Brien, Jim O'Reilly.
One Percenter: Rory Angiolella
Reserves
Fitzroy 4.4.28 lost to
Old Geelong 12.8.80 by 52 points
Best (for Fitzroy): Simon Dundas, Martin Cook, Tom Parkinson, Jack Beech, Innes MacPhail, Tom Peasnell,
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy): James Cowan-Clark, Simon Dundas, James Harding, John Richardson
One Percenter: Tom Parkinson
4.45 pm Saturday 17th July 2010
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In one of the shocks of the Premier C season, eighth placed Fitzroy has upset second placed Beaumaris in this afternoon's game at the Shark's home ground of Banksia Reserve. Captain Jim O'Reilly led the way with a best on ground performance, topped off by a five goal haul from centre-half forward.
After an even first half, Fitzroy broke the game open in the third quarter kicking five unanswered goals and taking a 26 point lead. Despite being a man short for eight minutes of the last quarter, the Roys managed to maintain their 4-5 goal lead to take out their second successive win and overall their fourth win of the season from 13 rounds.
Round 13 Results
Seniors
Fitzroy 4.1, 7.6, 12.8, 15.9.99 defeated
Beaumaris 4.2, 8.5, 8.6, 10.11.71 by 28 points
Best (for Fitzroy): J.O'Reilly, S.Baker, J.Clark, W. Johnson, A.Harbor
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy): 5 J.O'Reilly; 2 R.Borland, J.McGee, A.Harbor, C.Polidoris; 1 T.Cheshire, C.Dullard.
Reserves
Fitzroy 4.5.29 lost to
Beaumaris 18.13.121 by 92 points
Best (for Fitzroy):
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy):
Club XVIII
Fitzroy 15.12.102 defeated
Old Paradians 9.4.58 by 44 points
U/19 (1)
Fitzroy 19.14.128 defeated
Old Essendon 11.11.77 by 51 points
U/19 (2)
Fitzroy 5.6.36 lost to
Old Ivanhoe 21.20.146 by 110 points
10.30 pm Thursday 15th July 2010
The Fitzroy Football Club and Brisbane Lions have reached an amicable settlement in their legal proceedings today after mediation discussions between the two parties over the last fortnight.
The two Clubs have agreed that the side-on Fitzroy style Lion symbolically represents the historic merger between the Bears and Fitzroy and the first 13 years of the Brisbane Lions competing in the AFL.
In recognition of this important fact, the Brisbane Lions will prominently feature the side-on Fitzroy style Lion alongside its current branding on the following items:
With the AFL’s consent, the masthead at the top of the page of the official Brisbane Lions’ website (currently www.lions.com.au) will also prominently include the side-on lion logo for a period of seven years.
Both the Fitzroy Football Club and the Brisbane Lions are pleased to reach this agreement and with the final terms of the settlement.
Since the 1996 merger, the Brisbane Lions have participated in the AFL competition. The Brisbane Lions' home, away and clash guernseys - or any future Club guernseys - have never been the subject of court proceedings and will not be changing.
The Brisbane Lions wish the Fitzroy Football Club all the best in the VAFA and commend them on their strong grassroots community ties.
For comment from Fitzroy Football Club please contact:
Joan Eddy, President
5.00 pm Saturday 10th July 2010
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Fitzroy has run over the top of sixth placed Mazenod in their Round 12 match at Brunswick Street Oval chalking up a 15 point win - their third for the season.
The Roys move to within one game of Mazenod and move further away from the relegation zone.
More details as they come to hand.
Round 12 scores
Seniors
Fitzroy 1.4, 5.4, 8.7, 10.8.68 defeated
Mazenod 2.3, 4.6, 4.6, 7.11.53 by 15 points
Best (for Fitzroy):
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy):
Reserves
Fitzroy 8.5.53 lost to
Mazenod 15.9.99 by 46 points
Best (for Fitzroy):
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy):
Club XVIII
Fitzroy 8.8.56 defeated
Williamstown CYMS 5.11.41 by 15 points
U/19 (1)
Fitzroy 21.19.145 defeated
Old Trinity 5.12.42 by 103 points
Here is some video from last weekend's match.
5.30 pm Tuesday 29th June 2010
June 18th 1892 was an auspicious day in the history of the Fitzroy Football Club. Not only was it the day of the first game between Fitzroy and Collingwood played at Victoria Park, but it was 14 years to the day before the birth of Percy Mitchell, who became one of the club's most noted officials and 46 years to the day before champion player Kevin Murray was born. June 18th 1892 was also auspicious because the day marked the first win by Fitzroy over their arch enemies and close neighbour Collingwood. Indeed Fitzroy and Collingwood were to clash 215 times between 1892 and 1996 with the Roys winning 79 of them, losing 132 and drawing four times.
Now the latest item for all Fitzroy supporters to add to their growing Fitzroy library is the a detailed account by Marc Fiddian about thie long standing rivalry between the Fitzroy Football Club and Collingwood over one hundred and four years of competition. Divided by Smith Street, the close neighbours were to become particularly fierce rivals for their entire history of first in the VFA and then in the VFL-AFL.
It's all here. Fitzroy's 1905 and 1922 Grand Final wins, Collingwood's Coventry's 17 goals against Fitzroy in Round 12 of season 1930, Fitzroy's highest ever score against Collingwood in 1945, Fitzroy's heart-breaking one point loss in the 1981 first semi-final and Paul Roos' last gasp kick to seal victory at Princes Park in 1992. And sadly of course the account of the very last time Fitzroy and Collingwood met in Round 16 of the 1996 season on Sunday July 21st, when a broken Fitzroy lost by 40 points is also present.
For any longtime Fitzroy supporter who saw many Fitzroy - Collingwood clashes over the years and indeed for any current supporter or player of the Fitzroy Football Club now playing in the VAFA, this book will be a valuable account of the long and illustrious history of the Club we hold so dear.
"The Other Side of Smith Street" is published by Raccoon Tail Books. It is available from the Fitzroy Shop for the cost of $30 (incl GST).
10.30 pm Sunday 4th July 2010
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Six unanswered goals in the third quarter by Ajax scuttled any chance that Fitzroy had of causing their second successive upset at the Greg Smorgon Oval at Albert Park.
Attempting a fast running game themselves, was looking to have paid off when Fitzroy jumped out to an early three goal lead at the end of the first quarter. However after quarter time the fleet-footed Ajax team began to gain the ascendancy. Matching the Ajax midfield the Roys were continually breaking down at half-forward, with several promising forward thrusts foiled by the lack of a strong marking target up forward. Too often the Roys were either forced to wait until an option presented itself, or poor disposal by foot looking for a better option resulted in several turnovers which would see Ajax sweeping the ball out of the half back line and creating several opportunities for their own forward line. Ajax put the final result beyond all doubt in the first half of the third quarter when they slammed on six unanswered goals. Paul O'Connor finally broke the drought for Fitzroy kicking their first for the second half at the twenty minute mark. At one stage close to sixty points down, two successive goals at the last for the Roys reduced the final deficit to 44 points.
