BTDJFC Yearbook 2013

Bulleen Templestowe

District Junior

Football Club

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2013 Yearbook

The Bulleen Templestowe District Junior Football Club is affiliated with the Bulleen Templestowe Sports Club, assis�ng and promo�ng the

three Bulleen Templestowe spor�ng clubs in the City of Manningham. Bulleen Templestowe Cricket Club, Bulleen Templestowe Amateur

Football Club, Bulleen Templestowe District Junior Football Club. Three Clubs, One Name, One Bullants!

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Well, I can’t believe we are at the end of another season. Unfortunately this is my last year with

this fantas�c football club.

Like the last few years, this year we have had some terrific firsts—the forma�on of the Under 12

Girls side and the construc�on of the new light towers at Bulleen Park. Many months of hard work

has gone into the forma�on of the new girls team and hopefully they and the Youth Girls grow and

prosper along with all our established teams. The light towers have involved countless mee�ngs

with the Yarra Junior Football League, Manningham City Council and AFL Victoria. Many thanks to

all at these organisa�ons for their assistance in making this happen.

I would like to acknowledge all coaches, team managers and team staff who gave selflessly of their

�me to teach and assist our kids this year. We must never forget that this �me is given willingly

and voluntarily and I am very grateful for this.

To the Execu�ve Commi9ee Michelle Lusk, Luke Loucas, David S�cca and Ma9 Agro�s, thank you

for your support and contribu�on throughout the year. Special men�on to Michelle Lusk for her

dedica�on in her role as Secretary and for pu:ng up with me for the past three years. Without

her support and friendship my role would have been difficult. To the members of the Commi9ee,

thank you for undertaking your roles for without your dedica�on, this club would not have been

able to func�on and move forward.

Thank you to all the dedicated Commi9ee members and volunteers who have assisted at the many

func�ons throughout the year such as Registra�on Day, Jumper Presenta�on, Tackers Day, Auskick

Registra�on Day, match days, YJFL finals and more. Congratula�ons to the winners of club awards

for 2013: Coach Of The Year—Andrew Browne, President’s Trophy—Sally Evely, Club Person Of

The Year—Connie Paolucci. I was honoured to be inducted as a Life Member at the Presenta�on

Day and we also inducted Craig Davidson at the Colts Dinner held recently.

To Connie and her dedicated and hard working Canteen staff. Connie’s work in the Canteen and as

club Sponsorship Coordinator may be taken for granted but we must acknowledge the sound posi-

�on that the club is in and this is due in no small part to her efforts in these areas.

Congratula�ons to Anthony Dell’Orso on winning the YJFL Best & Fairest in Under 10 Gold, Nadi

Hamzovski on 3rd in the Under 14’s. Well done also to Lucas Agro�s, Josh S�cca, Jozeph Thatcher-

Brener, Jake S�cca, Ben Wiggins, Laura Robertson, Elizabeth Jackson and Stephanie Charakas on

their top 10 polling—fantas�c effort by all. Also a special men�on to Andrew Kay from the Colts

for his 3rd place in the League B&F and for being named centre half forward in the Colts Team Of

The Year!

Thank you to all players and their families for your support of and par�cipa�on with this great club

of ours. Players have provided the club and spectators with some great football this year.

I would like to acknowledge the top aged Colts and Youth Girls who are re�ring this season. I wit-

nessed the raw emo�on in par�cular of the older Colts as their finals campaign ended which sig-

nalled also their last ever game of junior football and with our great club. I wish you all the very

best in life and thankyou for your service to the club over many years.

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BTDJFC Yearbook 2013—President’s Report

Thankyou to Mike Ceola and his dedicated band of volunteers for yet another great season of

Auskick.

I have loved each and every one of the twelve years that I have been associated with this club. I

am saddened that it has come to an end. I would like to take this opportunity to wish the incoming

commi9ee all the very best of luck for the seasons ahead.

Take the opportunity now to really enjoy every minute of your child’s involvement here at Bulleen

Templestowe. Remember that we are all here for the development of our kids and we should nev-

er stray from that. Believe me, before you know it, the journey will be over so please enjoy.

I wish all members and their families an enjoyable and safe off-season ahead. I trust everyone with

have a terrific Christmas and New Year. Good luck too all.

San�no Paolucci—President (2011 / 2012 / 2013)

San�no Paolucci (le�)

thanks a#endees at the

2013 Presenta�on Day

a�er receiving his Life

Membership Medallion

from immediate past

President, Ron Matz

(right). San�no was

recognised for his 12

years of service to the

club including President

for 2011, 2012 & 2013.

Ron Matz was President

in 2009 & 2010.

Craig Davidson (le�) receives his Life

Membership Medallion from club

Treasurer, Luke Loucas, at the annual

Colts Dinner. Craig was recognised for

his 9 years of service including 2 years

as Vice President and various other

team and commi#ee roles at the club.

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BTDJFC Yearbook 2013—Committee

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BTDJFC Yearbook 2013—Committee

President San�no Paolucci

Immediate Past President Ron Matz

Vice Presidents David Hooper & Ma9 Agro�s

Secretary Michelle Lusk

Treasurer Luke & Helen Loucas

Registra�on Secretary Fo�ni Agro�s

Trophies & Tallies Sally Evely

Clothing / Apparel coordinator Maria Micalizzi

Property Steward Trevor Galssborrow

Bar Manager Bruce Traplin

IT/Website David Lusk

Auskick Co-Ordinator Michael Ceola

Director of Coaching Grant King

Grounds Manager Paul Bonato

League Director/Players Advocate Sue Robertson

Marke�ng & Publicity Craig Davidson

Bullants Nest Magazine Publisher Craig Davidson

Sponsorship & Grants Connie Paolucci

First Aid/ Trainers Co-Ordinator Sue Robertson

Social Co-Ordinator Jacki Ireland

Social Co-Ordinator Lil Schieven

Team Manager Co-ordinator Vaughan Dixon

General Commi#ee/Photograher Garry Merrin

General Commi#ee Michael Nicolaci

General Commi#ee Aaron King

General Commi#ee Fran Marchesani

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BTDJFC Yearbook 2013—Life Members

