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This Week at 'the Pit'

St Bernards v Old Melburnians

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Don't miss the match day luncheon this Saturday 17th May.

A Sumptuous carvery followed by our famous afternoon tea. Book through Scatters 0411 755 601 or Mick Overman 0419 576 795 or you can email: the_scat_man@hotmail.com


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Juniors visit the Lexus Centre

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Magpie Captain Scott Burns dons the St Bernards jumper while giving the boys
a tour of the Pies super training facility. More pics on the JUNIORS page

Five St Bernards Players named in VAFA State Squads

Congratulations to Chris Liberatore and Danny Roach who have been named in the Senior VAFA State squad to play AFL NSW at the SCG. Also congrats to Tom Caven, Tom Overman and Nic Cattapan, all named in the U 19 squad to take on a Qld U 21 side at the Gabba. Both games are on the June long weekend.

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                       Chris Liberatore                 Danny Roach         Tom Caven             Tom Overman            Nic Cattapan


Round 5:

Seniors: Bernards blow top spot at Windy Hill

A very young St Bernards side got off to a slow start on Saturday allowing OEG to skip away to a five goal lead at quarter time. St Bernards could not get their running game going
against their taller, bigger opponents and while we managed to outscore OEG in both the second and third quarters OEG won the last quarter emphatically to take round one of the innaugural local derby.

The boys will need to bounce back next week when we return to 'the Pit' against Old Melburnians.


Pic right:
Round 1 of the Madden Fletcher Cup to OEG
   


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Ressies: St Bernards remain unbeaten

In a high standard Reserves game St Bernards proved a bit too strong for a determined OEG. While the boys looked like they would overpower the Grammar side the result was still in the balance until 20 mins from the final siren when two quick goals pushed the final margin to 22 points.
Adam Matthews received an ankle injury that will keep him out for few weeks. Bad luck but Adam will no doubt bounce back.

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Res Capt Justin Evans leads a determined looking side onto Windy Hill.                            Adam Matthews, injured



Warriors: Hordes continue the rampage

Another '300 Warriors; turned up to defend 'the Pit before Paul 'Snaz' Iannazzo trimmed the list to twenty six or so.

Johnny 'Horrible' Hellard led the assault on the Trinity tribe receiving ample support from 'the flying Flanners', the 'Samauri assasin' Yoshi, the 'Irish Mawler' Mick Maloney, James 'the Fox' Hughes and assorted other Warriors. The boys got off to a flyer before pulverising the opposition by 98 points.

Next week the Warriors march again to fry some Whites at Park Orchids, somewhere east of Mongolia!
 

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The Hordes, kill some chooks and Trinity at 'the Pit'
 



Under 19 Premier: Young 19s do it hard


Once again the boys went in a little undermanned and despite trying hard were outgunned by a stronger Xavs line up.



Under 19 (2): Pups battle but beaten


With so many out at the top end the pups did well to put up a fight but were in the end soundly beaten on the day by Xavs at Stradbroke Park





Lasseters Sportsbook special VAFA promotion on the Madden - Fletcher Cup
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In celebration of the innaugural Madden – Fletcher Cup between the two historic off-field rivals, Old Essendon Grammarians and St. Bernards Old Collegians, Lasseters Sportsbook is conducting a special promotion for all punters who place a bet on Saturday’s clash.

A $500 Free Bet on Lasseters Sports is up for grabs and all you have to do to be eligible for the competition draw is place a bet of $10 or more on Saturday’s game. A number of bet types will be offered, so there are plenty of ways to have a collect. Every $10 in accumulative wagers will earn an entry and there is no limit to the number of entries you can accumulate.