James Meakin was the best for Fitzroy, while Pat O'Connor battled manfully in the middle as did Ben Atherton in defence. Will Johnson also had a great game on debut. Up forward captain Jimmy O'Reilly was lively up forward kicking three goals, the only multiple goal-kicker for Fitzroy.
In the reserves, Fitzroy started slowly, failing to score in the first quarter, finally going down by 46 points, only managing to kick six goals for the day.
Both U/19 sides lost by varying margins. The U/19 (1) side lost by 3 points, while the U/19(2) side were crushed by a massive 163 points.
The Clubbies were the only Fitzroy side to win scoring a solid ten goal win over Old Westbourne.
Round 11 scores
Seniors
Fitzroy 3.4, 4.5, 5.8, 8.10.58 lost to
Ajax 0.4, 6.9, 12.12, 15.12.102 by 44 points
Best (for Fitzroy): James Meakin, Pat O'Connor, Chris Poliodoris, Jack Parkinson, Will Johnson
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy): 3 Jim O'Reilly; 1 Chris Poliodoris, John Clark, Jack Simcoe, Harry Topp, Pat O'Connor
One percenter: M Biggs
Reserves
Fitzroy 0.0, 2.0, 5.1, 6.3.39 lost to
Ajax 4.2, 7.7, 8.9, 9.13.38 by 46 points
Best (for Fitzroy): Ben O’Brien, Josh Sprague, Simon Dundas, Dan Ryan, Paul Diacogiorgis and Chris Wills
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy): 2 James Cowan-Clark, 1 Jack Beech, Jamie Hughes, Thomas Jenkins, Josh Sprague.
Club XVIII
Fitzroy 14.15.99 defeated
Old Westbourne 5.8.38 by 61 points
U/19 (1)
Fitzroy 10.7.67 lost to
Old Carey 10.10.70 by 3 points
U/19 (2)
Fitzroy 5.7.37 lost to
Bulleen Templestowe 29.16.190 by 163 points
8.30 pm Wednesday 30th June 2010
They came from far and wide for the 2010 Fitzroy Football Club Reds Ball; Fairies, French maids, forks, Ferrero Rochers, fridges, firemen, race car drivers and two brave Roman soldiers.
The 'F and R' theme brought colour and life to a great night on the banks of the Yarra at the Melbourne Rowing Club.
In the best dressed awards, Alex Grant took the honours in the men's section as a flasher. It was an easy role to play for the disturbed Clubbies legend and he would have been stiff to lose.
Hannah Ware was the 'Belle of the Ball' for the ladies in a fabulously red burlesque dancer's ensemble.
Club stalwart Anthony Walsh won top prize in the raffle and can look forward to jumping out of a plane from 16,000 feet as a result. Good luck with that Walshy, hopefully we don't need a new runner in 2011!
Thanks to all who attended and helped make it a great night. Much needed funds were raised for the club and we thank everyone for their support. Let's make sure we're all back to do it again next year.
Photos of the night can be viewed here.
8.30 pm Saturday 26th June 2010
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Fitzroy has caused the upset of the round in Premier C by defeating Rupertswood in this afternoon's game at the historic Brunswick Street Oval. The win moved Fitzroy to eighth place on the Premier C ladder due to a superior percentage over ninth placed Old Geelong. While the win should give the senior side renewed confidence there is still a great deal of work to do to guaratee their place in Premier C for 2011.
Fitzroy's midfield took the ascendancy in the second half with Paul O'Connor and Sam Baker named amongst the best.
The senior win capped off a great day for Fitzroy with the reserves also winning by 46 points.
The Club 18 side had another terrific win against UHS-VU by 96 points.
The only one of Fitzroy's five team to lose was the U/19(2) team which went down to Latrobe University by 103 points, while the U/19(1) team defeated Sr Bernards by nine points.
Next week Fitzroy takes on Ajax at the Gary Smorgon Oval (Oval 9) Aughtie Drive Albert Park (Melways Map 57 K6)
Round 10 scores
Seniors
Fitzroy 11.14.80 defeated
Rupertswood 10.5.65 by 15 points
Best (for Fitzroy): S.Baker, P.O'Connor, J. OReilly, J.Parkinson. J.Cameron-Wooten, C.Poliodoris
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy): 3 C.Poliodoris; 2 J.O'Reilly, O.Stolz; 1 R.Angiolella, C.Dullard, P.O'Connor, J.Simcoe.
Reserves
Fitzroy 12.12.84 defeated
Rupertswood 5.8.38 by 46 points
Best (for Fitzroy):
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy):
Club XVIII
Fitzroy 15.23.113 defeated
UHS-VU 2.5.17 by 96 points
U/19 (1)
Fitzroy 12.7.79 defeated
St Bernards 10.10.70 by 9 points
U/19 (2)
Fitzroy 2.6.18 lost to
Latrobe University 16.25.121 by 103 points
See footage from the Rupertswood win below.
9.30 pm Sunday 20th June 2010
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A gallant Fitzroy has gone down to ladder leaders Caulfield Grammarians by three goals at Glenhuntly Oval on Saturday afternoon.
Fizroy's lack of key position players in the forward line, especially after losing Mick Lee in the third quarter really cost the side in the end. Once again when there seemed a chance of an unexpected victory, the Roys were held goalless in the final quarter.
Rory Angiolella led from the front as he battled hard in the centre, kicking one goal and continually finding the ball.
Pat O'Connor, Tom Cheshire, and Jim O'Reilly also battled hard as the Roys, somewhat surprisingly to some it seems, pushed the ladder leaders all the way.
The fighting performance against clearly the best team in Premier C so far, must give coach Simon Taylor and his assistants some encouragement that Fitzroy can win enough games to avoid relegation.
It was a low scoring afternoon. While the seniors managed to kick only 6 goals in their match, the Reserves only managed two goals for the afternoon losing by 79 points .
In contrast the Club 18 side had a terrific result winning their game against Whitefriars by 94 points.
Both U/19 teams unfortunately lost their matches, the U/19 (1) team going down by 46 points while the U/19 (2) team went down by less than a kick.
Next week Fitzroy takes on Rupertswood, who fell out of the four this week at the Brunswick Street Oval.
Round 9 scores
Seniors
Fitzroy 6.10.46 lost to
Caulfield Grammarians 8.17.65 by 19 points
Best (for Fitzroy): R.Angiolella. T.Cheshire, K.Inthavong, P.O'Connor, J.O'Reilly, M.Biggs
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy): 3 M.Lee; 1 B.O'Brien, R.Angiolella, J.Simcoe
Reserves
Fitzroy 2.3.15 lost to
Caulfield Grammarians 11.28.94 by 79 points
Best (for Fitzroy):
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy):
Club XVIII
Fitzroy 15.19.109 defeated
Whitefriars 2.3.15 by 94 points
U/19 (1)
Fitzroy 13.14.92 lost to
Werribee 20.18.138 by 46 points
U/19 (2)
Fitzroy 10.11.71 lost to
Ivanhoe 11.8.74 by 3 points
2.30 pm Friday 11th June 2010
Tom Pinchen-Hogg
Isn’t it grand when a plan is followed through and an overall team effort is brought to the table for a big clash! Intensity and run and carry was our effective strategy against an imposing Williamstown outfit fresh off the back of an impressive performance against the ‘fiery’ Therry Penola.
