Squad update

There have been a few questions about the make up of the squads, no so much the issue of mis-grading, but more to do with the balance of numbers.

GRADING ETC
Firstly, the 1st Div squad is now at 18 with Ricky S joining that squad. Ricky played some games for the Maroons late last season and has been training on Wednesdays, so we welcome him.

The 2nd division squad remains at 23 with the withdrawals of a couple of players. There is a chance that others might decide to leave it.

It has been suggested that we look at a 50-50 split between the squads. The main reason we aren't doing this is because Div 2 players are allowed up to play Div 1 but not vice versa.

This season there will be much more interaction between the teams than there has been before. If the Div 1 team is short then it will be boosted by players from Div 2 and these are to be decided by myself and Paul E on a week by week basis, to cover positional areas of need.

If we look at the club now as a club of two teams rather than separate and competing teams as we have been previously, there is no sense in putting more than necessary into the 1st Div team. On the question of game time, Paul and I will work to make sure that any Div 2 overflow players each week are utilised by Div 1 if required.

I understand that even this explanation might not be enough for some players and again suggest that if this is you you need to take everything into account before you decide to register for the season.

FEES
Football South Coast has just released a new fee structure which leaves the club about $1000 worse off per season than last year, at the same rego fee. Because we have some money in the bank, and because we flagged  this earlier, rego will stay at $220 but is likely to increase in 2013. I also think we might look for a third team that season if someone would like to step forward to assist with that.

SHIRTS
I have ordered new shirts so that both teams have the same coloured strip. The Div 2 strip will be numbered from 23 up to allow ease of call ups to Div 1. Unfortunately I go the order in too late and an alternative will be needed for the first few rounds, possibly the white strip from last season. regardless, please keep those shirts coming back.

TRAINING, TRIALS ETC
Training will commence on Wed Feb 1 at 6.30pm sharp. David Jirsa will be in charge of training from then.
We are hoping to organise a 5-a-side competition on Sun, Feb 19 (details to follow) and tie this in with rego + a BBQ.
We have also entered a team in the pre-season trials competition on the Saturdays of  Feb 25 and March 3 - this can be a combined team. Teams play 2x40 minute matches each Saturday. An email will go out closer to the trials to see who is avilable. All players who wish to play will be able to on at least one weekend.
Other trials will be considered for each squad.


The BLOG
Finally, just another request that if you want to ask a question on here you can do so using the comments or the shoutbox. We would prefer you to use your name though.

Teams for 2012

Hi all and happy new year



The grading panel of TH, AB, Ant, Les and Paul has met and determined squads
for Div 1 and Div 2 O35s in the coming season. They appear below.

There are some notes to consider.

1. The squads are based on players available at the moment. If you are on
the list we assume you are coming back. If players decide not to register
then there will be some adjustments.

2. The division 1 squad was formed by selecting players to cover
positions. Although the Div 1 squad has 17 it will be increased to 18 after
registrations. The Div 2 squad has 24 names but will be capped at 23. In the
event no player withdraws from the club then the 18th Div 1 member will come
from the Div 2 list. If at least one player leaves, the Div 1 place will be
given to either a Div 2 member or a waitlist member. Waiting list players
will only be considered if one or more of the 41 listed here decides to
withdraw. The final decision will be made after registrations and will be
made by the 5 man grading panel.

3. The numbers are healthy and rostering is a likelihood, especially in Div
2. What this means is that we can afford to lose some players, so if you are
not content with the large squad numbers, grading or are wavering for any
reason, please don't think you are letting anyone down by taking a break
this season. If you decide to register I assume you are content with the
grading and squad numbers, so please think it through.

4. Div 2 players can and will be called up to Div 1 when needed.

5. There are two new players on the lists to replace players who have left.
They are David J, who is a committee member of the club and will help
with coaching our squads, and Gary J, who is returning after one season
out. We have a couple more on the waitlist but these two have been
prioritised as a serving Coledale club official and a returning player.

6. If you have an issue with the grading or any other questions on this
please contact me directly. Information on registration etc will follow
soon.


