Don't forget about the club's raffle at the Bank Hotel (Friday night from 5.30pm). The Bank Hotel supports our club in many different ways so it's important that we all do the same for their business. This is one of the club's major fundraising events. The raffle runs all year round so see you there! Great place for a team dinner. East Maitland Rugby League Football Club The Bank Hotel East Maitland PLAYERS PROFILE Name: Kade Hardy Nick Name: School: St Peters Team: U16 Age when you first played: 11 Birth Date: 24 April, 1994 NRL Team: Parramatta Favourite NRL Player: Jarryd Hayne Favourite Food: Twisties (the red ones) Least Favourite Food: Pumpkin Favourite Movie: The Longest Yard Pets: Dog Toby Other Activities: Golf and Touch Football Continually supporting our players and their families. East Maitland Parents & Old Boys Assoc. Phone: 02 49 335 667 26th May, 2010 Pumpkin Pickers Cup Friday 28th May 2010 9.30am 2.30pm PO Box 610, East Maitland 2323 email: wenleayr@bigpond.com Mobile: 0438 663446 ASHTONFIELD GROUND CLOSED Our home ground at Ashtonfield will be closed for use (ie NO TRAINING) due to the wet weather. The condition of the ground will be reviewed on Thursday afternoon. Round 7 Games for 13-1s and 14-2s have been deferred to a later date because of Country Cluster (Draw on page 20) President: Mick Baldwin Ass. Registrar: Natalie Robards Mobile: 0412 301253 Ph: 4933 4812 24 East Maitland Rugby League Football Club www.sportingpulse.com
Important Dates to Remember: Wednesday 26th May State of Origin Game 1 ANZ Stadium Friday 28th May Pumpkin Pickers Cup Ashtonfield Wednesday 16th June State of Origin Game 2 Suncorp Stadium Sunday 20th June Gala Day Morpeth U7 U9s Monday 21st June Monthly Meeting Sunday 27th June Gala Day Kurri U7 U9s Wednesday 30th June Last day to Register Mining Products Bumpers Scrapers Flotation Cells Wheels Spraying of Polyurethanes www.polymertechnology.com.au Email: mail@polymertech.com.au Gala Days Coming Up The following gala days are available for teams wishing to play: Morpeth - Sun 20th June (U/7-9's) Kurri - Sun 27th June (U/7-9's) West Maitland - details TBA Managers Please contact Wendy if you would like to enter a team. Tue 25 Wed 26 Thu 27 Fri 28 Sat 29 Sun 30 Mon 31 Rain clearing Heavy rain Possible shower Mostly cloudy Possible thunderstorm Clearing shower Showers 2 23
ADVERTISEMENTS Advertise here! Gold Coin Donation Round 7 29th May Opposition Ground Time U/6A West Maitland Coronation Oval 9.00am U/6B Dungog Ashtonfield 9.00am U/7 Kurri Ashtonfield 9.00am U/8A Cessnock Mt View Park 12.20pm U/8B Greta / Branx Greta Oval 10.40am U/9A West Maitland Ashtonfield 9.50am U/9B West Wallsend Les Wakeman Field 9.00am U/10 Cessnock Ashtonfield 9.50am U/11 Greta / Branx Greta Oval 10.40am U/12-1 Muswellbrook Ashtonfield 10.40am U/13-1 Deferred due to Country Clusters U/13-5 Kotara Ashtonfield 11.30am U/14-2 Deferred due to Country Clusters U/15-1 South Newcastle King Edward 12.00pm U/15-5 South Newcastle Learmonth Park 9.50am U/16-1 South Newcastle King Edward 1.10pm CANTEEN ROSTER ROUND 7 TIME FINISH TEAMS 8.30am 9.00am U/6B, U/7B 2 parents from each 9.00am 9.50am U/9A, U10 2 parents from each 9.50am 10.40am U12-1 3 parents from each 10.40am 11.30am U13-5 3 parents from each 11.30am 12.30pm 12.30pm 1.50pm 22 3
Last Weeks Results - Round U/6A Easts 8 Cessnock 24 Def by U/6B Easts 18 drew Cessnock 18 U/7 Easts 28 Def by Cessnock 30 U/8A Easts 22 Def by Morpeth 38 U/8B Easts 44 Def West Wallsend 10 U/9A Easts 24 Def by Cessnock 30 U/9B Easts 24 Def by West Wallsend 36 U/10 Easts No results submitted U/11-1 Easts Def Kurri Forfeit U/12-1 Easts No results submitted U/13-1 Easts 18 Def West Newcastle 16 U/13-5 Easts 0 Def by Singleton 30 U/14-2 Easts 6 Def by Valentine 8 U/15-1 Easts 10 Def by West Newcastle 14 U/15-5 Easts 18 Def by South Lakes 30 U/16-1 Easts No results submitted Practice does not make perfect. Practice makes permanent. Perfect practice makes perfect. "We cannot win in team situations or in relationships by ourselves. It is like trying to pick up a pencil with only one finger...even if that one finger is extremely strong, it will prove almost impossible to pick up that pencil unless you use your other fingers or some other part of your hand. Teamwork is a bit like using all of your fingers. Each one is unique and contributes something different, but they unite in pursuit of a common goal." Game 1, 1980 - State of Origin is born Interstate rugby league matches had been on the decline for many years, at