With a line up boasting 12 new players from last week we came into this game optimistic of our chances – despite key components of our structure in fullback regular Steven ‘Maggsy’ Maggs and big full forward Rosco. We required a few players to take up their mantle and fill the void they had left.
The game got off to a timid start as both sides adjusted to each other’s game styles. In the early stages we focused on a predominately one on one game style which gave Williamstown little room to move and carry the ball but neither side was able to gain any ascendency managing only two goals apiece in the opening quarter.
However, we took heart from the dash and quality disposal from Tommy ‘pretty boy’ Jenkins across the wing, nuggety in and under work from Steve Graham, strong dukes from Jim bob ‘ballerina toes’ Mackay up forward - complemented by our very own Little Princess Wilson’s crumbing and strong contested work in the back half from John Card. At quarter time Timmy pleaded for us to take advantage of our opportunity, telling us we were running on top of them but just needed to show it where it counted.
The second quarter we jumped them from the start as James Pitts loaded the ball into our forwards with precision. Nick Brown showed how quickly a fifty kilogram man can run whilst the big wiry Danish took on countless contests across halfback, taking full advantage of his long limbs with strong overhead marks or spoiling when he was out of position. The typical unsolicited chatter from A Grant started to come to the fore as we jetted ahead. As the rain began to bucket down our new bearded player A Watkins, (later to be nicknamed Mumford - questionable choice - by Timmy Madden) began to get busy, and, the water proved no trouble for Jim Bob as the ball stuck to him like cement.
With a 20 point lead going into half time we were buoyant about our chances and keen to finish off.
The next quarter neither side took control and the game stagnated slightly. However the intent was still there as Phegan continued to present up forward, Rowan Enright cleared the ball out of defence and ‘Pretty’ kept backing himself in, proving too quick for the Williamstown side. This in mind, however, we kicked only the one goal for the quarter to Williamstown’s two.
The last term opened up for us as we ran in numbers, won our individual contests and showed what a full bench brings to the table as our legs got stronger, moving with more precision. A few note worthies from this quarter must include: ‘Golden boots’ Rory Callen’s storming across the wing in front of the interchange bench through three unlucky Williamstown fellas; the six goal kicking Princess’s snap over his head when he had Brown free; the loud vocal efforts from our female supporters and the wonder of Adam Grant’s expanding vocabulary. By quarter’s end we had nailed an extra five goals to their one, bringing us to an impressive 39 point win against one of the Leagues contenders.
Another great performance! Let’s show our support down at training!
Carn the Roys!
Fitzroy 87 defeated Williamstown 48
Goal Kickers: T. Wilson 6, N. Brown 2, J. Parlane , J. Phegan , A. Grant , A. Watkins , J. Pitts.
Best Players: J. MacKay, T. Jenkins, A. Grant, J. Pitts, A. Watkins, T. Wilson.
7.30 pm Saturday 5th June 2010
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Five unanswered goals to Old Camberwell in atrocious conditions in the last quarter saw the Wellers over-run a very competitive Fitzroy at Brunswick Street this afternoon. The Roys, who in fact had led for most of the game, were left gutted as their attempt to notch up their second win of the season fell short yet again by a relatively narrow margin.
Chris Poliodoris led the way in the wet for Fitzroy kicking four goals from a half forward flank, while Pat O'Connor, Tom Cheshire, Ben Atherton, Lyall Timms and youngster Rory Angiolella, fought hard all afternoon for the cause.
The Reserves also had a narrow win over the Old Camberwell Reserves winning by four points. The goalkicing was spread evenly with Richardson, Buckley and Conn kicking two goals each.
The Clubbies also had a terrific result winning their game against Williamstown CYMS by 49 points.
Both U/19 teams unfortunately lost their matches, the U/19 (1) team going down by 32 points while the U/19 (2) team suffered a massive loss, to the tune of 95 points.
Round 8 scores
Seniors
Fitzroy 9.8.62 lost to
Old Camberwell 12.11.83 by 21 points
Best (for Fitzroy): Chris Poliodoris, Rory Angiolella, Pat O'Connor, Tom Cheshire, Ben Atherton, Lyall Timms
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy): 4 Chris Poliodoris, 1 Kiao Inthavong, Oliver Stolz, Pat O'Connor, James O'Reilly, Ben O'Brien
One Percenter: Lyall Timms
Reserves
Fitzroy 9.6.60 defeated
Old Camberwell 8.8.56 by 4 points
Best (for Fitzroy): Nick Reinalda, Thomas Hunter, Thomas Peasnell, Ryan Atkinson, Andrew Turner, Richard Willingham
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy): 2 Sam Buckley, Travis Conn, John Richardson; 1 Nick Johnston, Thomas Peasnell, Andrew Turner
One Percenter: Thomas Hunter
Club XVIII
Fitzroy 13.9.97 defeated
Old Paradians 7.6.48 by 49 points
U/19 (1)
Fitzroy 5.7.37 lost to
St Bernards 10.9.69 by 32 points
U/19 (2)
Fitzroy 1.6.12 lost to
Therry Penola 15.17.107 by 95 points
6.30 pm Friday 4th June 2010
KEVIN Murray suspected it was time to give the game away when he found himself scrapping with a bloke chasing bragging rights for roughing up a Brownlow medallist.
"It was the last game of the year in Super Rules," Murray said this week. "This bloke came to mind me at half-forward and said, 'I'll give you effing Brownlow, I'll knock your effing teeth out'.
"I said, 'Listen mate, I haven't got any, but let's get on with it'. As we were rolling around on the ground, I thought to myself, 'That's enough'. I'd had enough."
Murray was 52 at the time.
What an extraordinary career. Unique, really. The career of a legend, a status formalised at the Australian football Hall of Fame function in Melbourne last night.
Murray, who turns 72 this month, is a football treasure.
He started in the VFL with Fitzroy at 16 and played the game continuously at various levels into his 50s.
He finished open competition at 48 with Maribyrnong Park in B grade of the Essendon District league before moving to the 35-and-overs in Super Rules.
Like Terry Daniher of more recent times, he had an insatiable appetite for the game, for team, for competition, regardless of the level.
Surely his on-field contribution to football is unrivalled.
He played 407 games for Fitzroy, Victoria, East Perth and Western Australia in 20 seasons, winning a place in the AFL Team of the (20th) Century and a Brownlow Medal.
Yet, it was his selection as captain of Fitzroy's Team of the Century - ahead of Haydn Bunton - that sits as his proudest achievement.
"That stood out above everything," he said. "There was Bunton, (Alan) Ruthven, 'Butch' Gale, Garry Wilson, (John) Murphy, (Paul) Roos. It was the highest honour you could ever wish to have.
"I'm really proud of the Brownlow, too, but it's an individual thing."
