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CLUB NEWS
2015 Presentation Dinner
6.30pm Saturday 31st October 2015 MCC Members Dining Room, MCG Canapes & 3 Course Dinner $70 per person (No increase in 4 years!) Book Now @ www.tinyurl.com/2015mccdinner B&F Trophies, Club Awards, Season Review All welcome and encouraged to attend
Summer Hockey 2015/16
We are preparing for Summer 2015/16, yes
already! Teams need to be entered to meet HV’s
deadlines, and so we need your registrations by
September 11th online at:
www.tinyurl.com/mccsummer2015
More details are further on in this newsletter.
FINALS SERIES: PREVIEW
The 2015 Finals Series begins with 9 MCC teams in the race to win a premiership. Good luck to all and bring home the wins this weekend. This weekend’s fixture is below. #godees #finalseriesbegins
PL & PLR ROUND 18: WRAP-UP
The Men’s Premier League team just missed out on finals by a point, well done to them as they put in strong performances during the season. The Women’s Premier League team ended the season with a BANG ON WIN!! against Essendon Ladies. They recorded/sang the MCC song with pride, check it out on Facebook.
The Women’s Premier League reserves team power on through to the finals, looking to continue their success from the regular season and the Minor Premiership.
Men’s PL MCC 2 – FOOTSCRAY 0 Men’s PLR MCC 4 – FOOTSCRAY 2 Women’s PL MCC 4 – ESSENDON LADIES 0 Women’s PLR MCC 1 – ESSENDON LADIES 0
NEWSFLASH
The U16s are through to the Grand Final, having
won 3-0 in a clinical shootout on Friday evening
after ending regular time 2-2. Go Dees!
Finals Series: 18th Edition – 29
th Aug
Finals Series: 18th Edition – 29
8h Aug
MILESTONES
A big shout out to the following players who have played milestone games with MCC Hockey. 50th Ned McCarron
250th Donna Heydon for Round 18
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HV NEWS
Emerging Vipers
Congratulations to Izzy Dean & Madeleine Stirling for being selected into the 'Emerging Vipers' Academy.
For more info: http://www.hockeyvictoria.org.au/NEWS/emerging-vikings-vipers-and-junior-academy-lists
Umpires
Janine Walker has been appointed to umpire at the Australian Women’s Masters in Brisbane from 23 Sept to 3 October.
Majority of umpires officiating high level games for finals are from the club. Fantastic effort Dees!!
MATCH REPORTS
MPLR vs Footscray Rd 18
The final game of the season made way for the departure of Cashey and Brad, the two most important and two of the three more senior members of the reserves team. However, the team had to see out the final game for these two-loved members of the team as an opportunity to give them the send-off that they deserved.
The game was one full of emotion and after the splendiferous discovery of a pumped up soccer ball in the warm up, we knew we were in for a good day. Emotions being at their height at the first whistle, tempers flared with Footscray being a player down after two minutes of the game. While Footscray appeared fierier, our senior heads remained composed and then the maestro Tom “Snippy” Sinclair slotted one of his two goals into the net.
Next came a twist when the Footscray unit managed to sneak a goal past the formidable Matty Cummins. After the Footscray goal, Goony pounced on an opportunity in the attacking D, which saw him blast the ball into the side netting, and from there the 1st half held a lot of to and fro with no conversion and we went into the break 2-1.
After a halftime spritz from our coach Cashey and our skipper Brad, we came out all cylinders
MPLR report continues…………. blaring, but the Bulldogs showed that they were up for the fight by scoring a goal off a short corner. From, that point forward the game was ours, with the last 15 minutes of the game beingour best of the season, Jarni almost managed to overtake Stewart as our top scorer falling only a couple of goals short. Tom “The Snip” Sinclair managed to score another and his third of the season, closing out the game well.
The song was sung loud as ever with Cashey in the middle, as Brad left the sad news of his retirement for after the game. However, although Brad and Cashey will be sorely missed, we wish them all the best with the next steps in their life and hope to put on a show for them as they watch from the sidelines in 2016.
