Life Members 2008                     Mal Tyrrell                 Tony Chanter

Glen Waverley Rovers Life Members Shield  Best Conducted Team 2008  - U/12s

Kyle Smale Leadership Award

      Winner -      Steffan Cavalera
      Nominees -    Thomas Gladman (U13)      Dylan Frankland (U14)
                                      Chris Renwick (U15)                        Steffan Cavalera (U16)

TEAM AWARDS

Best and Fairest results 2005

AGE GROUP	BEST & FAIREST	RUNNER UP	3rd BEST & FAIREST	MOST CONSISTENT	MOST IMPROVED	BEST TEAM MAN	MVP FINALS
U/11	Dylan Masters	Alex Veitch	Nicholas Peck	Joshua Smith	Daniel Paola	James McGregor	N/A
U/12	Stephen Papadopoulos	Sam Tyrrell	Will Edwards	Josh Williams	Mitchell Peddle	Kieran Kennedy	Chris Renwick Luke Pannunzio
U/13	Steffan Cavalera	Thomas Chanter	Ryan Lester	Luke Gonzalez	Jonathon Adamou	Rhys Selleck	Ben Haddock
U/14	Sean Lester	Rob Handel	Jacob Castricum	Michael Stevenson	James Backholer	Nick Armstrong	N/A
U/15	Christopher Burridge	Nick Ahearn	Nick Merrilees	Adam Bonaddio	Peter Selwood	Philip Bardis	Christopher Burridge Philip Bardis

Bradley Livens Memorial Trophy: Steffan Cavalera

Alf Flegg Memorial Trophy: Sean Lester

U/11-
Team Result No Ladder
Best & Fairest - Stephen Papadopoulos
Runners Up - Harrison Drew
3rd Best & Fairest - Luke Pannunzio
Most Consistent - Johnny Theodoropoulos
Most Improved - Alex Small
Best Team Man - Jack Roper
MVP Finals - Not Applicable

U/12 -
Team Result Runners Up - A Division
Best & Fairest - Steffan Cavalera
Runners Up - Daniel Campbell
3rd Best & Fairest - Peter Vrettos
Most Consistent - Christopher Sivanesan
Most Improved - Nicholas Packwood
Best Team Man - Joshua Gray
MVP Finals - Tom Chanter

U/13 -
Team Result Non Finalist - A Division
Best & Fairest - Sean Lester
Runners Up - Jacob Castricum
3rd Best & Fairest - Mitchell Selleck
Most Consistent - Sebastian Henderson
Most Improved - Mathew Sires
Best Team Man - Jack Tyrrell
MVP Finals - Not Applicable

U/14 -
Team Result Non Finalist - B Division
Best & Fairest - Christopher Burridge
Runners Up - Nicholas Merrilees
3rd Best & Fairest - Nicholas Ahearn
Most Consistent - Max Wheeler
Most Improved - Gavan Cruse
Best Team Man - Peter Mayes
MVP Finals - Not Applicable

U/15 -
Team Result No Team Fielded

U/16 -
Team Result Non Finalist - A Division
Best & Fairest - Grant Mitchell
Runners Up - Anthony Faulkner
3rd Best & Fairest - Peter Hay
Most Consistent - Ben Parker
Most Improved - Sean Gan
Best Team Man - Shane Doyle
MVP Finals - Not Applicable

The following Rovers players were recipients of the following awards at the EFL B & F Awards

Under 12's B & F Winner = 24 Votes Runner Up = 23 Votes Steffan Cavalera

Under 13's B & F Winner = 30 Votes Runner Up = 28 Sean Lester

Under 16's B & F Winner = 23 Votes Grant Mitchell Runner Up = 19 Votes.

Congratulations to Steffan, Sean & Grant on their fine achievements.

Kyle Smale Best Clubman Award for 2004 CHRISTOPHER MERCOVICH

Games Played: 115

Christopher Mercovich is nominated for the Kyle Smale Best Clubman Award for 2004.

Christopher started his football career with the Glen Waverley Rovers Under 9 team and has played 115 games for the club. In all that time, Chris has been an enthusiastic and popular member of each of his teams, showing commitment and loyalty to the club, his teammates and his coaches. Although quiet by nature, he is a happy, well-mannered and mature young man.

Chris has been a fine ambassador for the Glen Waverley Rovers Junior Football Club but in particular, over the last few years, Chris has willingly put his own time into the club, helping others rather than himself.

Chris has assisted at Auskick Clinics, Lightning Premierships, McHappy Days and Super Skills Days and has also been the water carrier for the Under 9 team in 2001. His participation in that team is not just about doing a particular task but rather being a positive role model for the young players, all of who are just starting their football careers. The young players see Chris as a senior player in the club and are familiar with his positive, enthusiastic and well rounded personality - the impact that players like Chris have on the younger teams is very powerful.

Chris is awarded the Kyle Smale Medal in 2004 because he embodies what our club is all about - enjoying the participation in football and then generously giving time and effort back to the club. Further, his fine personal qualities make him a fitting recipient of the award, which is of course a tribute to Kyle Smale, a very loved and generous past player of the Glen Waverley Rovers Junior Football Club.

Congratulations Chris, accept this important award and continue being a very fine ambassador for the Glen Waverley Rovers Junior Football Club.

WJFA Representative in U11

Involved in Auskick clinics for past seasons Participated in McHappy day in past years Participated in Lightning premiership & Super skill days in past years Involved in Under 11 Team as Water carrier 2004

Has won Best Team Man Award

The following nomination for life membership of the Glen Waverley Rovers Junior Football Club was ratified at the 2004 Annual General Meeting. Well done Lew! Lew is continuing to help the club...even though his son Ben has finished playing with Rovers!

Lew Parker will be retiring from the General Committee this year after being an active committee member for many years. In addition, Lew has been Team Manager of the current Under 16 Team for most of the years his son has been playing.

Lew has also acted as Team Manager for his oldest son’s team, so he has had considerable impact on many families who have been part of the Rovers community over many years.

Lew has a quiet approach to issues, but he undertakes all activities with the utmost care and attention to detail. He is thorough in his preparation for the teams he has managed and ensures that all aspects of his football activities are executed to the highest standard.