Read the full article by Mike Sheahan at the Herald-Sun here
10.30 pm Thursday 3rd June 2010
Tom Pinchen-Hogg
It was the game we had been preparing for weeks; playing the benchmark of the competition, the top of the ladder, Old Essendon on their home ground. This was to be our biggest challenge and the perfect way to measure ourselves amongst the league’s elite. Coming into the game with a full bench and a buzzing line up from an easy win against the Old Paradians the week before our confidence was up with our intentions to be the Clubbie North’s new ladder leaders.
From the opening bounce there was a bit of niggle amongst the opposing teams illustrating that this was an important game for both. With no apparent wind the game got off to an even start with the old Essendon side taking a narrow two goals to one lead going into the second quarter. Spragues - new to the side this week - competed well in defence quashing many Old Essendon attacks. Rover Owen Dunn constantly got in and under, getting the ball out of the middle and setting up the drive of Nicky Johnstone and Captain Stephen Graham who launched it to the reliable big ‘Jimbob’ Mackay and surprise packet up forward D. Murphy. Unswayed by the quarter’s events we took positives from it, pinpointing our intensity as a major strength but we were also aware that we had to lift again to get on top of the scoreboard.
The next quarter was a much more free flowing contest as both sides looked for opportunities to push forward. Hard-in under work and clever outside running from the likes of Nick Brown and Tommy ‘Pretty’ Jenkins saw the game open up as our pace which in recent weeks had been a factor became evident once again. Daring run out of defence from Rowan Enright and opportunistic work from forwards Coghlan and ‘Murph’ meant we had added a further three goals by the quarter’s end but still trailing the strong Old Essendon by two goals.
At half time we were still in the game with the belief we could knock them off. Timmy pleaded for us to keep up the intensity and back ourselves in enabling us to come out rejuvenated and task orientated after the break. Locking down the old Essendon midfield, we kept the leading goal kicker of the year ‘Podger’ quiet. However, much like the first quarter, neither side was able to get the ascendency as the game began to stagnate into bec ‘stop-start’ football. We battled hard and took control in patches but were unable to take control on the scoreboard and with no progress made we still remained 14 points down.
The final term saw us come out of the blocks as ‘Murph’ kicked a classy snap within the first minutes giving us a fantastic boost. We began to run in numbers with Granty, Spragues and Edwards repelling Old Essendon’s attacks, ‘Gabe’ and Tommy Jenkins popped up, competing admirably across the wings whilst Murph and ‘Jimbob’ offered us targets in our forward line. Alas - there wasn’t enough this time left and we went down by 19 points to a quality Old Essendon outfit.
This weekend is a big challenge for us taking on second placed Williamstown who took down Thierry-Penola quite convincingly. Get pumped Fellas and let’s bounce back!
Carn the Roys!
9.10-64 OLD ESSENDON defeated 6.9-45 FITZROY
Goal Kickers: D. Murphy 3, N. Brown, J. MacKay, G. Coghlan
Best Players: J. Sprague, O. Dunn, D. Murphy, T. Pinchen-Hogg, R. Enright, D. Edwards
8.30 pm Saturday 22nd May 2010
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Fitzroy have broken through for their first win of the season by defeating Parkdale by three points and as a result have claimed the Norm Johnstone Trophy (the first time it has been played for since 2006). The Roys also moved one place higher on the Premier C ladder to eighth, scrambling above their Round 1 conquerors Old Geelong.
It was near thing though as the Roys had a semi-comfortable fifteen point lead at three quarter time. However five goals straight, to Parkdale, in the last quarter to Fitzroy's 1.6, saw the Vultures hit the front. With Fitzroy again staring at a narrow loss having led for much of the day, captain James O'Reilly, again playing up forward, kicked the winning goal to put the Roys in front with about three-four minutes to go. Even then Fitzroy supporters had their hearts in their mouths, as Parkdale continually pressed forward. When the final siren sounded the ball was only twenty or so metres from the Vultures' goal. Nat Quick played a great game up forward, while Rory Angiolella also played very well, even drawing a little support from the loud Parkdale supporter group.
The Norm Johnstone Trophy claimed finally by Fitzroy was instituted by the Fitzroy Foundation, when the Fitzroy Reds and the then St.Pat's Mentone Vultures were in D grade, to honour a Fitzroy Champion who began playing for Fitzroy as a 17 yr old and went on to become one of the Club's great champions (1944 to 1957). Norm's grandson Travis Johnstone, currently plays for the Brisbane Lions in the AFL.
The Reserves also had a great win over the Parkdale Reserves winning by 88 points. Tom Kimpton and James Harding kicked three goals each, while Ben O'Brien and Lyall Timms were best on ground.
The U/19 (1) team had an absolutely massive 191 point win over the Manningham Sharks, but the U19 (2) team suffered a very large defeat also losing by 138 points. The Clubbies also had a terrific result winning their game by 69 points.
All in all a great day for old Fitzroy.
Round 6 scores
Seniors
Fitzroy 12.11.83 defeated
Parkdale 12.8.80 by 3 points
Best (for Fitzroy): Pat O'Connor, Chris Poliodoris. James O;Reilly, Tom CHeshire, Rory Angiolella, Matthew Biggs
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy): 3 Nat Quick, 2 Antony Harbor, 1 James O'Reilly, Michael Cussen, Michael Lee, Chris Poliodoris, Oliver Stolz, Jack Simcoe, Harry Topp
One Percenter: Michael Cussen
Reserves
Fitzroy 18.18.118 defeated
Parkdale 4.6.30 by 88 points
Best (for Fitzroy): Ben O'Brien, Lyall Timms, Martin Cusack, Jack Buncle, Thomas Hunter and Chris Will
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy): 3 Tom Kimpton, James Harding; 2 Jamie Hughes, Jack Buncle. James Cowan-Clark, Travis Conn; 1 Sam Buckley, Andrew Turner, Alex Knorr
One Percenter: Tom Hunter
U/19 (1)
Fitzroy 29.19.193 defeated
Mannigham Sharks 0.2.2 by 191 points
U/19 (2)
Fitzroy 5.6.36 lost to
Therry Penola 25.24.174 by 138 points
Club XVIII
Fitzroy 17.9.111 defeated
Old Paradians 11.6.42 by 69 points
Watch highlights from the match below.
10.30 pm Wednesday 19th May 2010
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After leading for much of the day, including a three goal lead at three quarter time the Roys have gone down to Mazenod by less than a kick in a low socring game at Glen Waverley.
Conor Dullard led the way, being one of the best on the gorund as well as kicking three goals.
Meanwhile the reserves have also lost their chance to cement a place in the final four, managing only to kick six goals goimng down by 79 points.
The Clubbies squeaked home by three points while the U/19's (1) had a good 44 point win over St Bernards. The Club's other U/19 team however crashed to Latrobe Univeristy by a massive 119 points.
This weekend it is the clash of the two bottom Premier C sides when Fitzroy take on an also winless Parkdale at the Brunswick Street Oval. Obviously the loser of the game will become favorite for the wooden spoon and relegation for 2011, while the winner will stay in touch with the middle of the ladder and more importantly, remain in the mix to avoid the relegation zone of 9th and 10th positions on the ladder.
