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PLAYER EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
Two positions now available:
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1st year Carpentry Apprentice
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Click Here For Details

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JUNIORS REGO DAY

Frid 19th Feb @ the clubrooms 4.30pm - 6.00 pm $195 per child, $120 per additional child
JUNIOR TRAINING
U/16 - Wed 3rd Feb, 4.30pm
U/13, U/14 Wed 17 Feb, 4.30pm
U/9 - U/12 Frid 5 Mar, 4.30pm



SENIORS - U18 TRAINING
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Pre season training sessions are Mon /Wed /Fridays 6.00pm sharp at St Bernards
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New Players are most welcome
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WHATS COMING UP
IN 2010


Mon 25th Jan
Annual 20/20 Cricket Match
St Bernards Footballers
v St Bernards Cricketers

Wed 27th Jan
Pre-season

Pre Seaon Commences

Sund 28th March
St Bernards Gift

For Info contact co-ordinator
Deb Mariner: 0421 583 230

Thur 8th April
Preseason Dinner
All supporters and sponsors get down to support the boys before we hit round 1

Sat 10th April
First game for 2010

Away v St Kevins

Sat 17th April
First Home game

Match Day Luncheon Coordinator
Mick Perret:
0416 050 927

Sat 26th June
Annual Club Ball at Crown

For Info contact co-ordinator
Ben Hogan: 0402 919 523

Sat 17th July
Legends Day

For Info contact co-ordinator Vin McGuire  Vinnie@primus.com.au

Sund  19th Sept
$12k Raffle

For Info contact co-ordinator
Mel Beyer: 0412 247 486

Sund 31st Oct
Melb Cup Calcutta
For Info contact co-ordinator
Mel Beyer: 0412 247 486


Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship co-ordinatorRob Lawrence   roblawrence@wallsmachinery.com.au


 Helpers Wanted
The club is growing each year with more sides and more functions planned we are keen to invite people to participate.
If you can help out in any way we would welcome you aboard. Call  John Hughes: 0403 056 584




THIS WEEKS FEATURED
PLAYER SPONSOR

Club Captain
Damien McLaughlin
proudly sponsors

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Alex Singleton

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Young 'Singo' debuted with the seniors in round one this year and has developed into a versatile cog in Bernards running game playing back, wing, on ball and forward.

One of a number of young guns the pacy left footer is another product of Bernards Junior program who has progressed to senior footy after a stint at TAC Calder Cannons and St Bernards Under 19s.

Click here to visit the Players Sponsors page.



THIS WEEKS
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 PAST PLAYERS & SUPPORTERS

We are updating our contact lists and need your details!
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To help us communicate better to all in St Bernards community the club is building a new data base but we need your help via updated contact details.

Please email details to Luke Gollant: gollant@pacific.net.au or call Luke on 0419 502 588 with your mailing address.


GAMES PLAYED RECORDS

Now on website, go to TROPHY ROOM page and click on the link to see all players who have played 100 games or more for St Bernards OCFC



JUNIORS FINALS

Three Premierships!
U11A, U12A, U14D

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More details:
 JUNIORS page


 


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abcd Sense Of Excitement Building at 'the Pit' as Pre Season Kicks-Off!
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Over 85 players have rocked up for the first three training sessions of the year. Pleasing to see some new faces amongst the group and a good number of last years under 19 players looking keen. Coach Shane Keogh introduced the new blokes before handing over to Fitness Coach Gary McAllister who put the boys through their paces prior to some ball work with the new BOAGS sherrins.

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Keogh stressed the importance of the pre season program to all players .. "With a number of new players, senior players returning and U19 boys pushing up competition for spots will be high, the pre-season program will balance fitness and conditioning with lots of skills work .. there are 16 sessions before practice matches begin so it is essential that players work hard in that time to give themselves the best possible preparation"
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"We will mix up training sessions and are planning an interesting pre-season camp in late Feb. While we intend to make pre-season enjoyable there is no doubt that we will focus on lifting skill levels and building harder bodies and minds that can take the club to the next level. Training sessions are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the club, 6.00pm sharp!

Practice Matches Schedule:

Weekend 13/14th March: St Bernards v Uni Blues

Weekend 20/21st March:
St Bernards v Trinity

Weekend 27/28th March:
St Bernards v St Kevins


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Boags Sherrins Hone Skills!

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Thanks to the generous sponsorship of BOAGS the club has a bunch of brand new Sherrins for the boys to hone their skills over pres-eason!
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abcd Chris Tankard On Board!


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New Assistant Coach Chris Tankard


Chris Tankard is somewhat of a legend at EDFL club Doutta Stars. Rated one of the clubs best ever players Chris capped off a stellar career by being named in Douta’s ‘Team of the Century’
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Chris played over 300 games where he enjoyed individual and team success winning three Best and Fairests and three Premierships as well as a number of rep honours and captain coached the senior side into succesive finals.


With such a proud history Chris maintains a love for the ‘Stars’ but he is passionate about developing young players and sees St Bernards as a club that is totally committed to that principle and the VAFA as a new and challenging environment.

Off field Chris is kept busy in his role as Human Resources Manager for Ferguson Plarre. The club is looking forward to having Chris on board as part of the new coaching panel for 2010.


abcd Head Coach Attends AFL National Coaching Conference!
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Shane Keogh addresses the players this week after attending the AFL Adelaide Conference

Senior Coach Shane Keogh travelled to Adelaide last weekend where many of Australia's elite coaches  gathered for the AFL'S 2010 National Coaching Conference.
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Commenting on the Conference AFL Chief Andrew Demetriou said .. "The conference at AAMI Stadium was aimed at giving Australian Football coaches an opportunity to access the most up-to-date coaching methods and practices. The program provided the latest information on coaching, presented  by the top coaches and specialists in the game including practical sessions and formal presentations from experts in their areas of coaching and gave coaches at all levels of football access to some world-class presenters"


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New Players Bernards the Place To Be!
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Shane Keogh Confirmed Coach!
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Danny Byrne Heading Back To The Pit!
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Bernards Boys Star in TAC & VFL G.Finals!
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4 Bernards boys in U18 VAFA NZ tour
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Libba Wins B&F Jordo 2nd and Lossa 3rd!
full story ..
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abcd New Pres Calls For All To 'Get On Board!