Div 1 squad (17 - one to be added)



Dennis F
Jon O
Vinnie T
Dan B
Ben L
Les C
Keith M
Ant R
Fergus R
Paul E
Mark Shakey D
Phil L
Graeme D
AB
David J
Manny L
Dave F

Div 2 squad (24 - will start with max 23)

Steve B
Steve H
Rod H
Andres T
Ian S
David D
Andrew H
Trevor D
Tony H
Mick C
Gary H
Gary J
Glenn P
Kirk S
Phil C
Simon E
Alan O
Doug H
Fraser B
Mark W
Fernando C
Ant Webb
Gav R
Shane K

Meeting update from Dec 14

Thanks to all who attended last night’s meeting.

Below is a summary of what went down

* Team allocations and divisions

There are 7 divisions – four open and 3 masters – 2 x35s and 1 x 40s

We have been allocated Div 1 and Div 2 O35s which means grading is a reality.

Both Div 1 and Div 2 have a space in the draw and there is an opportunity to perhaps recruit a few more players, trim back the squad lists from the usual 20 or so and enter three teams. We had 44 players involved last season and so far I’ve heard of THREE who don’t wish to play.

The reality is that the Maroons and Whites have been split and an A team will be chosen from the two squads. I’ve already had one player decide not to return based on that – if there are others who don’t wish to play please let me know as soon as you can so we can make a judgement on whether we nominate a third team.

If you know of anyone who might be interested in joining the club please have them contact me asap.

* Preseason competition

There is always a preseason comp, we haven’t entered previously because it has just mixed in all teams from all divisions. This year they will have a separate mini comp for the masters teams.  This takes the form of two weekends in preseason 2 x 40m games each weekend. We will nominate one or two teams.

* Competition dates

Preseason Feb 25 and March 3.

Season starts  March 24, ends Aug 18. Finals from Sep1-15.

* Fees and Rego

They have not been set by FSC yet. They are flagging an increase but at this stage we will hold ours at $220 – this includes a $20 fundraising fee. A reminder that the fees pay for ground hire of 1500 per season, refs/linesmen fees of $1100, equipment and lights at training etc.

 We will have more details on how and when to pay and the registration process soon. The plan is for everyone to be paid up  by Jan 31 – the date of the next FSC meeting – and to complete rego forms soon after that.

* Grading process

A five man panel was elected – two each from the previous Whites – les and AB - and Maroons – Ant and Paul - and me as club president. The grading process was discussed with all present having a say in their preferred options. More information will follow ion this soon.

* Kit

As shirts will need to be redistributed please give to me or Vinny asap. You can put them in my mailbox at 547 LHD if this suits.

Voting

Well, no voting was required but we have emerged with a committee that looks like this

President/ Sec: TH

Treasurer: Keith

Registrar: Fergus

Social/ fundraising director Dan

Gear steward: Vinny assisted by Shane with lines etc

Grading officials: as above

Cheers

TH

MEETING TONIGHT WED 14 DEC

Hi all a reminder that we will have a meeting tonight (WED Dec 14) at the Scarborough Wombarra surf club, Monash Street

Beer will be served!

The meeting will be held at 7.45pm, following the conclusion of the Wednesday night kick around, so please make it if you can regardless of your participation in the kickaround. It is for current players and those interested in joining the club. If you have a playing shirt from last season please bring along as these will need to be audited and redistributed. If you aren’t coming please arrange to drop the shirt to me at 547 LHD asap.

As well as being an information night about pre-season and next season we will also be electing a committee to run the seniors.

I have already received nominations for certain roles but will be happy to accept any more on the night or beforehand if you are not available tomorrow.

The positions we want to fill are as follows

President/ secretary

Treasurer

Registrar

Social/ fundraising director

Gear steward

Grading officials x 4 (two each from 2011 whites and maroons plus club president to form a grading panel)

Voting will be open to all players who have played for Coledale seniors either in 2011 or previously who are returning in 2012.

The grading officials will determine how best to arrive at teams for 2012 to play in the Div 1 and Div 2 over 35s competitions.

Please feel free top raise any issues during the evening.