Round 5 scores
Seniors
Fitzroy 8.13.61 lost to
Mazenod 8.8.56 by 5 points
Best (for Fitzroy): S.Baker, C.Dullard, P.O'Connor, C.Poliodoris, J.O'Reilly, T.Cheshire
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy): 3 C.Dullard, 2 T.Cheshire, 1 J.O'Reilly, A.Harbor, J.McGee
Reserves
Fitzroy 6.6.42 lost to
Mazenod 18.13.121 by 79 points
Best (for Fitzroy):
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy):
U/19 (1)
Fitzroy 19.15.129 defeated
St. Bernards 12.13.85 by 44 points
U/19 (2)
Fitzroy 6.6.42 lost to
Latrobe University 24.17.161 by 119 points
Club XVIII
Fitzroy 11.9.75 defeated
Thierry Penola 11.6.72 by 3 points
10.30 pm Thursday 13th May 2010
As far as 300th games go, Fitzroy footballer Fraser Cameron’s was memorable for all the wrong reasons.
But the Victorian Amateur Football Association can see the funny side of his milestone Premier C game against Rupertswood last weekend, which saw him play 15 minutes in the first quarter before being forced from the field with a hamstring injury.
“I actually did end doing my hamstring fairly early on,” 35 year old Cameron said. “It was a bit embarrassing’ (But) I was convinced by the coach to come back on at the end and as luck would have it I managed to kick a goal, albeit a cheap one but it was an amusing way to end of the match.”
The clash was at Rupertswood’s home at Salesian College in Sunbury making it a hefty drive for a short appearance for Cameron who lives in McRae. Starting his VAFA football career at Old Trinity in 1992, Cameron played 247 matches in under-19’s, reserves and seniors before crossing to Fitzroy in 2007. He coached the club’s reserves in 2007-08, with the clash against Rupertswood his 53rd for Fitzroy. He said he had crossed to Fitzroy with an eye to gaining coaching experience. Despite handing away his reserves coaching role at Fitzroy last season, Cameron said he hoped to coach again. “Once I hang up the boots I’ll look to coach within the association, depending on what’s available.”
“Naming the highlights from his 300 games, Fraser said, were playing with Old Trinity in 1996 and 1999. The move to Fitzroy in 2007 had opened his eyes to a different brand of amateur football, Cameron said. “You get people from all over the place, guys from the country, guys from university and kids coming up from juniors. It blends lots of backgrounds, which is great.
It made me realize football is very important to all different kinds of people.”
He added that having the opportunity to play with the club following the incorporation of Fitzroy Reds into the Fitzroy Football Club in 2009 was also an experience to remember.
Cameron is a well-known face within the VAFA, as a scribe for the association’s football record.
“I’m not a journalist of any sort. I’m a barrister and I tend to do more talking that writing.” He said. “(But) I started doing it as something to do on the side and I got to know lots of people within the competition as a side-effect. “I do find it enjoyable.”
Laura Jolly
The Leader May 10th 2010
8.30 pm Saturday 8th May 2010
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FITZROY fought hard but lost by 30 points to one of Premier C's premiership contenders Beaumaris in this afternoon's encounter at the Brunswick Street Oval.
Despite their fourth loss for the season after four rounds, the Royboys have been competitive against three of the top four teams and took it up to current top team Ajax. This would give Fitzroy coach Simon Taylor some cause for optimism in the coming weeks with matches against sixth placed Mazenod and bottom placed Parkdale.
Meanwhile the reserves have moved a game clear of fifth position with their resounding 54 point win over Beaumaris and one game from top position.
Round 4 scores
Seniors
Fitzroy 14.9.93 lost to
Beaumaris 18.15.123 by 30 points
Best (for Fitzroy): J.O’Reilly, H.Topp, R.Borland, P.O’Connor, T.Cheshire, C.Polidoras
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy): 4 R.Borland; 3 J.O’Reilly; 1 P.O’Connor, S.Baker, S.Buckley, C.Dullard, K.Inthavong, J.Wilkins.
One Percenter: P. O'Connor
Reserves
Fitzroy 17.8.110 defeated
Beaumaris 10.6.66 by 54 points
Best (for Fitzroy): J.Clark, T.Peasnell, T.Coleman, T.Hunter, B.Atherton, J.Cowan-Clark
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy): 3 J.Hughes, T.Kimpton; 2 A.Ley, T.Peasnell, J.Buncle; 1 J.Cowan-Clark, J.Clark, O.Stoltz, L.Timms
One Percenter: J.Cowan Clark
U/19 (1)
Fitzroy 18.12.120 defeated
Old Essendon 6.8.44 by 76 points
U/19 (2)
Fitzroy 4.3.27 lost to
Ivanhoe 20.11.131 by 104 points
Club XVIII
Fitzroy 15.25.115 defeated
Old Westbourne 2.2.14 by 101 points
10.30 pm Sunday 2nd May 2010
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FITZROY came agonisingly close to recording their first win of 2010 going down to Grand Final nemesis Rupertswood by 10 points in Sunbury.
The Roys held a three-quarter time lead of 13 points but were unable to hold on, going down 12.11. 83 to 10.13. 73.
Fitzroy played two of their best quarters of the year kicking 5 goals in the second quarter as the mid-field dominated stoppages and gave the forwards first use of the ball.
Throughout the match the defence, lead by captain James O’Reilly, stood solid. Full-forward Ross Borland presented hard all day and the return of 2009 Best and Fairest winner Connor Dullard gave the midfield some much needed grunt and experience.
Unfortunately for Fitzroy they were unable to hang-on against a fast-finishing Rupertswood.
Fitzroy had several late chances to get back in front but were unable to convert.
After the game coach Simon Taylor, while obviously disappointed with another final quarter fadeout, was pleased with the continued improvement of his young side. He said as the rounds had progressed the team was continuing to gel and that there was still plenty of ground to make up before they reached their potential.
Best players were Borland, Jesse Dimond and Chris Polidoras who both revelled in their new roles on the wing, Dullard, Pat O’Connor, and Harry Topp.
The fighting loss was enough to lift Fitzroy off the bottom of the Premier C ladder, but due to the draw between Old Camberwell and Mazenod the Roys will have to notch up a win to lift themselves clear of the relegation zone.
In the early game Anthony Corponi’s reserves side punished a hapless Rupertswood with a 93 point football lesson. The Roys won 23.12.150 to 8.9.57 to record their second win of the year. Ollie Stoltz kicked four goals and was among the best and will be pushing for selection in the senior side next week as will Travis Conn. Vegan superhero Jamie Hughes also kicked four goals. There were seven other goals scorers including 300 gamer Fraser Cameron.
Best on ground for the twos was Jason Wilkins.
The U/19(1) team also had a very impressive win by a massive 156 points while the Club XVIII won by 29 points. The largest loss of the day was the the U/19(2) team which unfortunately went down to Aquinas by 29 points.
Tom Pinchen-Hogg's report of the Club XVIII game can be found here.
Round 3 scores
Seniors
Fitzroy 10.13.73 lost to
Rupertswood 12.11.83 by 10 points
Best (for Fitzroy): R. Borland, J. Dimond, C. Dullard, P. O’Connor, H. Topp, C. Polidoras
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy):3 R. Borland; 2 M. Lee; 1 H. Topp, P. O’Connor, S. Baker, C. Dullard, M. Biggs.