MPB vs Powerhouse Rd 18 (and Rds 16 & 17)
It’s been a big August for the Pennant B boys culminating in the best half of hockey the team has played all season. To make finals the team had to win their last 3 games - no mean feat in a very competitive grade this year. First up was a tricky encounter against Powerhouse at the SNHC in round 16. Losing to them earlier in the year provided a spur and highlighted the importance starting well & scoring early goals. Paul Valenti impressed with a dominating display in the midfield and Adrian Kimber, in his final game for the season, played a powerful role up front. Goals from both of the Duncans and Johnny McMahon were the difference & despite not keeping a clean sheet it was a strong display from all in the back line with Powerhouse only having a handful of attacking opportunities. The boys ended up 4-1 winners.
A trip out to Knox on an early Sunday afternoon was next for the boys in blue in round 17. Despite periods of lost concentration the end result was a scrappy 3-2 win. Johnny McMahon’s never say die attitude was crucial and his excellent deflection from an Ang Romas circle penetration proved to be the difference in the end. Andre ‘Doc’ Roberts also added to the score sheet for the first time this year with an important PC goal. Despite the win the boys knew they would have to lift if we had a chance to beat 2nd place Waverley in the final round and secure a finals berth.
MPB report continues………….
So it all came down to the round 18 game against Waverley. The only team that we hadn’t beaten all season and 10 minutes in, we were facing a 3-0 deficit. The team started to settle down as half time approached and this resulted in a goal for MCC.
Going to into the half time break 3-1 down in a must win game, strong words and a willingness to reset our focus was needed. A finals berth was on the line and this demanded a huge effort if we were going to play next week. The post half time resurgence started with star young forward Liam Honour applying massive defensive pressure on his opponents and this resulted in two decisive turnover balls which shook the Waverley defence. Waverley were now on the back foot and the PC battery made them pay with two solid goals courtesy of Duncan Macdonald and Mike Pearce. Duncan’s goal was special and resembled the silky skills of his namesake, Duncan ‘Silky’ McLeary and his goal was met with a huge roar of support from the crowd gathered on the clubroom balcony. Mike’s goal was a sharp deflection which demonstrated his confidence in his own skills and those of his teammates. These goals were accompanied by a strong defensive effort in the second half with backs Jai Brown, JJ Porrins, Ryan Gration, Joel Lewis, Doc Roberts, Cam Jansen and Ryan Turk limiting Waverley’s attack to a couple of fast breaks and long balls. While the momentum had swung in MCC’s favour, a winner was desperately needed and the clock was ticking down. With less than 3 minutes to go and in front of what was now of a raucous home crowd, in stepped Duncan ‘Silky’ McLeary to calmly slot the winner from a goal line skirmish, following yet another penalty corner. The boys held on for the win and guarantee themselves and MCC another team to play finals. It was an exciting final part of the year for the Men’s PenB team and in the end, a deserved win that reinforced the idea that anything is possible. The win also means that we had beaten every team at least once throughout the year and gives us plenty of momentum and belief going into a wide open finals series.
Please come down to support both the 4s & 5s Men this Saturday at Hawthorn as they fly the flag for the MCC Men’s Section.
WPE vs Knox Rd 18
With nothing more to play for but pride, we went out determined to finish the season on a high and have fun. Rose was back from injury and was hoping to have just a few light “runs” but like Tammy last week, she found she had to fit into the full interchange plan. Kirsty was also back, fit and healthy. Our first half demonstrated our season of great team work, persistence and getting close to the goals. Ivi did her usual good job keeping the opposition out from their few goal shots, Jenny and Kelly were strong in defence with the 3J’s on the half line delivering the ball to our forwards. Jesse was fiery on the right and Janine solid in the centre. Rachael, Marie, Jamie, Kirsty and Fab did all the running up front and tackled back with a vengeance. Our goal came part way through the second half from a short corner and a straight shot by Rose from the top that slotted beautifully between the goalie and post player. Not long after one of Knox’s few short corners was spectacularly saved by Julie. From left post, moving behind Ivi, Julie appeared out of nowhere at right post to cricket shot Knox’s lifted ball off the goal line and then determinedly get it out of the circle. Our final score for the season was a happy 1–0 win. Thanks to coach Caz Ayres, who played her own 650th match the next day, for another happy and enjoyable season. Signing off. Please send match reports to:
The Women’s Premier League trained their last
session in some interesting outfits. Nice work
Ladies!!!