AGENDA

1 An update on business from the FSC meeting on Tuesday Dec 13, including

Team allocations and divisions

Preseason competition

Competition dates

Fees

Registrations

2 A report from the grading subcommittee of Ant, TH, Les and AB

3 Voting for a new committee

See you there

  

Updated Update: Senior club meeting 7.30pm Wed Dec 14 JAO

Hi all

Football South Coast will have a meeting next Tuesday Dec 13 where we will receive confirmation of divisions etc for next season. I have been unoffically informed today that there will be 2x O35s divisions and an O40s division. It has been suggested that we should expect a team in div 1 and div 2 of the O35s.

I would like to call a meeting of all team members for Wednesday evening, Dec 14 7.30pm at Jim Allen Oval. We will do this after the usual 6pm Wednesday kickaround. Hopefully those who find the kickaround too early because of work commitments can make it down for an hour from 7.30pm.

At this meeting I’ll update you on news from the Tuesday meeting. I would like to hear any feedback anyone has on the club’s progress next season, grading, registration, anything. Please feel free to speak your mind on any aspect of the seniors.

Following that meeting we’ll come up with a plan on how to proceed.

Update

Hi all

Here’s an update on the seniors…

1. If you know you are not coming back please let me know (if you haven’t already).

2. Help: I’m looking for assistance in several areas next season and want to hear from some volunteers. Thanks to Fergus who has put his hand up to be registrar. He will be responsible for making sure all your paper work etc is sorted, setting a date for rego etc.

The other pressing position I need filled is that of senior’s treasurer. That will involve collecting and banking the money, and/or helping set up a Bpay service for registrations, and ensuring our outgoing fees are paid up. This includes our home ref fees in cash and commitments to Football South Coast.

I’ve done most of this stuff for a few years now and could do with a hand. I’m more than happy to help out and advise this coming season with a view to the jobs being taken over fulltime the year after.

I’d like to hear from someone to help with fund raising/ social planning as well. There will also be some spots open for a possible grading panel. If you have an interest in being involved in that process please let me know as well…

3. teams: Nominations will go in to FSC in the next week or so. Whether we grade or not will likely depend on what divisions are available – that is if our two teams are in different or same division. This will remain a decision of the grading steering committee of myself, Ant, Les and AB and will be made closer to the start of the season.

4. team blog. Next season we will drop the blogger site and move to a team management system at teamer.net This is easier to get the message out and to keep track of who is in and out each week. It has a blog section as well for chat. I’ll let you know when that happens but probably will be after registration.

5. Sunday kick arounds are now on each week and the guys there this week were talking about starting up on Wednesday evenings again soon as well. If you can make Wednesdays and are keen to have a run that evening please let everyone know in the shout box on the blog

Final tables

Division 4
Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Points
Port Pumas Massive	22	16	4	2	52
Oak Flats	22	16	3	3	51
Uni Brewers	22	13	5	4	44
Puckamia Bay Dugongs	22	12	4	6	40
Jamberoo Jets	22	12	3	7	39
Warrawong Wizards	22	10	3	9	33
Sandon Point Utd	22	10	2	10	32
South Coast Utd	22	9	5	8	32
Razorbacks FC	22	6	4	12	22
Coledale Waves White	22	4	4	14	16
Albion Park Cows	22	3	1	18	10
Unanderra Silver Foxes	22	2	0	20	6
Over 35's
Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Points
South Coast Utd	22	18	3	1	57
Bulli	22	15	0	7	45
Shellharbour City Falcons	22	13	4	5	43
Russell Vale FC	22	13	3	6	42
Shellharbour Makos	22	12	2	8	38
Fernhill Foxes	22	12	2	8	38
Figtree Giants	22	11	3	8	36
IFS Utd	22	9	2	11	29
Coledale Waves Maroon	22	8	0	14	24
Jamberoo Redbacks	22	4	2	16	14
Old Boys FC	22	4	1	17	13
Uni Rhinos	22	2	0	20	6

POTY etc

Hi all

We are fast approaching the end of the season and will celebrate the finish at the Wombarra bowlo from 5pm or a bit before on Sat 27^th. All family members invited of course with food available.