Go to the Lasseters website:  www.lasseters.com and click on Sportsbook for the odds

Terms and Conditions

•    To enter the competition, you must be a registered client of Lasseters Sportsbook Pty Ltd, trading as Lasseters Sports.
•    One entry will be awarded for every $10 wagered on the Old Essendon Grammarians vs St. Bernards Old Collegians match on Saturday the
     10th of May 2008. (A wager of $20 will earn you 2 entries. A wager of $100 will earn you 10 entries.)
•    There is no limit to the number of entries a client can earn.
•    Placing wagers on opposing teams in order to generate no-risk wagers will result in exclusion from the competition draw.
•    Entries will be calculated on Mon 12th May and all eligible entrants will be notified via email of the number of entries they have accumulated
     in the draw.
•    The competition draw will take place on Tues 13th May at Midday in the Lasseters Sportsbook office 388 Brunswick St Fortitude Valley, Qld.
•    The winner of the competition will be notified by email on Tuesday the the 13th of May and will receive the prize as outlined above.
•    The winner may be requested to provide identification and a copy of their credit card prior to the prize being awarded.




RIP Cliff Swale

St Bernards offer its sincere condolences to the Pearson family following the passing of Cliff Swale.

Cliff was grandfather of Senior players Tate and Ty (pictured) father in law of former player and board member Peter 'Snake' Pearson and father to long time supporter Lynne. Our thoughts and prayers are with
Lynne and the Pearson family.
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Round 4: Pottsy boots nine in Bernards 40 pt win

Seniors:


In perfect conditions at the super impressive Carey Sports Centre St Bernards got caught napping at the stalls while Carey skipped to a three goal lead at the 15 min mark of the first stanza. Perhaps the boys were taking in the plush surrounds but with Roach quickly taking control acrross half back and Cal Potter providing a focal point up forward St Bernards slammed on 9 goals to Carey's 2 to lead by 25 points at half time.

A lacklustre second half eventually saw Bernards run out 40 point winners and continue to head the table with four straight wins to date. Pottsy's nine goals takes his tally to 25 from the first four rounds to head the competitions leading goalkickers.

Other goalkickers included Schrodes 3, Chris Mitchell 2 and singles to Sammy Scott. Nic Cattapan and Tate Pearson

Our best on the day were Roachy, Cal Potter, Nic Cattapan, Chris Liberatore, Ryan Schroder and Damiel Janides with youngsters Andrew Stapo, Alex Jolley and Tom Overman continuing to show promise.


Pictured below: The boys had a light training session at Windy Hill on Sunday morning with Chops the wonder dog leading lap work before recovery work with Snaz.


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 Cal Potter booted 9 goals

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 Roachy starred down back

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Reserves:

Like the Seniors the Ressies were a bit slow of the mark trailing Carey by 3 goals half way into the second quarter but with Lossa O'Sullivan and 'Buckets' Evans providing marking targets up forward the boys slipped into gear in the third quarter and ran their opponents ragged slamming on 5.6 to 2 points.

Another 5 goal last quarter to Carey's 1 point gave St Bernards a comfortable 55 point margin at the final siren.

Our best: Kyle Dalmau, Lossa O'Sullivan, Justin Evans  and Tom Christie with James Flannery, Jesse Manunzio, Andrew Smith and Chris Davis supporting well.



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 Lossa O'Sullivan best in the 2s


Under 19 Premier:

With a number of injuries the young 19 (1) side faced a powerful De La Salle line up out at Waverley. The boys started ok but found the opposition a bit hot before going down by 76 points.

Youngster Andrew van Meel booted four goals with our other best players on the day being Steve Forcone, Luke Sweeney, Alex Singleton, Jacob Bevanda and Josh Kassis.

Hopefully the boys will get a few back from our long injury list soon and the tide will begin to turn.



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 Capt Daniel Igoe back soon

The Pups - Under 19 (2)

The pups (as predicted by this scribe) opened their account with a great win over St Leo's at the Pit.

Breaking the game open in the second quarter the pups led by David Kavanagh (6 goals) ran out 42 point victors with winners all over the park.

Our best Pat Ganwell, Peter Mugavin, David Kavanagh, Josh Cribbin, Liam Neal and Dylan O''Connor


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Young pup Peter Muggavin

Warriors:

The hordes assembled early to kill a couple of chooks and mentally prepare for the defence of 'the Pit' against the Fitzroy Reds. The Reds were so awed by the tribe early that they failed to score in the first half. Warriors 7.9 to 0.0 but a spirited second half by the visitors resulted in the full time margin remaining at 53 pts at the bell.

