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2010

Russell Norton was re-elected President, Russell Howard Secretary, Wayne Batterham re-elected Treasurer.

Coaching appointments, Seniors Aaron Greaves, Reserves Dean Armstrong, U18’s Jarrod Reynolds, U16’s Div.2, Peter Mastin. Div.6 Peter Wallace. U14’s Div.1 Mick McGuinness and Ron Wagener. Div.5 Stephen Rose, Div.7 Colin O’Brien, U12 Green Brett Burns, U12 Lions Damian McDonald, U12 Gold Gary Cain. U10 Green Craig Pavey, U10 Gold Richard Hockley, U10 Lions John Fitzgerald.

Girls Youth, Gary Benjamin.

Netball Senior Coach, A and B’s Kirsty Fagan, C and D’s Sarah Jeffreys, Juniors 17 and 15U’s Simone Fagan, Kristen Thompson, Jana McElhinney and Nyree Asmussen. 13U’s and 11U’s, Chloe Fagan, Tina Brooks, Briana Telford, Mandy Smith, Katrina Reid, Andrea Rose and Deslea Taberner.

After consultation with players and members, training will be changed from Tuesday nights to Monday nights. Normal training also on Thursdays.

Captain appointments, Seniors Brad Grills, Reserves Adam Bond, U18’s Dylan Kee. U16’s Div.2, Cory Sheridan. Div.D6, Rotation. U14’s Div.1, Thomas Scott, Div.5, Jarrod Dowd. Div.7, rotation. U12’s and U10’s, rotation.

Netball, A Grade Nikki Maxton, B’s Kim Abbott, C’s Libby Elliott, D’s Rebekah Spencer and Jana McElhinney.

Andrew Bews appointed GFL U18 interleague coach.

Leopold fields Seniors, Reserves, U18’s in the GFL, U16’s (2), U14’s (3), U12’s (3), U10’s (3) and Girl’s Youth in the Geelong Junior Football League.

Leopold netball fields A, B, C, D, 17U’s (2), 15U’s (2), 13U’s (3) and 11U’s (2) in the GFNA.

New light towers and lights installed on main oval.(15-3-2010)

Girls Youth team finish 3rd of 6 teams with 6 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 1-3-9 to Clonard College 6-16-52. U18 Girls Youth footballers Kelsey Houghton and Vanessa Lewicki selected to represent Victoria in the AFL National U18 Youth Girls Championships.

The Club mourns the passing of two Club stalwarts :

Michael Thompson (19-9-2010).

Player, 1982 – 90, games 132, seniors best and fairest 1982, seniors most consistent 1982, seniors runner

up best and fairest 1986,90, seniors Umpire’s best and fairest 1988,Daryl Walker memorial trophy 1988,

seniors coach 1984-89, seniors captain 1984-89, seniors premiership player 1990, player and coach, team

of the Eighties, player, team of the Century, U15’s coach 1991, life member, 1990.

Dave Welsh (17-6-2010)

President, 2001-2003, Dave was prominent in the early eighties when he was able to assist in attracting

recruits to the Club. He was instrumental in having the previous ground lighting constructed and together

with Tony Graham, were the prime movers in the Club moving to the G.F.L in 1992.

Seniors storm into 5th by percentage over St Joseph’s with 11 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 6-6-42 to Sth Barwon 10-20-80.

Reserves finish 8th of 12 teams with 6 wins, U18’s 8th of 12 teams with 6 wins, U16’s Div.2 2nd of 8 teams with 10 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 7-4-46 to Newtown and Chilwell Red 10-9-69.

Div.6 6th of 8 teams with4 wins.

U14’s Div.1 7th of 8 teams with 3 wins, Div.5 1st of 6 teams with 11 wins and win Grand Final, Leopold 8-11-59 defeating St Albans 3-4-22. Div.7 6th of 8 teams with 4 wins.

U12’s Greens finish with 9 wins, Gold 14 wins, Lions 13 wins.

U10’s Greens finish with 15 wins, Gold 4 wins, Lions 2 wins.

Jye Walker, Kevin Bourke and James Walker selected in GFL Team of the year. Kevin Bourke selected as GFL Rookie of the year.

Netball, A’s finish 5th of 12 teams with 11 wins and reach Elimination Final, Leopold 42 to Colac 46.

B’s 5th of 12 teams with 11 wins and reach Elimination Final, Leopold 37 to Sth Barwon 54.

C’s 2nd of 12 teams with 16 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold

D’s 5th of 12 teams with 11 wins and reach Elimination Final, Leopold 19 to St Mary’s 29.

17U’s Div.1 9th of 12 teams with 5 wins, Div.2 7th of 10 teams with 8 wins.

15U’s Div.1 11th of 12 teams with 2 wins, Div.2 10th of 10 teams with 1 win.

13U’s Div.1 7th of 12 teams with10 wins, Div.2 finish 1st of 10 teams with 14 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 17 to Sth Barwon 24, Div.3 4th of 8 teams with 8 wins and reach First Semi Final, Leopold 24 to Newtown and Chilwell 4, 32. Div.4 7th of 8 teams with 3 wins.

Best and Fairest, Football.Seniors, James Walker. Reserves, Scott Miller, U18’s Nathan Storer, Girls Youth, Emily O’Keefe. U16’S Div.2, Corey Sheridan. Div.6, Tyson McMahon. U14’s Div.1, Jack Hudson. Div.5, Ashley Hicks. Div.7, Josh Smith.. U12 Lions, Tevan Nofi, U12 Green, Jack Leamer-Alessi. U12 Gold, Patrick Norton.

Umpire’s best and fairest, James Walker and Jye Walker, Reserves Adam Bond, U18’s Jye Bolton, U16’s Div.2 Jordan Drayton, U14’s ??.

Best and Fairest, Netball. A Grade, Kirsty Fagan. B Grade, Chloe Fagan. C Grade Libby Elliott and also wins league Best and Fairest.D Grade Rebekah Spencer. 17U’s Div.1, Sarah D’angelo. Div.2 Maddie Luppino, also wins League Best and Fairest. 15U’s Div.1, Grace Alsop. Div.2, Tori Bravo. 13U’s Div.1 Bella Stephens. Div.2, Maggie Kitchen also wins League Best and Fairest. Div.3 Hanna Welsh and Georgia Holloway. Div.4, Alex Young.

Football Leading Goal kickers. Seniors, Kevin Bourke 40. Reserves, Daniel Hovey 18. U18’s, Mitchell Reid 41. U16’s Div.2, Jordan Drayton 49. Div.6, Todd Burford and Tyson McMahon 7. U14’s Div.1, Brendon Wray 24. Div.5, Jack Benjamin 41. Div.7, Darren Brunt 20. U12 Gold, Jack Cain 30. U12 Green, Joseph Vallelonga 29. U12 Lions, Tevan Nofi 37. U10 Gold, Jeb Taylor-Hewson 21. U10 Green, Bradley Pavey 24. U10 Lions Dylan O’Brien 12.

Kelsey Houghton achieves Girls Youth club record for most goals in a season. (34)

Netball Leading Goal shooters. A Grade, Rachael King 402. B Grade , Emma Allwright 243. C Grade, Stacey Learmonth 274. D Grade, Rebekah Spencer 252. 17U’s, Div.1, Daisy Medic 152. Div.2, Chantelle Parrott 257. 15U’s Div.1, Ebony Smale 68. Div.2, Emma Putrya 177. 13U’s Div.1, Claudea Wilson 243. Div.2 Makah Blackhall 199. Div.3, Ellie Batterham 99. Div.4, Caitlyn Finn 62.

Seniors Football, 50 games achieved by Ryan Dahlhaus, Jye Walker, James Walker, Luke Gale, Tim Marshall and Josh Dore.

100 games Tim Connolly. 150 games Adam Bond. 200 games Brad Grills. 250 games Richard Hockley and 301 Steven Jeffreys. (current games record)

Netball, 50 games achieved by Rachael Murray, Rebekah Spencer, Jana McElhinney, Jess Dewar, Christine Balm, Nicole Clark and Kirsty Harper. 100 games Briana Spolding, Libby Elliott, Lorette Dyson and Kelly Wurfel. 150 games Sarah Jeffreys and Nicole Maxton.

Life Memberships awarded to Brad Grills and Kaye Oldham.

Father – Son Leopold Premiership players.

Tony Graham, Seniors 1979, father of Ben Graham, U15’s 1987 and 1988.

Lawrie Grills, Seniors 1979, father of Simon Grills, Reserves 2000.

Stephen Rose, Reserves 1982 and 1988, father of Tom Rose, U14 Div 5 2010 and Jack Rose, U14 Div.7 2013.