Lew’s high standards have had a positive impact on the club, as he demonstrates that high standards should be the norm and not the exception.

He has the ability to relate to all people, which helps to make strong and happy teams, where there is little conflict and there is a sense of fairness underpinning the team itself.

Lew is a ready volunteer for many of the committee activities, attending events reliably unless he has work commitments. Importantly, his influence on matters before the general committee is characterised by common sense, respect for club values and traditions and always, overall fairness. His sense of humour has defused the occasional awkward situation and he particularly enjoys the camaraderie and banter that is part of a football club. Coaches have enjoyed having the “World’s Best Team Manager” co-ordinating the team’s activities.

Lew has been a consistent and tireless worker for the Rovers, over an unusually long period of time. Lew’s personal values embody the ethos of the Rovers, he has earned the respect and affection of the players and the parents who been part of his teams and he has encouraged many parents to become involved in club activities, indirectly adding to their enjoyment of the club.

In nominating Lew Parker for Life Membership, the Rovers acknowledge Lew’s very significant contribution to our club and perhaps most importantly, his quiet demonstration of the core values that the Rovers community embodies.

In summary, Lew has demonstrated not only the capacity for significant and sustained involvement with the Glen Waverley Rovers Junior Football Club but also the personification of the important core values that are at the heart of the Rovers. Lew’s elevation to Life Member is a very fitting tribute to his contribution and will be a tangible way to continue his association with the Rovers.

At the conclusion of the 2003 presentation night, the following motion was read, which outlines the reasons why Bernard Weekes received the Rovers highest honour: Life Membership.

"It is proposed to bestow Life membership of the Glen Waverley Rovers Junior Football Club to Mr Bernard Weekes for his outstanding service to the club.

As a matter of record, Bernard has provided a style of leadership that is quite unique. He has introduced a professional way of addressing the range of issues that confront our junior sporting club - the Glen Waverley Rovers Junior Football Club.

His presidency has overseen the examination of all activities in the club, both on the field and off the field, the formulation of improved ways of managing these issues and finally, the diligence in ensuring that the issues as defined are delivered, measured and reviewed.

Bernard's leadership style is single minded and determined however he is receptive to the ideas of others and is inclusive when articulating the way forward. He has high personal standards and assumes that these standards become bench marks for the whole club.

During the first days of Bernard's term as president he led the review of the club's then current position in the Waverley Junior Football Association, he explored the range of options available to the club and finally, acted on the recommendation of the Rovers community that the club join the Eastern Football League. He managed the transition process, demonstrating to the Eastern Football League that the Glen Waverley Rovers were a club of substance and indeed would be an important asset of the league.

Bernard ensured that the outcomes of the club's activities were scrutinised and improved. These processes have involved a considerable effort on Bernard's part. In many cases he provided the expertise to improve the relevant process. In many other cases, people from the Rovers community have contributed their own considerable expertise and effort, partly in response to the examples of "work ethic" and "passion" shown by Bernard.

Without doubt, the majority of people involved in the Rovers Football Club have been inspired to improve their own contributions to the club, in part because of the higher standards that have been articulated by Bernard and also in part by the sense of loyalty and respect that has been inspired by Bernard's selfless example.

True leaders encourage others to be part of the journey and Bernard has indeed encouraged others. He is the glue that binds sponsors, supporters, families, players and other stakeholders into what is known as the Rovers family. His respect for the past achievements of earlier members of the Rovers community has encouraged some of our pioneers to become involved again.

The nomination of Bernard for Life Membership of the Glen Waverley Rovers Junior Football Club is not only a significant honour for him and his family but a way in which the entire Rovers community can humbly say thank you to a much admired and loved member of our community.

This motion was moved by Nick Mayes and seconded by Adrian Keane on Tuesday 19th August 2003. The GWRJFC committee approved the motion unanimously by email and the motion will be recorded officially at the committee meeting to be held on October 20th 2003".

From the Rovers community, Bernard - congratulations and well done!

• 2006 Annual Dinner Dance
• Round9- BBQ Under 9s
• Round4 - Mothers Day- No BBQ
• Round2 details
• Round1 details
• Welcome to 2006
• Waverley Challenge 2006
• Rovers Registration Day 2006
• Rovers staying at Brentwood reserve
• Rovers propose to relocate to Central Reserve
• Best and Fairest results 2005
• Coaching Applications for 2006
• Our club song
• Sunday Night Barbeque

Functions

• Calender 2006

2006 Annual Dinner Dance
Date: Saturday 22nd July

Venue: Ashwood International - High Street Road, Ashwood

Cost: $60 per head which includes 3 course meal, beer, wine, champagne & soft drinks&& DJ

This will be a great fun night, with NO fundraising, and an opportunity to enjoy each others company  drink, eat, drink, dance, drink, chat, drink, and then drink some more. (As a club policy, Rovers advocates sensible and responsible drinking).

Congratulations and thanks to Jenny, Linda and Michelle for making this happen.

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Round9- BBQ Under 9s

Justin Edwards Trophy Day

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Round4 - Mothers Day- No BBQ
Due to our footballers wanting to cook mom tea on mothers day, there will be no BBQ at the club this Sunday 14/5/06. The U13 group can host the Rd 10 evening BBQ on the 2nd July, where we are planing a Roast.

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Welcome to Round 2.
Home teams:
9:30 U/9s v Ferntree Gully Eagles Blue
10:55 U/12s v The Basin
12:30 U/14s V North Ringwood
2:30 U/15 V Vermont

Away Teams:
9:30 U/10s at Rowville Gold - Eildon Park
10:55 U/11s at The Basin - Batterham Reserve
12:30 u/13s at Vermont - Livingstone Primary School
2:30 U/16 at Waverley Blues- Mt Waverley Reserve

BBQ 5:30 - U/15s --- Presenations by Coaches.

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Welcome to the 2006 season.
New innovations for 2006 include
- Breakfast at the club every round. As part of the commitment of the senior teams to the preseason camp, the u/16s will be providing breakfast at the club for rounds 1- 7 and the under 15s will take over for rounds 8-14. Come along and get the day started on a high note.