Reserves
Fitzroy 23.12.150 defeated
Rupertswood 8.9.57 by 93 points
Best (for Fitzroy):J. Wilkins, A. Turner, T. Conn, D. Ryan, J. Cowan-Clark, O. Stoltz
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy): 4 O. Stoltz T. Conn J. Hughes; 3 J. Harding; 2 T. Kimpton, J. Cowan-Clark 1 A. Turner , T. Peasnell , F. Cameron , B. O'Brien
U/19 (1)
Fitzroy 28.23.191 defeated
Old Ivanhoe 5.5.35 by 156 points
U/19 (2)
Fitzroy 10.7.67 lost to
Aquinas 12.14.86 by 19 points
Club XVIII
Fitzroy 14.5.89 defeated
UHS-VU 8.12.60 by 29 points
Best (for Fitzroy): J. Card, N.Johnstone, D. Murphy, T. Pinchen-Hogg, T. Wilson, R. Enright.
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy):5 T. Wilson; 2 D. Murphy J. MacKay; 1 J. Pitts, J. Phegan, G. Poulton, R. Marshall, J. Richardson
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Fitzroy's return to the Brunswick Street Oval for the first time in 2010, was tinged with sadness, not least of which was the remembering of Australia's war dead before the game and also at half-time, but also because the Fitzroy seniors were comprehensively beaten by Ajax, a more skilful, quicker, harder running side.
Having kept pace with the Ajax side for three quarters, the Roys faded in the last. Missing the midfield drive of last season's Best and Fairest Conor Dullard, Ajax contunually won it out of the middle, giving their forwards plenty of opportunities. Seven unanswered goals in the last quarter to Ajax, blew out the eventual margin to 69 points, but perhaps wasn't reflective of the real margin between the sides (especially in the first three quarters).
The reserves notched up their first win for the season, when they defeated Ajax by 35 points. Travis Conn led the way with four goals and no doubt entered into the calculations of the match committee when they ponder senior team selection at the conclusion of training this Thursday night.
The U/19(1) side, came down to the earth after their massive 166 point win last week, by losing to Werribee by 33 points, while the U/19(2) side also lost to Old Westbourne by a slightly smaller margin (28 points.) The Club XVIII side struggled over the line to snatch a narrow win by 3 points.
Watch the Anzac Day tribute at the Brunswick Street Oval. Lest We Forget.
Round 2 scores
Seniors
Fitzroy 9.6.60 lost to
Old Geelong 20.9.129 by 69 points
Best (for Fitzroy): Chris Poliadoris, Pat O'Connor, James McGee, Sam Baker, Harry Topp and Tom Cheshire
One Percenter: Tom Cheshire
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy): 4 James McGee, 1 Rory Angiolella, Sam Baker, Sam Buckley, Tom Cheshire, Michael Lee
Reserves
Fitzroy 11.10.76 defeated
Ajax 6.5.41 by 35 points
Best (for Fitzroy): Tom Peasnell, John Clark, Tom Parkinson, Innes MacPhail, Martin Cusack, Nat Quick
One Percenter: Innes MacPhail
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy): 4 Travis Conn; 2 James Harding, Ben O'Brien, 1 Tom Peasnell, Jason Wilkins
U/19 (1)
Fitzroy 14.5.89 lost to
Werribee 19.8.122 by 33 points
U/19 (2)
Fitzroy 6.8.44 lost to
Old Westbourne 10.12.72 by 28 points
Club XVIII
Fitzroy 5.11.41 defeated
Nobs St Pats 5.8.38 by 3 points
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In warm conditions, Fitzroy's 2010 season in the Premier C competition got off to a poor start when the seniors and reserves both lost to Old Geelong at Como Park at South Yarra. Despite the losses both sides put up a solid showing with inaccuracy costing them a closer result than the 22 point margin for both suggested. Both U/19 teams had good wins, with the U/19 (1) side kicking 30 goals in their massive 166 point win over Old Trinity.
Round 1 scores
Seniors
Fitzroy 10.11.71 lost to
Old Geelong 14.9.93 by 22 points
Best (for Fitzroy): James McGee, Chris Poliodoras, Sam Baker, Tom Cheshire, Conor Dullard, Rory Angiolella
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy): 2 Rory Angiolella, Ross Borland, James McGee; 1 Conor Dullard, Antony Harbor, Kiao Inthavong, Lyall Timms
Reserves
Fitzroy 9.10.64 lost to
Old Geelong 13.8.86 by 22 points
Best (for Fitzroy): Diarmuid Griffin, Martin Cook, Sam Buckley, James Harding, Tom Peasnell, Tom Parkinson
Goalkickers (for Fitzroy): 2 James Harding; 1 Martin Cook, Martin Cusack, Paul Diacogiorgis. Tom Kimpton, Michael Lee, Dan Ryan
U/19 (1)
Fitzroy 30.14.194 defeated
Old Trinity 4.4.28 by 166 points
U/19 (2)
Fitzroy 10.15.75 defeated
Emmaus St Leos 10.8.68 by 7 points
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The Club welcomes our newest major sponsor, Clifton Hill's Degani Bakery Cafe at 350 Queen's Parade.
All Players, members and supporters are urged to support our local Degani Bakery
Remember to thank Sam Farah and his staff for their wonderful support of our club.
The Club would like to pay tribute to the memory of the late Mrs Kathleen Fairhall who has left us a marvellous bequest of $10,000 in her Will. Kath and her late husband Vernon are well remembered as dedicated Club members for many years.
That bequest has now been paid by her Executors, the State Trustees, and we are ever so grateful to her for her bequest as it could not have come at a more useful time. A new season is coming, and over 170 young men from Fitzroy and neighbouring districts will enjoy the benefits of her wonderful gift to her old Club, as it enters her 126th Season of competition in Victorian football. 1884 to 1896 in the VFA, (Premiers 1895), 1897 to 1989 VFL, (Premiers 1898, 1899, 1904, 1905, 1913, 1916, 1922, 1944), AFL 1990 to 1996, and now in conjunction with the Fitzroy Reds in the VAFA from Season 2009.
Members and Benefactors are encouraged to remember the Fitzroy Football Club Ltd in your Will for a bequest, no matter how small. As the Club moves on in its own right, back where it all started 126 years ago, you can be rest assured that that your bequest will ensure that the Fitzroy flag will proudly fly from the Fitzroy Football Club Grandstand at the famous Brunswick Street Ground for evermore . If you would like to help the Club in this way, please feel free to ring the Club Secretary - Finance and Administration, on 9580 6464.
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Two new items have arrived at the Fitzroy Shop and are now available for purchase
These stylish polo shirts and singlets can be purchased in the same sizes as the Fitzroy jumpers (that is 95, 100, 105, 115 cm chest size).
Polo Shirts are priced at $65 plus $10 postage and packaging, while the training singlets are priced at $45, plus $10 postage and handling.
Show your support for Fitzroy and get yours today.
The players and committee of the Fitzroy Football Club would like to extend to the family and friends of Kieran our deepest sympathy following his tragic passing recently.