Alan McCorkell, U18’s 1962, father of Wayne McCorkell, Reserves 1988, father of James McCorkell, U14 Div 5 2010.

Pre-season training started 1st November, players split into three groups, running, cycling and strength/speed.

2011

Phil Carmichael was elected President, Russell Howard re-elected Secretary, Wayne Batterham re-elected Treasurer.

19U’s netball team will be included for the first time.

Coaching appointments, Seniors, Aaron Greaves then Steve Clark. Reserves, Matt Russell, U18’s Jarrod Reynolds. U16’s Brendan Thompson, Luke Moore, Jake Roberts, Jesse Lothian, Jai Thompson, U14’s Mick McGuinness, John Fitzgerald, Pete Wallace, U12’s Craig Pavey, Steve Rose, U10’s Richard Hockley, Paul Kelly, Simon Stephenson.

Girls Youth, Gary Benjamin.

Netball Coaches, Seniors A&B grade, Kirsty Heazelwood and Laura Clarke. C grade , Sarah Jeffreys and Simone Fagan. D grade, Sarah Jeffreys. 19U’s, Emma Allwright and Elisa Alsop. 17U’s, Christine Rasmussen and Lisa Carmichael. 15U’s, Jana McElhinny, Nyree Asmussen and Tina Brooks.13U’s, Chloe Fagan, Narelle Vanleerdan, Rachael Murray and Kirsty Fromholz. 11U, May Blackhall, Sarah Kitchen and Deslea Taberner.

Captains, Seniors Brad Grills and Jai Thompson, Reserves Adam Bond, U18’s Dylan Kee and Daniel Zinn, U16’s Div.2 Marcus Thompson and Tom Harper, Div.5 Reece Plumridge and Mitch Board, U14’s Div.1 Will McGuinness, Div.6 Ned Fitzgerald, Girls Youth Kelsey Houghton.

Netball A Grade Laura Clarke, B’s Aimee Plunkett, C’s Stacey Learmonth and Simone Fagan, D’s Briana Spolding and Annette Kontogeorgis.

Leopold fields Seniors, Reserves, U18’s in the GFL, U16’s (3), U14’s (2), U12’s (2), U10’s (3) and Girl’s Youth in the Geelong Junior Football League.

Leopold netball fields A, B, C, D, 19U’s, 17U’s (2), 15U’s (2),13U’s (3) and 11U’s (2) in the GFNA.

Aaron Greaves resigns to take up the position of coach of the Geelong Falcons. Steve Clark appointed as Seniors Coach.

AFL Rookie draft sees Luke Dahlhaus picked up by Western Bulldogs (pick 22) and Jye Bolton picked up by Collingwood. (pick 73).

AFL draft sees Jed Bews picked up by Geelong under the father (Andrew Bews) son rule.

A new design jumper will be introduced this year. The jumper is green with a gold “V” similar to the heritage design worn in 2010.

Under 16’s Div.2 Matthew Gunn kicks 9 goals when Leopold 17-14-116 defeat Belmont Lions 4-5-29.

Luke Dahlhaus wins AFL rising star nomination for round 21.

Football, Girls Youth team finishes 1st of 7 teams with 11 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 3-4-22, Barwon Heads 4-4-28.

Vanessa Lewicki joint Best on Ground and selected in the 2011 Victorian Development Team to play at the National Youth Girls Championships. Jamie Woollett League equal best and fairest runner up, Kelsey Houghton best team player.

Seniors finish 7th of 12 teams with 8 wins, Reserves 8th of 12 teams with 6 wins, U18’s 10th of 12 teams with 3 wins.

U16’s Div.2 finish 1st of 6 teams with 14 wins and win Grand Final, Leopold 13-9-87 Belmont Lions 7-10-52, Jayden McHenry, Best on Ground, Div.5 5th of 8 teams with 8 wins, Div.6 7th of 7 teams with 2 wins.

U14’s Div.1 8th of 8 teams with 3 wins, Div.6 6th of 6 teams with 1 win.

U12’s Greens finish with 13 wins, Lions 9 wins, U10’s Greens 10 wins, Lions 3 wins, Gold 15 wins.

Netball A Grade finish 7th of 12 teams with 9 wins, B’s 7th of 12 teams with 7 wins,

C’s finish 4th of 12 teams with 13 wins and win Grand Final, Premiers, Leopold 28 GWSP 25.

19U’s finish 3rd with 8 wins and reach Preliminary Final Leopold 20 Sth Barwon 21.

17U’s Div.1 10th of 12 teams with 3 wins, Div.2 5th of 11 teams with 10 wins and reach Elimination Final, Leopold 13 St Joseph’s 40.

15U’s Div.1 10th of 12 teams with 3 wins, Div.2 9th of 11 teams with 3 wins

13U’s Div.1 finish 1st of 12 teams with 18 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 22 Colac 32.

13U’s Div.2 finish 1st of 12 teams with 18 wins and win Grand Final, Premiers and Champions, Leopold 30 St Mary’s 22

13U’s Div.3 finish 3rd of 8 teams with 13 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 20 St Joseph’s 23.

11U’s Div.2 Leopold 1 finish with 13 wins, Leopold 2 5 wins.

Football Best and Fairest, Seniors Matthew Miller, Reserves Adam Bond, Under 18’s Callum Stephens, U16’s Div.2 James Reinert, Div.5 Sean Blackwell, Div.6 Dillon King, U14’s Div.1 Logan Wagener, Div.6 James Kerr-Nelson, Girls Youth Kelsey Houghton.

Umpire’s best and fairest, Matt Miller, Reserves Adam Bond, U18’s Callum Stephens and James Friend, U16’s ??, U14’s ??.

Reserves Adam Bond equal winner GFL Reserves best and fairest (16 votes).

Netball Best and Fairest, A Grade Chloe Fagan, B Grade Aimee Plunkett, C Grade Simone Fagan, D Grade Sarah Harlock, 19U’s Maddie Luppino, 17U’s Div.1, Zoe Farthing-Barron, Div.2’s Alanah Sharrock, 15U’s Div.1 Grace Alsop, Div.2’s Mackenna Jenkins, 13U’s Div.1 Tioni Harmer, Div.2 Hannah Welsh, Div.3 Caitlyn Finn, Div.5 Tahnee Parsons.

Football Leading Goalkickers, Seniors, Jakob Kiddle, 37. Reserves, Tyler Jones 26. U18’s, James Quinlan, 16. U16’s Div.2, Brendon Wray 42. Div.5, Ashley Hicks 19. Div.6, Dillon King 6. U14’s Div.1, Darren Brunt 14. Div.6, Jack Devlin 5. U12 Green, Thomas Newton 41. U12 Lions, Louis Clifton 15. U10 Green, Jeb Taylor-Hewston 31. U10 Lions, Jeremy Smith 10. U10 Gold, Daniel Vale 23.

Thomas Newton achieves U12’s club record for most goals in a season. (41)

Netball Leading Goalshooters. A Grade Rachael King 496. B Grade, Claire McFadyen 381. C Grade, Rachael Murray 330. D Grade, Rebekah Spencer 274. 19U’s, Eden Darragh 145. 17U’s Div.1, Eden Darragh 176. Div.2, Emma Putrya 177. 15U’s Div.1, Claudea Wilson 190. Div.2, Ellie Batterham 117. 13U’s Div.1, Allie Smith 289. Div.2, Mekah Blackhall 260. Div.3, Caitlyn Finn 211. Div.5, Oznur Acar 33.

Under 14/16’s, 50 games achieved by Alan McNish, Alex Perry, Brendon Wray, Harrison James, Jack Hudson, Jacob Stephen, Jake Perry, James Reinert, Joshua Matsubara, Kain McKinnis, Matthew Gunn, Patrick Clifton, Reece Plumridge, Ryan Parrott, Ryley Breckon, Sean Blackwell, Tayley McKenzie, Thomas Harper, Thomas Lowe, Tyson McMahon, Jordan Drayton, Trent Gall, Joshua Mastin, Marcus Thompson and Lachlan Thompson.

Seniors Football 50, games achieved by Jeremy Larcombe, Luke Moore, Daniel McLaren, Jai Thompson, Nick Hughes and Brett Cunningham.

100 games, Hayden Asmussen

300 games, Shane Johnson.

Netball, 50 games achieved by Ebony Hansen, Kim Abbott, Laura Clark, Lisa Carmichael, Eliza Alsop and Simone Fagan.

100 games, Emma Allwright,

Life membership awarded to Katrina Reid and Stephen Rose.