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Ray Ford

Bill Cherrie

Judy LaFranchi

Len Mikic

Ray Walker

Les Hughson

Ken LaFranchi,

Ken Dogge9

Rob Godwin

Ray Wallace

Kerry McInerney

Bob Speed

Peter Perin

Vic Harvie,

Noel Carter

Doug McLaren

Norm Shallard

Ron McInnes

Bob Toscano

Jeff Fry

Tony Carafa

Peter Collier

Gary Randall

Peter Leonard

Terry Duggan

Ron Cromie

Charles Layfield

Peter Waddick

Peter Parris

John Kent

John Mu�mer

“Dinger” Bell

Don Bennie

Ian Greig,

John Round

Pat Hooper

Ben Wa9

John Vincent

Bob Ellis

Ken Marsh

Peter Randall

Fred Vandesluys

Ted Gould

George Goble

Ron Prior

Don Billing

Bob Wilson

Bob Goldin

Graham Flack

Alby Hilton

Bill Atherton

Lou Storch

Ray Atkins

Be9y Vandesluys

Geoff Widdowson

Bill Kelly

John McBain

Des Badcock

Colin Hooper

Alan Walters

Wally Dite

John Roony

Peter Orwin

Russ Page

Alan Smyth

Keith Hun�ngton

Ken Ball

Fred Bloom

Kevin Deer

Stan Earp

Joan Smythe

Ray Mayne

Mike Mo9

Murray Osler

Mike Meehan

Mal Williams

Neil McFarlane

Brian Frayne

Les O’Mara

Stan Clemens

Greg Anderson

Janine Hodgkinson

Gordon Sto9

Theo Miri�s

Alan Newman

Rob Florance

Jan Monasso

Connie Ellis

Max Ellio9

Ted Kelly,

John Semmler

Les Voglis

Mar�n Gaul

Kim Miller

Barbara Miller

Paul Raptopoulos

Wayne Hudson

Vic Roussidis

Brad Lederman

Ron Matz

Sue Robertson

Angelo Mazzone

Paul Bonato

San�no Paolucci

Craig Davidson

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BTDJFC Yearbook 2013—Coaches

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BTDJFC Yearbook 2013—Season Awards

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TACKERS BLUE

Ted Kelly Medallist

Hamish McClean

Coach’s Award

Anthony Boussounis

Hamish McClean

Most Improved

Zachary Walsh

TACKERS GOLD

Ted Kelly Medallist

Ethan Crane

Coach’s Award

Daniel Walsh

Most Improved

Riley McPhadden

UNDER 10 BLACK

Ted Kelly Medallist

Joshua Torounoglou

Best & Fairest

Blake Gliddon

1st Runner Up

Dean Mavritsakis

2nd Runner Up

Patrick Lallo

Coach’s Award

James Cortese

Most Improved

Archie Ward

UNDER 10 GOLD

Ted Kelly Medallist

Lucas Agro�s

Best & Fairest

Anthony Dell’Orso

1st Runner Up

Lucas Agro�s

2nd Runner Up

Jake Donovan

Coach’s Award

Murphy Moore

Most Improved

Cody McKenzie

UNDER 11

Ted Kelly Medallist

Peter Ka�foris

Best & Fairest

Josh S�cca

1st Runner Up

Jozeph Brener

2nd Runner Up

James Varrasso

Coach’s Award

Ante Filipovic

Most Improved

Ellena Papaisanis

Best In Finals

Zavier Vesnaver

UNDER 12

Ted Kelly Medallist

Ethan Duncan

Best & Fairest

Jordan Jaworski

1st Runner Up

Ethan Duncan

2nd Runner Up

Dion Siviloglou

Coach’s Award

Kris�an Siviloglou

Most Improved

Patrick Dempsey

UNDER 13

Ted Kelly Medallist

Ben Zannone

Best & Fairest

Jake S�cca

1st Runner Up

Joseph Ciranna

2nd Runner Up

Jacob Agro�s

Coach’s Award

James Matherson

Most Improved

Angus Dullard

UNDER 14

Ted Kelly Medallist

Hadley Dixon

Best & Fairest

Ben Wiggins

1st Runner Up

Nadi Hamzovski

2nd Runner Up

Mark Pallozzi

Coach’s Award

Ma9hew Cecchin

Most Improved

Hadley Dixon

Best In Finals

Ben Wiggins

Ma9hew King

©2013 Published by C. Davidson for the Bulleen Templestowe District Junior Football Club. Opinions and comments

expressed in this publica�on are those of the authors involved and do not necessarily reflect those of the Bulleen

Templestowe District Junior Football Club or the Yarra Junior Football League. Layout and design contained herein

remains the property of the Publisher. Whilst we have tried to ensure the accuracy of informa�on contained herein

errors beyond our control may have occurred with regard to names of award winners and the like. We apologise if

any such errors have indeed occurred.

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BTDJFC Yearbook 2013—Season Awards

UNDER 15

Ted Kelly Medallist

Nik Fotsinatos

Best & Fairest

Ma9hew Capetola

1st Runner Up

Callum Brown

2nd Runner Up

Josh Daicos

Coach’s Award

Jack Dullard

Most Improved

Jack Pierce

Best In Finals

Callum Brown

COLTS

Ted Kelly Medallist

James Cullen & Tom Lusk

Best & Fairest

Andrew Kay

1st Runner Up

Mason Giles

2nd Runner Up

Jason Athanasopoulos

Coach’s Award

Anthony Salvatore

Most Improved

Jack March

Best In Finals

Greg Loucas

YOUTH GIRLS

Ted Kelly Medallist

Georgina Robertson

Best & Fairest

Alana Pane

1st Runner Up

Laura Robertson

2nd Runner Up

Georgina Robertson

Coach’s Award

Edmona Dalipi

Most Improved

Rachael Traplin

U12 JUNIOR GIRLS

Ted Kelly Medallist

Stephanie Paolucci

Best & Fairest

Stephanie Charakas

1st Runner Up

Elizabeth Jackson

2nd Runner Up

Alanah Cenci

Coach’s Award

Laura Vodden

Lily Brasch

Most Improved

Mei-Ling Spencer-He

Best In Finals

Georgia Relph

CLUB AWARDS

President’s Trophy

Sally Evely

Club Person Of The Year

Connie Paolucci

Coach Of The Year

Andrew Browne

2013 LIFE MEMBER INDUCTEES

San�no Paolucci

Craig Davidson

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BTJFC Yearbook 2013—Treasurer’s Report

YEARBOOK

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BTJFC Yearbook 2013—Treasurer’s Report

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BTJFC Yearbook 2013—Farewell Top Aged Colts

YEARBOOK

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BTJFC Yearbook 2013—Pictorial milestones

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BTJFC Yearbook 2013—Gala Stars

YEARBOOK

BTJFC Yearbook 2013—Premierships

1968

Under 12

1969

Under 11

Under 13

1970

Under 11

Under 13

Under 15

Under 17

1971

Under 11

Under 13

Under 15

Under 17

1972

Under 10

Under 13

Under 15

1973

Under 10

Under 11

Under 13

Under 17

1974

Under 10

Under 11

Under 12

Under 13

Under 15

Under 17

1975

Under 10

Under 11

Under 15

Under 17

1976

Under 10

Under 11

Under 12

Under 15

Under 17

1977

Under 17

1978

Under 11

Under 13

Under 17

1980

Under 10

Under 12

Under 15

Under 17

1982

Under 11

Under 12

Under 13

Under 17

1983

Under 17

1984

Under 13

Under 14

1986

Under 11

Under 12

Under 13

Under 17

1987

Under 16

1988

Under 14

Under 17

1989

Under 10

Under 12

1990

Under 10

Under 11

1992

Under 13

Under 14

Under 15

1995

Under 11

1996

Under 11

1999

Under 10

Under 13

Under 15

2000

Under 10

Under 13

2002

Under 14

2003

Under 15

2004

Under 10

Under 14

Colts 1

2005

Under 10

Under 12

2009

Under 14

2010

Under 10

2011

Under 12

Under 13

2012

Under 11

Colts

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BTJFC Yearbook 2013—League Best & Fairest