Welcome back to all players, committee, support staff and members. We all look to season 2010 with much optimism. Training has now resumed and the numbers at our first training night were very pleasing. There were a number of new faces (particularly in the Under 18 & 19 age groups). Shane Keogh as Senior Coach was very encouraged by not just the numbers at training but also the enthusiasm and vibrancy from both players and coaching staff.
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With our first game only nine weeks away (St. Kevins – away) and our first practise match six weeks away (Uni Blues), there is much to be done over the next two months to ensure we are as prepared as we should be for 2010.
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To ensure we are the best we can be, both in our preparation for the season and during the season we need more involvement from more people. With this in mind I ask you to consider how you might be of service to the club, in whatever role, in whatever regularity. Please let me know how you are able to assist in 2010 via telephone 9375 4286 (work) or email: john.hughes@hoc.com.au
  
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abcd The Dutchman Gets Hitched!

Seems like only yesty that we reported on Dutchy's romantic Sydney Harbour proposal to the lovely Zoe

Yep .. the Dutchman finally tied the knot on Saturday with a big wedding bash held at Mansfield and naturally a strong St Bernards contingent bussed in to cheer on the new bride and groom.

Congrats to Dutch and Zoe from all at the footy club on their big day!

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Football Director Paul Garth has become a Pop and George an Uncle after daughter Wendy this week gave safe delivery to 'big Charlie' 9lb.1oz






abcd Business Listing / Player Employment Assistance Initiative!

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A new initiative has been set up to assist all members of the football club.
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Ian Wheeler is developing a list of Businesses from Junior parents through to senior members. Anyone involved with the club who wishes to be listed can have their business and contact details available on the website for others in the club to access, if you would like to discuss the matter more or register your business early contact Ian Wheeler: (work) 9335 5565 (mob) 0408 943357 (email) ian@wheelerinsurances.com.au We envisage a further development will be for players seeking employment /apprenticeships etc are also listed so that St Bernards members will be aware of players seeking assistance.


"APPRENTICESHIPS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE THROUGH ST. BERNARD'S OCFC"

 
Simon Chatfield (current senior player), Mannfield Group Pty. Ltd. now seeks to employ a new 1st year Carpentry Apprentice.  Please contact "Chatty" on 0411 415087 or email: mannfield1@optusnet.com.au
 
Shane Denahy (current junior coach), Denahy Electrics, now seeks to employ a new 1st year Electrical Apprentice.  Please contact Shane by email on shane@denahyelectrics.com.au

If you are interested, please make contact a.s.a.p. as both Chatty and Shane need to employ someone before the end of February.
 

All Members Please note: if you know of any other apprenticeships or jobs available, please contact Ian Wheeler on 0408 943357 or ian@wheelerinsurances.com.au so that he can make these known through the St. Bernard's community.

In addition to the above initiative Paul Dalmau and Pete Hogan are setting up a 'player welfare advisory group’ designed to assist St Bernards players with professional career development, employment, training etc, via the broader St Bernards community. Both initiatives are aimed at ensuring our players optimise their involvement in the club off field as well as on. More details will be provided soon.



 abcd Cricketers Take North Suburban Sports Club 20/20 Cup!

Cricketers 9/176

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The Squad

Chris Mitchell
Tom Caven
Tom Overman
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Micky Sul
Timmy Raff
Libba
Josh Madden
Tommy Godsell
Luke Baird


St Bernards Cricketers reatained the NSSC Cup in a thriller on Monday night.

The Footballers did well to keep the Cricketers to 9/176. Clang led the bowling with 2/9 and with Tom Godsell smashing sixes all over the Pit and into the car park it looked like 'game on' but big Tommy ran out of partners and when he holed out for a blistering 66 the Cricketers took control bundling out the Footballers for 145.

The 31 run win gives the Cricketers a 3-2 lead in the cup so the footballers will be keen to bounce back next year! The game was followed by a great night.




abcd Snake On The Recruiting Drive In Noosa!
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Some former St. Bernards players tried their best to entice the second bloke on the left to move down south and help the Snake Pit boys in 2010, but he said he had other commitments.


In Noosa this week
(Pic from left)
Paul ‘Junior’ Kennedy, Jonathan Brown, Peter 'Snake' Pearson, Geoff ‘Twinkle-toes’ Underwood, Paul

‘Chuck’ Taylor and Dennis McArdle who Snake says was one of the cleanest players to ever wear the famous Bernards jumper!
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abcd Byrnsey Heading Back To The Pit!

Since being named best afield in St Bernards '02 A Grade Premiership triumph over Old Xavs Danny Byrne has racked up some super seasons with Geelong (VFL) and East Perth (WAFL) and now Danny will be returning 'home' to 'the pit' where he carved a reputation as one of the Bernard best.
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Football Director Paul Garth said “Byrnesy’s return is exciting news, he’s a huge pick up both on and off the field, a natural leader who lifts training with his enthusiasm & professionalism and will set the standard for our developing young players .. he has already spoken to Rocky and some players and we’re all looking forward to having Byrnesy back on board ”
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The club is confident that big a window of opportunity is not far off .. “we have a strong group of talented youngsters coming through the ranks, six 18 year olds debuted in the seniors this season, eleven players aged 18 – 20 played in the first semi side and we currently have 8 boys on Calder Cannons list and some talented boys in our U/17 - 19 group, so with natural improvement in the youngsters and a couple of senior players returning the club can look forward to 2010 and beyond”
 
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Byrnesy on the WAFL Footy Record cover



abcd Five New Faces On St Bernards Board!