The Under 18 competition is being changed for 2012. The age qualification has been raised to 18.5 years. The competition will include teams from the Geelong and District Football League, the Bellarine Football League and the Geelong Football League. The competition will be divided into four grades with the first four games being grading rounds.

The Club mourns the passing of Max Snell (6-12-2011). Max played 149 games 1957 to1969, Seniors most consistent 1961 to 63, Player team of the sixties, Life Member, Reserves Captain 1965, Seniors timekeeper 1995 to 2010.

2012

Phil Carmichael re-elected President, Susan McKie Secretary, Wayne Batterham re-elected Treasurer.

Coaching appointments, Seniors, Steve Clark. Reserves, Matt Russell, U18’s Jarrod Reynolds. U16’s Div.2 , Jai Thompson and Jake Roberts, Div.5, Colin O’Brien, U14’s Div.2, Carlos and Thorne Nofi , Div.6 Richard Hockley, U12’s, Lions Stephen Rose, Gold Steven McHenry and Mick McGuinness, Greens Craig Pavey, U10’s Lions, Adam Pearson, Gold Simon Stephenson, Greens Gary Cain.

Girls Youth. Kristie McRae.

Netball A and B Grades Leah Wilson and Nikki Cook, C’s, Sarah Jeffreys, D’s, Simone Fagan and Laura Clark, 17U’s Div.1 Claire McFadyen, Div.2 Annette Kontogeorgis, 15U’s, Div.1 Chloe Fagan, Div.2 Jana and Paul McElhinney, 13U’s, Narelle Vanleerdam, May Blackhall, Deslea Taberner and Rachael Huntington, 11U’s, Claire McFadyen, Sarah Kitchen, Maggie Kitchen, and Melinda Grundell.

Captains, Seniors Jai Thompson, Reserves Zac O’Neil then Adam Bond, U18’s Ty Willis, U16’s Div.2 Thomas Scott, Div.5 Daniel Phillips, U14’s Div.2 Patrick Norton and Dillon Wickham, Div.6 Lewis McKenzie and Matson Waring. Youth Girls Vanessa Lewicki.

Netball A Grade Kaitlyn Amor, B’s Kim Abbott, C’s Stacey Learmonth, D’s Lauren Roberts.

Leopold fields Seniors, Reserves, U18’s in the GFL, U16’s (2), U14’s (2), U12’s (3), U10’s (3) and Girl’s Youth in the Geelong Junior Football League.

Leopold netball fields A, B, C, D, 19U’s, 17U’s (2), 15U’s (3), 13U’s (3) and 11U’s (3) in the GFNA.

The Club mourns the passing of:

Charlie Williams (29-01-2102) Club Treasurer 1959-60 and Secretary 1961-66. Charlie was instrumental in researching Club history and compiling games scores and ladders for all grades and years from information held at the Geelong Heritage Centre.

Donald Foot. Son of first President Dick Foot (30-3-2012) Don played 40 senior games with Leopold.

Ivan Lynch. Senior player 1957-58 (22 games). His brother Eric Lynch was senior coach in 1957.

Jamie Leamer. (17-7-2012), Reserves player 2001-06 (8 games), U18’s (20 games) U16’s (19 games).

Ex Leopold player Scott McLeod has pursued a career in umpiring and has umpired GFL, VFL Reserves and AFL TAC cup games and is appointed Director of Umpiring in Geelong.

Juniors Sam Scott, Joshua Matsubara and Jaden McHenry selected for Falcons squad.

Sam Scott appointed Captain.

Practice matches against Queenscliff, Camperdown and Nth Ballarat City.

U18 grading rounds see Leopold U18’s graded into Division 2 with Bell Park, Geelong Amateur, Werribee Centrals, Barwon Heads, St Albans, Bannockburn and Geelong West St. Peters

Youth Girls Vanessa Lewicki named in Youth Girls All Australian Team (back pocket).

Jai Thompson, Jye Walker and Jeremey Larcombe play in the GFL’s successful Inter-league team.

U12’s netballer Allie Smith selected in Victorian Primary Schools representative team and named Captain. Allie leads the team to win the Gold medal and is named Most Valuable Player for Victoria.

Senior netballer Holly Hood selected in the Victorian U21’s representative team for the National Championships.

Electronic scoreboard to be obtained. Will be mounted where the present scoreboard is, and named after Max Snell who played 150 games, 1957 to 1969 and was Timekeeper for 15 years. Installation commenced 9-7-12.

Scoreboard used for the first time on 14-7-12 when U18’s, Leopold 21-6-132 defeat Werribee Centrals 5-4-34, Jordan Drayton kicking 10 goals.

Electronic scoreboard dedicated to the memory of Max Snell. Scoreboard declared official open by Max’s son Rohan, with Max’s wife Marjorie and family members in attendance.(28-7-12)

Graham retires as waterboy after 18 years and 719 U18, Reserves and seniors games. (1995 – 2012)

Logan Wagener U15’s, Patrick Norton U14’s, Louis Clifton and Tom Newton U13’s play for Geelong Junior Football League against Ballarat Football League. Patrick Norton kicks 3 goals when Geelong 13-13-91 defeat Ballarat 6-6-42.

Netballer Kaitlyn Amor named in Victorian Netball league representative team.

U18’s Matthew Gunn kicks 8 goals when Leopold 15-7-97 defeat Bannockburn 10-6-66 and then kicks another goal when backing up in the Reserves.

U16’s Brendon Wray breaks Club record of most games in an U16’s season kicking 75 goals. Previous record of 55 held by Ian Thomas in 1971.

Seniors finish 4th of 12 teams with 12 wins and reach Elimination Final, Leopold 7-6-48 to Bell Park 16-25-121, Reserves 8th of 12 teams with 9 wins, U18’s Div.2 4th of 8 teams and reach Elimination Final Leopold 5-7-37 to Amateurs 13-17-95.

Girls Youth finish 2nd of 10 teams and reach Finals play-off round, Leopold 1-1-7 Barwon Heads 2-2-14.

U16’s Div.2 finish 1st of 8 teams with 14 wins and win Grand Final, Leopold 13-6-84 Bell Park 9-9-63, Div.5 5th of 7 teams with 8 wins,

U14’s Div.2 2nd of 8 teams with 11 wins and win Grand Final 9-6-60 d Sth Barwon 7-5-47,

Div.6 1st of 8 teams with 13 win and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 3-2-20 to Bannockburn 5-7-37.

U12’s Greens finish with 12 wins, Lions 8 wins, Gold 6 wins, U10’s Greens 8 wins, Lions 8 wins, Gold 11 wins.

Netball A Grade finish 2nd of 12 teams with 16 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 43 to Sth Barwon 59.

B’s 5th of 12 teams with 11 wins and reach Elimination Final, Leopold 40 to Colac 47.

C’s finish 1st of 12 teams with 18 wins and win Grand Final, Leopold 47 d Sth Barwon 37.

D’s finish 2nd of 12 teams with 13 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 31 to Sth Barwon 34

19U’s finish 4th of 11 teams with 11 wins and reach First Semi Final Leopold 42 St. Marys 43

17U’s Div.1 10th of 12 teams with 3 wins, Div.2 10th of 11 teams with 2 wins,

15U’s Div.1 9th of 11 teams with 4 wins. Div.2 1st of 12 teams with 17 wins and become Premiers and Champions winning Grand Final, Leopold 29 d Sth Barwon 20,

13U’s Div.1 finish 6th of 11 teams with 8 wins,

13U’s Div.2 finish 4th of 12 teams with 11 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 24 to St. Marys 27.

13U’s Div.3 finish 6th of 10 teams with 10, Div.4 finish 11th of 11 teams with no wins.

Football Best and Fairest, Seniors Ryan Dahlhaus, Reserves Joshua Cole, Under 18’s Callum Stephens, U16’s Div.2 Thomas Scott, Div.5 Darren Brunt, U14’s Div.2 Patrick Norton , Div.6 Joshua Camm, U12’s Gold Jeb Taylor-Hewson, Green Brad Pavey and Max Ruiter, Lions Dylan O’Brien.

Girls Youth Kaitlyn Di-Cesare.

Umpire’s best and fairest, Seniors Jai Thompson, Reserves Scott Miller, U18’s Callum Stephens, U16’s Div.2 Logan Wagener, Div.5 Joshua Fox, U14’s Div.2 Patrick Norton, Div.6 Joshua Camm.

U16’s Logan Wagener wins League Div.2 Best and Fairest, Thomas Scott runner up.

U14’s Patrick Norton League Div.2 runner up best and fairest

Youth Girls Lucy De Groot wins League Best and Fairest.