1968

U15 G.Pearce

1970

U13 L.Dimeo

1971

U17 W.Richards

1973

U11 T.Levere

U13 D.Johnston

U17 P.Uren

1974

U11 D.Gallagher

1975

U10 G.Pert

U11 S.Crawford-Smith

U12 S.Pert

1976

U11 G.Pert

U12 S.Crawford-Smith

U15 M.Weideman

1977

U10 S.Silvagni

U12 G.Pert

1978

U11 S.Silvagni

U13 G.Pert

U14 N.Godwin

1979

U17 R.Demarte

1980

U10 G.Madigan

U13 P.Carafa

1981

U10 L.Godwin

U11 G.Madigan

U13 A.Carafa

1982

U11 D.Marin

U12 A.Sadiku

1983

U11 A.Tranquilli

1985

U10 A.Urbancic

1986

U12 B.Greig

U17 P.Moody

1987

U13 S.Hume

1989

U10 N.Russian

U13 S.Boutros

1990

U11 C.Frost1991

U11 C.Frost

U13 D.Ryan

1992

U14 D.Ryan

U16 S.Boutros

1993

U12 R.Gala�

U14 C.Frost

U15 D.Ryan

1994

U14 T.Knox

1998

U12 R.Bain

2000

U11 C.Sanfilippo

2002

U13 L.Toffolon

2004

Colts P.Florance

2006

Colts N.Miller

2009

U14 J.Robertson

Colts V.Parisi

2010

U10 L.King

2012

U11 J.Capetola

Colts J.Robertson

2013

U10 A Dell’Orso

50 Games

Under 10

Anton Acce9a

Under 11

Andrew Andriopoulos

Jeremy Argiros

Samir Hamzovski

Darcy Pierce

Joshua Presta

Under 12

Trent Cockerell

Jesse Edwards

Stasi Frogkos

Marcus Varrasso

Adam Voglis

Under 13

Luke Di Cosmo

Lorenzo Gullone (League)

Under 14

Monte Ward

Under 15

Chris�an Trikolas

Colts

Jason Athanasopoulos

Michael Hooper

Youth Girls

Tessa Zagon�nos (League)

100 Games

Under 13

Lachlan Blanchard

Patrick Yammounni

Under 14

Nadi Hamzovski

Mark Pallozzi

Laura Robertson

Brent Cenci

Under 15

Jack Dullard

Thomas Lasorko

David Micalizzi

Jack Pierce

Colts

Lucas Bosio

Jack Jordan

Andrew Kay

Ma9hew Frost (League)

Joshua Davis (League)

150 Games

Colts

James Cullen

Christopher Paolucci

BTJFC Yearbook 2013—Milestones

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BTJFC Yearbook 2013—Tackers Blue

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BTJFC Yearbook 2013—Tackers Blue

What a great season of football.

It all started of on our first training session back in March where Nic Moore and Myself introduced ourselves

as coaches and calling out all the boys names with nametags forming two very compe��ve teams, Tackers

Gold and Tackers Blue.

Tackers Blue was combined from players who had previous tackers experience from the year before and

new players coming up from Auskick. With all the boys running into their training drills full of excitement it

was evident to look forward on a great season ahead.

Our focus for the season was to insure all the boys as individuals and as a team to enjoy and develop their

football skills, Kicking, Handball, first at the ball, shepherding, tackling, and as for game days we divided the

boys into three equal groups and each quarter have them rota�ng from back midfield and forward part of

the ground so that all the boys played different posi�ons to gather experience.

It was all happening at Bulleen Park Tackers Day round robin it was a great experience for the boys as they

played three short games on the day and no coaches allowed on the ground, the boys bonded that li9le bit

more as a team and spent most of the day together having so much fun.

A fantas�c performance from the boys well done.

Each week we had two captains nominated on game day to take that extra bit of responsibility and lead the

team out. There were three club awards given out each week for those players who showed great courage

or displayed excellent skills on the day Dima�na’s Bakers Delight, and Mcdonalds award.. Also an opposi�on

medal award was given out to the best player on the day.

A big thank you goes out to team manager- Roger Shepherd, assistant Coach- David McClean and to all the

parents who helped out each week weather it was suppor�ng the team or taking on du�es.

Also would like to thank Nic Moore from Tackers Gold, as did an excellent job week-by-week se:ng out all

the training drills for the season.

Tackers Blue; Anthony Boussounis, Thomas Haikal, Christopher Stojnic, James Kirk, Jaydin Emini, Dean Papa-

dopoulos, Zachary Walsh, Jake Wignell, Evan Giovannucci, Aaron Galapi, Tom Shepherd, Michael Willmo9,

Hamish McClean, Daniel Whitby, Daniel Milione, Zac Milione, Lochlan Fry.

Well done to all the Boys who have done an excellent job all year and have come a long way, I am so proud

of you all as you were a great team to coach, you boys made us all proud and put on a great show each

week with all the sportsmanship and standard of football you played.

Madrit Emini - Coach

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BTJFC Yearbook 2013—Tackers Gold

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BTJFC Yearbook 2013—Tackers Gold

It was back in mid-March that the Tackers Squad assembled for the start of preseason training.

A well balanced Tackers Gold team was formed, comprising a number of boys who had experienced Tackers

footy in 2012, a number who have made the step up from Auskick, and a number who were new to com-

pe��ve Aussie Rules and the Bullants Club. The Tackers format provides a great introduc�on to compe��ve

football with some slightly modified rules. Our team was grouped together in the compe��on with teams

from St Mary’s, Heidelberg, Ivanhoe, Banyule, Warrandyte and of course, our own Tackers Blue team.

The teams objec�ves were set from the start of the season: par�cipa�on and effort was expected from all

players; enjoyment of their football, both on match day and at training; development of individual skills;

and crea�on of a suppor�ve and posi�ve team spirit amongst the players (and parents) with respect to-

wards each other, opposi�on teams, umpires and officials, and the club. At the end of the season we can

proudly reflect that all these objec�ves were met and exceeded.