No senior side has lost at the Pit to date and the hordes will aim to keep it that way next week. The Old Trinity clan are coming but the Warriors are ready. I'm tipping three chooks and a Trinity scalp!


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Have a beer with Nartz and the boys Thursday nights ...

Great to see supporters and ex players coming down to training Thursday nights to watch training and enjoy a beer and 'nibbles with Nartz'.
The Social club bar is open from 6.30 pm. Weekly awards, Libba's lookalikes and our players and supporters dinner are followed by the announcement of Saturdays teams.

This week we are away to OEG at Windy Hill

Supporters can book into the OEG luncheon by contacting Sean Flaherty: 0409 854 457
. A dining package for the day is available at a cost of $40 per head which incorporates lunch, (drinks @ bar prices) and a host of guest speakers. Lunch is from 11.45am. Games: Res 11.40am, Snrs 2,00 pm

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Nibbles with Nartz on Thurs nights





Round 4, its away to Old Carey ...

A glance at Raff's history book shows St Bernards first met Old Carey in 1967.
St Bernards commenced in E Section in 1963, while Carey were in C Section but the sides kept missing each other until 1967.

Results from that year were one each and reveal a few familiar names:


10th  June: St Bernards 10: 8: 68 lost to Carey  11: 12: 78

Goals: St Bern: Mitchell-4, Taylor-2, G.Amott-1, Crennan-1 Sharkey-1, Coughlan-1 Carey: Green-4, Steele-2, Gamble-2, Hughes-1, Sedman-1, J.Elliot-1
Best players: St Bern: Mitchell, J.Perrett, Tobin, Taylor, Collins, Overman Carey: R.Elliot,Green, Watson, Sedman, Constable, Locke

2 August:
St Bern: 16: 7: 103 def Carey 5: 5: 35

Goals: St Bern: Coughlan-4, Considine-4, Sharkey-2, Hancox-2, Amott-1,Reidy-1, Taylor-1, Crennan-1  Carey: R.Elliot-2, Watson-1, locke-1, grean-1
Best St Bern: J.Perrett, Coughlan, Considine, Hancox, Collins, Hanneberry. Best Carey: Watson, R.Elliot, I.Ustick, D’Ambrosio, Hicks, Constable

And yes that’s former Carlton President fat Jack Elliot in the Carey line up





Round 3: Veterans Challenge Cup stays at ‘The Pit’
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St Bernards 17. 17. 119 defeated Marcellin 9. 10. 64

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Captain Damien McLaughlin and coach Simon Madden receive the coveted Veterans Challenge Cup from Vietnam veteran Geoff Underwood. Geoff played over 150 games with St Bernards and was Clubman of the year in 1975.

Seniors: The mood in the rooms was determined. Marcellins form was solid and with a few outs this was going to be a test. “We don’t lose at the Pit was the catchcry from supporters“… and we don’t lose the Veterans Cup as Uni Blues, Old Ivanhoe and others before them have found the Bernards boys want that cup to stay in the trophy cabinet.

In difficult blustery conditions the boys stuck to the game plan and with Maddens match ups going to plan Bernards running game and fitness was too much for the Eagles. The 55 point victory leaves Bernards top of the table after round three. Danny Roach starred and was awarded the H and C Lambert medal for BOG (see pic below) Roachy, Alex Jolley, Andrew Stapleton and Tom Overman were clearly our best and Cal Potter booted five goals.

A terrific day all round, many thanks to organisor John Raffle,
Johnno Johnson and the Keilor East RSL for their great support and a wonderful Anzac tribute ceremony.