We will be handing out the awards on this evening and now is time to vote for them.

To vote please fill in the options below and email back to BOTH tonyharper@bigpond.com.au and  lescoleman@deloitte.com.au . You may wish to wait until after this weekend’s round but all votes must be received by Thursday AM next week.

1. The player of the year in your team. Vote on a 3-2-1 basis with 3 being the best player. The vote is to cover the season. (Ian can vote for both teams)

3 points:

2 points:

1 point:

2. The best player from the other team.

vote 1 only:

3: The best goal of the year

Vote 1 only:

4: The worst miss of the year

Vote 1 only:

5: The dummy spit of the year

Vote 1 only:

6: The rookie of the year in your team. Vote on a 3-2-1 basis as above. A rookie is a new player this year.

3 points:

2 points:

1point:

7: (Whites only). The biggest beer duty fiasco.

8: Best game of the year.

Vote 1 only:

We are also happy to hear any nominations for special “awards” to be announced on the night. Be creative.

Golden Boot will be continued through the final round. Can both teams nominate their leading scorer. I think Maroons is Shaky, how many goals is that?

End of Season P*** Up

after the last game on 27th August, the end of season celebrations will kick off at the Wombarra Bowlo about 6/630 with the POTY and golden boot gongs being handed out around 7ish.

Due to the appalling voting for POTY from both teams, it has been decided that each player can do an overall 3-2-1 in the last week for the whole season. For the Maroons email Tony with your choices, for the Whites, email AB. Please have your votes in by noon friday, 26th.

cheers
AB

farewell to a legend

Hi all

Both teams are invited to gather this Saturday night post match to farewell Andres, who is heading home to Colombia, at least for the rest of the season.

The gathering is at the Bowlo from about 7.30pm. Sportingbet are sure to react by making Coledale teams rank outsiders for theri Sunday make up games.

Fantasy League

Hey there
How to keep the competitive juices flowing through the off season and into next? Join the Coledale Waves league in EPL fantasy football. It's what the cool kids are chatting about during those early sunday morning kickarounds.
In a nutshell- pick a team and score points based on their performances each EPL game. Transfer out the bums, bring in the hot stars. Try to beat fergus and gary.

Anyway, start by going here

http://fantasy.premierleague.com/

Follow the rules, pick a team post a question here if u don't understand it and when you have your side together join the league. This is done by clicking the leagues tab and then join a league. The Coledale Waves league code to enter is

7883-4926

Good luck

Whites making late dash for wooden spoon

match reports back due to popular demand (well Kirk asked).

the Whites arent setting the world on fire. Since the Point massacre its been a stalemate with the Razorbacks, a 1-0 loss to Uni, followed by an outrageous 7-3 pumping from the last places Foxes. Down 6-1 at halftime, but the ball was only in our half 3 times. Strange.

Yesterday saw the roadtrip to Jamberoo, which started at 15 players at 8am but was reduced to 11 by 10 minutes into the game. Andres social life forced him out, GG didnt show up, Mark's achilles went again and Doug, courageous Doug, done his hammy again in the warm up, so started on the bench on the proviso to play but "not kick the ball". Strange way to play football, but whats he do when he gets on? Takes a free kick then walks off.

Jamberoo scored after 5 mins with their ex-premier league striker scorching onto a through ball and calmy tapping around Dennis. Crap, here we go again, I thought, remembering our previous 5-0 outing against these guys, with this bloke scoring 4. Jono then became Maximus and decided "thou shall not pass me again, even if I have to foul thee". By god he was as good as his word and superstar striker didnt go anywhere without the 5'4'' central defender in his pocket. Or under him after taking his legs out.

Meanwhile Al and the worlds oldest left winger Kirky where being traumatised by what looked like superstars younger (and faster) brother down the right flank. Inbetween garden building I'm sure Al will be seeing this blokes face in his coffee this week. Somehow we kept it to 1-0 at the interval. I cant remember any of our chances causing their goalie much concern.

