Under 12 - Gold
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Coach - John O'Brien 0404 834 096
Team Manager - Luke Prosser - 0438 667 984
Age Group Manager - Darren Heaslip - 0414 969 969
Training Times - Thursday 4.30 - 6.00pm, Whatmough Park
- Semi Final -16/08/2009St Mary's Under 12 - Gold7.5.47vs.Beverley Hills7.4.46Won by the narrowest of margins. But when the chips were down, we got it over the line. Great effort.Goal Kickers: N Reeves Smyth (5), L McVeigh, L O'BrienBest Players: Great team effortEncouragement:This Sunday 23rd August, is Preliminary Final Supporters night at the club from 5.30pm. All finals teams - Coaches & Players will be up on stage Win, Lose or Draw with their match report. Best of luck this weekend to those playing finals and we'll see you all at the club Sunday night.
- Round 15 -09/08/2009St Mary's Under 12 - Gold15.5.95vs.Canterbury1.1.7A great win against a team that has troubled us all year. If we take that form into the finals we will be very well placed.Goal Kickers: L O'Brien (3), L McVeigh (3), A Bergantino (2), L Banthorpe (2), C McKay, N Reeves Smyth, T Grindall, C Simpson and D BonelloBest Players: K Hinchcliffe, L O'Brien, N Reeves Smyth, B Norris, T Grindall, L McVeigh, B Money, L Banthorpe, B Smith, A Bergantino and C McLeodEncouragement: Hot Dog Award - Kyle Davis Hill
This Sunday 16th August, is Semi Final Supporters night at the club from 5.30pm. All finals teams - Coaches & Players will be up on stage Win, Lose or Draw with their match report. Best of luck this weekend to those playing finals and we'll see you all at the club Sunday night.
- Round 14 -02/08/2009St Mary's Under 12 - Gold8.7.55vs.Doncaster Heights5.4.34A win is a win. About all we could take out of the game. We must be more disciplined if we are to threaten for higher honours.Goal Kickers: B Tickell (2), L O'Brien (2), K Hinchcliffe, L McVeigh, L Banthorpe, C GriffinBest Players: M Ferraro, M Zema, K Hinchcliffe, B Tickell, B Norris, B Smith, A Bergantino, C Griffin, L McVeighEncouragement: Hot Dog Award - M Zema
We have organised a huge end of season celebration for this Sunday night for all our teams who are finishing this weekend, including hiring a marque & arranging additional food catering for the night.
We would like to see every Coach, Team Manager, Player & parents from all our teams who are playing their last game this Sunday at the
clubrooms from 5.00pm on Sunday, so we can continue the St Marys tradition of getting each of these teams up on stage to recognise their efforts
throughout the season. - Round 13 -26/07/2009St Mary's Under 12 - Gold8.7.55vs.Greythorn6.7.43Our first quarter was the best we have played this year. We then fell in a hole and we were lucky to fall over the line.Goal Kickers: A Bergantino (4), K Davis Hill, B Norris, J Prosser and L McVeighBest Players: Alex, Anthony, Mark, Liam, Blake, Jack, Kallum and KyleEncouragement: Hot Dog - K Hinchcliffe
Our thoughts are with the McVeigh family in their time of need.
This Sundays Supporters Night 2nd August, is our final combined night being hosted by the Under 14s and Under 15s with all Age Groups encouraged to attend for a great night with free pizza, lots to drink, Supporters Draw, and the Joker Jackpot - Lets all get there and support our great club! - Round 12 -19/07/2009St Mary's Under 12 - Gold7.9.51vs.Beverley Hills3.3.21We beat our old rivals by 30 points. Fantastic effort in trying conditions.Goal Kickers: C Simpson (3), N Reeves Smyth, B Norris, T Grindal and L BanthorpeBest Players: C Simpson, L Banthorpe, T Grindal, L McLeod, A Bergantino, A Bagnara, M Ferraro and B SmithEncouragement: Hot Dog Award - T GrindalThis Sundays Supporters Night 26th July, is a combined night being hosted by the Under 11s and Under 13s with all Age Groups encouraged to attend for a great night with free pizza, lots to drink, Supporters Draw, and the Joker Jackpot - Lets all get there and support our great club!