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A look of grim determination as the Bernards boys link arms in the Anzac tribute

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Roachy receives the H&C Lambert medal from World War 11 veteran Harold Lambert
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Hogi leads the song after his return to the Senior side

For all the days pics go to RESULTS page ... round 3

Reserves
: On paper the Ressies looked super but even though the boys won comfortably, coaches Rocky Ianello and Shane Keogh were slightly disappointed that we couldn’t get the run and flow going. Lossa O’Sullivan gave us a focal point and chimed in with four majors and along with a few others will benefit from the run. Like the Seniors, the Ressies remain undefeated. Our best Lossa, Tommy Godsell, Gary McIntyre, Jesse Creasey, Bryce Miziewicz and Chris Davis.


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Viddo’s Warriors: travelled to the outer reaches of town to conquer a solid Box Hill line up by 16 points. Mick Malone racked up another strong performance and won’t be far off promotion. Our best: Mick Malone, John Hellard and Luke van Meel.

The Warrior hordes return to 'the Pit' next Saturday to face the Fitzroy Reds. With only a couple wounded in their last assault we're tipping the hordes to remain unconqured.


Under 19 Premier: Matty Mulkearns boys went in with a very young side against a strong St Bedes line up without Capt Daniel Igoe, Danny Forde and Fouldsy all injured. New recruit Johnny from the Kimberlys WA showed he has some real talent. Our best: Steve Forcone, Josh Kassis, Gerry Christie, Luke Sweeney, Alex Singleton and Ben Jones

We don’t like losing but playing this level a little early is great experience … keep at it boys and with a few young guns back in the line up things will turn.

Under 19 (2):
Pete van Meels pups are yet to shave or record a win but they battled hard against a bigger opposition and aren’t far away from a win. This scribe tips the pups to cause a boilover next week against St Leos at ‘the Pit’. Our best: Matt Soccio, Tim Peart, Pat Ganwell, Liam Neal, Stephen O''Connell, Justin Monaghan



A Brief History of the Veterans Challenge Cup
 
The Returned & Services League through the Keilor East Branch struck a special perpetual trophy in 2003, the Veterans Challenge Cup in honour of those who have 'served the nation' and joined with St Bernards OCFC in celebrating Anzac Day through a special ‘challenge match.'

The match is played on a St Bernards home game closest to Anzac Day. The ‘best player' is awarded the H & C Lambert Medal and receives a replica cup to recognise his performance.

Both Harold and Chris Lambert played with Essendon. Chris missed plenty of football due to War Service, but earned state representation homours. Harold Lambert played 98 games (1940 - 51) including the 1946, 49 and 50 Premiership sides. Chris Lambert played 139 games (1939 – 51) including the 1946, 50 Premiership sides. A staggering six premierships between them.

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The Veterans Challenge Cup




Round 2: Bernards blow start but find a win over Bloods

Seniors: Final Scores St Bernards 21.13 (139) d Old Hailybury 21.9 (135)

After a tardy start that allowed Haileybury to skip away to a 34 pt lead St Benards found some run to draw even late in the second quarter and it looked like Bernards pace and fitness would run Haileybury off their feet, but to the Bloods credit and with their better players Brown, Mohammad and Voss firing Hailyebury kicked away again to a 32 pt lead 15 mins into the third.

Again the Bernards boys rallied and closing the gap to 5 pts at the last change we looked set to swoop but Hailyebury would not yield and it was only at the 26 min mark that the game was won after Cal Potter slotted his fourth. Steve ‘Bocca’ Mitchell was again Bernards best along with Danny Roach, young Nic Cattapan did well in his debut game slotting three valuable goals and Nick ‘Junior’ Smith did a great job on the rampant Tony Brown in the second half.
  
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Pottsy bagged four goals after his seven in round 1
 
Coach Simon Madden was pleased to get the four points but felt the side could improve substantially. We still have a few to come back and a number of players today drifted in and out of the game but will improve on the run”

Funny moment at the huddle:
Chairman of Selectors John Potter complained to Football Director Paul Garth that a bloke taking notes on our players was obviously a spy from Marcellin. When the alleged spy came over to the huddle at three qtr time Pottsy pointed him out to Garthy who immediately stormed over and politely told the bloke to “…. off” only to find out he was actually the VAFA scribe Tahl Lerner who was reporting on the game. A bewildered Tahl pointed to his picture in the VAFA footy record as evidence of his innocence after which an apologetic Garthy allowed Tahl to stay and listen to coach Madden’s address.