Five new appointees were elected to the St Bernards board at last weeks Annual General Meeting. New President John Hughes thanked Mick Overman for the great work he has undertaken over the past four years and pledged to build upon the efforts of Mick and the previous committee. John also thanked Glenn 'Scatters' Scarborough for his tireless efforts as Secretary and other outgoing committeemen Bernie Comerford, Peter Pearson, Paul Holland and Paul Kavanagh.
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The five new board members are Frank Monaghan, Deb Marinier, Paul Dalmau and players
Tom Caven and Danny Byrne


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John Hughes
President
Dorianna Cooper
Secretary
Luke Gollant
Treasurer
Paul Garth
Football Director
Paul Madden
WRFL Delegate



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Terry Davis
Director
Mel Beyer
Director
Andrew Smith
Director
Paul Dalmau
Director



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Deb Marinier
Director
Frank Monaghan
Director
Tom Caven
Director
Danny Byrne
Director


Keogh Confirmed Coach!

Club President John Hughes last night announced the appointment of Shane Keogh as Senior coach for 2010. Hughes confirmed the appointment after the full board met to finalise coaching positions for next season.

“Shane co-coached with Rock Iannello last year .. we were very happy with the results and had reappointed Shane and Rocky but Rocky’s family circumstances changed in December and he was not able to commit to next season”

“The club felt that given the change in circumstance we needed to advertise the role which placed Shane in the position of re-applying for the job .. we had to be sure of appointing the best person for the job and did attract a quality field of candidates but in the process Shane clearly demonstrated why he should lead our 2010 campaign"

“It has been a difficult period for Shane but he has conducted himself very professionally throughout .. It was pleasing to see Shane receive the full support of the board and he is very excited about taking the club to the next level in 2010”

"Our first training is next Wed 27th Jan and we are looking forward to some new recruits hitting the track and seeing our young players developing their potential in VAFA ranks"

St Bernards Coaching Panel ... click here

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abcd Senior Coach Shane Keogh

Shane Keogh is one of the most successful senior coaches in the region having won four A Grade premierships in the tough WRFL competition.

Before taking on coaching Shane was a talented Strathmore junior who progressed to the Western Bulldogs list playing Under 19 and Reserves before joining Yarraville in the VFL where he carved a reputation as a talented and fearless backman in the clubs most succesful period. Shane then went on to Captain Coach Albion where he won two premierships and later coached Spotswood to another two premierships. He also coached Strathmore into finals and the struggling East Keilor in the EDFL.

Shane joined St Bernards in 2008 and after his first year in the senior role has warmed to the challenge of VAFA footy. "While it was great to have some success in District footy I felt you also learnt a lot coaching sides that are struggling, it reveals character .. but there are some concerns that many football people have with District and Country footy .. too many clubs have moved away from developing players through their Junior programs and simply looked to paying outsiders to prop up their sides which has created a gulf in results in the major competitions"

The great thing about amateur footy is that players get to play with their mates, the blokes that they have grown up with, which was the way district and country footy operated but is no longer the case. It might be ok for some to get a few bucks but many will miss out on a real footy club experience and the life long relationships that come from that involvement.

Aside from his extensive 'hands-on' senior coaching experience, Shane keeps abreast of changes in the game via his executive role in the regions coaching association and his strong network of AFL /VFL coaches. "The game is forever evolving, young players have different perspectives, players need consistent feedback from all of the coaching staff and in fact it's an area we identified in last seasons review that we will develop .. I am really looking forward to building on the work we commenced last year with the leadership group and working closely with Nick Smith and new U19 coach Damien Sullivan on taking St Bernards to the next level"

"We have terrific assistance from our fitness coach Gary McAllister, boxing coach Rio and of course the experienced support of Garry Foulds. Garry will take on a different role this season and we are looking at a specialist assistant coach to take over from Matt Mulkearns.
Our first training is next Wed 27th Jan and we are looking forward to some new recruits hitting the track and seeing our young players developing"

 


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Reserves Coach
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Under 19 Coach
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Damien Sullivan

Thirds Coach
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Nick played his junior football at St Bernards before joining AFL club North Melbourne where he played Reserves and was a star performer in the clubs last  A Grade Premiership in 2002.
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As a young coach (29) Nick enjoyed his first year of coaching the Reserves into the first semi final, an astute football brain, Nick is looking to add to his coaching CV in 2010.
  
Sully carved out a strong reputation in his playing days at 'the Pit' and before last year was heavily involved with the Junior program and assisting Steve Wallis side where son Tom played enjoying great success with 3 flags
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Damo did a terrific job with the U18s in 09 making the GF and more importantly developing young players into future senior players.
   
Former Bernards star Mono took on the role of Club 18 (Warriors) coach in 09 after a short break from coaching U/19s
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It was a tough year after being promoted to 1st Div but Mono did a great job managing the group, encouraging players who are pushing to Reserves and keeping the side competitive. The boys did well to stay in Div 1 and will be stronger in 2010.




abcd Libba Wins Senior Best and Fairest!

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Chris Liberatore
capped off his best season with the club by taking out the 2009 Best and Fariest award. Clearly the best three players for the season filled the first three places with Libba
(25 votes) narrowly winning from evergreen star midfielder Ben Jordan (24) and Luke O'Sullivan (23) who was in career best form and our best tall all season.

Lossa took out the Most Consistent award with youngster Tom Overman named Most Determined and another youngster Alex Singleton
won the 'Best First Year Player' after a terrific first season finishing 5th in the B&F.

Singo had some hot competition from Mick Sullivan and Mitch Church. Mitch was named 'Most Disciplined' after an impressive debut season where he debuted as a 17 year old in round six.


Simon Cave was named 'Most Improved' after a season where 'Bomber' established himself as an accomplished senior player.


 

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Libba, Mick Perrett and proud mum Jane Liberatore


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All Jane's Boys Add To The Trophy Cabinet!


It was a big day for footy mum Jane Liberatore with all three sons taking trophies on the same night. Before Christopher's B&F win, younger brother Tom starred in Calder Cannons Premiership victory at Etihad Stadium and even youngest son Oliver got in the action when Wheel's named eight year old Ollie a winner in the Rectinol award  for being the youngest ever player to claim a groin injury!
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Senior award winners from left: Tom Overman (Most Determined) Ben Jordan (2nd B&F) Luke O'Sullivan (Most Consistent) Simon Cave (Most Improved) Mitch Church (Most Disciplined) Coaches Rocky Iannello, Shane Keogh, Alex Singleton (Best 1st Year) and Chris Liberatore (B&F) mmmmmmmmmjhgt

abcd Three Way Tie In Ressies B&F!