- Round 11 -12/07/2009St Mary's Under 12 - Gold5.5.35vs.Glen Iris5.4.34We came back from 3 goals down in the last quarter to snatch a win. We were very lucky to get away with a win. Greater discipline needed.Goal Kickers: M Reeves Smyth (2), C McKay, B Money and M FerraroBest Players: Matt Z, Cameron S, Anthony B, Liam B, Bryson N, Ben M, Jack P and Connor GEncouragement: Hot Dog Award - Jack ProsserBookings for the dinner dance close this week, can you please see your team manager at training this week if you would like to attend. FULL PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY THIS SUNDAY TO CONFIRM YOUR BOOKING
This Sundays Supporters Night 19th July, is being hosted by the Under 12s with all Age Groups encouraged to attend for a great night with free pizza, lots to drink, Supporters Draw, and the Joker Jackpot - Lets all get there and support our great club!
- Round 10 -28/06/2009St Mary's Under 12 - Gold12.7.79vs.Kew4.5.29A fantastic team effort with only 18 players. We moved the ball well and looked for options. We showed the other sides in the 4 we are fair dinkum.Goal Kickers: C Simpson (2), C Griffin, D Bonello, M Ferraro, L O'Brien, K Hinchcliffe, L McVeigh, B Money, N Reeves Smyth, A Bergantino, B NorrisBest Players: L O'Brien, B Smith, A Bergantino, B Tickell, K Hinchcliffe, C Simpson, L McVeigh and M FerraroEncouragement:
Kyle - 50 Great Games
Hot Dog Award - Blake Smith
Best Water Boy - Jack Prosser
This week 5th July is a bye, as such the clubrooms will be closed. The following Sunday 12th July will be hosted by the Colts and Under 10s with all Age Groups encouraged to attend for a great night with free pizza, lots to drink, Supporters Draw, and the Joker Jackpot - Lets all get there and support our great club! - Round 9 -21/06/2009St Mary's Under 12 - Gold13.8.86vs.Camberwell2.0.12A great win against an unbeaten side. We did everything right. We ran, chased and tackled all day. We play this way, we will win many more games.Goal Kickers: N Reeves Smyth (3), B Money (2), L McVeigh (2), B Tickell (2), J Prosser, B Norris, M Ferraro, A BergantinoBest Players: Mark, Anthony, Brodie, Bryson, Alex, Nick, Liam McV, Liam B and TrentEncouragement: Hot Dog award - Alex Bergantino. Congratulations on 50 games - Trent Grindal
This Sundays Supporters Night 28th June, is being hosted by the Tackers with all Age Groups encouraged to attend for a great night with free pizza, lots to drink, Supporters Draw, and the Joker Jackpot - Lets all get there and support our great club!
- Round 8 -14/06/2009St Mary's Under 12 - Gold18.11.119vs.Ashburton1.0.6Great effort to finally play 4 solid quarters. We ran hard, tackled hard and were first to the ball. Well done boys.Goal Kickers: D Bonello (3), C Griffin (3), L Harris (2), B Money, L McVeigh, A Bagnara, M Caton, L Banthorpe, M Ferraro, C Mackay, L O'Brien and K Davis HillBest Players: C Griffin, L O'Brien, L Banthorpe, T Grindal, D Bonello and C MackayEncouragement:This Sundays Supporters Night 21st June is being hosted by the Under 15s with all Age Groups encouraged to attend for a great night with free pizza, lots to drink, Supporters Draw, and the Joker Jackpot, whilst a new promotion this year will see all our Mums receive their first drink for FREE (on presentation of a special card you will be given next week)- Lets all get there and support our great club!
- Round 7 -31/05/2009St Mary's Under 12 - Gold9.7.61vs.Fitzroy2.4.16Good win after a good start. Need to ensure that we move the ball quickly and dictate the game. Great effortGoal Kickers: B Rodda (2), N Reeves Smyth (2), A Marks, A Bagnara, L McLeod and C GriffinBest Players: D Bonello, L McLeod, K Hinchcliffe, C Simpson, N Reeves Smyth, M Ferraro, B Norris and B SmithEncouragement: Hot Dog Award - L McLeod. Congratulations Bryson Norris on 50 great games
This week there is no game due to a bye for the long weekend. We hope everyone has a happy and safe break.
- Round 6 -24/05/2009St Mary's Under 12 - Gold8.8.56vs.Canterbury7.2.44A win is a win. We were very lucky to get up, but some cool heads prevailed and got us over the line. We need to come and be prepared right from the start.Goal Kickers: N Reeves Smyth (5), C McKay, B Tickell and L McVeighBest Players: Matthew, Cameron, Nick, Lachy O, Brodie and AnthonyEncouragement:This Sundays Supporters Night 31st May is being hosted by the Under 13s with all Age Groups encouraged to attend for a great night with free pizza, lots to drink, Supporters Draw, and the Joker Jackpot, whilst a new promotion this year will see all our Mums receive their first drink for FREE (on presentation of a special card you will be given next week)- Lets all get there and support our great club!