-Revamped BBQ and presentations
Our regular sunday night BBQs will feature a range of themes, presentations by players instead of coaches, and split presentations for those with younger / older players.... See Calender for details.

2006 promises to be a great year, with 192 players and strong represention in all age groups, so we wish all these players and thier parents a great and most importantly fun year. Go Rovers.

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Welcome to Round 1.
Home teams:
9:30 U/10s v Mooroolbark
10:55 U/12s v Scoresby
12:30 U/13s V Heathmont
2:30 U/16 V South Croydon

Away Teams:
9:30 U/9s at Mooroolbark - Kiloran Park
10:55 U/11s at Glen Waverley Hawks - Capital Reserve
12:30 u/14s at Lilydale - The Gateway Reserve
2:30 U/15 at Norwood Black - Mullum Reserve

BBQ 5:30 - U/16s --- Presenations by Players.

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Waverley Challege 2006

Practice Matches for all teams followed by After Match Function

Starting times and venue for teams as follows;

" Under 9s  9.30am @ Waverley Blues ground

" Under 10s  9.30am @ Rovers ground

" Under 11s  10.50am @ Waverley Blues ground

" Under 12s  10.50am @ Rovers ground

" Under 13s  12.30pm @ Waverley Blues ground

" Under 14s  12.30pm @ Rovers ground

" Under 15s  2.30pm @ Waverley Blues ground

" Under 16s  2.30pm @ Rovers ground

The MT. Waverley ground is situated off FLEET STREET, MT. WAVERLEY, Melway Reference: Map 61 G12.

Click here for more details

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Registration Day 2006

Shorts & socks available for purchase Anthony Varos (Dental technician) on - hand for mouthguards.

Free sausage sizzle on offer

Subscription Fees:
U9, U10&U11 $110
U12 - U16 $140

A 20% discount applies if more than one player is registered from the same family.

Come along, register and meet your coaches and team managemant for 2006.

New players welcome in all age groups. (New Players need to provide a birth certificate or extract for photocopying)

If you cant attend on the day contact Ron Gladman, Rovers Registrar directly on registrar@glenrovers.org.au

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Rovers to stay at Brentwood Reserve

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Rovers propose to relocate to Central Reserve

The GWRJFC Committee has been investigating this proposal over the last month, and are now sufficiently informed to unanimously recommend that GWRJFC relocate to Central Reserve. To this end the committee has submitted a proposal to the Monash council to relocate, and with councils approval and the approval of our members, that will be our new home ground commencing season 2006.

The Committee sees this as an exciting opportunity, which provides the club with facilities which will be the envy of all junior football clubs across metropolitan Melbourne.

More detials are available in the attached letter from the club president.

In order to include the members in this decision, an open evening is planned at Central Reserve (cnr Waverley and Springvale Roads, Glen Waverley) on Monday 14th November (6  7.30 pm) so that members can inspect the facilities, followed by an email postal vote (details attached) closing at 5pm Sunday 27th November 2005.

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Best and Fairest results 2005

AGE GROUP	BEST & FAIREST	RUNNER UP	3rd BEST & FAIREST	MOST CONSISTENT	MOST IMPROVED	BEST TEAM MAN	MVP FINALS
U/11	Dylan Masters	Alex Veitch	Nicholas Peck	Joshua Smith	Daniel Paola	James McGregor	N/A
U/12	Stephen Papadopoulos	Sam Tyrrell	Will Edwards	Josh Williams	Mitchell Peddle	Kieran Kennedy	Chris Renwick Luke Pannunzio
U/13	Steffan Cavalera	Thomas Chanter	Ryan Lester	Luke Gonzalez	Jonathon Adamou	Rhys Selleck	Ben Haddock
U/14	Sean Lester	Rob Handel	Jacob Castricum	Michael Stevenson	James Backholer	Nick Armstrong	N/A
U/15	Christopher Burridge	Nick Ahearn	Nick Merrilees	Adam Bonaddio	Peter Selwood	Philip Bardis	Christopher Burridge Philip Bardis

Bradley Livens Memorial Trophy: Steffan Cavalera

Alf Flegg Memorial Trophy: Sean Lester

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Coaches 2006

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Grand Finals Details

For all those parents and players new to the club, here is our club song:

We are the Mighty Rovers,
And we always play to win.
We will give our all for Waverley,
As we fight through thick and thin.
We will win our club the premiership,
For we are the greatest team.
Yes it's black and white forever,
For the Rovers are supreme.

Tune: The Marines Hymn

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This is a great way to start the week...catch up with your team mates and other parents, enjoy an easy barbeque meal and listen to the encouragement awards. Each team has a turn as HOST FOR THE NIGHT....so show the rest of the club how good you are!

When your team is rostered for a Sunday evening, the duties include:

ARRIVE AT CLUB ROOMS AT 5.00 PM SHARP TO COMMENCE SET UP

A PARENT OR PARENTS MUST BE DESIGNATED TO ENSURE CHILDREN ARE KEPT TO THE FRONT OF THE CLUB ROOMS DURING THE NIGHT AND THAT THE CHILDRENS BEHAVIOUR IS SATISFACTORY. ALL AREAS TO THE SIDE AND REAR OF THE CLUBROOMS ARE OUT OF BOUNDS DURING THE EVENING FUNCTIONS.

SET UP BBQ AND REPORTING TO CANTEEN SUPERVISOR ON GAS BOTTLE LEVEL

PREPARE FOOD AND SALAD FOR THE NIGHT.

ALL FOOD WILL BE IN THE FRIDGE

COOK AND SERVE ALL FOOD AND DRINKS

MONEY WILL BE COLLECTED BY CANTEEN SUPERVISOR OR BERNARD WEEKES

DISTRIBUTE A RAFFLE TICKET TO ALL PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE, AND ORGANISING THE DRAW

PUT BBQ AND ALL OUTDOOR FURNITURE AWAY

TIDY KITCHEN AFTERWARDS, INCLUDING WASHING FLOOR

STACK ALL CHAIRS AND TABLES

VACUUM THE FLOOR

EMPTY ALL RUBBISH BINS INTO LARGE BINS OUTSIDE AND PUT THE LARGE BINS IN THE CAR PARK (NEAR THE STEPS) FOR COLLECTION ON MONDAY

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Under 12s Division B Grand Final

Finals Results- Week 2

The Under 12s won their preliminary final and advance to the grand final, next week. Well done and best of luck.