For the first time in memory the Reserves Best and Fairest vote count resulted in three players finishing equal first. Sasha Bugryn, Stephen Iannazzo and Simon Chatfield all polled 17 votes to share the B&F title for 2009. Jimmy Stapleton almost made it a quaddie after finishing next on 16 votes. In an extremely close count Josh Ryan and Mick O'Dea were also just behind with both polling 15 votes and youngster Steve Forcone on 14 votes.

 
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            Sasha Bugryn                                    Stephen Iannazzo                               Simon Chatfield

abcd Chris Hoban Romps Away With 19s B&F!

First year player Chris Hoban completed a very impressive season with St Bernards by taking out the Under 19 Best and Fairest. Pat Gamwell had a terrific season to finish 2nd and Tommy Gleeson came third with capt Dean Bergin 4th. All first three place getters are still U 19 next season.

Chris only recently turned 18 and showed he is a real player of the future after managing a couple of senior games along with his B&F. Chris joined the club this year from Westmeadows along with several other boys who have all showed they have a bright future in VAFA ranks.

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          1. Chris Hoban                                   2. Pat Gamwell                              3. Tom Gleeson

abcd Cummo Named 'Best Clubman' For 2009!


Consistently voted by the players as Bernards 'most passionate' and the supporter from hell for opposition sides, Bernie Comerford was named 'Best Clubman' For 2009.


The highly prestigious award recognises the efforts of those who do an enourmous amount of work for the club behind the scenes.

Bernie is one of a number of people that enable Bernards to enjoy an enviable reputation in the VAFA as one of the most well organised and professional clubs.


Well done Cummo!


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St Bernards 2009 award winners

 


Seniors
Reserves

Under 19

Warriors

Best & Fairest


Chris Liberatore


Sasha Bugryn 
Stephen Iannazzo
Simon Chatfield

Chris Hoban



John Hellard


Runner - up  B&F
Ben Jordan


Patrick Gamwell
Danny O'Neil

Most Consistent
Luke O''Sullivan
Josh Ryan
Dean Bergin


Most Determined
Tom Overman
Mick O'Dea
Thomas Gleeson
Justin Fistrovic

Most Improved
Simon Cave
Tim Raffle
David Kavanagh


Most Disciplined
Mitchell Church
Steve Forcone
Brenton Cooper
Gerry Christie

Best First Year
Alex Singleton
















Major Milestones

100 Games

Ben Jordan

200 Games
Justin Evans

250 Games
Ben Hogan











VAFA State Representatives

Seniors

Ben Jordan

Under 21

Lachy McLeod, Tom Overman, Tom Caven

Under 19

Michael Sullivan

Off Field
Ian Wheeler (Train) John Raffle (Team Mgr) Trevor Lancaster (Timekeep)

 

Best Clubman

2009 Winner



Bernie Comerford



St Bernards 2009 Votes




                  
Seniors

Reserves

Under 19

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Liberatore
Jordan 
O'Sullivan
Overman
Singleton
Schroder 
Caven     
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Jolley       
Mitchell S 

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Church    
Indomenico
McLeod     
Sullivan    
Stapleton A
Moloney
Creasey 
Harris   
Holland  
Mitchell C
van Mel 
Evans J 
Forcone 
Hogan   
Smith A 
Smith N 
Cook N 
Stapleton J
Dalmau 
Igoe    
Manunzio
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Bugryn
Iannazzo
Chatfield
Stapleton J
Ryan J 
O'Dea M
Forcone  
Smith A
Evans D
Raffle T

Harris P
Matthews S
Igoe    
Foulds   
Matthews A
Salvadori
Cox    
Janides 
Bergin S
Mount
Dalmau
Evans J
Gilmour
Moloney
Scott   
Sweeney L
Weir N
Creasey 
Cookson
Godsell 
Juricskay
Jones 
Blunt D 
Manunzio
McLaughlin
Mitchell C
Schroder R
Holland 
McIntyre O
Smith N 
Stapleton A

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Gamwell
Gleeson
Bergin
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Angel 
Church
Molony
Cooper 
Cooke

Bell
Sullivan
Van Meel
Aitken
Longeran
Liddle
Trim 
O'Dea
Cribbin
Reid
Lamanna
Ciantar
Kennedy
Kavanagh D
Mugavin
Stefano 
Helenius
Overman
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abcd Bernards Boys Shine In TAC Grand Final and in the VFL!


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      Tom Liberatore                 Mitch Wallis                 Jordan Scroder                   Luke Mitchell

Congrats to our boys who played in Friday night's TAC Grand Final. Tom Liberatore, Mitch Wallis, Luke Mitchell and Jordan Schroder have all progressed through Bernards Junior program. Other boys on this years Calder Cannons list included Luke Madden, David Wall, Matty Stapleton and Ahmed Mohamoud. The boys have enjoyed great success playing together in Premiership sides in U12, U14 and last years U16 triumph under coach Steve Wallis.

Pictured below in action for the Cannons from left: Tom Liberatore, Mitch Wallis, Jordan Schroder and Luke Mitchell. All are younger age players and did well in Calder's Prelim Final win before adding another chapter in their development in the big game held at Etihad Stadium. Calder Cannons 17.10 (112) d Dandenong Stingrays 14.14 (98)

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While the youngsters were shining in the TAC competition several others Bernards boys were strutting their stuff at VFL and AFL level.


Bullants captain Adam Iacobbuci and Carlton's Adam Bentick were both named in the best for Northern Bullants in the VFL Grand Final while James Wall is favourite to win the Casey Scorpions B&F after another stellar season with the VFL club. Meanwhile Jude Bolton finished top ten in the Sydney Swans B&F. While Bernards has always had a reputation of producing good players this years numbers at TAC level are the highest ever and a strong indicator of the success of the Junior program. Lets hope a few of the boys return to 'the Pit' when they are finished with the elite level!

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       Adam Bentick                    Adam Iacobbuci                    James Wall                  Jude Bolton





abcd Four Bernards Boys In VAFA U/18s New Zealand Tour!