Netball Best and Fairest, A Grade Kaitlyn Amor, B Grade Laura Clarke, C Grade Simone Fagan, D Grade Jana McElhinny, 19U’s Eden Darragh, 17U’s Div.1, Jessica Bennett, Div.2’s Paige Beekmans, 15U’s Div.1 Jaimee Vanleerdam, Div.2’s Hannah Welsh and Ashliegh Gunn, Div.3’s Jordyn McIntyre, 13U’s Div.1 Morgan Vanleerdam, Div.2 Tanayah Blackhall, Div.3 Lauren Trotter, Div.4 Maddison Smith.

Umpire’s best and fairest, A’s Chloe Fagan and Holly Hood, B’s Kim Abbott, C’s Simone Fagan, D’s Melissa Mortimer, 19U’s Eden Darragh, 17U’s Div.1 Alanah Sharrock, Div.2 Paige Beekmans, 15U’s Div.1 Jaimee Vanleerdam, Div.2 Hannah Welsh, 13U’s Div.1 Allie Smith, Div.2 Tanayah Blackhall.

B Grade’s Kim Abbott League runner up best and fairest.

15U’s Hannah Welsh wins League Div.2 Best and Fairest.

15U’s Jaimee Vanleerdam was selected in the Central West Netball Zone Academy to further her netball development and has been nominated for The Geelong Advertiser Junior Sports Star of the Year.

Football Leading Goalkickers, Seniors, Jason Tom 64. Reserves, Tyler Jones 39. U18’s, Matthew Gunn 42. U16’s Div.2, Brendon Wray 75. Div.5, Joshua Baum and Dillon King 14. U14’s Div.2, Patrick Norton 29. Div.6, Lucas Matsubara 16. U12 Green, Max Ruiter 31. U12 Lions, Matthew Fromholtz 29. U12 Lions, Jeb Taylor-Hewson 21, U10 Green, Will Howard 12. U10 Lions, Nicholas Ash 12. U10 Gold, Kyle Sykstus.

Girls Youth, Breanna Maslen 22.

Netball Leading Goalshooters. A Grade Bree Cail 411. B Grade, Emma Alwright 326 +. C Grade, Stacey Learmonth 494. D Grade, Lauren Roberts 321. 19U’s, Eden Darragh 309. 17U’s Div.1, Naomi Edwards 184. Div.2, Emma Putyra 142. 15U’s Div.1, Claudea Wilson 123. Div.2, Ashley Gunn 265. Div.3, Caitlyn Finn 91, 13U’s Div.1, Allie Smith 279. Div.2, Alexandra Barry 122. Div.3, Chloe Grundell 88. Div.4, Hannah Powell 18.

Under 14/16’s, 50 games achieved by Benjamin Mitchell, Daniel Pitcher, Thomas Scott, Kyle Jones, James Ricci, Caleb Slotegraaf, Nick Anthony, Joshua B Smith, Joshua Benson, Jarrod Dowd, Curtis Dowd, Darren Brunt, Jack O’Connell, Dillon King, Tom Rose, Willis Norton, Will McGuiness, Luke Polley, Harrison Howarth and Matthew Brooks.

Seniors Football, 50 games achieved by Jesse Lothian, Brandon Howarth, Matthew Miller, Scott Miller and Tyler Jones.

100 games Jason Tom.

150 games Greg Hardy.

Netball, 50 games achieved by Anna Simonsen, Daisy Medic and Melinda Tomlins.

100 games Chloe Fagan, Kristen Oldham, Aimee Plunkett, Stacey Learmonth, Kelly Wurfel, Kristen Thompson and Rachael Murray.

Life Membership awarded to Ros Dewar.

Bradley Grills retires after a career spanning 16 years. Bradley played 19 junior and 212 senior games from 1997 to 2012. His career achievements were, U18’s most consistent 1997, seniors most determined 2001, seniors best and fairest 2004, seniors runner up best and fairest 2005, seniors co-captain 2004, U14’s coach 2007 – 08, Daryl Walker Memorial Trophy 2008, seniors Coach’s trophy 2008, seniors Marty Dunstan MVP 2008, seniors captain 2009, Reserves premiership player 2000., life member 2010, seniors joint Captain 2011.

2013

Phil Carmichael re-elected President, , Susan McKie re-elected Secretary, Wayne Batterham re-elected Treasurer.

Coaching appointments, Seniors, Steve Clark. Reserves, Matt Russell, U18’s Div. 1, Brendan Thompson, Div.4, David Dowd U16’s Div.1, Nathan Storer, U14’s Div.2, Richard Hockley, Div.7 Steve Rose, U12’s, Mick McGuinness, Paul Kelly, Simon Stephenson, U10’s Adam Pearson, Gavin Hobbs, David Blyth.

Netball, A and B, Leah Wilson, C’s Sarah Jeffreys, D’s Simone Fagan, 19U’s Anna Kontogeorgis, 17U’s Leah Wilson, Jana McElhinney, 15U’s Sarah Jeffreys, Stacey Learmonth, Nicole Maxton, Deslea Taberner, Ashley Taberner, 13U’s Claire McFadyen, May Blackhall, Courtney-Anne Blackhall, Sarah Kitchen, Deslea Taberner.

Captains, Seniors Jai Thompsom, Reserves Mitchell Butteriss, U18 Div.1 Matthew Gunn, Div.4 Kain McKinnis, U16 Div.1 Logan Wagener, U14 Div.2 Louis Clifton, Div.7 Maitland Connoley, Youth Girls Vanessa Lewcki.

Captains Netball,

Leopold fields Seniors, Reserves, U18’s (2) in the GFL, U16’s, U14’s (2), U12’s (3), U10’s (3) and Girl’s Youth in the Geelong Junior Football League.

Leopold netball fields A, B, C, D, 19U’s, 17U’s (2), 15U’s (4), 13U’s (5) and 11U’s (5) in the GFNA.

13U Netballer Allie Smith selected to train and play with the U17 Geelong Flyers team.

A Grade netballer Emily Mannix represented Vic 19U at the Australian National Championships.

Marcus Thompson, Jayden McHenry and Jack Hudson training with the Geelong Falcons. Jaden McHenry selected in the Falcons U18 Victorian Country Squad.

Youth Girls footballers Lucy and Cheryl De Groot, Tamikka Beeston and Vanessa Lewicki represented Vic Country/Tasmania in the 2013 AFL Youth Girls Championships. Vanessa Lewicki was Captain.

Brooke Lowe, Breanna Maslen, Cheryl DeGroot, Lily Marley, Maddison Giles, Vanessa Lewicki, Kaitlyn DeCesare and Lucy DeGroot played in the V/Line Cup Youth Girls Vic. Country Championships.

Vanessa Lewicki (Asst. Coach), Brooke Lowe, Bianca Prestipino, Cheryl DeGroot, Lucy DeGroot, Lily Marly, Kaitlyn DeCesare and Breanna Maslen were selected in the GJFL Interleague team.

U18’s Brendon Wray kicks 10 goals when Leopold 19-10-124 defeat St Albans 2-5-17 in round 4.

Netballers Holly-Anne Hood and Emily Mannix selected to play for the Victorian Flames in the

Australian Netball League.

Rachael King, Kaitlyn Amor and Emily Mannix selected in the GFl team of the year.

15U netballer Jaimee Vanleerdam selected to play in Victorian State School team in the National Championships. She also played 17U and B Grade games for Leopold.

The Club mourns the passing of Tom Fitzgerald. (24-06-2013). Tom was the Club’s inaugural Vice-President in 1955, Club Captain 1956, Committee member 1955 to 1961 and played 22 games during 1956-57.

Seniors finish 10th of 12 teams with 5 wins. Reserves, 9th of 12 teams with 7 wins. U18’s Div.1, 2nd of 8 teams with 13 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 9-8-62 St Marys 11-15-81, Div. 4, 6th of 10 teams with 6 wins.

U16’s Div.1, 6th of 8 teams with 6 wins. U14’s Div.2, 3rd of 8 teams with 9 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 7-12-54 Lara 10-6-66. Div.7, 1st of 8 teams with 11 wins and win Grand Final Leopold 7-8-50 St Mary’s 4 5-8-38.

U12’s Gold finish with 12 wins. Green, 11 wins. Lions, 6 wins. U10’s Gold 2 wins, Green 5 wins, Lions 8 wins. Youth Girls finish 3rd of 5 teams with 5 wins and reach 1st Semi Final, Matthew Flinders/Modewarre 5-4-34 Leopold 2-2-14.