Finals Details - Week 2

Week 2 of the Finals and the Under 15s & Under 12s are using their second chance in the preliminary finals, having lost thier second semi finals.
Unfortunately the U/13s lost thier first semi final and bow out, 4th in a very strong competition.

Under 12s Division B Preliminary Final

Under 15s Division B Preliminary Final

Finals Details - Week 1

Week 1 of the Finals and 3 Rovers Teams have made it.

Under 12s Division B Second Semi Final

Under 13s Division A First Semi Final

Under 15s Division B Second Semi Final

Annual Dinner Dance 2005
Date: Saturday 25th June 2005 Time:7:00pm - 1:00 am Venue: The Ashwood International 61-63 High Street Cost: $60 per ticket Courses: 8 Band: Hit Squad 7:30 - 12:30am Drinks: Wine, Champagne, Beer & Softdrink

Season 2005
Welcome to the 2005 season, one that we hope will again be successful not only on the field but also in the development of individual skills, self confidence, team spirit, sportsmanship and most importantly having fun at the same time. The first round this year kicked off on Sunday 17th April 2005. The Club hosted our first Sunday night BBQ for the year, with a massive turnout (luckily the weather was warm and balmy), showing just how strong our Rovers community is. Our social diary is now in the website and please note that our Rovers Dinner Dance is on Saturday 25th June....put this date in your diaries now and don't forget to book your baby sitters! 2005 SUBSCRIPTION FEES: The same fee structure remains from last season. Under 9,10 & 11:$100 Under 12, 13,14,15:$130 The Club allows the following fee discount levels for additional family playing members First child playing with club - Full Fee, second child (younger) playing with club - 20%, third child playing with club - 40% and fourth child (or more) playing with club- 60% Club Shorts & Socks: EFL logo football shorts in black (home) and white (away) and socks are now available - see Jenny Jefferson. Prices are: EFL shorts: $22, EFL socks $9$9 Mouth Guard Fitting - Rovers Club sponsor and local Dental Technician Mr. Anthony Varos can professsionally fit your custom made mouth guard. His details are in the business card holder in the club rooms. Corporate Sponsor Mr. Craig Lowe and his dedicated team at Glen Waverley Physiotherapy will again assist our club, not only for players who need treatment but for all members of your family. When you visit Glen Waverley Physiotherapy, mention you are from the Rovers for a discounted fee, whilst at the same time you will be enjoying outstanding professional attention from Craig and his team. Contact Club Registrar Adrian Keane on 9562 1916 for all information about registration, team vacancies, fees etc, or visit our website www.glenrovers.org.au Special welcome to new families! Bernard Weekes (Club President), the committee and all of the Rovers community extend a very warm welcome to our new families for season 2005. For many of you this will be a long association with the Rovers and we're sure that you will enjoy watching your son or daughter play, we're sure that you will want to assist your team by taking on a role or by fulfilling your rostered duties and lastly by joining in to the social activities (Sunday night barbeques, the Dinner Dance and other events). Everyone starts off as a "newie" and it can be a bit intimidating at first, but please remember that our club can only function if we have plenty of parent volunteering and also very importantly, your support at our functions. The registration fees do not cover our running costs - we have to raise funds in other ways and we want to have some fun along the way! The best thing about the Rovers, besides the enormous footy fun your kids will enjoy, are the friendships you will make - some of which will become life long friendships. That's what community clubs are all about, and all that is needed is your participation... Sunday night functions finish about 7.30 so even your younger children can be home in bed at a reasonable time. So please be an active participant in our Rovers community and feel free to speak to any committee member if you wish to help out in any other way. The "more mature" parents in our club want to make sure that the club continues on via the next generation!