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Well done to (from left) Tom Sullivan,
Jack Wheeler, Luke Sullivan and Harry Overman who all performed well for the big V in the VAFA's NZ tour

The VAFA’s U18 representative team played two matches against New Zealand’s national U20 AFL team in Auckland on 24 and 26 October coinciding with AFL New Zealand’s National Provincial Championships.

“The tour provided an opportunity for the VAFA to reward and develop high achieving under-age players within our competition, as well as assist with the development of Australian Rules in an evolving market,” said VAFA Chief Executive Michael Sholly. “There is much interest in Australian Rules Football in New Zealand, which has a talent pool yet untapped by AFL clubs. The VAFA is delighted to provide NZ’s national representatives the opportunity to compete against a representative side from football’s heartland.”

“The VAFA side was selected from players who competed in our very successful inaugural U18 section and all eight clubs are represented. “Our U18 competition has already proven to be a pathway to senior football as well as a strong complement to our U19 competition and will expand in 2010 with more of our clubs fielding teams,” Mr Sholly said.

The team was be coached by former VAFA senior representative players Michael Hazell and Jeremy Bourke. Results: The VAFA U18 Rep Squad has won both games on foreign soil.

Game 2:
VAFA U18    6.5  9.7   14.11   16.11.107
AFL NZ U20  0.2  4.7     5.10   12.12.84
Goals: Ross 3, L Sullivan 3, Scott 2, Crane, Ratcliffe, Overman, Hogan, Cole, Coombe, T Sullivan, Shipsides. Best: Hunt, Scott, Coombe, Ross, Crane, L Sullivan, T Sullivan

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VAFA U18    0.5    3.6   6.11    8.11.59
AFL NZ U20  1.1    2.2     2.3      5.6.36
Goals: Hunt 3, Crane, Cheeseman, T Sullivan, Shipsides, Ross. Best: T Sullivan, Overman, Pappon, L Sullivan, Hunt, Ross.

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St Bernard’s: Tom Sullivan; Luke Sullivan; Jack Wheeler; Harry Overman
UHS/VU: Elliot Coombe; Tim Kershaw; Will Cheesman
St Mary’s Salesian: Todd Crane; Chris Docker; Kaine Reynolds
Therry Penola: Ben Ratcliffe; Drew Leroy; Mitchell Trimble; Tim Gumley
Northern Bullants: Evan Cole
Oakleigh; James Hunt; Tim Scott; Jake Pappon; Ben Hogan
Old Camberwell: Nicholas Ross; Patrick Birtles; Eamon O'Donnell
St Bede’s/Mentone Tigers: Joel Shipsides; Matthew Goodman; William Schubert

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abcd  Bernards Swimmers Win 'Most Laps Award' Raise $3150

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Congratulations to the Bernard's boys (& Joy) who won the "Most Laps Swum" at yesterday's Super Swim .. 37kilometers over 12 hours = 3k's per hour! We raised $3,150 with 100% going towards the worthy local cause 'Young Stroke Survivors', so that life may be a little easier for a specific individuals.

McAllister brothers & Paul Iannazzo took over the hardest time slot of 6-8am and set up "score board pressure" on the opposition teams from the start followed by an unrelenting Steve Snazza. Mick & Paddy Comerford tore up the pool (gee I'm a great recruiter!) and Mick "chook" Ryan just flew through the water to further shatter opposition hopes.

Mick & Joy Perrett, Johnny Hughes, Mick Overman & Patrick Crabb demonstrated that maturity & experience can still pour on the laps. Jordy Schroder, Jack Wheeler, Harry and Isaac Madden tag teamed "running" the most laps. Dane Evans, Johnny Harvey, Tim Raffle, Drew Stapo, Nick Hughes & Salva proved that a heavy Saturday night has no effect on your physical endurance the next day and when a final serious challenge looked like being mounted against us .. enter Andrew & Jake Van Mel .. they smashed it!

Our youngest swimmer, Mick Comeford 10 years old, our oldest 64.


"Most Lollies Eaten"- Jake Van Meel

"Most Time spent playing with Pool Toys" Equal Winners - John Harvey & Harry Overman
"Best Lap Counter" Equal Winners - my mum Sadie Wheeler & Johny Raffle
"Best Effort after a Big Saturday Night" - Dane Evans

The spirit in which our people took to the pool to raise money for a worthy, outside cause is to be commended. The way our players, supporters, parents & officials pulled together demonstrates the strength of S.B.O.C.F.C., lets draw on this further, on the footy track in 2010

Once again .. thanks for your terrific support & interest, Ian Wheeler



Triathlon Summer Training / Competition Calendar

Listed below is a selection of events you might consider entering as a means of motivation for maintaining aerobic conditioning over the off season. Entry and payment for events is up to the individual, I have simply provided the contact details and overview of some of the different events on offer  .. For further details please contact Gary McAllister on 0411 733579 or via e-mail G.McAllister@xavier.vic.edu.au

Wednesdays in Feb / Mar
YMCA Aquathons Essendon Pool, Nth Melb, Kensington, Northcote 3 x 1.5km run / 250m Swim $12 www.eventsvictoria.ymca.org.au

Sun 7th Feb      Ironman Triathlon 70.3 Geel 1.9km Swim / 90.1km Bike/ 21.1 km Run, $265  www.ironmanoz703.com
Wed 10th Feb  Super Sunset Series Fun Run Melbourne Zoo 7pm  4 or 8 kms  $30  www.melbournecitysports.ymca.org.au
Thur 11 Feb  Aquathon Belmore Rd 7pm Nth Balwyn YMCA  3 x 1.5 km Run /250 m Swim $15 online  www.eventsvictoria.ymca.org.au
Fri 12 Feb 7pm  Aquathon Northcote YMCA  3 x 1.5 km Run / 250 m Swim  $15 online  www.eventsvictoria.ymca.org.au
Sun 14th Feb     Gatorade Triathlon Series Portarlington  750m / 33km / 8km    $80  www.supersprint.com.au
Thurs 18th Feb  Aquathon Queen’s Park Pool Essendon 3 x 1.5km Run / 250m Swim $15 online www.eventsvictoria.ymca.org.au
Sun 21st Feb      XOCISE Triathlon  Sandringham 250m/10km /3km or 500/20/5  $50 or $80  www.starttofinish.com.au
Wed 24th Feb    Super Sunset Series Fun Run 7pm Princes Park    4 or 8 kms    $25  www.melbournecitysports.ymca.org.au
Thurs 25th Feb   Aquathon YMCA East Keilor Pool 3 x 1.5km Run / 250m Swim $15 online www.eventsvictoria.ymca.org.au

