Footscray Hockey Club

Lights Camera Action and a Penalty Stroke
Round 6 Vets C Grade Footscray VS Melton, back line Phil McAlinden half line Les McAlinden forward line Wayne McAlinden. Three McAlinden`s in the one side, 18 years difference between youngest and eldest. This is a club first, three brothers playing in the one Vets side. A McAlinden reunion and friends (about 100 people) witnessed the three brothers play together. For the first and last time the Footscray boys started very well with 11 on the ground and 6 on the bench, that worked well until the opposition worked out we were playing with 17 players. In the second half Footscray played well scoring two goals to nil. With only seconds to go the home team penetrated the circle once again when the ball hit a foot on the goal line resulting in a penalty stroke. Playing in his last game it was only fitting that Wayne take the stroke. Top left top right, what side to go the keeper had no idea? The power of the stroke, bottom left and goal. 3 nil win to Footscray and Wayne had scored his last goal in hockey. Congratulation’s to the Wayne, Phil and Les.

Milestone Game
Round 11 28-6-2010 9.00pm Women’s Vets Footscray VS Waverley Sue Papadakis will play her 500th game. Come down to the ground and cheer Sue on. Congratulations Sue.

Gold Gold Gold
The 2010 Trans Tasman Masters Test Series where played in May at the Newcastle International Hockey center. This series consisted of Ladies over 35,40,45,50 and 55.Mens over 40,45,50 and 55. Gold medals to Andrew Crowley over 45`s, Geoff Lewis over 55`s, Lyn Tout (GK) over 50`s, Neil Coster Over 40`s Team manager, Geoff Lewis Over 40`s Assistant Coach

The 2009 Vets season has begun with a minimum of fuss. The first week saw 4 of our 6 vets teams win their first round game, well done to all.
Women B: Footscray 6 Vs Hawthorn 0
Vets A: Footscray 1 Vs Altona 1
Vets C West: Footscray 2 Vs Hawthorn 3
Vets D West: Footscray 0 Vs Altona 2
Supervets A: Footscray 3 Vs Melb University 1
Supervets B: Footscray 1 Vs Essendon 0
I would also like to make a personal thanks to the 3 ladies who played at short notice on Monday night to make up the numbers for the round 1 game.

Women
The 2009 Australian Women’s Veterans Hockey Championships will be held in Hobart Tasmania. Tournament Dates are 2nd – 10th October 2009.

Trial Dates are as follows:
35 & 40′s: Sunday 12th July 8-10am Venue TBC
35, 40 & 45’s: Sunday 19th July 8-10am Venue TBC
45, 50 & 55’s: Sunday 26th July 8-10am Venue TBC
50, 55 & 60’s: Sunday 02nd Aug 8-10am Venue TBC

Nomination Fee: $25.00
Nomination Forms: Sporting Pulse
Nominations CLOSE: Friday 3rd July

Men
The 2009 Australian Men’s Veterans Hockey Championships will be held in Melbourne Victoria. (Footscray
Hockey Club is the Host Venue) Tournament Dates are 28th September to the 10th October

I presently hold the position of State Secretary of the Uncle Bobs Club. Not many people have heard of us but we are a charity that raises money for sick and disabled children in Victoria. We are also heavily involved with the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. We have been allocated two corners in Williamstown Road to collect at on Good Friday and would greatly appreciate some assistance with tin rattling on the day. We have corner captains who look after the volunteers and we supply all the equipment, the only requirement is that they need to be 16 or over and willing to help. Would it be possible for this to be forwarded to the club members the corners are manned from about 9am to 4pm but even just a few hours at some stage throughout the day would be appreciated. If anyone is interested they can contact me on 5321 6410 (W) or 0417 534 100 or by e-mail jtraill@hepburn.vic.gov.au