least in part due to the growth of the semi-professional Sydney-based NSWRL competition which had attracted many Queensland-born players. Between 1959 and 1980 Queensland had won the annual interstate series once. Queensland administrator Ron McAuliffe proposed an interstate match where players would compete for the state where they were born or first played the game, and the State of Origin concept came into being. The first two games in 1980 were played under pre-origin conditions, and less than 2000 people turned up to watch NSW beat QLD in Sydney in game two. Game three, at Lang Park in Brisbane, was the first State of Origin game. The match was ridiculed by the Sydney media as a tokenistic and pointless exhibition. Enter rugby league immortal Arthur Beetson. Beetson, 35 years young, had represented NSW up until that point. Captaining his state for the very first time, he led QLD to a 20-10 victory in front of more than 33 000 jubilant spectators. Without a QLD victory in that first Origin, one of the most important events in the Australian sporting calendar would most likely have vanished forever. 4 21
DATE TIME AGE HOME TEAM AWAY 30/05/10 (Sun) 2010 Junior Cluster Championships Harker Oval, New Lambton 09:30 Under 13 Newcastle Maitland Please ensure that a copy of the team score sheet is handed in at the canteen so that the Griffins Recorders can keep up to date records of your team s / child s games.. 30/05/10 (Sun) 10:30 Under 14 Maitland Central Coast 30/05/10 (Sun) 11:30 Under 13 Maitland Central Coast 30/05/10 (Sun) 12:30 Under 14 Central Coast Newcastle Coaching Assessments - POSTPONED 30/05/10 (Sun) 30/05/10 (Sun) 13:30 Under 13 14:30 Under 14 Newcastle Newcastle Central Coast Maitland COACH ASSESSMENTS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED - Coaches who have completed their training courses this year will need to undergo the practical assessment component. These assesments will be conducted at Ashtonfield on a date TBA. Coaches of teams who train at other grounds, days or times will need to make arrangements to suit. All coaches who need assessing are required to bring their white folder. www.timeframe.net.au Photos are available to view online from Mini Gala Day Over 2,500 photos taken. Maitland Coin Laundry (in Melbourne St East Maitland) has an offer for all Griffins teams. A full set of Griffins jerseys can be left to be washed and folded for only $15. If your team would like to save someone time, effort and worry in washing the jumpers please take up their generous offer. Great for those rainy / muddy days. Coaches / Managers.. To all Coaches and Managers re scoresheets: If playing at home, both original and home copies should be brought to the canteen. If playing away, the visitors copy score sheet should be dropped off at the canteen after the game. If this isn't practical, then please SMS the result to David Latter on 0437829459. Away sheets can then be dropped off in the canteen on the next home game. 20 5
Any coach, FAO or leaguesafe who have not had their identity cards & lanyards signed off for 2010 please give them to Wendy our secretary or Nat our assistant registrar. Managers need only have their card signed off once (ie does not have to be done every year). All team officials must carry a lanyard to games at all times. Any coach, manager, FAO or leaguesafe who does not have an identity card & lanyard please let Wendy or Nat know and provide them with a passport sized photo urgently. Coaches: NO coach is permitted on the field at any time throughout the match. Trainers: Must be appropriately attired in their coloured Leaguesafe (yellow) or FAO shirts (blue) Head Trainer (orange), must be wearing joggers NO THONGS allowed. Leave the field immediately after treating an injury or administering water. A Leaguesafe trainer may administer water and /or convey messages whilst in possesion of the ball or at stoppages in play. They can also assist with the interchange of players. A First Aid Officer may attend to injured players at any time but only if there is extreme weather conditions may they generally administer water to the team. NO FAO at the ground, NO GAME. Ground Manager: Must have Yellow Vest on with Ground Manager clearly visibly printed on the back. Should check teams Lanyards before the start of any game. Report back to club on any incident. Report form of any incidents to be submitted to association by 5pm on Tuesday following the fixture. No Ground Manager present, NO GAME. Unit 3 /28 Glenwood Dr, Thornton 2322 Ph: 4028 6899 Mine Maintenance Mobile Sandblasting & Painting Fabrication General Engineering Auger Repairs 469 High Street, Maitland, NSW, 2320 Phone: 4934 8558 Fax: 4934 8552 email: info@maitland.clubfs.com.au www.maitland.clubfs.com.au No coach, trainer or manager may enter the field at any time to separate any fights. Geoff Bush Group Pty Limited Unit 3 /28 Glenwood Dr, Thornton 2322 Ph: 4028 6899 Mine Maintenance Mobile Sandblasting & Painting Fabrication General Engineering Auger Repairs Financial Planning 151 Lambton Rd Broadmeadow Ph 02 49278801 6 19