Highlights for the season were many, commencing with the jumper presenta�on evening prior to Round 1

when the boys first received their Bullants jumpers. ARer four weeks of pre-season training, and one intra

club prac�ce match, The Tackers Gold Team were primed for their first game of the season, against Banyule

at Home. From the outset the boys displayed great determina�on and courage. They were prepared to back

their skill, have a bounce, and have a “crack” As the season progressed, the boys con�nued to gell together

as a team. Each week the team was split into three groups, to allow regular rota�ons each quarter through

the defence, midfield and forward lines. Whilst it meant that we didn’t always line up in our “strongest” po-

si�on, it ensured that each and every boy had an opportunity to play in every posi�on on the ground.

Each week the Thursday night training would focus on a par�cular skill or area of the game. Whether it was

kicking or handball skills, being first to the ball, shepherding, or tackling, the boys ran out for the match with

an element of their game to work on. Another of the season highlights was the League Tackers Day, held at

Bulleen Park. The team played in 3 short games, in a carnival like atmosphere. And with no coaches allowed

on the ground during the matches, all the boys showed tremendous leadership, and put on some fantas�c

football. During the season, each boy had the opportunity to lead the team, as Captain for the day. This

added incen�ve oRen resulted in an extra special performance from the Captain(s) of the day. All players

received at least one of the post-match club awards (Dimma�na’s, Bakers Delight or McDonalds). And a

number of players were fortunate to receive a medal from the opposing team in recogni�on of an outstand-

ing game. Round 10 of the season saw the much awaited local showdown between our Tackers Gold and

Tackers Blue Teams. As we trained together each week bragging rights were at stake. Fi:ngly the scoreline

at the end of the game was all �ed up. As we moved into the later part of the season, we focussed on de-

veloping the boy’s game craR and strategies. The boys soon recognised the importance and the benefits of

playing to team rules - keeping to posi�ons, opening the game up, and the best parts of the ground to

a9ack or defend to. And each week, regardless of the result, the boys would give a rousing rendi�on of the

club song as they walked off the ground together.

Many thanks to the those that made it all happen, Team Manager - Graeme Richings, Assistant Coach – Rog-

er Barbieri, and Field Umpire – Gavan Walsh, and to all the trainers, water carriers, �me keepers and other

helpers. Most importantly, well done to all boys on a terrific season, - Daniel Dempsey (1), James Farrugia

(3), Daniel Walsh (5), Andrew Sinclair (6), Danny Moore (7), Stephen Mihalos (8), Ben Richings (9), Joel Rich-

ards (10), Andre Bastasin (12), Patrick Toscano (14), Riley Flowers (18), Adrian Perugini (20), Diesel Barbieri

(22), Riley McPadden (23), Chris�an Travaglini (24), Max Donovan (29), Ethan Crane (34), Julian Ene (38) &

Peter Andonopoulos (47).

Go Bullants

Nic Moore - Coach

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BTJFC Yearbook 2013—Under 10 Black

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BTJFC Yearbook 2013—Under 10 Black

We started in blue division, and with many of our boys playing footy for the first �me, this was extremely

challenging. In our first few games we were convincingly beat by opposi�on teams whom had played to-

gether for a couple of years.

The boys never dropped their heads however and con�nued to compete with great enthusiasm each week.

Training con�nued to improve each week and with the boys star�ng to get used to the body contact and the

pressure of games, we started to see some drama�c improvement.

We had to wait un�l round 8 for our first win of the season versus Beverley Hills at Bulleen Park. Captain for

this game was Peter Kalidonis and vice captain was Finn Didier. We had many great players this day, but

Jack B’s three goals were a highlight of the season.

This was a great reward for the boys whom had shown great persistence and posi�vity despite a tough start

to the season. The delight on the boys faces aRer this win was great to see. We sang the Bullants song with

enormous pride and enthusiasm in the rooms aRer the game. This was a real turning point in the season – a

great reward for hard work, but more importantly gave the boys an enormous confidence boost.

We were super compe��ve in rounds 9 through to 12 and only missed out by small margins in each of these

games. In round 13 we had our second win for the season against Whitehorse Colts. Dean Mavritsakis was

captain for this game and Jamie Cortese vice captain. This was a great reward for these two boys who were

stars in our mid-field all year. We con�nued the good form in rounds 14 and 15 and were beaten by only a

small margin in each of these games.

Overall the boys had a terrific season showing great improvement as the season went by. By the end of the

season we were ultra compe��ve and teaming together very well. There was a real spirit amongst the boys

in the last part of the season. Well done to all of the boys whom all made a strong contribu�on at various

stages of the season.

A special men�on to our mid field which mostly comprised Blake, Dean, Jamie, Patrick, Josh, Archie, and

Finn. These boys had an outstanding year of football. The boys in the back and forward line also put in some

really solid performances throughout the year.

Thank you to Anthony and Umberto for their team management du�es – they did a great job. Thank you to

Ken Jones who was a terrific assistant coach and to Michael, Paul, and Darren who undertook the umpiring

du�es. Baz and Peter were a great help at training. And to all of the other parents who helped during the

year this was much appreciated.

Chris Anderson—Coach

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BTJFC Yearbook 2013—Under 10 Gold

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BTJFC Yearbook 2013—Under 10 Gold

What a year!!!! How do you measure a successful year, is it domina�ng the year with wins, smashing your

opposi�on weekly or winning the grand final? I’ll go back to the start when we had 31 boy’s we made a

commitment to field two teams we all worked hard to get the numbers two field teams and we achieved

this. Never easy to split the teams but it is was a be9er problem to have than to field one team. We endeav-

oured always to do the best thing by all the boy’s. All the boy’s had strong link’s to either team and would

have been welcomed in either team. I thank all the boy’s and parents for their understanding and pa�ence

throughout the �me it was never easy but we tried to suit all, a be9er problem to have.

With teams set we set out to get our year under way aRer a strong preseason, it was men�oned that we

will start off in green division. That didn’t happen and aRer a few good prac�ces matchs the boys started off

the season in brown division. Not knowing what to expect and looking towards our first year of comple�ve

football with a ladder and scoring we were unsure how we would end up, as this was our first season play-

ing together, playing teams who have played together for some �me. We con�nued our game plan of ro-

ta�ng & playing the boys in different posi�ons quarterly and things were looking up with the success of four

early wins. This was a good posi�on to be in aRer a few tuff years, Brown division was short lived we were

bound for gold.

Going into gold WOW! In our first year going into a game with confidence of winning was an early habit. Our

first game in gold we played a team yet to have a win and were introduced to gold quickly with an early lost.