- Round 5 -17/05/2009St Mary's Under 12 - Gold7.7.49vs.Doncaster Heights3.8.26Once again, a win is a win. We remain unbeaten but will need to improve if we are to maintain this record. The boys improved considerably in the last quarter.Goal Kickers: L O'Brien (2), B Norris, L Banthorpe, L McVeigh, K Davis Hill and C SimpsonBest Players: L O'Brien, C Simpson, B Tickell, D Bonello, K Hinchcliffe, L McVeigh, K Davis Hill and M FerraroEncouragement: Hot Dog Award - Mark FerraroThis Sundays Supporters Night 24th May is being hosted by the Under 11s with all Age Groups encouraged to attend for a great night with free pizza, lots to drink, Supporters Draw, and the Joker Jackpot, whilst a new promotion this year will see all our Mums receive their first drink for FREE (on presentation of a special card you will be given next week)- Lets all get there and support our great club!
- Round 4 -10/05/2009St Mary's Under 12 - Gold9.6.60vs.Greythorn4.4.28We were second to the ball for most of the day and were lucky to be ahead at half time. In the third quarter we kicked 5 goals and 5 behinds which proved to be the difference. We need to play alot better if we are to make an impression in the finals. A win is a win.Goal Kickers: L O'Brien (3), N Reeves Smyth (2), L Banthorpe (2), L Johns and M FerraroBest Players: MZema, C Simpson, L Banthorpe, B Money, L Johns, J Prosser, B Tickell and C GriffinEncouragement:
This Sunday's Supporters Night - 17th May from 5.30 pm, the Mayor of Banyule will be in attendance to help launch our Colts/Under 10’s Mentor-Buddy program for 2009. All Age Groups are encouraged to attend for a great night with dinner provided, lots to drink, Supporters Draw, and the Joker Jackpot, whilst a new promotion this year will see all our Mums receive their first drink for FREE (on presentation of a special card you will be given next week)- Lets all get there and support our great club!
- Round 3 -03/05/2009St Mary's Under 12 - Gold9.2.56vs.Beverley Hills7.7.49Fantastic effort to avenge our defeat in last year's Grandfinal. When we play our best football we are a dynamic side who will take a lot of stopping.Goal Kickers: L McVeigh (3), N Reeves Smyth (2), J Prosser, B Money, C Griffin and B NorrisBest Players: Lachlan O, Liam B, Matthew, Cameron, Alex, Ben, Blake, Kyle, Connor, Anthony and MarkEncouragement:There will be no supporters night this week 10th May due to mothers day.
- Round 2 -26/04/2009St Mary's Under 12 - Gold3.4.22vs.Glen Iris2.9.21Played in very windy conditions, we showed a lot of character to come away with the 4 points. The game could have gone either way, but we showed that we wanted to win it more. Well done boys. Congratulations to Jack Prosser on his 50th game. Thanks to Mark Girolami for helping out.Goal Kickers:
N Reeves-Smyth (2), Kyle Davis Hill
Best Players: Alex, Anthony, Christian, Nick, Lochie M, Blake, Daniel and ConnorEncouragement:This Sundays Supporters Night 3rd May is being hosted by us Under 12s with all Age Groups encouraged to attend for a great night with free pizza, lots to drink, Supporters Draw, and the Joker Jackpot, whilst a new promotion this year will see all our Mums receive their first drink for FREE (on presentation of a special card you will be given next week)- Lets all get there and support our great club!
- Round 1 -19/04/2009St Mary's Under 12 - Gold8.12.60vs.Kew3.5.23We overcame a slow start to over run Kew in the second half. When we decided to play our game, we moved the ball quick, spoiled from behind and contested every loose ball. Well done boys, great game.Goal Kickers: C Simpson (2), L McVeigh, L O'Brien, N Reeves Smyth, J Prosser, D Bonello and L BanthorpeBest Players: L McVeigh, N Reeves Smyth, J Prosser, A Bergantino, T Grindal, B Norris and A BagnaraEncouragement:This Sundays Supporters Night 26th April, is being hosted by the Tackers with all Age Groups encouraged to attend for a great night with free pizza, lots to drink, Supporters Draw, and the Joker Jackpot, whilst a new promotion this year will see all our Mums receive their first drink for FREE (on presentation of a special card you will be given next week)- Lets all get there and support our great club!

