Deano has succumbed to long term injuries and decided to step down from the Maroons for the coming season. Depending on the way the vote falls, Dean has indicated he might be in a position to jhelp the club in terms of game day management of subs etc.
Dean never really recovered from getting smashed in the back during a game against Balgownie two seasons ago and has required medical attention often since.
He also served the club as a delegate to the IAFA, attending all their meetings to fulfill our requirements...
Which means - we are now looking for a new IAFA delegate. I would happily take two who can share the load. Meetings generally last an hour and are on Tuesdays or Wednesday nights once a month only. Your commitment is to keep track of what happens and report back to me with it the next day. The downside is you miss some trainings. The upside is that the delegate(s) is not required to do any other duty such as line running during the season. First meeting is on next Tuesday, Feb 1 so please let me know via email asap if you can take over this role.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Farewell Goalie Pete
After months of speculation and rumour, Goalie Pete has officially confirmed the devasatating news that he has retired from the Waves.
Pete released a statement today saying, "I’m sorry but my body has let me down. With the orthopedic bills and work commitments I regret that I can’t play. It’s been great. ( I will be available for irregular emergencies when you can’t field a keeper. So phone at those times!!!)"
Club official TH10 said Pete was an outstanding servant of the club who was coming off his best season so far, and certainly his busiest.
"We'll miss Pete's dry humour, his crusty old motorcycle pants and his amazing record in penalty situations," TH10 said.
"He kept us in the game many times with his shot stopping ability and soaked up pressure and, at times, withering abuse, with great humour. We shouldn't forget that Pete's decision will also leave a hole on the hill, assuming Jo decides not to come and watch any more. Although not one of the biggest drinkers or loudest voices in the Wine Hogs ranks she made up for it with her unfailingly kind support."
Pete came on board from day one of the Coastal Hogs and moved with the group to Coledale. He was a striker turned keeper and was one of the most reliable members of the team.
"Ï think the only time he let us down was against Old Boys a couple of seasons back when he saved the 'wrong'penalty,"said TH10. Pete saved an opponents spot kick, one of his many such interventions, only for the ref to order it retaken because he failed to blow the whistle.
"I know Pete isn't a fan of the blog but I'm sure the rest of the club would like to join me in wishing Pete the best in his playing retirement," said TH10.
Pete released a statement today saying, "I’m sorry but my body has let me down. With the orthopedic bills and work commitments I regret that I can’t play. It’s been great. ( I will be available for irregular emergencies when you can’t field a keeper. So phone at those times!!!)"
Club official TH10 said Pete was an outstanding servant of the club who was coming off his best season so far, and certainly his busiest.
"We'll miss Pete's dry humour, his crusty old motorcycle pants and his amazing record in penalty situations," TH10 said.
"He kept us in the game many times with his shot stopping ability and soaked up pressure and, at times, withering abuse, with great humour. We shouldn't forget that Pete's decision will also leave a hole on the hill, assuming Jo decides not to come and watch any more. Although not one of the biggest drinkers or loudest voices in the Wine Hogs ranks she made up for it with her unfailingly kind support."
Pete came on board from day one of the Coastal Hogs and moved with the group to Coledale. He was a striker turned keeper and was one of the most reliable members of the team.
"Ï think the only time he let us down was against Old Boys a couple of seasons back when he saved the 'wrong'penalty,"said TH10. Pete saved an opponents spot kick, one of his many such interventions, only for the ref to order it retaken because he failed to blow the whistle.
"I know Pete isn't a fan of the blog but I'm sure the rest of the club would like to join me in wishing Pete the best in his playing retirement," said TH10.
Important news for 2011 and beyond
Hi All,
With the 2011 season fast approaching a meeting was held between Tony, Les, AB and Ant on Saturday to go through a few strategies for moving the Club forward.
You may or may not be aware, but Coledale Seniors was established with the view to create a club, not just the 1 team as it had when first started. The idea was (and still is) to create a club where people could play in competitive or social environments no matter what their age: juniors, masters and all in between.
The IAFA have removed Masters Division 2 and put Coledale teams into Masters and Division 4. IAFA have stated that they believe the Over 35s league is stronger than the Division 4 league.
As such, we met and agreed on a few aspects:
The 2012 season will see the club grade the players into teams based on skill and each team will be nominated to play in the appropriate leagues, as determined by our objectives.
The 2011 season, however, is one of transition. We have the opportunity to begin the grading process now or remain as the club currently is for one final season with Maroons and Whites. In order for the committee to make a decision we would like your input to help us shape the way the club operates for this year.
We would like you to email Tony at tonyharper@bigpond.com with your answers to the following questions:
Question 1
Please select a or b when replying to the below statement
a) I would prefer to stay as we were last season for this season (ie: whites and maroons)
or
b) I would like to see grading commence this season
Question 2
Please select a, b or c in terms of self rating yourself:
a) If we commenced grading this season, and based on the players who played last season, I believe I would be in the first team
b) If we commenced grading this season, and based on the players who played last season, I believe I would be in the second team
c) If we commenced grading this season I don’t mind where I play as all I want to do is play football
If we do not receive your reply email by 31st January 2011 we will assume that you will be happy to go with the outcome based on others votes.
We have agreed that the Club will commence grading this season if we get more than 60% of respondents select ‘b’ for Question 1. Details on this will be determined should the vote go that way. While responses will be kept confidential, it is important that you stand behind your vote with your name – therefore we will not do this anonymously through the blog. Only email or signed written votes will count.
Also if you are not coming back to play this year we need to know now as we have a list of people who are interested in joining. Please also advise us this by 31st January 2011.
Thanks
Ant, Les, Tony and Andrew
With the 2011 season fast approaching a meeting was held between Tony, Les, AB and Ant on Saturday to go through a few strategies for moving the Club forward.
You may or may not be aware, but Coledale Seniors was established with the view to create a club, not just the 1 team as it had when first started. The idea was (and still is) to create a club where people could play in competitive or social environments no matter what their age: juniors, masters and all in between.
The IAFA have removed Masters Division 2 and put Coledale teams into Masters and Division 4. IAFA have stated that they believe the Over 35s league is stronger than the Division 4 league.
As such, we met and agreed on a few aspects:
The 2012 season will see the club grade the players into teams based on skill and each team will be nominated to play in the appropriate leagues, as determined by our objectives.
The 2011 season, however, is one of transition. We have the opportunity to begin the grading process now or remain as the club currently is for one final season with Maroons and Whites. In order for the committee to make a decision we would like your input to help us shape the way the club operates for this year.
We would like you to email Tony at tonyharper@bigpond.com with your answers to the following questions:
Question 1
Please select a or b when replying to the below statement
a) I would prefer to stay as we were last season for this season (ie: whites and maroons)
or
b) I would like to see grading commence this season
Question 2
Please select a, b or c in terms of self rating yourself:
a) If we commenced grading this season, and based on the players who played last season, I believe I would be in the first team
b) If we commenced grading this season, and based on the players who played last season, I believe I would be in the second team
c) If we commenced grading this season I don’t mind where I play as all I want to do is play football
If we do not receive your reply email by 31st January 2011 we will assume that you will be happy to go with the outcome based on others votes.
We have agreed that the Club will commence grading this season if we get more than 60% of respondents select ‘b’ for Question 1. Details on this will be determined should the vote go that way. While responses will be kept confidential, it is important that you stand behind your vote with your name – therefore we will not do this anonymously through the blog. Only email or signed written votes will count.
Also if you are not coming back to play this year we need to know now as we have a list of people who are interested in joining. Please also advise us this by 31st January 2011.
Thanks
Ant, Les, Tony and Andrew
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