NOTICE BOARD
Team Photos
To all teams at the club please make sure to take a team photo before the season ends.
Please send to: [email protected]
Team Equipment
For those teams who have already finished their season, the Committees would very much appreciate it if all practice balls, match balls and first aid kits are returned to the pavilion, ASAP. This will save having to chase them and you up, and also you having to find space at home or in your car over Summer.
Results & Team List Entry Rd 18 & Finals
A reminder to all Team Managers and Captains that results and team lists for Junior and Senior matches during Finals must be in by 11am Monday. For Masters, the deadline is 11am Tuesday. If you miss this deadline it will result in a match forfeit….pretty tough if you have just won your final…..don’t be late!
Parking at MHS
Hopefully you are all enjoying the improvement in weekend parking at MHS for MCC Hockey Members with the introduction of the boom gate and the closing of the yellow gate at the weekends. Please don’t park right up at the corner of the pavilion, this makes access difficult, especially for Emergency Vehicles. Access and parking for away teams will still be maintained from Alexandra Avenue. Member’s access - Codes for entry via the boom gate have been sent to authorised hockey members for their personal use only.
Feedback
Please drop an email to Sarah Haouchar if there are any issues in regards to the “Off the Bench” newsletter or other social media (Facebook or Instagram). All feedback welcomed. Email: [email protected]
Summer 2015/16 Hockey Registration – Seniors & Masters 1. Read this now if interested in playing over Summer 2015/16 2. Register for a team(s) and pay your fees by 11th September
The club will enter teams in Hockey Victoria Senior and Masters Summer competitions in line with member interest. (Juniors – we will send information on junior Summer comps separately.)
Each team MUST have a minimum of:
13 field players (mixed team gender mins apply)
1 goalkeeper (to actually play in goal)
A captain/organiser (match planning, and to work with the Team Manager for team selection/availability)
A supporting team manager (to enter results online, team selection/availability, etc) If you would like to play then you MUST register using the Trybooking system registration page http://tinyurl.com/mccsummer2015 we have set up, and pay your fees by 11th September 2015.
We will confirm team entries with HV based solely on registrations-payments received at that date. Late entries are generally not possible so please register sooner than later in case we need more teams.
If we do not get at least 14 players including a keeper for a team we will withdraw that team and refund your payment or move you to another team or competition as agreed with you.
Possible team entries (planned no.):
Monday Masters o’35s at MHS (1) - $125 / $50 keeper - pre Christmas and then Feb/March 2016
Tuesday Men at MHS (4) - $125 / $50 keeper - pre Christmas finishing 15th December
Wednesday Masters o’50s at Foots (1) - $125 / $50 keeper - pre Christmas then Feb/March 2016
Wednesday Women at MHS (4) - $125 / $50 keeper - pre Christmas finishing 16th December
Thursday Women at Monash (1)- $140 / $60 keeper - pre Christmas finishing 16th December
Sunday Mixed at HAW (1) - $125 / $50 keeper - pre Christmas and then Feb/March 2016
Teams are for registered club members only. New players may join the club to play summer – if they have not paid a Hockey Victoria 2015 membership fee they will need to sign up with HV through Hockeynet and pay $15 senior or $10 junior insurance. New members must contact the MCCHS Secretary, Tim Herringshaw [email protected] for all details. HOW TO REGISTER BY 11th September 2015
Click the above link and follow the instructions CONTACTS FOR QUERIES Speak to your subcommittee contacts with any queries.
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