Congratulations to Richard Vandenberg Hard work, study, smarts and travel - Richard Vandenberg appointed captain of Hawthorn Football Club In season 2004, Richie Vandenberg visited the Rovers and spoke to the Under 11s, Under 13s and Under 16s. We hope to see more of Richie during 2005 - the following article appeared in The Age on February 2, 2005. Richie, congratulations from the Rovers community...you are a great role model for all our Rovers players and you will be a respected leader at Hawthorn. By Stephen Rielly Hawthorn's new captain had his footballing lowpoint last year, but it has not stopped his rise to the top. Richie Vandenberg grew up in the tiny irrigation town of Coomealla, 20 kilometres outside Mildura, the first of three sons Peter and Pam Vandenberg raised on a farm that once rode, like the nation itself, on the sheep's back but is today given over to a more contemporary export, wine. It is worth remembering, because in the middle of last season Vandenberg's story, in the minds of the football public at least, did not begin there. It began instead on the June afternoon he wailed into Essendon at the MCG, igniting a brawl that earned him notoriety and a six-match suspension. Instantly, there was no Vandenberg-past people could, or wanted, to recall, no memory of him other than the imprint of those graphic images football fans condemned but watched avidly all the same. To start and stop the Vandenberg story there, though, was akin to picking up a book mid-way through, as his elevation to the Hawthorn captaincy on Monday confirmed. Vandenberg is, as perhaps only his family, friends and Hawthorn people knew at the time, about as far from the stereotypical footballer, let alone thuggish footballer, as Coomealla is from inner-city sophistication. Three years ago, as a 25-year-old, he acquired his own parcel of land back in the family district, turning it over to chardonnay and shiraz grapes that will produce his first vintage within the fortnight. It is understood that Vandenberg negotiated a slightly reduced contract with the Hawks at the time, in exchange for guaranteed money that has underwritten the operation. He has dedicated several years to renovating his Hawthorn East home in spectacular fashion, a place he shares for the moment with 19-year-old teammate Harry Miller. Last year, as turbulent as it was, Vandenberg completed a finance and economics degree that has finished, for now, a tertiary education that began at the Melbourne University engineering school in 1995. Encouraged, or rather told, by his father to pursue something different in life before returning to the farm as he intended to in his teens, Vandenberg enrolled at Melbourne and opted to have a kick with Uni Blues in the amateurs. This is where he was playing when the Hawthorn recruiting manager of the time, John Turnbull, decided to invest in him as the 78th pick in the national draft of 1997. Turnbull, apparently, was aware that Vandenberg had broken a wrist in a motorbike accident back on the farm, a misguided turn in several senses of the word that kept him from representing Victoria in the national amateur carnival but delivered him to Glenferrie Oval. Vandenberg arrived at Hawthorn in a less than capable state, with his wrist in plaster and the thumb on his other hand bandaged after surgery. Peter Vandenberg's influence on his first son has been profound, as it is said to have been on Ben and Tim, his other boys, who take care of their brother's vineyards in his absence. Richie, like the other two, has travelled extensively at his father's insistence, most recently to South and Central America with Campbell Brown and Sam Mitchell, and people who know the family say has received from his father a determination to be a participant in life and not merely an observer. Several years ago each Hawthorn player was asked by then club psychologist Simon Lloyd to speak of someone he admired. Some spoke of sports stars, others about figures of historical significance. Vandenberg spoke of his father. "It's a family of strong values. When you're brought up in that environment, you can't help but bring that to your own life. Luckily for me, my parents have been great supporters and critics of mine, which is healthy," Vandenberg said in Hobart yesterday, day two of his captaincy. Not unexpectedly, he holds to the belief that football is important but no substitute for life itself, a philosophy that encourages the sort of perspective he may need as the Hawks rebuild under a new coach, Alastair Clarkson, and captain. "In a way, I was fortunate to come into the system as I did. I've enjoyed studying and I think it's important for every footballer to have a life away from the game. My goal was always to find a balance between football, study and the other interests that I have had. I think it holds you in good stead. "I'm not exactly sure how I'm going to maintain the equilibrium now that I've got the captaincy. I'm not sure what my next step is because the experiences that lay ahead aren't written down somewhere for me to prepare for." Vandenberg has, or is offering, modest targets to hit in his first season as skipper. He said on Monday, upon accepting the captaincy, that he wanted the club to return to "positive territory" by which, he explained yesterday, he meant strong development from the first and second-year players and "nothing less than everything we can give". But does he not feel the need to turn the page on his own season of last year? It seems that if people want to continue to think of Vandenberg as the footballer in black, so be it. He knows otherwise. "I think I've only ever tried to go out and be the person I am. True to myself. That might be a quality others believe is appealing, which could explain why I was appointed. But I've never tried to be anything other than I am."

LIFE MEMBERSHIP NOMINATION - 2004 - LEW PARKER Read about Lew Parker's Life membership in the history page

Rovers EFL Best and Fariest Results
The following Rovers players were recipients of the following awards at the EFL B & F Awards Under 12's B & F Winner = 24 Votes Runner Up = 23 Votes Steffan Cavalera Under 13's B & F Winner = 30 Votes Runner Up = 28 Sean Lester Under 16's B & F Winner = 23 Votes Grant Mitchell Runner Up = 19 Votes. Congratulations to Steffan, Sean & Grant on their fine achievements.

AGM and Presentation Night
This years Presentation Night will take place on TUESDAY 19th OCTOBER 2004 at the MULGRAVE COMMUNITY CENTRE, MULGRAVE Wellington Road, Mulgrave commencing with the AGM at 7.00pm followed by the Presentation night at 7.30pm.

Under 12's Runners Up in Division A
The Glen Waverley Rovers Under 12s were 2004 runners up in EFL Division A. Unfortunately the team encountered a very strong and undefeated North Ringwood in the grand final, losing by 29 points. However, second in division A of the very strong EFL compitition is a very commendable achievement, congratulations go to coach Peter Campbell, all the boys, and their parents. We look forward to more and even better results in the years to come from this team.

Under 12'S to play off in GRAND FINAL
The Under 12's defeated Baystwater 6.6.42 to 0.3.3 and now play North Ringwood in the EFL Under 12 Division A Grand Final. In a game in heavy conditions, a real team effort saw the Rovers kick three first quarter goals, to control the match, and one more in each quater to finish off a resounding win. This sets up a grand final with a very strong North Ringwood team. The Grand Final will be held at Schramms Reserve, J J Tully Drive, Doncaster, Mel ref. 33 F12 at 10:30 on Sunday, all Rovers families and friends are encouraged to attend and support the boys. (entrance fee applies for over 16s) Win or lose (draws aren't allowed), all are invited back to the Sunday night BBQ, to celebrate a first very successful season of fully competative football for this team.

Duncan Kellaway honoured by ROVERS
After 180 games of AFL football, recently retired Duncan Kellaway returned to the rovers on Sunday night and was presented with a Rovers jumpers, signed by our current captains. Duncan played all his junior football with the rovers, winning the best and fairest from under 11s to Under 14s, despite injuries effecting his under 15 and 16 years, Duncan went on to a very successful career with Richmond. Duncan can be seen on the web front page recieving the jumper from Club President Bernard Weekes and Development Commitee Chair, Tony Chanter. The Rovers wish Duncan all the best is his life after football.

UNDER 12'S MAKE IT TO THE FINALS!
The Under 12's had a fantastic match this week beating Wantirna South 10.10 70 to 3.3. 21. They now take the next step - the preliminary final. The Rovers will go head to head with Bayswater for a spot in the grand final. Come and cheer the boys on and be part of their own little bit of history! An entry fee of $4 will apply to anyone over 16 years of age.

A past player visits the rovers site
An e-amil recently recieved by the rovers ....
To: president@glenrovers.org.au
Subject: old player
Hi just looking on the net and up comes the rovers. My name is Lee Turner and i played for the rovers in the early 70ts Its great to see how far the club has developed is looks like a exceptionally run out fit by any standard. Unfortunately we live in south Australia now and the clubs in our area are so far behind yours its heart breaking. My son Jayme Turner has played about 200 games for three clubs.I showed him the ground about 6 yrs ago when we were in melbourne and i showed him your site today .He totally freaked out at how good the club looks and he said i wish i could have played there anyway just had to say hi and keep up the good work kind regards Lee Turner NOTE: We are would love to hear from other past players and mebers of the club!