ARer the game we went away and found out early that if we were to be compe��ve in gold we had to

change our team set up, our style of play, we were required to move out of our comfort zone. This didn’t

deter the players, it made them train and play harder and stronger always willing and wan�ng to improve

their football and to prove that they were going to be compe��ve and belong in gold. This doesn’t happen

overnight its reflec�ve of hard work which the boys prac�ce each week at training and put into the game

weekly. Game day the boys had their rou�ne arrive early, sign in and report to warm up drills, the boys

would then be ready for team posi�ons, main goals for the day and game plan and come game �me they

were ready to go with everyone knowing what to do. As the weeks went by we began to the play the boys

in more set posi�on, with a set game plan and structure of how to play that posi�on. This was never our

inten�on at the start of the season as we were strong believers of rota�ng them around quarterly .We

found that set posi�ons we could cover a few key points and teach the boys quarterly, gamely and over a

few weeks. The boys did play different posi�ons throughout the year and were always willing to suggest the

best posi�on for them. We played the boys in the best posi�on for the team and the best for them we

needed an even balance around the ground. Throughout the year we proved we belonged in gold and were

very compe��ve and this showed in how we played our football we always took pride how hard we played

and a never give up a:tude the opposi�on always knew when they had played Bulleen Templestowe. We

were in the top four fourteen out of fiReen weeks of the season falling short of half a game at the end to

make finals. Proud? I could not be any prouder to get to know the parents, partners and families of all the

boys especially of the ones that would roll up each week and be willing to help without any complaints al-

ways willing to lend a hand, a big Thank you.!!! To the regulars Michael, Anthony, Colin, Jonathon, Adam,

Ma9, Danny and Steve a big thank you for all their help throughout the year, in showing the boys that it’s a

team effort on and off the field. Most of all I was proud to be the coach under 10 gold and get to know 21

boys and being involved in helping you develop your skills and watching you enjoy your footy, and most of

all for having fun !!!!!!! Congratula�ons on Anthony Dellorso and Lucas Agro�s on their invita�ons to the

league best and fairest where Anthony won it. This was a reward for a great year for both boys.

As a team the boys achieved a lot throughout the year and I have highlighted a few key points. So was it a

successful year? It goes without any doubt the boys had a successful year and what’s more exci�ng? They

s�ll have plenty more to show and plenty more exci�ng football ahead of them.

Thank you for a great and successful year and all the best for next year.

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BTJFC Yearbook 2013—Under 11 Green

It only seems like yesterday that on a hot Sunday morning in February the under 11’s commenced pre sea-

son training for 2013. We kicked off the season with two close losses and then put together a series of victo-

ries that se9led us in the top four at the half way mark of the season. With each game I could sense a spirit

of ‘team’ building within the playing group. We were playing a contested brand of football where we were

prepared to run for each other and link up with quick ball movement. From seeing the team learn, prac�ce

and then implement the game plan this was one of the highlights for me as a coach. In the second half of

the year we con�nued to develop and at one stage were threatening for a top two finish, however we expe-

rienced some absences to key players towards the end of the season that dinted the playing group’s confi-

dence. We went through a rough patch and coming into the final round we found ourselves in a posi�on

where we had to win against the other team vying for the 4th

posi�on to proceed into the finals. The play-

er’s came out against Kew Comets and put together their best game for the year. With their backs against

the wall every player found that inner belief and put together 4 quarters of team football resul�ng in a 10

goal win. ARer being rewarded with a finals berth we were knocked out in the first round against ul�mate

grand finalists St Marys to finish 4th

for the season.

I told the players at the start of the season if we learn to play team football and to play for each other we

would play finals. They did and so they did and for that I am very proud of every one of them. If success at

Under 11’s is measured by enjoyment, team development and personal growth then 2013 has been an out-

standing success and I hope we see every player return next year so we can con�nue down this path.

I would like to pay tribute to our first year players Zavier Vesnaver , Ma9 Amoddio and Francesco Mer-

cadante who played mul�ple roles in their ini�al season but all showed they have a big future in footy. Our

defence was rock solid throughout the year and was regularly on top of the opposi�on’s forwards. So well

done to Ante Filopovic, Darcy Pierce, Marcus Williams, Mark Theodore, James Varasso, Samir Hamzovski,

Shane Twomey, James Gavralas and Ellena Papaisanis who were the core of this strong defensive unit.

Our midfield was full of players who were all eager to improve and get the most out of their developmental

opportuni�es. The core midfield group included Josh S�cca, Lachie McPadden, Jeremy Argiros, Andrew An-

driopoulos, Peter Ka�foris and Joey Thatcher – Brener.

At different �mes of the season each of our forwards stood up and when they gelled, opposi�on coaches

would regularly tell me how difficult they were to match up on. There is a lot of pressure on forwards to

deliver results but this group is learning that those results should be team and not individual focused. Due

to this we saw con�nued development this year from Josh Presta, Nathan Giavannucci, Toby Hansen and

Oscar Clarkson.

Also congratula�ons to Joey Thatcher-Brener and Josh S�cca on finishing 4th

and 6th

respec�vely in the YJFL

best and fairest.

Thanks to Bill for your mentoring this season, I really appreciated the input at both training and on game

day. Your passion is obvious and having been with this group for a couple of seasons I can see the players all

respect you. Likewise I would like to pay special homage to Terry for all his work as team manager. You are

the oil in the machine that keeps everything �cking along – thanks mate. To Leigh, Dave and Peter thanks

for your ongoing match day support and assistance with training drills when required – again much appreci-

ated. Finally thanks to Nesh for his team BBQ’s, to Marina & Peter for sponsoring the coach’s medals, to the

parents who came to the club’s two social events and made them both fun nights and to the band of par-

ents who volunteered for the various match day roles.

See you all in 2013 – Go Bullants.

Tim Hansen—Coach

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This year started out being a very tough introduc�on into Gold division both mentally and physically for the

players, the parents and especially for the coaches.

ARer coming off a very special year winning the Grand final I oRen thought how we would go against the

best sides in gold division and unfortunately they showed us what it's all about in the first three rounds.

All of these teams had more than one team in this age group which makes it extremely difficult to compete

against at that level.

Round 1 106 point loss



ARer the grading period we were put back into Brown division, what a great idea, at least the boys could

compete without being thumped each week and gain some of their confidence back.

The remainder of the season was s�ll pre9y tough with only 3 wins against opposi�on that seemed taller,

faster, stronger and more athle�c, but the boys tried hard against these teams that had improved from last

season. Towards the end of the season there were a few games that were in our reach but the results did-

n't go our way.

My aim this year was for each of the boys to improve their skills and a9ack on the football which I think was

definitely achieved in what I saw by the end of the season. Win or lose, I s�ll enjoyed the year coaching

such a great bunch of boys with the fantas�c support from Niño, Les, Barry and John on both training nights

and on game day.

A special thanks to both Sally and Tom for the fantas�c job as being the best managers which makes my job

a lot easier and enjoyable.

Milestones: Ted Kelly Medal won by Ethan Duncan.

50 Gamers:

Congratula�ons to each of the following boys.

Stasi Fragkos, Jesse Edwards, Adam Voglis, Trent Cockerell, Marcus Varasso.

Hope that all you boys come back next season to play for the mighty Bullants.

Glenn Wignell—Coach

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Pre-season started way back in February and with cricket season s�ll going it was hard to know how many

boys would be playing this season.