Wed 3rd March  Aquathon Belmore Rd Nth Balwyn YMCA 3 x 1.5km Run/250m Swim  $15 online www.eventsvictoria.ymca.org.au
Wed 10th Mar    Super Sunset Series Fun Run Botanical Gardens 7pm  4 or 8 kms $25  www.melbournecitysports.ymca.org.au
Sun 14th Mar     XOSIZE Triathlon  Brighton Beach  250m/10km/3k or 500m /20km/5km $50 or $80 www.starttofinish.com.au
Sun 21st Mar     Gatorade Triathlon Series St. Kilda 300m/10km/3km or 500m / 20km / 5km $50 or $80 www.supersprint.com.au



abcd VAFA and Superules Finals Great Success!

Last Sunday saw the final day of three big weekends where the club hosted VAFA and Superules finals. These days were very important to the club both financially and from a public relations perspective. A number of individuals gave much of their time to ensure that these were successful days and we wish to publicly acknowledge the efforts of the following:

  
Kevin Tyler
Peter Nathan
Ben Hogan
Jessie Cressey
Nick Hughes
Terry Davis
Mick Moloney
Jimmy Taylor
Paul Nathan
Phil Grech
Kornell Dachs
Luke O’Sullivan
Luke Gollant
John Hughes
Colleen Moloney

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Veronica Moloney
Ellen Moloney
Mellory Harrington
Glenn Scarborough
Bernie Comerford
Brigid Moloney
Paul Kavanagh
Steve Mitchell
John Raffle
Bernie O’Sullivan
Peter Pearson
Tony Caven
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abcd Libba and BJ Poll High in VAFA B&F .. Tom Sullivan U18's Runner Up

Chris Liberatore was the highest vote winner for St Bernards in last nights VAFA B&F count. Despite missing games with injury towards the end of the season Libba polled 16 votes, four behind the winner, Trinity star Brendan Iezzi. Ben Jordan was also up there before coming 6th on 15 votes.
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Young Tom Sullivan capped of a terrific season finishing runner up in the U18's

  
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abcd Under 18 Grand Final: Brave Pups Beaten But Not Bowed!
  

A very young St Bernards side found the last hurdle a little high against an older, bigger opponent in the innagural VAFA U18 Grand Final held in windy conditions at Waverley.

Simon Caven led the way in defence and was our best on the day, Tommy Sullivan roved brilliantly, Keiren Farell was also terrific on ball and Brad Cooper, Nick Shultz and Luke Sullivan were also amongst Bernards best while 'our man Pigga' Joe Pignataro and Sam Jones were the multiple goalkickers with two each, Jamie White and Brad Cooper slottede singles.

Despite the loss this is a talented and close knit group, which will no doubt come through Under 18 and 19 ranks and produce a number of future senior stars for the club.

Once again, well done to the boys, coach Damien Sullivan, Assistant coach Ray King and their great support crew and on a fantastic effort to reach the Grand Final against all odds.

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abcd Bad Day At Box Hill Ends Flag Hopes!

First Semi Final .. the planning was precise, training and build up spot on, each players role clear and there was an air of optimism that the boys could bounce back by outrunning Trinity on the big ground but it was all to no avail.

After a poor first quarter where Trinity banged on 7.7 to 3.3 with the breeze St Bernards managed only 2.2 with the breeze while Trinity piled on 6.2 and as the game progressed it was clear that the opposition were simply too big, too strong and too good on the day.

Captain Damien McLaughlin's late withdrawel added to concerns over our lack of size and experience
and the young Bernards side with 11 players aged 18 - 20 struggled to get our running game going.
 
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Goals: C. Liberatore 3, T. Caven 2, S. Cave 2, M. Sullivan 2, B. Jordan 2, L. O''Sullivan, N. Cook, M. Church Best: J. Stapleton, L. O''Sullivan, S. Cave, N. Cook, B. Jordan, A. Singleton


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abcd Reserves: Blacks Too Good For Bernards!

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The day began poorly with the Ressies being beaten in their 1st Semi by a strong Uni Blacks side. Our boys tried hard but made too many skill errors that caused turnovers and allowed the polished Blacks midfield to take possesion and pinpoint targets resulting in a number of easy goals.

Late inclusion Ben Jones bounced back with a strong performance and showed with a strong pre season he could develop his game to the next level. Likewise Daniel Igoe who was a little unlucky to miss senior selection but is another youngster who will benefit from a big pre season.

Shaun Matthews and Mick O'Dea continued their recent good form and veteran Justin Evans did well while Paddy Harris was our focul point up forward bagging 4 majors.

Goals: P. Harris 4, D. Igoe  Best: B. Jones, S. Bergin, D. Igoe, S. Matthews, J. Evans, M. O''Dea




abcd  Juniors Set The Pace For Seniors .. 3 Flags From 3 Grand Finals

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St Bernards made it three flags from three Grand Finals with the U12As romping home by 57 pts on Sunday. Ben Ronke won the medal for BOG Congrats to coach Bill Diamandis and our boys on a terrific season! for all the juniors results and more pics go to Juniors page.



abcd Hogi 12 Racks Up 250th Milestone!