U14’s Div.7 2013 premiership player, Jack Rose follows in the footsteps of brother Tom, who played in U14’s Div.5 premiership in 2010 and father Stephen Rose, Reserves premiership player in 1982 and 1988.

Netball A Grade finish 2nd of 11 teams with 15 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 42 Sth Barwon 48. B’s finish 4th of 12 teams with 13 wins and reach Elimination Final, St Mary’s 46 Leopold 42, C’s finish 4th of 12 teams with 13 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 36 St Joseph’s 42. D’s finish 5th of 12 teams with 12 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Colac 30 Leopold 27.

U19’s finish 8th of 11 teams with 7 wins. 17U’s Div.1 finish 8th of 11 teams with 4 wins. Div.2 finish 7th of 10 teams with 5 wins.

15U’s Div.1 finish 2nd of 11 teams with 15 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 23 Colac 26. Div.2 finish 2nd of 11 teams with 13 wins and win Grand Final, Leopold 20 Sth Barwon 15. Div.3 finish 1st of 7 teams with 12 wins and win Grand Final Leopold Lions 26 GWSP 10. Div.5 finish 5th of 7 teams with 4 wins.

U13’s Div.1 finish 3rd of 11 teams with 13 wins and reach First Semi-final, Colac 36 Leopold 23. Div.2 finish 4th of 12 teams with 13 wins and reach Elimination Final, Leopold 10 St Joseph’s 23. Div.3 finish 4th of 8 teams with 8 wins and reach First Semi-final, Sth Barwon 24 Leopold 11. Div.5 finish 6th of 9 teams with 2 wins.

Football best and fairest: Seniors Jai Thompson, Reserves Daniel Lane, U18’s Div.1 Thomas Harper, Div.4 Dillon King, U16’s Will McGuinness, U14’s Div.2 Tom Newton, Div.7 Jack Rose, U12’s Green Marcus Foote, Gold Jeb Taylor-Hewson, Lions Max Jenkin.

Girls Youth Brook Lowe.

Umpire’s best and fairest: Seniors Jai Thompson, Reserves Tyler Jones U18’s Div.1 Callum Stephens, Div.2 Dillon King, u16’s Div.1 Logan Wagener, U14’s Div.2 Max Kos, Div.7 Lucas Matsubara, Girls Youth Vanessa Lewicki.

League best and fairest: U16 Div.1 Logan Wagener. Logan was also selected as a team member in the Geelong Falcons U16 Country Championships and the GJFL U16 interleague team.

Ryan Wilson, Thomas Newton and Patrick Norton were selected as team members in the Geelong Falcons U15 V/Line Cup Victorian Championships with Patrick Norton Captain of the GJFL U15 Interleague team.

Thomas Newton and Max Kos selected in the GJFL U14 Interleague team.

Netball best and fairest: A Grade Rachael King, B Kirsty Heazlewood, C Lisa Carmichael, D Melissa Mortimer, 19U Tilly Skok, 17U Div.1 Erin Langmaid and Grace Alsop, Div.2 Chloe Scarlett, 15U Div.1 Hannah Welsh, Div.2 Amy Foot, Div.3 Emma Kleindienst and Sarah Harris, Div.5 Tahnee Parsons, 13U Div.1 Tanayah Blackhall, Div.2 Sophie Mitchell, Div.3 Katelyn Brokling Div.5 Shae Charman.

Umpires best and fairest: A Grade Nikki Cooke, B Kirsty Heazlewood, C Lisa Carmichael, D Bronwyn Roberts, 19U Naomi Edwards.

League best and fairest: 19U Naomi Edwards runner up, 15U Div.2 Lucy Simmons, Div.3 Sarah Harris, Div.5 Oznur Acar, 13U Div.1 Shelby Drummond runner up.

Ashleigh Coghlan (11U),Allie Smith and Ella Mannix (13U) represented Leopold at Interleague level.

Geelong Netball League team of the year included Rachael King, Kaitlyn Amor and Emily Mannix.

Football leading goal kickers: Seniors Jason Tom 32, Reserves Tyler Jones 33, U18’s Div.1 Brendon Wray 57, Div.4 Jack Benjamin 28, U16’s Div.1 Logan Wagener 24, U14’s Div.2 Max Kos 44, Div.7 Lucas Matsubara 26, U12’s Green Harry Morrison 15, Gold Jeb Taylor-Hewson 36, Lions Jeremy Smith 11, U10’s Green Jacob Eastwood 16, Gold Quinn Manganelli and Anthony Tanner 6, Lions Thomas Williams 11. Youth Girls Breanna Maslen 20.

League equal leading goal kicker: U18’s Div.1 Brendon Wray (35). (Year Total, all games 57)

Netball leading goal shooters: A Grade Rachael King 497, B Emma Allwright 567, C Claire McFadyen 413, D Rachael Murray 258, 19U Naomi Edwards 259, 17U Div.1 Naomi Edwards 208, Div.2 Chloe Scarlett 169, 15U Div.1 Annabel Simmons 232, Div.2 Mekah Blackhall 289, Div.3 Alexandra Barry 204, Div.5 Alana Brew 47, 13U Div.1 Chloe Grundell 256, Div.2 Sophie Mitchell 212, Div.3 Amy Engel 153, Div.5 Tanna Murrells 63.

Junior football (U14 to U16), 50 games achieved by: James Kerr-Nelson, Jack Leamer-Alessi, Matthew Nowell, Patrick Norton, Zachary Putyra, Joseph Vallelonga and Logan Wagener.

Youth Girls, 50 games achieved by: Caitlyn McKinley. The first girl footballer to reach this milestone.

Under 14/16’s, 50 games achieved by: Matthew Nowell, Logan Wagener, Zachary Putyra, James Kerr-Nelson, Patrick Norton and Joseph Vallelonga.

Under 18’s, 50 games achieved by: Callum Stephens.

Seniors Football, 50 games achieved by: Aaron Tom, Thomas Quinlan and Cameron Devlin.

100 games, Timothy Marshall and Ryan Dahlhaus.

150 games, Timothy Connolly.

200 games, Adam Bond.

Netball, 50 games achieved by Rachael King, Sarah D’angelo, Claire McFadyen and Annette Kontogeorgis.

100 games, Nicole Walker, Kirsty Harper and Eliza Alsop.

150 games, Libby Elliott, Briana Spolding and Emma Allwright.

200 games, Sarah Jeffreys.

Leopold Netballers, Brooke Plowman, Nikki Cooke, Stacey Learmonth, Sarah Jeffreys, Leah Wilson, Annette Kontogeorgis, Melissa Mortimer and Rachael Murray win Gold in the Australian Masters Games 35+ Division playing for the Geelong Shufflers, 42 defeating Karratha 29.

Cricket nets and storage shed constructed at south east corner of second oval and old nets north end of main pavilion being removed to make room for new netball courts.

Life membership awarded to Adam Bond, Sarah Jeffreys and Darylann Carmichael.

Richard Hockley retires after a career spanning 22 years. Richard played 277 senior games from 1992 to

His career achievements were, Daryl Walker Memorial Trophy 1994,98 – 00,10, seniors most

consistent 1994, seniors captain 1996 – 99, Reserves equal best and fairest 2004, runner up 2005, Reserves

Umpire’s best and fairest 2004,05, Reserves captain 2006, Reserves premiership player 2007, Reserves

coach 2004,07,08,09, U18 coach 1997 – 00, GFL U18’s coach of the year 2000, U15’s coach 1996,

U10’s coach 2008 – 11, Marty Dunstan MVP 1994,95, player, team of the Nineties, life member 2006,

Club football director 2010,11. Also played 63 games with Hawksdale and 38 with St Mary’s.

Steven Jeffreys retires after a career spanning 27 years. Steve played 100 junior and 347 senior games

(current club games record holder), from 1987 to 2013. His career achievements were, U15’s premiership player 1987, U15’s most consistent 1988, U15’s Club and Umpire’s best and fairest 1989, BFL Under 15’s best and fairest 1989, Daryl Walker Memorial Trophy 1989,07, Marty Dunstan MVP 1998, Reserves runner up best and fairest 1999, Reserves Club and Umpire’s best and fairest 2000, Reserves premiership player 2000 and 2007, Reserves Coach’s trophy 2006, Club Treasurer 2006,08, life member, 2003.

Shane Johnson retires after a career spanning 26 years. Shane played 91 junior and 325 senior games from 1988 to 2013. His career achievements were, U15’s Coach’s trophy 1988, U15’s premiership player

1988, U15’s most consistent 1989, U18’s Westpac MVP 1991, seniors Coach’s trophy 1998, U13’s coach 1999, Reserves Umpire’s best and fairest 1995, Reserves premiership player 2007, life member, 2004.