Onto the second half. We kept plugging away, with Hucky playing his best match ever at right back and Rocket patrolling the middle like a hedgehog. Keith, SteveB and Slugger kept working down the right, hoping AB would stay on the left out of the way, and Kirk kept covering Al. Fraser showed he is still improving every match with a fine performance in centre defence.

Jamberoo then decided that we werent much of a threat and sent their reserves to the pub. On the 65 minute mark they created a sweeping move that started at left back, passed through 8 sets of feet and was finished by the right winger with a blistering 25m shot across Dennis. Could only stand and applaud.

They got another soon after, wasnt memorable so dont remember it. 3-0 down the Whites get their best chance. A clearance from Dennis is sublimely touched on by SteveB. AB gets to the ball before their sweeper, turns him inside out then offloads to big Steve who drills it from the right side of the box. Keeper pulls off a fine save, parries towards Keith who overuns it, AB follows up and blasts 15m over the cross bar from 5m out.

Slugger has one last 40m speccy, Ref "I dont walk out of the middle circle" blows fulltime, and the Whites are still winless for 11 matches. 6 games to go, pretty much against the top 6 teams. Happy days!

A few positives. Hucky might find himself at right back permanently, Keith ran the last of his non-cigarette induced emphysema out, we all got to play 90 mins, and the beer was cold.

Sandon Point 7 ( I think) Whites 2

Dont laugh but for 60 minutes this match could of went either way. Then injuries, tiredness, overseas holidays, absentees, visiting relatives, touchies watching the surf and not the game, lunch appointments, double headers and whooping cough all took its toll and we got swamped.
Starting with 13, reduced to 12 with goalie Dougie pulling a hammy getting the ball out of the net, fourth string goalie Hucky was called into action. Sandon Pt were reduced to 10 men midway through the first half when Diddy Roberts potty mouth got him a red. Shame the ref didnt hear some of the other expletives and forced them to play with 8 for the last 30, then it would have been interesting.
With Sandon Pt goals 2 and 3 having strong hints of offisde, the Whites pegged one back before halftime with a sweetly struck SteveH drive. Andres had a golden opportunity from the kick off to start the second half but cushioned the ball into the goalies mitts from 50cm. SteveH was then cruelly brought down in the box. Squirrel steps up and converts the penalty, keeping his record of only scoring from the spot in tact. 3-2 with half hour left, the Whites pressed hard. The Point score on the break, and thats it. Last 30 is a white-out as younger legs and 5 fresh reserves turn it into a rout.
Some positives though. SteveH showed again he is a better striker than a midfielder and plays better when injured. AB proved he is not very good at either position with a tepid performance at left midfiled. Squirrel, Andres, Rod, Al and Mark all played the full ninety, mammoth efforts. Looking forward to the rematch at home, hopefully with a stronger squad, could be interesting.
Without a win since May7, the Whites have fallen from finals calculations in spectacular style by the midpoint of the season. Heres hoping for a strong second half of the season.

Whites 0 Razorbacks 0

Lucky to get away with this one. Lets move on.

Double headers

The Whites first double header weekend is this week, with saturday at home and Sunday away to catch up round 11.

Both teams will travel to warilla for a make up on Sunday July 10 following last weekend's wash out.

Weekend update

Neither Whites match or the Maroons match will be played this weekend. These are postponed and to be made up at a later date.
While some senior games might go ahead elsewhere Morley Park is shut.

All junior matches are off for Saturday and Sunday.

Enjoy the weekend.

TH10

Dugongs 3 Whites 0

The whites kept up their tradition of not winning any matches in the middle of the season with a resounding 3-0 loss to a strong Dugongs outfit.
On an afternoon where the rub of the green didnt go the Whites way, two penalties within 10 minutes halfway through the first half sealed our fate. With the Dugong players needing to score during the season to be eligible for the end of season team trip, the referee guaranteed another 2 on the bus with two soft decisions against jono and handball.
On a lighter note, while doing my best to keep up with the play deep in the second half, a much younger and leaner dugong trots up beside me and says "time to get out of second gear" and leaves me eating mud. Gotta love playing open age!
Weather permitting a double header next week.

URGENT: Whites time and venue change

Hi Whites.