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One of St Bernards 'all time' favourite sons Ben Hogan played his 250th game for the club on Saturday. Returning from injury the Bernards warhorse relished the opportunity to play his milestone game at his beloved 'Pit'. Hogi joins elite company with only six other players in St Bernards history managing to reach 250 games and Hogi is the only player to reach the milestone and play in an A Grade premiership (2002)

Hogi's unwavering commitment to Bernards is as strong as ever. He took U19 training last week along with captain D-Mac to 'fire up' the boys for their crunch game. Tributes on Thursday night and again on Saturday reflected the great affection and esteem Hogi holds at Bernards. As he looks to saddle up for yet another finals campaign this September, Hogi will give it his all
on and off the ground and continue to inspire the whole club by his passion for St Bernards.
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abcd Legends Day Pics Finally Developed!


Our apologies for the delay in getting the legends day pics up .. problem with the old blokes is that it takes a while to get the film out of the box brownie and off to the chemist for development.
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In any case it was a great day, congrats again to organiser Vinnie and many thanks to Phil Hannah and Sportsbet for their fantastic sponsorship. Now that the soreness has worn off we look forward to seeing many of the old fellas down at our last home game and at the finals. Legends Day Pics:  CLICK HERE
 
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abcd Under 17 Boys Back From Kakoda Track!

Simon Caven, Luke Larsen, Jarrod Bye and Isaac Madden returned home Friday after two grueling weeks on the 97 km Kakoda Track.

The four Bernards boys  joined Hayden Kennedy's select group along with 20 others including Paul Gilmour representing the Vic Police.

A great experience for these future stars of the club!
  
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Simon Caven, Luke Larsen, Jarrod Bye, Isaac Madden



abcd  Fox Spotted In Espanloa!
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News just in that the Fox has entered Spain ...

Left: The Fox blends in with the locals before having a run with the bulls in Pampalona!

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abcd Bernards Boys Make VAFA State Line Up!
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Congratulations to Ben Jordan for being named in the centre for the VAFA State (Seniors) side and young Michael Sullivan at half fwd (U/19 squad) Well done also to Bernards stalwarts John Raffle who has been named Team Manager for the State Senior side and Ian Wheeler who is Trainer for the 19s.
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abcd Young Bernies Shine in Rep Match!

St Bernards players Tom Caven, Lachy McLeod & Tom Overman all aquitted themselves well in the match against the Qld U21 Team at Toorak Park on Saturday.
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Caven, pitted against one of  Queensland's key forwards kept him quiet, McLeod was a livewire throughout the day and was awarded the 'Spirit of Victoria' trophy as the player voted by coaches to have shown the Big V spirit in his approach to the contest. Tom Overman chipped in with a goal to fire the Vics up after a slow start and had a strong second half.
 
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abcd  St Bernards Auskickers Finish On A High Note!
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abcd Garthy Finds the Fox!
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Its a feature question in our Hogi on the Couch Column ... 'Have you seen or heard what has happened to FOXY HUGHES?  ... well he was spotted in Dublin at 'the Curragh' last week by Garthy who was at the Irish Derby along with a bunch of Bernards fans ... from left: Garthy, Aidy and Bridgette Hughes, George, 'the Fox', Chick Ryan, Bernie, Annie and Damo Ryan, Chook, Johnny Hughes, Maree Garth and Porky Mahoney. Pictured below: George, Annie, Chick, 'the Fox' and Chook with Vintage Crop ... and starting to get messy after they got news of Bernards nail biting win over Carey!
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Bernards Blow Blacks Away In Evo and BJ Milestone Games!
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Ben Jordan (100th) and  Justin Evans (200th) chaired off after Bernards big win over Uni Blacks led by first gamers Michael Sullivan and Mitchell Church (Below) Sully, Mitch and Evo lead the song!
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Justin 'Buckets' Evans Notches 200!
One of St Bernards favourite sons Justin Evans joined a select group of only 26 players in the club's history when he ran out for his 200th VAFA game for the club this week.

A great stalwart of 'the Pit' Evo began his VAFA career in the Under 19s way back in 1997. One of three brothers to play for the club (along with Leigh and Dane) Justin is well recognised as a leader amongst the senior group and has proven to be one of the clubs great clubmen over the journey.

A lawyer by trade Justin manages to balance his busy schedule and stay in good shape which means we can look forward to Evo chalking up the 250 in a few years ... well done Evo!
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Ben Jordan Chalks Up His 100th!

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In a nice coincidence Evo shared his 200th on the same day as another Bernards favourite Benny Jordan who racked up his 100 game milestone.

BJ has already made a big impact since returning to the club this season.


One of the VAFA and VCFL most decorated players BJ led St Bernards to our last Grand Final victory in 2002 and is now leading the way for the young Bernards group ... well done BJ!


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Evo and his cheer squad from the U/9s

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Ben Jordan holds the Cup aloft after leading Bernards to victory in the 2002 Grand Final


Pre match Chops 'the wonder dog' was filthy on his favourite player No 36 Irish O'Dea missing out on the seniors but Chops was all smiles afterwards when Irish had played well and the seniors had won!
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Ascot Vale Leisure Centre Donates Two Gym Bikes to The Kennel!

Many thanks to Ascot Vale Leisure Centre for helping out with their generous donation of two gym bikes to be used in ‘the Kennel’

Alex Jolley organized the bikes with the Centre’s management last week. Jossa is one of a number of players who have worked at AVLC in recent years. We now have 4 bikes in the kennel so injured players can do rehab etc to keep up fitness levels when they are off the track.

D Mac is also looking to procure three heart rate monitors to add to the gym shortly. If you know someone that could help out let D Mac know this week.

 
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George Flying For the Eagles in Canada!

Georgey Garth played his first game for the Burnaby Eagles in Vancouver, Canada last week. George says they smashed last years Premiers ... not  surprising looking at the size of the opposition .. George said he's missing 'the Pit' but looking forward to a similar result for Bernards!

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St Bernards Welcomes Fantastic New Sponsor From The Local Community!
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In addition to their great work in the local community Strathmore Community Bank Branch Bendigo Bank. are a major sponsor of the St Bernards Gift and are now sponsors of St Bernards OCFC. The club will proudly display the company's logo on our new jumpers and shorts and look forward to a mutually rewarding association for many years to come.