AFL Players frequent visitors to the Rovers
AFL players are frequent visitors to the Rovers, read about who and when here

RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE POLICY Policy
The Glen Waverley Rovers Junior Football Club Inc. is committed to an environment which promotes racial and religious tolerance by prohibiting certain conduct and providing a means of redress for victims of racial and religious vilification and/or racial discrimination. The full RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE POLICY Policy is available here, is pinned up in the clubrooms and available from the commitee. Please review and adhere to it.

TEAM SELECTION POLICY SEASON 2005

The concept of the Glen Waverley Rovers Junior Football Club is to provide an equal opportunity for all boys and girls to participate in competition football. However, when numbers are in excess of the required 24 players the following rules should apply when selecting teams:

1. Players who attend training during the week prior to the game should be the first selected. The only exception to this rule is when a player is unable to attend training due to one of the following reasons:

a) Illness and the Coach is advised accordingly.

b) The player is not home from school in time for training however, is participating in other training, or

c) The player is in training with a combined team such as the Oakleigh Chargers or Eastern Ranges Football Clubs or a League Representative Squad or has genuine school commitments that fall on the same night as our organised training night.

All exceptions must be made known to the team when it is announced so that all players, officials and parents are made fully aware of the situation.

2. Schedules recording training attendance are filled in at each training session and returned to the Football Manager at the completion of the season. These schedules will also be used when selecting teams or discussing training attendance with interested parents.

3. Excess players will be rostered off equally during the course of the Season. To assist families with planning a weekend away etc, agreement between the Coach & Parents will be sought.

4. In the younger teams (Under 9s to Under 11s) the players will be rotated during each game. In games the players will participate in a minimum of 2 quarters with every effort to give them 3 quarters. In the older age groups (under 12s & over) every effort will be made to rotate the players so that they get as much game time as possible and selection will be based on training attendance, form, attitude and team balance.

5. When participating in Finals, the Coach & Management Team will select the side to take the field.

LEN WAVERLEY ROVERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB WINS THE 2003 MONASH CITY COUNCIL GOLDEN BROOM AWARD Nick Mayes (Club Secretary) attended a club information night at the Monash City Council on Wednesday night, the 12th of November. The night included an overview of the new Tenancy Agreement and presentations by the Health (Food Safety), Maintenance and Horticultural Departments. There was also the presentation of the "Golden Broom Award". This award is for the "Most well maintained Sports Pavilion for the Winter Season 2003" which has been awarded to the Glen Waverley Rovers Junior Football Club. To the committee,members and families of the "Rovers" many thanks for your assistance during the year which made this award possible. More recognition for the "best" Junior Football Club in the Waverley area!

EFL JUNIOR RESENTATION NIGHT The Eastern Football League Junior Presentation night was held on Friday 26th September at the Karralyka Centre in Ringwood with 520 people in attendance. Flags were presented to the grand final winning teams, as well as the best and fairest and runners up being awarded with trophies. The final award of the night was the Gordon Parker Best Conducted Club Award, which this year went to our club, the Glen Waverley Rovers Junior Football Club. The best club award is presented to only one club each year, so winning this recognition is a great achievement, particularly considering that the Rovers have been in the EFL for only three years. The award is judged on behaviour on the field, quality of administration and of course the club's values must demonstrate its commitment to junior sport and player devleopment.

EFL SENDS CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ROVERS Rod Cordwell, Junior Football Coordinator for the Eastern Football League sent the following message to the Rovers today (3rd September 2003): "On behalf of the EFL Junior Committee I wish to congratulate your club on a successful season and in particular the under 16B team who won the clubs first EFL grand final. As you are aware your success this year is not only due to the efforts of the players, but the work of your committee, coaches, trainers and supporters. I would appreciate it if you passed on our gratitude to all those involved. Once again thanks for all your efforts and I look forward to working with you in season 2004." Bernard Weekes, Rovers President, said "that it is a pleasure to be part of the EFL, the most professional and well run junior league, without a doubt. The EFL demonstrates that it is truly passionate about junior football and of course ensuring the overall enjoyment of the game by the families and friends of the clubs that make up this great competition" said Bernard.

ROVERS UNDER 16S WIN HISTORIC FIRST GRAND FINAL IN EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE Last Sunday our Under 16's made history by becoming the FIRST TEAM to win a Premiership for the MIGHTY ROVERS in the Eastern Football League. The boys played a magnificent game of football by giving Ringwood their first loss for the year by 10 points. On behalf of the Team and Coach Roger Olds, I thank all members of the Rovers Community for coming out in droves to give support to the players. The roar from the crowd when Jono kicked a superb goal 20 seconds into the match would have given the boys a tremendous boost knowing they had great support coming from over the fence. And what a great night we enjoyed at the Clubrooms on Sunday night. A night I will always remember. WELL DONE BOYS , ROGER & THE MANAGEMENT TEAM. Unfortunately,our Under 13' boys went down to a much stronger Chirnside Park earlier in the day. But what a great year the boys have enjoyed by finishing on top of the ladder and only losing 2 games for the year. WELL DONE BOYS, SCOTT & THE MANAGEMENT TEAM. The Under 13 parents are to be congratulated in the way they embraced the Under 16's victory and made the night such a great night for the boys and a lasting memory. To the other families and friends that shared the memory, I thank you from both teams. Let's not forget also our Under 12s who made the preliminary final in A division (it doesn't get any tougher) and the Under 15s who played in the first round of the finals. As a Community, we will be able to acknowledge the Under 16's Premiership at the AGM /Presentation Night. Details below: Venue: Mulgrave Community Centre 355 Wellington Road, MULGRAVE. Date: Tuesday 16th September 2003. Time: 7.00pm Annual General Meeting 7.20pm Special Meeting 7.30pm Presentation Night

Glen Waverley Physiotherapy is attending the rooms every Monday and Tuesday night between 6 and 7 pm. These are rehabilitation nights for the Under 15 and Under 16 players, however any player in the club (including runners and trainers!) can visit the physios for a checkup. If your child has an injury or a recurring problem, it is better to have it diagnosed as more often than not, it may be treated inappropriately and either not heal or it may get worse. So please take advantage of our arrangement with Glen Waverley Physiotherapy...another program that is possible because of our sponsors. News from each of the teams can be found in the team sections in our web site. GO ROVERS!