Your game against the Dugongs tomorrow is now on at 3pm at Beaton park - Gipps Street Gwynneville.

The Maroons are playing on the same ground at 1pm.

Looking ahead...

Hi all

We're not quite at the halfway stage of the season but already there seems to be a bit of behind the scenes chatter about what comes next in 2012.
 
There are a few new guys at the club as well, and so perhaps this is a good time to revisit the subject of next season, and the team makeup etc.

I have posted it here so you can get on and comment, preferably as yourself but we've never knocked back anonymous rants or statements from the alleged Hog 10. So whatever works for you, go ahead and have your say.

Obviously most of the finer details of next season must wait for another day - closer to December when we need to nominate for teams. We will wait until an end of season review to announce how grading is to work, what our aims should be with the 2-3 teams we might nominate. Both current teams will be represented in this process. The leagues played by those teams is yet to be decided and might depend on younger recruits.




While grading will not suit everyone, it was determined to follow that path by myself and three other club leaders - two from each team in total. The commitment was taken with the greater good of the club in mind with a view to build something beyond the life span of the two sets of players currently staggering around, and to provide an avenue for the club's juniors to play social senior football. In short to develop a club, rather than an outlet for two different sets of mates.

To be clear, Coledale will nominate a minimum two teams to play for it next season - one an A and one a B team and possibly a C team. A grading process will take place and all current registered players will be given first option on a position in one of the two teams and a time to accept by.
Please feel free to ask me if you have any questions or comments on this.

Cheers

TH10

Write when we're winning...we only write when we're winning

Maroons hold out against 9 men!
Jamberoo 1 Maroons 2

Yep, you read it right, we bravely held on against the 9 men of Jamberoo!
It didn't start that way mind, the Maroons (strengthened by the absence of TH10 :-]) started off against a full compliment of Jamberoo players. We actually played well (it's true I kid you not), knocking the ball about and playing with an unaccustomed assuredness (is that a word?).

Eventually this led to the Maroons taking the lead, albeit the goal being the result of a hideously sliced shot off their defender. Not long after it was two Dan(?) slotting home after a nice move. The team was playing with confidence and it should have been three as the ball landed to an unmarked Maroons player at the far post. Unfortunately the player in question wasn't Harry Redknapp's missus, Sandra, and the ball was lashed against the Jamberoo crossbar. I'm guessing his earlier booking by an over zealous referee had affected his composure :) As an aside, the booking was for firstly, daring to (politely) question his decision to award a goal kick and secondly, for leaving the ball where it was near the corner flag instead of kicking it back to the keeper.

Not long after that, instead of being 3-0 up, a mistake at the back - as a through ball was allowed to bounce - and Jamberoo were back in at at 2-1. Jamberoo possibly finished the half better but overall couldn't complain about being behind.

Into the second half, Vinny brings down their man from behind and is promptly grabbed round the neck by a Jamberoo player half his size (go figure). The net result, a second Maroon booking (this time for Vinny) and a red card for the Jamberoo midget.

With the spare man the Maroons looked to take advantage, instead it was a Jamberoo side, spurred on by their chagrin at the inefficient referee, who looked the more dangerous. Some last ditch defending, particularly by Graeme and Vinny (both clearing goal bound attempts) kept Jamberoo at bay.

Shortly after, a Jamberoo player put his shot wide, cursed loudly about his effort (quite frankly I'm amazed he didn't shout "oh golly gosh, I've put my shot wide, what a complete buffoon I am" rather than a four letter expletive beginning with 'F'). As he saw the ref reaching for his card, he commented "oh **** off", in a gesture that was undoubtedly one of disbelief at the impending booking. That second comment saw the yellow card turn to a red one.

With Jamberoo now down to 9 men the Maroons took complete dominance of the game. Well ok, a corner was forced, but aside of that, it seemed as if with every player that got sent off Jamberoo got better! By the end I think it was a relieved maroons side that saw the wooden spoon look a bit less likely.

A game that was never dirty had two yellow and two red cards. Mark Clattenburg eat your heart out, you have some way to go to be that bad!