2014

Brendan Thompson was elected President, Susan McKie re-elected Secretary, Phil Penny Treasurer.

Coaching appointments, Seniors, Steve Clark. Reserves, Matt Russell. U18’s, Ashleigh Pattern then Gary Gunn, U16’s Sandan Inturissi and Damian McDonald. U14’s Richard Hockley and Mick McGuinness. U12’s Russell Howard, Jason Theilemann and Adam Pearson. U10’s Matt Sinkinson, Reace McIlvena and Dave Blyth.

Netball, A’s Leah Wilson. B’s Terry Corry. C’s Brooke Plowman. D’s Jennifer Cromarty. 19U’s Kirsty Harper. 17U’s Leah Wilson, Hannah Kennedy, Sarah Kitchen. 15U’s Nikki Maxton, Emma Allwright, Deslea Taberner. 13U’s Sarah Kitchen, Kirsten Stramacchia, Deslea Taberner. 11U’s Rachael Murray, Sarah Kitchen, Lara Walsh, Leesa Campana, Maddy Collins, Demi Wiffen.

Captains, Seniors Jai Thompson, Reserves Nathan Van Someren, U18’s Div.1 Patrick Clifton, Div.4 rotation, U16’s Div.1 Patrick Norton, Div.4 Lochie France, U14’s Div.2 Josh Michels U14’s Div.6 Jonty Jones, U12’s and U10’s rotation.

Netball, A’s Kaitlyn Amor. B’s Nikki Maxton. C’s Kelly Wurfell. D’s Kirsty Harper. 19U’s Alanah Sharrock. 17U’s Div.1 Heidi Bennett, Div.2 Jordi McIntyre and Caitlyn Finn. 15U’s Div.1 Lucy Simmons, Div.2 Molly McLaughlin. 13U’s Div.2 Morgan Devlin.

Leopold fields Seniors, Reserves, U18’s (2) in the GFL, U16’s (2), U14’s (2), U12’s (3), and U10’s (3) in the Geelong Junior Football League.

Leopold netball fields A, B, C, D, 19U’s, 17U’s (2), 15U’s (4), 13U’s (5) and 11U’s (5) in the GFNA.

Junior footballers Mitch Patten, Jack Hudson and Logan Wagener invited to Geelong Falcons and make the final squad of 50.

The Club mourns the passing of Des (Dessie) McKinlay. Dessie was a long time Leopold supporter and our gate keeper for many years.

Netball summer series, 15U Div.1 Lions finish 6th of 10 teams with 6 wins from 12 games. 13U Div.1 Poldas Pink finish 8th of 8 teams with 4 wins from 12 games. Div.3 Leopold finish 8thof 10 teams with 2 wins from 12 games. 11U Div.1 Lions finish with 9 wins from 12 games and Div.2 Cubs finish with 3 wins and a draw from 12 games.

A Grade netballer Emily Mannix played for Victoria in the U21 Australian Championships and reached the Grand Final. She was named in the Australian U21 squad and named in the Melbourne Vixens team for 2015

Former A Grade netballer Jess Gallagher wins Bronze medal competing in the Giant Slalom at the Sochi Paralympics, adding to the Slalom bronze medal from the 2010 Vancouver Paralympics.

Practice matches against Hamilton Kangaroos (won), Queenscliff (won) and Bacchus Marsh (won).

The Club mourns the passing of Percival Thompson. Perc was father of past players Graeme, 60 games 1986-89, Brendan 3 games, 1987 and President 2014, Michael 132 games, Captain- Coach 1984-89, Malcolm 28 games 1985-87, Rodney 19 games, 1975,83 and Grandfather to current players Marcus and Jai.

The Club mourns the passing of Denis Fitzgerald, tragically killed in a farming accident on 12-04-2014. Denis played 101 games, 1956 to 1965. He was seniors Club and Umpire’s best and fairest in 1958, Bill Dowsett Memorial Trophy 1980, Club President 1979 to 1981, player Team of the Sixties, Life Member 1977, BFL Junior Vice President 1990 to 1993 and BFL Life Member 1992.

Netballers Emily Mannix and Holly-Anne Hood selected to play with the Victorian Flames in the Australian Netball League. Allie Smith selected in the 15U Victorian School Sports Team to play in the National Schools Netball Carnival and was then selected to play for Australia versus New Zealand next May.

Seniors Tom Ruggles and Jai Thompson selected in GFL interleague team. Under 18’s Tom Scott, Brendon Wray, Daniel Pitcher, Patrick Clifton and Taylor Bonner selected in U18’s (Colts) Interleague team. Tom Scott as Captain.

The Club mourns the passing of Rodney Trewin. Rod played 36 games from 1978 to 1980. Best first year player 1978, Seniors best and fairest runner up 1978, Premiership player 1979.

Seniors finish 1st of 12 teams with 14 wins, 1 draw and reach Grand Final, Leopold 11-13-79, Colac 19-14-128. Reserves finish 3rd of 12 teams with 13 wins and reach 1st Semi Final, Leopold 10-7-67, Grovedale 18-9-116.

U18’s Div.1 finish 5th of 10 teams with 9 wins and reach Elimination Final, Leopold 10-4-64, Sth. Barwon 12-9-81. U18’s Div. 4 finish 7th of 8 teams with 5 wins. U16’s Div.1 finish 8th of 10 teams with 5 wins. U16’s Div.4 finish 8th of 8 teams with 2 wins. U14’s Div.2 finish 6th of 8 teams with 6 wins. U14’s Div.6 finish 3rd of 6 teams with 9 wins and win Grand Final Leopold 8-10-58 d St Joseph’s 3-4-22.

U12’s Green win 6 of 16, Gold win 8 of 16, Lions win 7 draw 1 of 16

U10’s Green win 0 of 16, Gold win 9 of 16, Lions win 13 of 16.

Netball A Grade finish 3rd of 12 teams with 15 wins 1 draw and reach Grand Final, Leopold 28, Newtown & Chilwell 49. B’s finish 6th of 12 teams with 11 wins. C’s finish 4th of 12 teams with 12 wins and reach 1st Semi Final, Leopold 26, Colac 37. D’s finish 10th of 12 teams with 6 wins. 19U’s finish 9th of 10 teams with 3 wins. 17U’s Div.1 finish 5th of 11 teams with 10 wins and reach Elimination Final, Leopold 32 GWSP 40. Div. 2 finish 3rd of 11 teams with 13 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 22, Sth Barwon 29. 15U’s Div 1. finish 7th of 11 teams with 8 wins. Div.2 finish 6th of 11 teams with 9 wins. Div.4 finish 8th of 11 teams with 3 wins. 13U’s Div. 1 finish 2nd of 10 teams with 12 wins and win Grand Final, Leopold 31, Sth Barwon 18. Div.2 finish 3rd of 12 teams with 14 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 9, St Marys 34. Div.4 finish 8th of 8 teams with 1 win.

U11’s Div.1 Lions win 13 of 16,. Div.2 Cubs win 4 of 16, Roar win 4, draw 2 of 16, Green win 6, draw 2 of 16. Div. 4 Gold win 2 of 16.

Seniors best and fairest: Jai Thompson, Reserves Jackson Bews, U18’s Div.1 Daniel Pitcher, Div.4 Daniel Phillips, U16’s Div.1 Trent Thompson, Div.4 Lochie France, U14’s Div.2 Cooper Cartledge, Div.6 Jonty Jones.

Umpire’s best and fairest: Seniors Guy O’Keefe Reserves Nathan Van Someren, U18’s Div.1 Taylor Bonner, Div.4 Liam McInnes,U16’s Div.1 Trent Thompson, Div.4 Jordan Camm, U14’s Div.2 Cooper Cartledge, Div.6 Jeb Taylor Hewson.

Seniors Guy O’Keefe wins GFL League best and fairest. (Mathieson Medal)

Reserves Nathan Van Someren runner up League best and fairest (Allthorpe Medal)

U14’s Div.6 Jeb Taylor-Hewson wins League best and fairest.

Leopold Coach Steve Clark awarded GFL Coach of the year and Geelong and District Coaches’ Association, Coach of the year.

David Dowd awarded AFL Barwon Administrator of the year.

Leopold F.N.C awarded GFL Club Championship.

Netball best and fairest: A Grade Nicole Maxton, B’s Kim Abbott, C’s Nicole Walker, D’s Jana McElhinney and Karley Thompson, 19U’s Alanah Sharrock, 17U’s Div.1 Brigette Murray, Div.2 Jordy McIntyre 15U’s Div.1 Allie Smith, Div.2 Isabella Reis Div.4 Hayley Laney 13U’s Div.1 Lily Kitchen, Div.2 Morgan Devlin, Div.4 Sophie Blackford.