Grant King was busy in the off season and had recruited some new boys into the club. We welcomed Jo-

seph, Noah, Calvin, Lorenzo and Anthony from other clubs into the fold and to their credit they managed to

fit in extremely well. So we were to start the season with a list of 25 players.

The opening 3 games of the season were all wins. Two of the teams would drop to Green division.

The fourth game and last of the grading matches was against Canterbury. Whoever won this contest would

go into Gold division. We were given a real football lesson that day by a stronger and much bigger side. A

65 point margin so Brown division it was for us. The next round was against Ivanhoe and to the boys’ credit

they put up a gallant fight to only go down by 9 points.

Round 6 saw us come up against Doncaster Heights who were struggling for numbers so it was Grant who

decided to give them players to even up. A decision he would rather forget as they beat us by 6 points with

Angus Dullard being one of the best players for the opposi�on.

Round 7 would see us back on the winners list but that would see the end of Grant King as Coach and his 2

boys Lachlan and Brandon.

Round 8 with Dave S�cca coaching again we went down to Camberwell, but the main thing was all the boys

had agreed they would play out the season together. We kept a list of 23 players.

Round 9 would see myself step in as coach with the main emphasis being the boys were to enjoy their foot-

ball and don’t be overly concerned about winning. I would play the boys in different posi�ons to give them a

go and teach them to play as a team and get everyone involved, but most of all enjoy the game.

From round 9 to 15 we would only win another 2 games but this didn’t reflect in any way the boys endeav-

our or commitment to the jumper and each other. Our biggest losing margin was 63 points, our second big-

gest margin was 19 points and they were both to Ivanhoe who was the stand out team of the season.

During these rounds they played some fantas�c football that I always knew they were capable of. We just

lacked consistency for 4 quarters. I hope these boys will con�nue to play football and remember that win-

ning isn’t everything. They should also be looking at improving to obtain more enjoyment from the game

and then the wins might come.

Congratula�ons to Jake S�cca and Joseph Ciranna on playing in one of the representa�ve teams this year

and being named in the be9er players. Congratula�ons to Patrick Yammouni and Lachlan Blanchard on

Playing 100 games.

A big THANK-YOU to Assistant coach Sco9 Wilson, runner Pat Gullone, boundary Michael Di Cosmo and last

but not least our Team Manager Trevor Glassborow , assisted by his wife Robyn. Without people like them

the team would struggle to get out onto the field each week.

To all the Parents thank-you for your support and helping out with the game day du�es and thanks to An-

thony Zannoni for your match reports, they were always a good read.

Thank-you to the boys for your honesty and belief and the opportunity you gave me. It was a pleasure to

coach and watch you play each week. Remember that a club is only as strong as the people who support it

through the good �mes and the bad. Success is not always measured by wins or loses but by the effort to

see things through. You have all succeeded this year and made me extremely proud.

Good luck for Season 2014. Michael Blanchard—Coach

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Si:ng wri�ng this report & it is one week on since ge:ng knocked off in the first final against Canterbury. I

have reflected oRen on our final came and it s�ll eats at me. We could have, should have, would have but

didn’t.

As the saying goes, “build a bridge and get over it”. So aRer I get this done maybe I can head on down to the

local hardware and purchase some �mber. Anyway there was no doubt in my mind that we would win and

maybe that’s why it hit me so hard. Plans had been made and structure put in place to take these guys on

head first. With the

Bullants kicking 4 goals 5 in the first quarter, we were off to a fantas�c start. At the end of the day we prob-

ably had around 16 fit players and so we were always going to be tested as the game wore on. There were

some fantas�c performances in the match and whilst some players dominated for one quarter, others two

or three, I thought both Ben & Ma9y King stood out giving everything they had from first bounce to final

siren. So many �mes I saw them in the thick of it. Thanks boys, well done.

Now for the home and away season. Second, third and fourth place all finished on the same wins, only sepa-

rated by percentage. We had some brilliant games. My favorite was the win against Canterbury who had

won the Gold premiership last season. The win against Canterbury “se9led the ship” aRer losing those two

games we don’t care to talk about. I also know how much you guys enjoyed bea�ng Beverley Hills and we

did that twice this year. The greatest improvement was the way we played more as a team and started to

look out for each other. We need to con�nue with this next season. Looking out for and protec�ng your

team mates will give you all much more confidence in yourselves and each other resul�ng in fewer turno-

vers and more goals.

The new players to join us this year were Jordan, Nick, Brad and of course the return of Pat. Thanks guys

you certainly were big contributors in ge:ng us to the finals. I hope everyone enjoyed the season and will

be keen to go again next year. Our team bonded this year stronger than ever and I am sure that a lot of you

will remain friends for many years to come. The pie night was a fantas�c success again and thanks for Nesh

who cooked up a couple of BBQ’s during the season.

Hadley took out the Ted Kelly award and was a huge improver for our team this year. Nadi kicked a bag of

goals, Mark con�nued with a great season & so many others did too. All the best to Laura in the youth girl’s

league next year. Thanks to our Captain, Ben and Vice-Captain, Ma9y Cecchin. Whilst we have many other

leaders in our team, it wasn’t hard to see why you guys were nominated by your teammates. Congratula-

�ons to both Jordan & Ben in ge:ng selected to play for the YJFL.

Thanks to all you parents who of course help out in some sort of role every week. Personally I love the fact

that we can all get together as parents and provide so much for our kids. Thanks to Andrew for running the

boundary and Rondo for carrying the water. The Cenci’s for picking up the oranges and booklets every

week.

Special thanks to Vaughan & Ron, without you guys and me largely living interstate it could have all fallen

apart. Thanks to Both Natalie & Elise for been our trainers, keeping the stats and for making sure the coach

got first pick of the lollies at three quarter �me.

Mike Wiggins—Coach

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BTJFC Yearbook 2013—Under 15 Division 1

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BTJFC Yearbook 2013—Under 15 Division 1

The first �me I laid eyes on the U15’s at training I was impressed. What struck me was their speed and tal-

ent and although they lacked size I knew the boys had some weapons that would make them extremely

compe��ve. Subsequently our training focused on simula�ng match condi�ons where we move the ball

fast.

The season started in second division and aRer four convincing wins we moved up to the first division. Our

first game in division one was against bo9om of the table Fitzroy and it was a bap�sm of fire. I don’t know

how the boys did it but they managed to win by a point even though the opposi�on had many more scoring

shots.

Next we played the three top teams back to back and we performed magnificently. We managed to beat

Kew and Beverley Hills and lost to Camberwell the ladder leader by less than a couple of kicks. We now

knew we belonged and we were on our way. Next up were Hawthorn Ci�zens and St Mary’s - two teams not

in finals conten�on.

That’s when we had our mid season reality check. We played stop start football and lost both in thrillers.

Given our height disadvantage, it became clear that we had to work harder, tackle harder and run harder

than our opposi�on to win a game. We just couldn’t bomb the ball in the air and rely on outmarking our

opponents. We had to play a high risk game focused on running and controlling possession.

