"We play it hard, We play it fair We never shirk, We're always there III Blues News Round 16 2017 PRESIDENTS REPORT - Raymon Thatcher Croydon vs Wantirna South 12th August The Croydon Football Club welcomes the Committee, Players and supporters of the Wantirna South Football Club for this round 16 clash of 2017 at Swinburne Oval. Only three games to go for season 2017. This is our second last home game for the year and it needs to be huge. Our Colts and Reserve teams have secured themselves a spot in the September action, so our season will stretch past the last home and away game on the 26th August. Mathematically we are a chance but we need all the stars to align to get us in. On our last home game we want to see as many Croydon people in our rooms as possible. From 12.00pm at $10 a head we have, food served, first drink free on entry, and then drinks at bar prices. Past players, life members, all supporters and sponsors need to get involved and ride us home against Lillydale on the day. These are a great day at the club and by you attending will make it even better. Our $10,000 raffle is happening tonight following todays game. You can still buy a ticket, at the bar. Then come along tonight for all the thrills of the draw. Enjoy your day at the footy! Go Blues! Ray Thatcher President Croydon Football Club LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR TICKET TODAY!! DRAW HELD TONIGHT 12th August after todays Wantirna South HOME game!
Make sure you purchase one of this years new CFC Beanies. Keep your head warm and show your support. Limited numbers are available so get yours quickly! Our 2016 stubby holders are still available at the bar upstairs or the outside bar on game days. $8 each or $12 with a can. New Club Hoodies also available $45.00 Next Game : CROYDON V s MULGRAVE Sat 19th AUGUST AWAY
COLTS ROUND 14 RESULTS Croydon 8.10.58 Waverley Blues 6.3.39 Goal Kickers: D. Carnie 3, N. Walkden 2, C. Newlands, K. Doueal, L. MacDonald Best Players: S. Milner, K. Doueal, C. Boyce, N. Barrett, D. Carnie RESERVES Croydon 11.8.74 Waverley Blues 2.10.22 Goal Kickers: T. Cook 3, L. Pratt 2, J. Grant 2, A. Bull 2, O. Adams, T. Gillingham Best Players: A. Hughes, D. Mutsaers, N. Parlby, A. Bull, R. Wilson, S. Wilson COLTS ROUND 15 RESULTS Croydon 5.17.47 Upper Gully 1.2.8 Goal Kickers: L. Sparkes, E. Aleixo, A. Carter, N. Walkden, D. Carnie Best Players: K. Doueal, T. Maddern, N. Barrett, J. Mortimer, C. Boyce, R. Wade RESERVES Croydon 7.11.53 Upper Gully 6.7.43 Goal Kickers: T. Martin 4, R. Stephens, A. Bull, J. Grant Best Players: N. Parlby, J. Grant, J. Smith, S. Wilson, T. Martin U 19s: The last two games have resulted in wins for the team, however we have been a long way off our best. This is due to a combination of injuries, unavailability and players being promoted to the seniors. Adrian Ficorilli, Josh Mutsaers and Harry Dempster have all proven they will be long term senior players for Croydon and have all played well since going back up to senior level. Congratulations to Tom Maddern on making his senior debut against Waverley Blues, he also showed he is more than capable of handling the tempo of senior football and has a bright future ahead of him. It is fantastic to see these young men get their opportunities at senior level as we all try to develop as many senior players as we can within the club. We have a couple of hard games coming up which should give us a great lead into the finals where we will be doing our best to make all at Croydon proud Reserves: Another two competitive games and wins in recent weeks against Waverley and upper gully have cemented a well deserved finals spot for the group. A really great result against Waverley ensured we celebrated Shaun "Porno" Wilsons 300th game in style with his long term team mates stepping up on the day to put in a special effort to ensure we got the chocolates. Upper gully is always a tough game at their home deck and this was no exception. We fought hard all day and had another come from behind win which showed the continued character of this group. A big challenge this week against the form side in Wantirna south, we continue to scrape together enough numbers but we have confidence that whoever steps out on the park will give 100%effort for the CFC. Good luck to all sides for the remainder of the year!! SENIORS Croydon 14.19.103 Waverley Blues 4.2.26 Goal Kickers: J. Clark 5, L. Styles 2, J. Ficorilli, P. Thatcher, J. Bolton, L. Kimpton, A. Ficorilli, H. Dempster, H. Lovat Best Players: A. Ficorilli, J. Clark, M. Wilkins, H. Lovat, L. Kimpton, P. Blight SENIORS Croydon 2.5.17 Upper Gully 7.8.50 Goal Kickers: L. Styles 2 Best Players: F. Smith, L. Kimpton, J. Bolton, H. Lovat, E. Wadsworth, J. Mutsaers Seniors: Coming off the good win we secured against Waverley Blues, where the team showed fighting qualities and the knowledge that every game was a critical step in our quest to make the finals, it was a disappointing outcome that resulted from our game at Upper Ferntree Gully. Where one week system and commitment were at their highest, to a game that seemed to miss direction and method. A fighting first term against the breeze saw us with opportunity but unfortunately no reward on the scoreboard. By halftime we managed to get the game back on our terms but unfortunately that s where it finished. Ground conditions, the weather and attitude combined to be our downfall from half time. To score just 4 points in a half of football is unacceptable for a team pushing for finals, and I will be looking to the group to improve markedly this week. THE BLUES ARE ON THE MARCH! Printed by the Office of Michael Sukkar MP Federal Member for Deakin
For any enquiries regarding this newsletter, or to advertise your business, please contact Simon on 0413 647 967 Support our Sponsors for 2017 Great celebrations last home game against Waverley Blues when Shaun Wilson celebrated 300 senior games. Great shots here of Foss with his brother Ryan, Dad Trevor and close team mate Andrew Hughes. Great win on the day.
CROYDON FOOTBALL CLUB PRESENTS FRIDAY 25th AUGUST 12.30pm SWINBURNE OVAL HEWISH ROAD CROYDON An afternoon with Merv Hughes Featuring Comedian Tom Siegert The Suburban Footballer Carvery Luncheon including beer, wine and soft drink Tables of 6, 8 & 10 available- Limited tickets $80 per head Please book this one off event with Kevin Smith 0414 332 228 or kevin.smith@servicestream.com.au Download TeamApp onto your smartphone 100% Free http:// teamapp.com.au
SATURDAY 26th AUGUST, is the last game for Season 2017 and we play at home against LILYDALE FC. This is your last opportunity to see the clubs teams in action, and also catch up with your ex team mates and committee members. At this stage we have two teams that will wear the Navy Blue in September during finals being held at Boronia. Take the opportunity to organise your mates for a day at the football. Colts kick of at 10.05am Rooms upstairs and bar will be open from 12.00pm, $10.00 entry at the door, finger food served through the afternoon until the start of the Seniors game. First beer is on the club, with the remainder at normal bar prices, entertainment supplied on the day FREE! You 0nly have 2 weeks to get in touch with your mates, give your partners the heads up that your spending the day at the club, and build those browny points up!! SUPPORT THE SPONSORS THAT SUPPORT THE CROYDON FOOTBALL CLUB!