Kieran played with the Under 19s in season 2008, after coming to Melbourne from Berriwillock to attend University. He was a very popular member of the team and a very good player as well. He kept in contact with quite of few of his team mates after he moved back home and was only recently back in Melbourne to catch up with them and watch the Reefs play.
Kieran was 20 years old.
A funeral service was held for Kieran at Sea Lake on February 13th.
The Fitzroy Football Club runs five (5) teams in the Victorian Amateur Football
Association (VAFA) and for Season 2010 the Club is in need of volunteer support. The Club will provide training for all of the roles listed below. Where uniform or special clothing is required to be worn, the Club will also provide.
For some of the roles the Club would need a person every week and others it is only for home games. If you’re interested in a role but won’t be able to do all games, or could only do home games, please still contact us.
The roles to be fulfilled include water carriers (at least a minimum of two per team per game), timekeepers (one per game), goal-umpire (one for each Club XVIII team as well as U/19 games), boundary umpire (one for each team other than the Seniors), interchange stewards (one per home game), team manager (for all teams except the seniors), scoreboard attendant (one for each home game) and runner (for at least three teams).
If interested, please contact Fitzroy Football Club secretary Sharon Torney, on 0415 420 487 or shaztorn@dodo.com.au for more information.
A full description of the various roles that the Club would hopefully like filled for 2010 can be found here.
The 2010 Season begins on April 17th when Fitzroy travel to Como Park to take on Old Geelong.
Pre-season training details to be announced soon.
Jasper McMillan-Pittard, pictured left in action at Brunswick Street playing for Fitzroy U12s a few years ago, is the first player in the modern history of the Fitzroy Junior Football Club to make it to an AFL list. He was chosen by Port Adelaide at pick 16 from the Geelong Falcons.
McMillan-Pittard is an athletic and versatile player whose kicking skills and ability to read the play can hurt the opposition. He is a left-footer who provides plenty of run from defence. He represented the Vic Country U18 side in 2009 and at the recent Draft Camp, Jaspar completed 10.40mins for the 3kms which was impressive. He averaged 18 disposals in 13 matches for the Falcons with an efficiency rate of 71 per cent.
Jaspar describes himself as a Andrew MacKie winger / half back flanker who can run and carry the ball and his strengths as endurance, speed and kicking efficiency who could improve in his tackling and contested marking.
The Fitzroy Football Club and the Fitzroy Junior Football Club wish Jasper all the best at Port Adelaide. Many Fitzroy supporters, especially those associated with the Fitzroy Juniors will be following his career with considerable interest.
Jasper’s drafting is an example of the strength of the Fitzroy Junior Football Club, who has also had in excess of thirty players drafted into TAC development squads. Not only will the juniors continue to field good footballers and young men to the Fitzroy Football Club, but no doubt the day will surely come when a Fitzroy Junior finds himself playing senior football for the Brisbane Lions.
The 125th Annual General Meeting of the Fitzroy Football Club was held on Sunday 29 November.
The meeting paid tribute to Dyson Hore-Lacy who after 19 years of dedication to the Fitzroy Football Club has stepped down from the Board. Dyson was presented with the Chandler Trophy.
Bill Atherton was awarded Life Membership for his amazing work and dedication in keeping Fitzroy Football Club going. We all owe Bill a great debt of gratitude as for without his years of work, we would not have the Club we have today. Whilst Bill was awarded Life Membership, his wife Deb Atherton should also be thanked for her work.
Bill Atherton and Lou Soligo were re-elected to the Board and Joe Lovalvo and Sharon Torney were elected to the Board.
The Fitzroy Football Club mourns the passing of one of our Club greats, Life Member Clen Denning (1911-2009), who passed away on Monday night (November 9th) at the age of 98 and 11 months. Clen was the VFL/AFL's oldest living player.
Denning was the last surviving member of Fitzroy's final VFL-AFL premiership side of 1944.
After being recruited from VFA club Oakleigh, Denning enjoyed a remarkable start to his VFL career with Carlton in 1935 by kicking six goals from his first six kicks in his first game.
He played 23 matches with the Blues before he was transferred to Fitzroy at the end of 1937 where he spent the next 10 seasons.
Denning led Fitzroy's goal-kicking in 1939 with 37 goals before settling into the back pocket. This was at the instigation of then Maroons coach Dan Minogue, who was proven to be correct as Denning was a valuable contributor for many years especially in the Lions' 1944 premiership side that beat Richmond by 15 points.
Denning was a big name player for Fitzroy. Apart from winning a trophy for "excellent play" in the 1944 Grand Final, he was in Fitzroy's best players in the 1943 preliminary final and both finals in 1947. Fred Hughson after the 1944 Grand Final was reported as saying that, "Denning was a great last ditch man and usually overpowered his opponent."
Opposition players would agree. Champion Essendon rover Dick Reynolds once wrote in The Sun, "I have opposed many fine back pocket players and seen plenty of others in action, but the one I admire the most is Clen Denning of Fitzroy. From bitter experience I know just how hard it is to get a kick from this Fitzroy stalwart. He seemed to delight in shadowing and spoiling me, and even when I had the advantage he would bustle me or punch the ball away. In fact, I was glad to go back on the ball to get a few kicks. I once heard a player remark that Denning 'even watches the wind go by."
Clen was also held in high regard by Fitzroy supporters, members and officials. A letter dated February 26th 1948, from Fitzroy secretary Percy Mitchell said in part: "May I hand you the complement of being the best back pocket player I have ever known Fitzroy to possess."
He played a total of 159 VFL matches for Fitzroy (18 games for Carlton with 23 goals), kicked 59 goals for Fitzroy and represented Victoria in 1941. He was awarded 10 Brownlow votes in total...eight of them in 1947 - his last season. It quite likely would have been much more, but no Brownlow Medal was awarded between 1942 and 1945 due to World War Two.
Denning retired in 1947 and was made a Life Member of the Fitzroy Football Club that same year. He remained a loyal Fitzroy man, coaching the reserves in 1952 and 1953 and working as a talent scout for the Club. In 2001, he said "It's slipped by but it's one of those things I can always look back on - being with Fitzroy. They were a great side with a great lot of players that I used to play with. I still meet with some of the boys that I used to play with."
He was nominated for the Fitzroy Team of the Century in 2001 and was inducted into the Fitzroy-Brisbane Lions Past Players and Officials Hall of Fame the same year.
Clen's eulogy delivered at Clen's funeral by his son Ian Denning may be read here. The Fitzroy Football Club gratefully thanks Ian for his permission to publish Clen's eulogy on our website.
RIP Clen.
Picture Stuart Milligan. Sources: Herald-Sun. Chris Donald - "Fitzroy - For Love of the Jumper"
The Best and Fairest count for the Fitzroy Football Club (incorporating the Fitzroy Reds), was held on Friday 16 October at Bell Rydges, Preston. It was a great night with awards for all teams and the Club being presented.