Ressies:
Like the seniors, the Ressies could not get their run going against an obviously less fit but determined Hailybury side. After blowing some easy goals early it was even stevens all day and with only a 15 point lead at the last change the boys needed to lift … and they did kicking into gear in the last 15 mins and slamming on 8 goals to storm home by 60 pts. Our best, Ben Hogan, Sean Bergin, Jesse Manunzio, Kyle Dalmau, Steve Ianazzo, Chris Davis

Second funny momment of the day: The usually reliable Andrew Smith drops a sitter in the last stanza but had a most unusual excuse ... as the ball come in Smithy was interfered with, not by his 110kg opponent but by an insect, yep stung by a bee! Sporting the red welt Sunday morning the lightly tanned Smithy says he will be ok for next week but wearing the aeroguard! St. Bernards FC

Warriors: Another legion of blokes put their hand up for selection Thursday night with those training getting the nod and the list was trimmed down to 26 for the clash with a handy Monash Blues outfit at ‘the Pit’. With enough on the bench for Viddo and Vass to have a decent BBQ the rotations kept coming ... in a cliffhanger a draw! the Warrior hordes remain unconqurered but had to settle for two points when the bell rang just before we were about to snatch all the spoils. Our best, Jake Spinella, Mick Moloney, Chris Gray, Matt Marion, Gary Joseph, Andrew Brebner

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Pick me! Viddo and Vass had big numbers available for the Warriors on Sat before settling on the final 26 that fought out a draw with Monash


Under 19 Premier: After staying in touch up to three qtr time injuries to Danny Forde and Jake Foulds opened the gate for our opponent St Kevins who blew the young Bernards away in the last qtr to win by comfortably. Our best Matt Briganti, Andrew van Meel, Alex Singleton, Josh Kassis, Jake Bevanda, Stephen Forcone

Under 19 (2): The boys tried hard and were in touch at orange time but were no match in the last qtr for the solid Rupo line up going down by 29 pts. Our best, Chris Tandy, Pat Ganwell, Nick Hughes, J. Cribbin, Liam Neal, David Kavanagh
click here for all results.





St. Bernard's vs Old Haileybury history

Old Haileybury
  St Bernards and Old Haileybury have a unique connection through recent premierships…..
  > St Bernards A-Section premiers 2002
  > Old Haileybury A-Section premiers 2006
  > Premiership Coach Peter Nicholson.... click here to read more




Snow Dogs Videos for Sales!

Members, Supporters & Players may order copies of any video that we have recorded over the past few years, including most home & away games, and:

•    2002 - includes ‘A’ & ‘A Reserve’ Grand Finals & 2002 Highlights
•    2003 – includes ‘A’ finals, ‘A Reserve’ & ‘U19’ Premierships & 2003 Highlights
•    2004 – includes ‘A’ finals and Highlights
•    2005 – ......... click here for more





  The Bob Hampson Award:

Chris Spinella

Starting this year is a unique new award in that it can only be won during the first match of each season. The award goes to the St Bernards OC FC player, representing St Bernards OC FC 1st XVIII, who scores the club's first goal for the season.
 
The award gets its name from player Bob Hampson who kicked the first goal for St Bernards OC FC in the season 1963 the first scored by any St Bernards OC FC player.

Perhaps appropriatly this award went to first game player Chris Spinella

Round 1: Slick, Quick Bernards belt Camberwell at ‘the Pit'

After a strong pre season the young Bernards side faced an Old Camberwell line up that boasted some big names with ex AFL stars, Kent Kingsley, Rory Hilton, Rayden Tallis, Marcus Baldwin and the giant Loats. After wasting some early opportunities the boys fitness and speed overpowered the opposition to record an emphatic 89 point win...click here for more detail.