Umpire’s best and fairest: A Grade Kaitlyn Amor, B’s Kim Abbott, C’s Kyra McKinnis, D’s Jana McElhinney, 19U’s Alanah Sharrock, 17U’s Div.1 Brigette Murray, Div.2 Kloe Walton, 15U’s Div.1 Allie Smith, Div.2 Isabella Reis, Div.4 ?, 13U’s Div.1 Montana Holdsworth, Div.2 Bree Armstrong, Div.4 ?

A Grade Kaitlyn Amor selected in GFNA Team of the Year.

15U’s Div.2 Isabella Reis wins League best and fairest.

Junior netballers Jaimee Van Leerdam and Laura Cayzer selected to trial for the 17U’s Victorian State Team with Zanna Woods for the 19U’s.

Leading Goal Kickers, Seniors Jason Tom 53, Reserves Tim Connolly 41,U18’s Div.1 Brendon Wray 49, U18’s Div.4 Liam McKinnis 38, U16’s Div.1 Max Kos 16, U16’s Div.4 Lochie France 11, U14’s Div.2 Harry Leamer-Alessi 12, U14’s Div.6 Riley Coghlan 26, U12’s Green Jacob Eastwood 10, Gold Kyle Sykstus 17, Lions Clancy Mackay 14, U10’s Green Thomas Neate 8, Gold Ronan Nofi 26, Lions Rory Desnoy 21.

Leading Goal Shooters, A Grade Rachael King 343, B’s Abby Middleton 427, C’s Naomi Edwards 350, D’s Lauren Roberts 159, 19U’s Jessica Bennett 106, 17U’s Div.1 Abbey Middleton 175, Div.2 Mekah Blackhall 159, 15U’s Div.1 Shelby Drummond 160, Div.2 Sarah Harris 160, Div.4 Daisy Breckon 49, 13U’s Div1 Chloe Grundell 336, Div.2 Tahlia Jones 198, Div.4 Ruby Leamer-Alessi 35.

The club, with excellent work from Kim Abbott and Marcus Thompson, wins the Dynamo “refresh my club” competition and will receive $5000.00 to replace the seats at the front of the club rooms.

Adam Bond retires after a career spanning 22 years. Adam played 74 junior and 224 senior games from 1993 to 2014. His career achievements were U15’s best and fairest 1994, U18’s most determined 1996, U18’s captain 1997, U18’s Umpire’s best and fairest 1997, GFL U18’s best and fairest 1997, GFL Reserves equal best and fairest 2001, Reserves best and fairest 2001,09, Reserves captain 2010-12, Reserves runner up best and fairest 2010, Reserves Umpire’s best and fairest 2001,10, Reserves Lee Collins trademark award 2009,10,11, Marty Dunstan MVP 2010( equal), 2011, Reserves Club and Umpire’s best and fairest 2011, Reserves most courageous 2011, GFL Reserves equal best and fairest 2011, life member 2013.

Under 14/16’s, 50 games achieved by Jordan Camm, Lachlan J Collins, Jack Devlin, Lochie France, Mitchell Howard, Nicholas James, Declan McDonald, Thomas Newton, Lucas Pitcher and Ben Vale.

Seniors Football, 50 games achieved by Mitchell Butteriss, Jackson Bews, Jake Dowsett, Samuel Hughes, Jake Kiddle, Leigh Thompson and Nathan Van Someren.

100 games, Joshua Hughes, Jeremy Larcombe, Jai Thompson and Jye Walker.

Netball, 50 games achieved by Nicole Cooke, Naomi Edwards, Kaitlyn Amor, Lauren Roberts, Melissa Mortimer, Karley Thompson and Bree Walton.

100 games, Jana McElhinney, Ebony Hansen and Daisy Medic.

150 games, Stacey Learmonth, Aimee Plunkett and Chloe Fagan

200 games, Nicole Maxton.

Club thanks go to regular water boys, Josh Calder, Angus Hockley, Kyle Sykstus and Spencer and Mason Blyth.

Runners were, Seniors Damon Kennedy and Adam Perus, Reserves Roy Cook and Greg Calder, U18’s Jason Sandell.

Life membership awarded to Nicole Maxton.

Both major political parties have pledged 1.5 million dollars to upgrade Club facilities if they are elected in the November Victorian State elections.

2015 pre-season training starts on November 17th.

Mitch Patten, Logan Wagener, Patrick Norton and Trent Thompson invited to train with the 2015 Geelong Falcons training squad.

2015

Brendan Thompson re-elected President, Susan McKie re-elected Secretary and Phil Penny re-elected Treasurer.

Coaching appointments, Seniors Steve Clark re-appointed, Reserves Matt Russell re-appointed, U18’s Neville Daffy, U16’s Div.1 Steve Rose, Div.5 Richard Parke, U14’s Div.2 Richard Hockley, Div.4 Russell Howard, U12’s Adam Pearson, Jason Theilemann and Reece McIlvena, U10’s Tim Secombe, Scott Bond and Dale Vick.

Netball coaches, A and B Grades, Leah Wilson, C’s and D’s, Brooke Plowman, 19U’s Kirsty Harper, 17U’s Div.1 Leah Wilson, Div.2 May Blackhall, 15U’s Div.1 Claire McFadyen, Div.2 Emma Allwright, Div.3 Emily Wolfenden-Carey, 13U’s Div.1Sarah Kitchen, Div.2 Kirsten Stramacchia, Div.3 ? 11U’s Rachael Murray, Clare Smith, Caitlyn Finn.

Leopold fields Seniors, Reserves, U18’s in the GFL, U16’s (2), U14’s (2), U12’s (3), and U10’s (3) in the Geelong Junior Football League.

Leopold netball fields A, B, C, D, 19U’s, 17U’s (2), 15U’s (3), 13U’s (4) and 11U’s (5) in the GFNA.

AFL Barwon alters the yellow card send off rule, from sending off a player for 15 minutes with no replacement, to sending off for 15 minutes with immediate replacement.

The Club mourns the passing of Noel Southern. Noel played 42 games 1967 to 69. He was Senior’s Captain 1967 to 69, Coach 1967 and 68 and Umpire’s Best and Fairest 1968.

Mitch Patten, Logan Wagener and Patrick Norton make the final Falcons squad.

Simon Close and Tom Ruggles into the VFL Squad with Marcus Thompson making the Development Squad.

AFL Barwon proposing major changes to football in the Geelong area. From 2016, GFL cut to a 10 team competition with final 5. BFL remaining a 10 team competition. GDFL expanding to 14 teams with a final 8. No promotion/relegation system, with any team movements based on Club application and assessment.

Longer term, 4 divisions with 10 teams each, with promotion/relegation.

Netball Summer Series, 11U’s Lions finished with 5 wins and 1 draw from 12 games. U13’s Div.1 Lions finish 2nd with 9 wins and 1 draw from 12 games and reach Grand Final Lions 18, Sth Barwon 1 24. U13’s Div.1 Roar finish 7th with 6 wins and 1 draw from 12 games. U15’s Div.2 Polders Green and Gold finish 4th with 6 wins and 1 draw from 12 games and reach 1st Semi-final, Polders Green and Gold 19 Newt-Chill 29. U17’s Div.1 Lions finish 5th with 5 wins and 1 draw from 12 games.

Netballer Emily Mannix, currently in the Melbourne Vixens squad, has been selected in the Australian U21 side.

Practice matches vs Keilor, North Ballarat City and Buninyong

Brandon Howarth, Jai Thompson, Guy O’Keefe, Jye Cross and Jeremy Larcombe play in Geelong V Goulburn Valley interleague final, Geelong winning 12-30-102 to Goulburn Valley 9-13-67. Brandon Howarth 3 goals, Jai Thompson 1.

Kaitlyn Amor, Bree Walton, Allie Smith and Hannah Kennedy play in Geelong v Ovens and Murray interleague final, Geelong winning 19 to Ovens and Murray 12.

Jeremy Larcombe named in the best players when Vic Country 17-15-117 defeat Victorian Amateur Football League 8-7-55.

Junior footballers Cooper Cartledge, Max Ruiter and Jeb Taylor-Hewson selected in the Under 15 V Line Cup Squad.

Netball Kaitlyn Amor wins Geelong Cougars Championship Division Best and Fairest while Bree Walton wins the Coach’s Award.