Conor Dullard took out the Greg Roughsedge Perpetual Trophy (Fitzroy's Best and Fairest Award)
Presented on the night was the Chandler Trophy was awarded to Lloyd Browne for his continual dedication and support of the Club. Lloyd received a standing ovation. He has been the Club’s Reserves field umpire for the past 15 years. Prior to becoming an umpire Lloyd played with the Reds. With the Club’s elevation to C Section, Lloyd can no longer umpire Fitzroy Reserves games but will be the Club’s nominated umpire for the section. The Chandler Trophy was awarded to Lloyd for his continual dedication and support of the Club.
The Club congratulates all of the winners.
Summary of the awards:
Seniors
Reserves
Under 19(1)
Under 19(2)
Club XVIII
Club Awards
Photos of the night can be found here.
Fitzroy Football Club Under 19 players Rory Angiolella and Will Pickering tied to win the VAFA Under 19 (1) North Best and Fairest. They both polled 17 votes with second place finishing on 16 votes. Since 2004 Fitzroy Under 19s have had a total of 5 winners – 2004, 2007, 2008 and now two in 2009.
Tom Pinchen-Hogg came in third in the Under 19(2) North. Conor Dullard finished equal fourth in the D1 Best and Fairest.
"......on behalf of all the Fitzroy supporters who had their hearts ripped out 13 years ago, a huge thank-you to all the Roy Boys who took to the field this year, and a special thanks to the management and board of this fantastic club for re-igniting the flame. We may have not won top prize, but i tell you what, you guys took us on a magical ride in 2009...
Thank you Fitzroy Football Club, you did us proud, and here's looking towards 2010"
"Lions Den" - Big Footy 14th September 2009
Sentiments like Lions Den are no doubt shared by all Fitzroy supporters despite the fact that the Roys lost to Rupertswood by 25 points last Saturday afternoon in the D1 Grand Final.
The Roys tried hard all afternoon, but Rupertswood gained an early break, kicking with the wind in the first quarter. Fro thee the Roys were never able to peg back the deficit, ranging between 33 - 25 points in arrears for the whole day.
At the end the Roys were 25 points behind - a disappointing result on the day for the boys. However they should be proud of their achievements this season and the club is looking forward to 2010, when they advance to C Section.
Goal Kickers: 2 M. Zika, R. Borland, D. Clark; 1 M. MacKay, J. Taylor, O. Stoltz.
Best Players: D. Clark, B. Atherton, C. Meighen, M. MacKay, M. Biggs, J. O'Reilly.
| B | 5.J.Clark | 16. D.Clark | 11. B.Atherton |
| HB | 1. J.O'Rielly | 24. J.Parkinson | 26.S.Baker |
| C | 4. S.Kelleher | 18.C.Dullard | 12.C.Poliadoris |
| HF | 36. A.Seddon | 46. A.Daff | 29.V.Cahill |
| F | 61. J.Taylor | 3. R.Borland | 13. M.Zika |
| Foll | 21. C.Meighen | 2. M.Biggs | 35. M.McKay |
| I | 53.H.Topp, 49.O.Stolz, 59.P.O'Connor, 17.T.Dlabik, | ||
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The Fitzroy Brisbane Lions Past Players & Officials Association have launched an Appeal to assist one of our greatest players through the loss that he has suffered from the recent Bushfires at Flowerdale
As many know, Kevin lost his house at Flowerdale. As it wasn’t his permanent residence, he has not yet received any assistance from the Bushfire Relief Appeal other than the cost of removing the debris.
The Appeal was launched at the Fitzroy Football Club's President's Luncheon, before the Club played South Melbourne Districts on Saturday 8th August, by Past Players Secretary Ivan Smith. Ivan spoke glowingly of what Kevin has meant to all Fitzroy supporters over the years, before presenting Kevin a cheque for just over $31,000 to officially launch the appeal.
Kevin himself spoke about how much pleasure he has gained over the years mixing with supporters and members of the Fitzroy Football Club's supporters. He recalled with some emotion a couple of encounters with Club supporters that have particularly meant a great deal to him.
If you would like to make a donation to this worthy cause, please download the donation form here, fill it out and forward it to the Secretary of the Fitzroy-Brisbane Past Players Association Mr Ivan Smith at 32 Nash Rd, Box Hill Vic. 3128.
THE most significant result in D1-section on Saturday was fourth-placed Fitzroy’s victory at the home of second-placed Werribee.
Five of the six players named in the Roys’ best were teenagers; the only player of mature years was Conor Dullard, who’s the son of former Melbourne defender Tony. After driving back from Werribee, Fitzroy players and officials dropped in to their rooms below the old grandstand at the Brunswick Street oval to see the latest addition to the club’s Royboys palette.
In 1967, after Fitzroy had shifted its home matches from Brunswick Street to Princes Park, Roys president Ern Joseph became unhappy with the fact that his players had to change in front of Carlton memorabilia and organised for three large blinds to be made. The first blind featured the word “The”. The second blind featured “Lions” and the third said “Home”. The blinds were pulled down over the Carlton honour boards before every Lions game.
After Fitzroy had moved on to the Junction Oval for the 1970 season, the blinds remained at Princes Park until a Carlton official badgered Fitzroy great Kevin Murray to take them away. The blinds sat in storage until Murray recently donated them to the Fitzroy Football Club. Fitzroy president Craig Little said the blinds went up late last week. “They’re very old-school; they just look ‘late ’60s’.” After viewing the blinds on Saturday evening, the Lions contingent adjourned over the road to traditional Fitzroy watering hole the Lord Newry Hotel for hearty celebrations.
The 125-year old Fitzroy Football Club has stepped into Melbourne’s tourism infrastructure by inviting visitors to join the club on match days to experience the culture of an inner suburban Aussie Rules football club.
After shopping or just grazing along Brunswick Street in Fitzroy (Melbourne’s first suburb), the club is encouraging tourists to walk a few minutes - or catch a passing tram - to nearby Brunswick Street Oval, the club’s home ground.
Club President, Craig Little said the club was offering exposure to “real grass-roots suburban footy”, a Melbourne cultural experience, on the city’s doorstep, and an alternative to the AFL’s games at the MCG and Etihad Stadium.
The club is briefing hotel concierges and backpacker hostels about the free exposure (there is no admittance fee) to another side of Melbourne’s eclectic visitor experience.
“We may pick up some new interstate and international memberships and we may generate some funds, but really it’s about the club being an advocate to how Melburnians love their footy at a local level,” Mr Little said.
The ground’s setting is part of the experience, he said ... …a grand heritage grandstand on one side, grassy banks with gold and orange plane trees wrapped around a large oval which is overlooked by two-storey Victorian terrace houses on two sides and the city skyline in the background, a reminder of the ground’s close proximity to the metropolis of Melbourne.
“Visitors can mingle with several hundred supporters who will gladly explain the rules of the game and talk of the proud and colourful history of the club,” he said.
Fitzroy Football Club playing in D1 Division of the Victorian Amateur Football Association.
The Fitzroy Football Club (incorporating the Fitzroy Reds) also endeavours to represent the interests of Fitzroy members who support the Brisbane Lions in the AFL Merger. The merger of the Fitzroy Football Club and the Fitzroy Reds, in no way affects the AFL merger.
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