BARGAINS for the ROVERS COMMUNITY – RAY MATCHETT THE GOOD GUYS VIP NIGHT.

The Glen Waverley Rovers and their corporate sponsor RAY MATCHETT THE GOOD GUYS – CLAYTON invite all Rovers Club Members, Families and Friends to a very special VIP night on Wednesday 30th June 2004, 6p.m. – 9 p.m. This is your chance to grab that item you need or always wanted at a great price and help the Rovers at the same time. Last years was a great success for both the club and those who purchased, ask those who went or have been to similar nights, this is the time to buy! (We bought a complete set of kitchen appliances!). All you need to do is turn up on the night with the flyer available from the club, your team manager or downloadable here soon, and enjoy the bargains.

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The Rovers Annual Dinner Dance - 2004

This year our Dinner Dance will be held at Contessa Receptions, Huntingdale Road Mt Waverley and we have booked a great dance band - The Revivals - who are guaranteed to rock the roof off !

We're changing the format also...although the club would like to raise some funds on the night, the fund raising will be restricted to some silent auctions and a lucky balloon raffle....and the ticket is being sold at cost price only, to keep the price as affordable as possible.

So, with more time for dancing, chatting, eating and drinking, this will be the best Rovers Dinner dance yet.

Tickets can be ordered now through your social co-ordinator, so make up your tables FAST. We extend a special welcome to our new parents, especially the Under 9s and Under 10s, to join in the fun with the rest of the club. We invite every parent to join in on July 17th...you've seen and heard of our other social events at the Rovers...you won't be disappointed with this one!

P.S. Feel free to invite your friends, neighbours or relatives to our dinner dance - book them in as soon as you can...they will thank you for including them in a great night out!

The Glen Waverley Rovers Annual Dinner Dance - 2004

Ticket price: $75 each...$150 per couple (drinks are included)

Date: Saturday July 17th 2004, to be held at Contessa Receptions, Huntingdale Road Mt Waverley. Pre dinner drinks start at 7.00 pm...the evening concludes at midnight.

Dress: Ladies - your best! Gentlemen - Lounge Suit.

Flyer/Booking form available here

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U10 LIGHTNING PREMIERSHIP

The U10 Lightning Premiership is on this Sunday, 16-05-2004, at Pinks Reserve in Kilsyth. The fixture is now available by heading the the FORMS DOWNLOAD section of the EFLwebsite (www.efl.org.au ), and looking under FIXTURES or click here to access directly

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Gala Food Night coming soon......book your place now

Enjoy the finest cuisine under the big top at Brentwood Reserve on Sunday evening, 16th May.

This promises to be a top night. There are limited tickets available, so it is a "first-in-best-dressed" arrangement. The function is proudly brought to you by La Calvados Restaurant and Ace Party Hire. You'll be kicking yourself if you don't experience this function. And we promise this year there will be artificial grass matting on the ground plus gas burners.

The cost will be $16 per head for Adults and Children 12 years and over. Children under 12 will cost $10.00 per head and children Under 5 are free. If you want to be there see your team manager for a ticket QUICKLY.

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An airborne kick-off for junior footy season.

We’re used to seeing footballers flying high for the ball, but on Sunday 4 April, they’ll be flying even higher in Glen Waverley. A crack team of skydivers will deliver the 2003 U16 premiership flag to the Glen Waverley Rovers Junior Football Club in a drop zone usually reserved for the centre bounce!

According to Club President, Bernard Weekes, this spectacular event will mark an exciting kick off for the Rovers 2004 season and a day of celebrations.

"We’ve got lots to celebrate. We’re a strong, family oriented club that has worked hard to give local kids an opportunity to participate in a great sport, whatever their ability, and we’re celebrating the success of our U16 football team, who last year created club history when they won the premiership flag after only two seasons in the Eastern Football League."

The idea for this unique kick off to the season came about after discovering that a 2004 U16 parent, Terry Murphy, is a skilled skydiver. "We thought this would be a great way of celebrating grass roots footy, while drawing attention to the Eastern Football League’s "Kids 4 Kids Day", aimed at raising funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal," said Mr Weekes.

"We were thrilled that Terry was happy to be involved. Terry and other members of the Skydive Adrenaline Australian Champion Skysurfing Team and Commando skydivers, based at the Tooradin Airstrip, will drop in at the Brentwood Reserve in Maylands Crescent, Glen Waverley at 2pm on Sunday 4 April in a display of skill, precision and safety.

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2004 SUBSCRIPTION FEES

Under 9,10 & 11:$100

Under 12, 13,14,16:$130

The Club allows the following fee discount levels for additional family playing members

First child playing with club:Full Fee

Second child (younger) playing with club:20%

Third child playing with club: 40%

Fourth child (or more) playing with club: 60%

Club Shorts & Socks

EFL logo football shorts in black (home) and white (away) and socks are available for sale or to order. EFL shorts: $22 and EFL socks $9.

Mouthguard Fitting.

Rovers Club sponsor and local Dental Prosthetist Mr. Anthony Varos is available to professionally fit your custom made mouth guard.

Contact Club Registrar Adrian Keane on 9562 1916 for further details or if you require membership application forms to be sent to you (via email or post).

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Adrian Keane and his team conducted the Super Skills Day at the Rovers ground last Saturday morning (July 28th) where nearly 200 district Auskick participants enjoyed the skills sessions run by the coaches from TigerZone. Auskick leaders helped the TigerZone coaches and the kids participating tasted another level of footy education. Adrian remarked later that he was very impressed with the way the TigerZone coaches ran the clinics, and so were many of the Auskick coaches.