Geelong netball Representatives, 11U’s, Charlotte Murray,Chloe Carteledge. 13U’s Jade Saltamacchia, Coach Claire McFadyen. 15U’s Ella Mannix, Coach, Jennifer Cromarty. 17U’s Heidi Bennett and Isabella Reis.

Victorian State representatives, 15U’s Allie Smith. 17U’s Laura Cayzer. Allie Smith captain’s Victoria to Gold medal in the National Secondary Schools Championships and is selected in the Australian team to tour New Zealand.

Seniors finish 6th of 12 teams with 11 wins from 18 games. Reserves 6th of 12 teams with 8 wins from 18 games. U18’s 8th of 12 teams with 7 wins from 18 games, U16’s Div.1 7th of 8 teams with 4 wins from 16 games. U16’s Div.5 10th of 10 teams with 3 wins from 16 games. U14’s Div.2 1st of 8 teams with 14 wins from 16 games and reach Grand Final, Leopold 5-3-33, Grovedale 12-8-80. U14’s Div.4 1st of 8 teams with 14 wins from 16 games and win Grand Final, Leopold 5-2-32 d Modewarre 1-5-11.

U12 Lions win 7 from 16 games, Gold 3 from 16, Green 8 from 16. U10 Lions win 3 from 16 games, Gold 7 from 16 and Green 2 wins and a draw from 16 games.

Netball A Grade finish 3rd of 12 teams with 15 wins from 18 games and reach preliminary final, Leopold 30 Sth Barwon 54.

B’s 6th of 12 teams with 11 wins. C’s 6th of 12 teams with 11 wins. D’s 9th of 12 teams with 8 wins. 19U’s 8th of 11 teams with 6 wins. 17U’s Div.1 6th of 11 teams with 10 wins. Div.2 5th of 12 teams with 11 wins.

15U’s Div.1 9th of 11 teams with 4 wins. Div.2 3rd of 11 teams and reach 1st semi-final Leopold 12, Lara 27. Div.3 5th of 10 teams with 8 wins.13U’s Div.1 6th of 11 teams with 8 wins Div.2 7th of 11 teams with 7 wins. Div.3 10th of 10 teams with no wins. Div.5 4th of 10 teams with 9 wins and reach 1st semi-final Leopold 13, Newt&Chil 14.

11U Div.1 Roar 3 wins from 16 games, Lions 8 wins from16. Div.2 Green 8 wins from 16. Div.4 Gold 3 wins from16, Cubs 8 wins from 16.

Seniors best and fairest, Jye Walker, Reserves Nathan Van Someren, U18’s Trent Thompson.

U16’s Div.1 Joshua Camm, Div.5 Joshua Jones. U14’s Div.2 Logan Hockley, Div.4 Jeremy Cain. U12’s Gold Mason Blyth, Green Charlie Vallelonga, Lions Thomas Neate.

Umpire’s best and fairest, Seniors Jai Thompson, Reserves Nathan Van Someren, U18’s Trent Thompson, U16’s Div.1 Louis Clifton, Div.5 Connor Schmidtke, U14’s Div.2 Jeb Taylor-Hewson wins league best and fairest, Div.4 Lachlan Neate.

Reserves Nathan Van Someren, runner-up in League best and fairest. Jai Thompson and Jeremy Larcombe selected in GFL team of the year.

Tom Ruggles completes 18 games in Geelong’s VFL team and wins their best and fairest.

Netball best and fairest, A grade Holly-Anne Hood and Maddison Smedts, B, Chloe Fagan, C, Kim Abbott, D, Lauren Roberts, 19U’s, Emily Wolfenden-Carey, 17U’s Div.1 Heidi Bennett, Zali Havelberg and Ella Mannix, Div.2 Clare Smith, 15U’s Div.1 Montana Holdsworth, Div.2 Macey Irvill, Div.3 Bianca O’Brien, 13U’s Div.1 Jade Stramacchia, Div.2 Claire Pavey, Div.3 Ella Campana , Div.5 Jazmin Treharne.

Netball Umpire’s best and fairest. A Grade’s Kaitlyn Amor wins League best and fairest. B’s Chloe Fagan, C’s Kim Abbott, D’s Alanah Sharrock, 19U’s Tegan Edwards, 17U’s Div.1 Ella Mannix, Div.2 Clare Smith, 15U’s Div.1 Jacinta Jameson, Div.2 Chloe Barry, Div.3 Bianca O’Brien wins League and Club best and fairest, 13U’s Div.1 Jade Stramacchia, Div.2 Lucy Yenik. Div.3 ?, Div.5 ?.

Kaitlyn Amor and Bree Walton selected in GFL Team of the Year. Allie Smith nominated for Rookie of the Year.

Leading Goal kickers, Seniors, Jason Tom 56, Reserves Grant Burgoyne 35, U18’s Harrison James 29, U16 Div.1 Max Kos 25, Div.2 Jai Gordon 24, u14’s Div.2 Jeb Taylor-Hewson 26, Div.4 Michael Case 37.

Leading Goal shooters, A Grade Bree Walton 582, B’s Abbey Middleton 339, C’s Naomi Edwards 355, D’s Belinda Elliston 166, 19U’s Naomi Edwards 228, 17U’s Div.1 Annabel Simmons 123, Div.2 Sarah Harris 248, 15U’s Div.1 Chloe Grundell 277, Div.2 Sophie Mitchell 159, Div.3 Kate Fisher 132, 13U’s Div.1 Ursula Bucek 153, Div.2 Kayla Hall 107, Div.3 Sienna Nelis 48, Div.5 Olivia Sinkinson 71.

Daniel Lane retires after his third serious knee injury. Daniel’s career spanned 18 years from 1996

to 2013. He played 105 junior and 134 senior games. He was U15’s most determined 1997, U17’s best

and fairest 1998, U18’s Club and Umpire’s best and fairest 2000, U18’s most determined 2001,

reserve’s best and fairest 2013.

Both major political parties pledged 1.5 million dollars to upgrade Club facilities if they were elected in the November Victorian State elections (2014). The Labor State Government has provided the funds and work should commence later this year.

Club thanks go to regular water boys, Josh Calder, Angus Hockley, Kyle Sykstus, Riley Coghlan, Spencer and Mason Blyth.

Runners were, Seniors Damon Kennedy and Adam Perus, Reserves Roy Cook and Greg Calder, U18’s Jason Sandell.

U14/16’s, 50 games achieved by Angus Hockley, Billy Bravo, Max Kos, Josh Sayers, Josh Camm, Jai Gordon, Jack Rose and Matthew Fromholtz.

U18’s, 50 games achieved by Sam Quinlan, Jarrod Dowd, Harrison James and Kirby O’Connor.

Senior’s, 50 games achieved by Michael Murray, Guy O’Keefe and Matthew Pitt.

100 games, Jesse Lothian, Brandon Howarth and Matthew Miller.

150 games, Jason Tom.

200 games, Greg Hardy.

Netball, 50 games achieved by Alanah Sharrock and Hannah Kennedy.

100 games, Kim Abbott.

150 games, Nicole Walker.

Jye Walker was the main organiser and captain of the Geelong Indigenous side that played in the Murrun Dhelk Carnival at Bendigo.

Life membership awarded to Gregory Hardy.

2016

Brendan Thompson re-elected President, Susan McKie re-elected Secretary and Steven McHenry elected Treasurer.

Coaching appointment: Seniors, Steve Clark, Reserves Kent Hannam, U18’s Paul Hayden

Netball A Grade Kirsty Heazlewood,

Netballers, Allie Smith selected in the 17U’s Victorian team to play in Perth in April and Zanna Woods in the 21U’s Victorian Squad.

The Club mourns the passing of Tim Hay, tragically killed in a car accident on 8-12-2015. Tim was a young trainer, (2013 to 2015) assisting his father Phil Hay, our head trainer.

Simon Close, Jye Cross and Marcus Thompson selected in initial Geelong VFL squad.

The Club mourns the passing of Leonard William Lewis on 23-01-2016. Len was Secretary in 1960, President in 1961 and Treasurer in 1964. He was granted Life membership in 1965. He served on the original Committee in 1955-56 and subsequent Committees, most years from 1957 through to 1971. Our Gym is named in his honour.

Netball’s Under 14’s player, Cheema Davis won the Most Determined trophy in 1989. For reasons unknown she never received her award. Past President Tony Graham discovered a box of old netball records in 2015 and the trophy was amongst them. The Club Historian posted an article in The Sunday Herald Sun on 31-01-2016 and was contacted by a relative of Cheema’s. Cheema is now living in Queensland and the trophy will be forwarded to her.

Practice matches to be held against West Preston Lakeside, Bacchus Marsh and Darley.