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Branch Manager Michael Moloney

 
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Strathmore Community Bank® Branch

337 Napier Street
 Strathmore

Phone: 03 9374 2607 
Fax: 03 9374 3542



Strathmore Community Bank Branch Bendigo Bank are committed to building strong, successful communities. The Bank returns a portion of profits to the local community so far contributing $1 million to local clubs, schools, town fairs, community organisations and festivals.

Chairman Mark Burgin says "We’re keen to increase this amount and that’s where you come in. You see the amount we’re able to give back depends on the amount of banking the community does with Strathmore Community Bank Branch Bendigo Bank.

Of course, we are much like any other bank – with loans, branches, ATMs, credit cards, interest bearing accounts, all the usual stuff. The one blinding difference between us and our competitors is our local insight.

A long time ago we recognised that successful individuals are the living heart of successful communities. So we have built a bank service stocked with products designed for individuals, then placed this resource at the heart of communities across Australia.

We deliver great service and competitive banking products equal to those of our competitors, but with one important difference. We recognise U, as in us, as in community. We invite U to find out more. Call in and compare the difference today"


New Players ... St Bernards Is The Place To Be!
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St Bernards is the biggest and most successful VAFA club in the region and is on the look out for new recruits for the 2010 season ... some of the key benefits in representing St Bernards include:
  • The club’s infrastructure and support matches VFL clubs with superb facilities including new clubrooms and social club, boxing gym, swimming pool and synthetic hockey courts.
  • We have a first class coaching panel, including specialist skills, development, conditioning and boxing coaches supported by professional trainers and physio support services.
  • St Bernards enjoys broad community support with a strong business network that enables us to provide great player amenities and a range of potential employment opportunities.
  • Socially St Bernards is a vibrant club as you can see on this website.
  • Our supporters match day luncheons are renowned in the VAFA where sponsors, family and friends mix in a relaxed welcoming environment.
  • The VAFA offers the unique opportunity of wearing the 'big V' St Bernards has produced a wealth of State Reps including five this year who represented Victoria in VAFA Senior, U21 and U19 teams and four St Bernards boys were selected in the U18 side to tour New Zealand
  • In 2010 an U23 side will be selected to play AFL Tasmania. Players in this side also have the opportunity to be selected in the 'all Australian Team' to tour South Africa and play a series of matches against the AFL South Africa Team. 2011 sees an U23 'all Australian Carnival,' in Adelaide South Australia playing against Tasmania, Western Australia & South Australia in a week of football wearing the 'Big V' click here for article on this years 'big V' players
If you are interested in joining one of the great football clubs in Victoria contact Football Director
Paul Garth 0412 533 314 just pop down to training at the College in Beryl Street West Essendon
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Bernards Cult Hero 'Yoshi' Takes On The World!

Tsuyoshi Kase better known down at 'the Pit' as ‘Yoshi’ became the first truly international player to win a premiership when he lined up with St Bernards Club XVIII Premiership side that defeated Monash at Elsternwick Park.

‘Yoshi’ has now moved on from the local scene to join his international AFL Team, The Japanese national side known as the ‘Samurais’ competed in the third AFL International Cup. The 'Samurais' lost to NZ in round one before upsetting Somoa in round two with our man Yoshi starring in both games.

(Pic right) Yoshi in his Samurai jumper

 

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Who's that bloke with Evo?

While cruising around the USA Justin 'Vegas' Evans ran into an Indian bloke who looked familiar

Yep, it was the 'Sheik of Spin' Bishan Bedi, the best spinner of all time behind one S. K. Warne.

Bishan rushed straight over to Evo and asked ... "Golly gosh it is you Mr Buckets, how are the mighty Bernards going without your great self up forward?"

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Miracles 50th Becomes Big Bernards Birthday Bash!

'Miracle' Mel Beyer celebrated his 50th birthday at the Snakepit in style on Sunday after he coached the U16's to a win earlier in the day. Aside from coaching the 16's Mel is Team Manager of the Reserves and Statistician for the Seniors and of course drives the famous Bernards van with all the gear every Saturday ... what would we do without Mel on the weekends? In a great tribute to Mel's popularity amongst his players twelve of Mel's Captains starting from Luke Rogers (1992) through to Luke Larsen (2008) donned the Bernards colours for the pic below.

From left Will Overman, Kyle Dalmau, Steve Harris, Tim Harvey, Luke Rogers, Adriano Mastropasqua, Mel, Sinclair Johansen, Luke Larsen, Shaun Matthews, Frank Staltaro, Ben Loughlin and James Mount
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Trevor Lancaster VAFA's Master Timekeeper

Congrats to Trevor Lancaster who was recently asked to officiate at the VAFA State game. Trev has had his hand on the button at 'the Pit' for years doing both Reserves and Senior games every Saturday.

If you've ever wondered why Bernards quarters seem to go a bit longer its because Trevor is ever the perfectionist adding every milli second of time on something his AFL counterparts could learn from. Its blokes like Trev that make Bernards match days operate so professionally.

 

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Master Timekeeper Trevor Lancaster with offsider Bazz in support last Saturday


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Bernards original bell ringer Trev's grandad Alf



Bazz still chugging on nicely

A familiar sight at every St Bernards game is Barry McAntee. Barry is one of a number of characters at 'the Pit' that do more than just turn up at games.
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Whether its filling the water bottles, jumping in as interchange steward or escorting the umpires Barry does every job with an enthusiastic smile.
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Each game Bazz arrives early with master timekeeper Trevor Lancaster and reports straight to Garthy to ask “what do you need me to do first boss?”
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Theres a lot to be done on match days and its blokes like Barry McAntree that make it happen.

Keep up the great work Baz!
 
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For detailed results and pictures of every game go to
RESULTS page and click on the round.

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Crook on a loss!

 

Seniors
Semi Finalist
Reserves
Semi Finalist
Und 18
Grand Finalist
Und 19
Fifth
Warriors
Sixth
Und 17 Fifth
Juniors Auskick U/9-16
Details: JUNIORS

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OLD MELBURNIANS
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ST. KEVINS
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ST. BERNARDS  46
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OLD TRINITY 40
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UNI BLACKS  40
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OLD HAILEYBURY
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OLD CAREY
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HAMPTON ROVERS
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ORMOND 
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OLD CAMBERWELL
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