Club President, Bernard Weekes, received these comments from one of the parents attending on the day: "Thanks to the Rovers for putting on a really valuable program for our kids, we appreciate your assistance and together with the lightning premiership you conduct each year, you are showing that the Rovers is a really great football club. I was really impressed by your professional approach and then we finished off the day with a a free barbeque and drink for the kids. Many thanks."

Bernard said that the Rovers is committed to providing the best environment for our children to be involved in...both as a means of developing sporting skills to the best level for the individual and also in creating a caring and friendly environment for entire families.

Adrian Keane was very pleased with the great participation shown by the Ausckick clinics...the Rovers satisfaction is in seeing kids enjoying their sport, particularly Aussie rules and then moving on and joining the club of their choice to continue their football.

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Sean Lester from the Rovers U12s has been selected as an emergency for the Victorian Primary Schools' State Football Squad to participate in the annual National Primary Schools Championship to be held in Cairns in August 2003. A squad of 23 attend the championships with 2 emergencies in case of injury.

This is the highest representative recognition that primary schoolboys can achieve in football. Each of over 1,200 primary schools throughout Victoria nominated their best 2 footballers that qualified for U12 status. Once nominated, players participated in a series of 6 'knockout' selection trials, including a 2 day camp for the final 50 prior to the final 25 (including emergencies) being selected. The final 25 is made up of 12 from country Victoria and 13 from metro Melbourne.

Only 3 players from the EFL have been selected for the Victorian squad of 25: Sean Lester and two players from Knox Eagles. The Knox boys both play for their club's U13s, making Sean Lester the only selection from the EFL U12 competition.

***Congratulations Sean on achieving a place in the squad - you are a talented player with a great future.***

The Under 12 team now has three players who have played sport at Victorian level - Sean (football), Seb Henderson (softball) and Martin Beecroft (tennis).

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Club President Bernard Weekes announced that the Rovers would support our nearest Ronald McDonald House by becoming a hundreds and thousands supporter. Bernard said that it is important for all our Rovers community to reflect on the needs of others who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.

"We take for granted our children's fitness and good health, but some kids who may be facing life threatening conditions must travel to Melbourne and be treated at hospitals such as Monash. In many situations, the children and their parents receive great support from Ronald McDonald House, which needs major extensions to cope with the demands it receives", Bernard said.

This Sunday, June 15th, the committee has decided that all the profit from the canteen will be donated to Ronald McDonald House, Clayton.

Support for Ronald McDonald House is in addition to the club's support for Youth Suicide Prevention. It is very important for our young people in the club to know that we can enjoy the good things in life, but we must also help others who may be in need.

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Bernard Weekes reports that James Beresford played 2 quarters on Saturday and was named 4th best player on the EFL Website.

On Monday, Bernard watched James play and he was awarded Best On Ground and presented with the Match Football by the umpires.

He played the entire game on the Half forward Flank.

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Jonathan Roberts, current Rovers Under 16 Captain played at Victoria Park on Saturday 7th June against the VIC. Country squad. He continues his journey to make the VIC. METRO final squad of 25, to be announced on the 20th of July.

Jonathon has already made the first cut down to 35 players (announced on June 11)with the next cut down to 30 on the 3rd July. Our club is very proud of Jonathon's achievements in reaching the VIC. METRO squad so far and we know how tough it is to stay in the squad as each cut is made, but from all the Rovers community, best of luck for the weekend and for the days after that.

Jonathon has a great footy future in front of him, and whichever pathway his football takes him, the Rovers are behind Jonathon all the way. Jonathon is not only a fine athlete but he is also modest and down to earth and a fine ambassador for our club. What a great role model for our boys from the Under 9s onwards.

GOOD LUCK JONNO!

NEW ROVERS JACKETS

Our new jackets have arrived. They are black with a white stripe across each shoulder and are embroidered with our new logo. The jackets will be issued to the 13's, 15's & 16's but will also be available for purchase at a cost of $60 each. New team shirts will follow shortly after. If you are interested in purchasing a jacket, please see Jenny Jefferson or Bernard Weekes.

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Glen Waverley Rovers Junior Football Club Get In The ZONE!

Glen Waverley Rovers Junior Football Club have sought the services of the Richmond Football Club junior coaching academy The Tigers ZONE to assist with the development of their junior players for 2003 and beyond.

The Tigers ZONE will equip the Glen Waverley Rovers with coaching coordinators to assist with the design and delivery of training sessions. The coaching coordinators will utilize The Tigers ZONE innovative training techniques and state of the art equipment to further develop each junior. The programming will focus initially on individual testing to grasp the strengths and weaknesses of each Rover player. The physiological and skill testing results will assist the coaching coordinators in designing appropriate training programs to maximise improvement throughout the season.

Glen Waverley Rovers President, Bernard Weekes is looking forward to The Tigers ZONE involvement for the 2003 season.The Glen Waverley Rovers Junior Football Club wants to develop the football and life skills for every player who joins our club, Weekes said. For some time the club has recognised that our coaches need extra support to develop the player's potential. Various options have been examined, but the club feels that the services of The Tigers ZONE will best suit our club.

Weekes believes that The Tigers ZONE has developed a unique and structured program, which will augment the work that their coaches are already performing. The Tigers ZONE personnel have played sport at an elite level and are fully accredited and will achieve an instant rapport with our boys aged between 9 and 16.

This is an exciting project for us and it is possible only because of the generous sponsorship provided by businesses in our community. The project typifies why we are involved in junior sport - we want to see the players in our club learn as much as possible about the best game of football in the world and we want to see them having a lot of fun on that journey, Weekes said.

Trent Jacobs, The Tigers ZONE General Manager is thrilled to be involved with the Glen Waverley Rovers Junior Football Club The Tigers ZONE and the Richmond Football Club is extremely excited about embarking on the new project with the Glen Waverley Rovers Junior Football Club. We believe that the expertise of our coaching coordinators and comprehensive analysis process will enable us to see some drastic improvements in all individual players and teams during 2003. The focus will be on developing skills, overall fitness and game plans and structure for each individual team. We look forward to a great association with the club for 2003 and beyond, and believe that the club are taking a great step forward in developing their juniors.

The Tigers ZONE coaching coordinators will be involved in Glen Waverley Junior Football Club training sessions from Monday 7th April.

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