We con�nued to work hard at training, to be accountable, to run both ways. Our mo9o was ‘whatever we

do, do it with CONVICTION’. I explained nothing is given to you on the football field or in life and if we were

to reach our poten�al we had to earn it.

The second half of the season was tough. We had some great wins and some honorable losses and made

the finals. A mighty effort when you consider we were the only club in Under 15’s with only one team.

In the final we faced mighty Ashburton, last year’s grand finalist on a �ght ground on a blustery day. Not

exactly ideal for our game style but we were ready to do our best and we came out firing. Kicking against a

five-goal breeze our boys played their best football for the year going into quarter �me only a couple of

goals down. I was so proud of them and now kicking with the breeze we were ready to strike.

Unfortunately that is where our finals run finished. Some injuries to a few key players all at once saw them

play no further part in the game. With no interchange we struggled to get our running game going and Ash-

burton started to control the air. The last 3 quarters were tough and the scoreboard didn’t reflect our en-

deavor against the odds. As coach I couldn’t have been prouder.

To Anthony Tieppo, my team manager, John Verbi, my assistant coach, Rob and Jimmy at training and all

the families a big thank you for all your support. We shared some great moments that I will never forget.

Finally I would like to thank a great bunch of young men for giving me their �me and effort. Football is such

a great game and I hope you all learnt at least one skill or lesson from the season that you will carry with

you throughout your football career or in life. You boys are the best!

Glenn Reeves—Coach

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BTJFC Yearbook 2013—Colts Division 2

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BTJFC Yearbook 2013—Colts Division 2

Whilst many aspects throughout the year has been challenging for coaches and players, the determina�on showed by the side in the second half of

the year showed the character that this side possessed. Star�ng in Colts Division 1 we were beaten comprehensively by our opponents in three of

our first four rounds and when dropped down to Division 2 our season really started then. But even though being compe��ve at stages against the

likes of Ivanhoe and Banyule we weren’t able to produce the same dominance in rounds 5-8 that we would have liked. It was an eye-opening experi-

ence for everyone again that the year wasn’t going to be an easy and aRer a 58 point smashing to the hands of eventual premiers Park Orchards we

were 1-7 and looking at a long end to the season. It was then that the team started to gel and become really honest and commi9ed to each other.

The focus at trainings became a lot more fitness orientated as their skills were good. But with an improved fitness level across the board of all 32

players we would be able to run forwards and back defensively. A nail bi�ng Liam Ireland kick against Warrandyte in Round 9 to win the game by

three points with only seconds remaining brought great confidence to the group. Warrandyte were third on the ladder but we were physical and

played our first 4 quarter game for the year to win the match. The team were beginning to believe in each other that they can play quality football.

We then went on to beat Kew before losing to Macleod but in that game we had our chances against a team that lost narrowly in the grand final.

We then went on to win our remaining 4 matches to sneak in easily into the final 4 defea�ng Kew, Beverley Hills, Warrandyte and Kew again. In the

finals series we knew what we could achieve and showed that with a dominant 3 quarters against Warrandyte where we had a 40 point lead. Even

though our opponents gave us a scare in the dying minutes we showed our class throughout the match to proceed into the preliminary final. Park

Orchards as men�oned beat us comprehensively both �mes during the regular season but we were able to play well for the first half of the first

quarter kicking into the wind. However in the la9er stages on the first quarter Park Orchards were able to kick some quick goals and had relentless

pressure on the ball. But in the 2nd

and third quarters we were able to play the football we had played in the 2nd

half of the season and slowly reduce

the margin. In the 3rd

quarter we limited Park Orchards to one goal meaning we were 4 goals down heading into the last quarter with the wind be-

hind our backs. We made some structural changes with James Cullen moving down forward and Liam Ireland moving to Centre Half Back. With such

congested surroundings James looked dangerous early but it took un�l the 8th

minute mark to kick our first goal. We were able to find a 2nd

goal but

Park Orchards replied quickly meaning with 10 minutes to go we were three goals down. Another goal meant with 3 minutes to go we were down by

11 points with the game up for grabs. However Park Orchards were able to stop the bleeding at we eventually ended our season with a close 11

point loss to the eventual premiers 6.6.42 to 7.11.53. A gallant effort by the Colts and when reflec�ng on the season you should all be commended

on your a:tude all season. When the going was tough you kept on figh�ng and never died wondering. You should hold your heads up high on your

achievements and the way your represented your team, your club, yourselves and your family. Well done. For the 2013 season our captain Andy

Kay showed great leadership towards the team. Andy is congratulated for his efforts this year in which he ended up 3rd

in the YJFL Best and Fairest

and was named at Centre Half-Forwards in the Colts Team of the Year. He was always a target up forward ba9ling against two or three opponents

each game. Mason Giles showed incredible commitment to the ball all season and was also awarded a fantas�c honour in represen�ng Vic Metro in

the 2013 Under 16s Championships in Sydney. Mason’s a9ack on the football has been an incredible privilege to watch and each team-mate and

juniors from all sides can learn from his games. Andy was supported well by Anthony Salvatore and Steven Fitzgerald. Whilst Anthony commi9ed

himself to the ball regularly every week, Steven’s switch to Full Back has given him the new nickname the Golden Fitz. Dus�n Fletcher is worried.

Lucas Bosio kicked a fantas�c 20 goals for the season, it showed the Bosio was able to find the ball and get chances for the team. Against War-

randyte for our second win of the season Lucas set the scene early using his rugby experience to hit his opponents hard whilst playing fairly. Jack

March in his first year of football improved each and every week. At his first training session he could barely kick a ball straight and at the end of the

season Jack was drilling them from 40m out! But his ruck work gave us first use of the ball the majority of the �me and he has a great future ahead

of him in AFL. Marcus Alessi had two roles for most of the year, playing as a leading forward and swapping into the midfield. Marcus is an excellent

kick for goal and in a number of games was able to score quick goals to break our opponents. On the ball, he is quick and applied fantas�c pressure.