 

Player Sponsorship - Johnny Shelley leads the way

Long time sponsor of our U17s and local racing identity Johnny Shelley has upped the ante by sponsoring three players this season. Johnny selected his two players Chris and Steve Mitchell who went onto star in the senior game and then added young Michael Sullivan to his stable who showed some real promise in the Under 19 game. After a nice earn in Adelaide race 7 when Shadoways saluted at the juicy odds of 33 -1 Johnny popped around to Garthy's sunday morning to settle accounts. Many thanks to Johnny who has always been a stalwart sponsor of the boys!

Maurie Sullivan with Johnny Shelley at ‘the Pit'

 

St Bernards reappoint Captain D Mac

It all starts this week at ‘the Snakepit'... pre season is over and now for the real stuff!
If you can't wait until Saturday, come down to training Thursday night to watch over 120 players fine tune for Saturdays round one matches.

Social club bar will be open from 6.30 pm where you can watch training, followed by our players and supporters dinner and this weeks teams will be announced. The club is looking forward to a huge opening this Saturday 12th April. If you haven't already booked for the match day carvery luncheon call Glen Scarborough 0411 755 601

2008 Captain Damien McLaughlin, Vice Captain Danny Roach and DVC's Josh Madden Mick Kavanagh (below).

 

Round 1:
Home games:
9.20 am    Under 19 (1):    St Bernards v Uni Blues
11.40 am  Reserves:          St Bernards v Old Camberwell
2.00 pm    Seniors:            St Bernards v Old Camberwell

Away games      
9.20 am Under 19 (2):       Ivanhoe AFC v St Bernards
at Ivanhoe Park, The Boulevard, Ivanhoe

11.40 am Warriors:           Trinity v St Bernards
at Marles Playing Fields, Bulleen Rd, Bulleen


   

 

St. Bernard's vs Old Camberwell History

Old Camberwell
  St Bernard's first met Old Camberwell in Round 9 Saturday, 22nd June 1963. Teams were holding down those last two vital spots in... click here to read more

 

Socks Shorts and Polo's

New shorts and socks $60 and polo tops $35. Fines apply to players without polo tops on Saturday.

Payment is required tomorrow night. Cash or EFTPOS is available.

No money, no gear.

 

Juniors

For Juniors fixtures, venues and other information click the Juniors link above or click here.

www.stbernardsfc.com.au/juniors

 

ALL local businesses, former players, families, old boys and supporters:

We need your support for player sponsorships!

The football club provides over 400 boys and young men with an opportunity to play football every week. In Season 2008, the Club will field five teams in the VAFA, along with ten Junior teams in the WRFL, and our Auskick program.
Our players do not get paid and play for the love of the game and the enjoyment of representing St Bernards in the prestigious VAFA competition. St Bernards have a young list with many players studying and looking for assistance on player subs via our player sponsorship packages
 

This year we are aiming to have every player sponsored.

St Bernards has a broad community base that recognises and supports our sponsors' businesses. With over 400 players this equates to exposure to 2500 plus locals who use the clubs facilities every week and thousands more who visit the high traffic St Bernards website.

NOTE: All Sponsorship packages are tax deductible and feature great advertising opportunities for local businesses or for individuals enable you to show your support for the club.

Click here for Player Sponsorship details or contact
Glenn Scarborough
Mobile: 0411 755 601
Email: the_scat_man@hotmail.com

Potential sponsors can sign up at this Thursday nights Jumper Presentation ... see details below:

 

D-Mac Completing High Altitude Training in Peru


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Captain and 2007 Best & Fairest winner Damien McLaughlin has just completed a five day Inca trek, hiking 60km at high altitude in Peru. D Mac wore the new Bernards training singlet over the woolies and is now keeping the fitness up with a bit of scuba diving in Columbia before heading back to 'the Pit' next week via London. D Mac says the trek was a lung buster but has helped keep him in shape for a big '08.

 

From Johnny Raff

Johnny Raff has been looking through some of the old St. Bernard's archives and has found some old VAFA record covers with Bernard's players on the front. Visit the Gallery or click here to view the record covers.

If anyone has any photos for the website could they please send through to admin@stbernardsfc.com.au - it would be greatly appreciated.