It’s been great to coach you this year. Greg Loucas’s season started off slowly ge:ng an injury in our prac�ce match against Eltham. But you were a

welcome inclusion when you were fit and showed how much of a footballer you are. Well done on an excellent season. James Cullen was a rock

down back each and every week. He has great skills, a9acks the football and commits himself to every contest. At Centre Half Back, James played on

quality opponents each week but again in the majority of occasions James won each and every ba9le. Luke Newton and Tom Rico starred in the

final quarter against Kew in round 15. They both commi9ed to training and matches week aRer week giving their all for their team-mates. Luke in

par�cular chased, tackled and nearly scored a great snap but later set up Tom for a goal 10m out directly in front of goal. James Dedes, Luke

Schieven, Conor Ireland, Michael Hooper, Luke Thomas and Jacob Gates improvements over the year was fantas�c. No doubt the year was tough at

�mes for these players, playing in posi�ons they some�mes hadn’t had much experience in or different posi�ons each week but their run and carry

was fantas�c. Well done to each of you and the coaching staff look forward to coaching you all again next season. Lucas Brandellero fought week in,

week out also. Against Beverley Hills early in the year he took a fantas�c mark running back with the flight of the ball showing great courage in doing

so. He went back to slot the goal which was splendid. Liam Davidson, Liam Ireland, Chris Paolucci and Ma9hew Frost were four of our talls for the

year. Whilst Chris had many injuries he later was able to notch up a fantas�c milestone in achieving 150 games for the club. Liam Davidson kicked a

number of important goals for us this year and Frosty played in a posi�on that was quite foreign to him, assis�ng Jack March in the ruck. As men-

�oned earlier Liam Ireland’s goal against Warrandyte will be in our memories forever but he played a great suppor�ng role to Andy Kay up forward

all year. All four of you have great skills and I hope con�nue with your footy in the future and for Liam Ireland we too look forward to seeing what

you can provide next season. Jack Jordon, Tom Lusk, Liam Blanchard, Chris�an Alevizos and Jason Athanasopoulos supported each other tremen-

dously each week down back along with Fitzy and Cullen. Games are won around quality defence and our backline were commi9ed each and every

week. They would run back in to contests, structure fantas�cally across the ground and were an integral part in ge:ng us in to the finals. They also

were able to create run from our backline (Jason’s electrical change in pace is astonishing) and were able to get the ball down the ground through

our midfield to our targets up forward. To the boys whose seasons were cut short through injury such as Chris�an Christopher, Karim Khoury, Chris

Costas and Josh Davis your support during the end of the year was fantas�c. Each of you showed during the season how much you can play the

game. We look forward to coaching some of you again next year also. Special thanks to those that assisted throughout the year including parents

who assisted on match days as runners, goal umpires, umpire escorts, water carriers. In par�cular a big thankyou to Harpo and Shealesy who com-

mi9ed to this season. Both of these guys commi9ed to coaching knowing fully that their weeks during the football season would consist on 6 days of

football between their junior and senior club commitments. Lastly a big thankyou to Lisa Gates and John Dedes who’s roles as Team Managers dur-

ing the week and on game days is greatly appreciated. Lisa also worked as our trainer during matches. Also to Craig Davidson for his communica�on

on Facebook to the team. Andrew Browne—Coach

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BTJFC Yearbook 2013—Youth Girls

2013 was all about development and educa�on for the youth girls. We saw many new players join the club

and the youth girl’s squad grew to 22 registered players. With the influx of new players came the coaching

challenge to quickly mould this group into a single unit, however for many of the players it was as basic as

teaching them how to kick, mark and handball. I would like to congratulate all the debutants this year for

their commitment to fast track their learning and skill development – each one of you has a big future in

football if you s�ck with it next year.

Pre season focused on enjoyment, core fitness, team building and football skills. We were lucky enough to

have Carlton ruckman Ma9 Kreuzer from the Carlton Football Club join us for a skill session during the pre-

season - which the girls took a lot out of.

As the season unfolded it was exci�ng to see the girls improve every week and it was a pleasure to watch

them grow not only as a team but also as individuals. Whilst not making finals this year, there were many

pleasing results against some of the compe��ons best teams which the squad can be proud of. This year’s

leadership group was Lani Pane (Capt) and Oliva Frost (Vice Capt) and I would like to acknowledge both Lani

& Liv for their dedica�on to the club and their assistance in making 2013 the year it was.

This year saw 7 Bullant girls selected in the YJFL Youth Girls representa�ve squad that competed in the Vic-

torian Metropolitan Youth Girls Carnival. The YJFL squad ul�mately won the championship and so congratu-

la�ons to Laura Robertson, Georgina Robertson, Lani Pane, Rachael Traplin, Tessa Zagon�nos , Maddie Cook

and Kate Oxley who all contributed to this result. Likewise congratula�ons to Laura Robertson who came 6th

in the YJFL Best & Fairest count and to Georgina Robertson who was this year’s Ted Kelly Medalist.

Finally I would like to pay a special tribute to my two assistant coaches – the two Rons. Both Ron MATZ and

Ron PANE brought great knowledge and experience to the table and I was very fortunate to have them at

my side. To our team manager Bruce TRAPLIN I can not speak highly enough of all the work you do, not only

for the Youth Girls but also for the club. Regular match day help came from Sue Robertson (trainer) Craig

DAVIDSON (runner/water carrier) and Toby HANSEN (sta�s�cian) and is much appreciated.

If we are able to keep this squad together and a9ract the new emerging talent coming up through the Jun-

ior Girls, I am very excited with what the future holds for the Bullant Youth Girls. So in closing well done girls

on a successful 2013 but more importantly let’s commit to each other in 2014.

Nicole Wilson—Coach

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BTDJFC Yearbook 2013—U12 Girls

We ended the season with a preliminary final that was a game that we will all remember.

With the wind always going towards one end of the field, everyone knew which quarters would be a scoring

quarter.

As the ball went up, it would come straight back to the kicker, the wind was that strong. The girls came out

with the wind sending us on a great start to what was going to be a tough game. With everyone pu:ng in

all their effort, we were able to go into the quarter �me break with a small but great lead. Kew comets

came out in the second quarter as hard as ever making them a great contest for our girls. By the fourth

quarter, we were up by a couple of points and it was basically a defensive game from then on to stop Kew

from scoring. With a quick couple of goals from Kew, they were able to get over the line and beat us Bulleen

2-1-13 to Kew Comets 3-3-21.

Although we lost the preliminary final, I was so extremely proud of how far these girls had come. From the

first training session, where I had a handful of girls with some never touching a football in their life, to the

final training session, with everyone being able to play the game and do it successfully is what I had

dreamed of and the girls made that happen.

I would like to thank my Assistant Coach Rachael for being a great help and giving me some knowledge of

new skills and drills to do with the girls, the Runner Ma9hew for not only delivering messages but also help-

ing me and Rachael when we needed his assistance, Bruce for being an excellent team manager that defi-

nitely made my life easier, my mum Karen for being Trainer and all the regular helpers that assisted in the

posi�ons that were so important for the game to go ahead.

Without this parent help, it wouldn’t be possible. I hope all the eligible girls come back next season because

I can already see a big season coming up.

On behalf of the Girls and the coaching staff, I would like to wish Stephanie Paolucci, Shenae Dixon and So-

phie Bolt the very best of luck in their football future. I’m sure if you decide to con�nue on, the youth girls

will be very lucky to have you as I have been.

We will con�nue to support you no ma9er what and don’t be a stranger to us next year, there is always

something that you could do and we would love to see you!

This year has been the season of high’s and low’s but all in all we became a unit, and more importantly, a

group of good friends. See you next season.

Jade Davidson—Coach

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