Coaches/Mangers/FAO/League Safe Should any of you not yet have your Identity cards complete as yet please contact Wendy this week. We will be attempting to finalise these within the next couple of weeks. The associations are clamping down on them and will be threatening to send anyone who has not got them up to date from the field. Let s not be the first Thanks Mick Baldwin 18 7 www.officeworks.com.au
Last Rounds Result Maitland 42 Kurri 6 The Maitland Pickers Next Home Game (Maitland Sportsground) Sunday 30th May 3pm Western Suburbs www.roncant.com.au Local family owned company serving the hunter for the last 30 years, offering the highest quality tradespersons/workmanship. Covering renovations, extensions, heritage restorations, commercial buildings, bathrooms & insurance works. www.petersrealestate.com.au Ph: 4933 7855 IPSWICH INFORMATION Residential Sales Rural Sales Commercial & Industrial Sales Property Management for Residential, Commercial & Industrial Properties Under 11s and 12s. Please support your child. 6 weeks to go Raffles held for Ipswich Tour at the Bank Hotel every Friday afternoon from 5.30pm. Come along, sell some tickets, enjoy the company and grab a bite to eat. All welcome. Max will be around the grounds collecting payments for the Ipswich Tour or you can contact him at home on 4933 5667. Phone: 49622433 www.jltransport.com.au 8 17
Please support those who support us. East Maitland All Age Next Home Game (King Edward Park) Open 10.00am to Midnight Monday to Saturday Sunday 10.00pm Close 3 Molly Morgan Drive, Greenhills Phone: 4933 3222 www.thegeorge.com.au Last Rounds Result Easts 38 West Maitland 26 Saturday 29th May 3.00pm Morpeth The Wallis Creek Cup The Wallis Creek Cup is up for grabs every time East Maitland All Age plays West Maitland All Age. This was the first time that the cup has been contested and East Maitland won. The Wallis Creek Cup is in honour of Les Oldham from East Maitland and Champ Ralston from West Maitland. Les Oldham East Maitland WALLIS CREEK CUP Champ Ralston West Maitland 16 9
Super Saturday King Edward Park, East Maitland GAME 1 12.00pm 15 1s East Maitland South Newcastle GAME 2 1.10pm 16 1s East Maitland South Newcastle GAME 3 3.00pm All Age East Maitland Vs Morpeth AROUND THE GROUND Mick will be away this Saturday, so we need more helpers to set up & pack up the ground. If your available for the morning, could you be there around 7am. Dads, if your game is the last, could you help pack up while the boys are showering? We also need GROUND OFFICIALS each week. You get the best view of your game! Remember: Without GROUND OFFICIALS we can not play. We often need linesmen too, so if your available for your child s game, put your hand up to do it. COACHES, FIRST AID & WATER RUNNERS REMEMBER: APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR WHEN ON THE FIELD..NO THONGS!! You can also check website for up-to-date www.sportingpulse.com Ph: 4933 6722 10 15
A WORD FROM THE KITCHEN We had great support in the canteen again on Saturday, so thank you to all you wonderful parents who helped out including those that came back from their games and helped when it was required. The roster is working very well.. Thank you to the U/15 mums who run it. I was able to watch a game.. We need a few helpers for 10mins after the second last game for the rush, so the last game parents can watch their boys play. So if your waiting for your boy from this game, could you come in & help out for a few mins? Dads, you are allowed in the canteen..we don t bite. Thanks Shay. I think he enjoyed it!! Keep up the good work everyone! Its very much appreciated.. Super Saturday King Edward Park, East Maitland GRIFFINS MERCHANDISE This will be available for purchase at King Edward Park on Saturday. Replica Jerseys Polo Shirts 100 years Anniversary Clocks Number Plate Holders Club Membership Keyrings Members Jackpot $150.00 This is our major fundraiser, so thanks to all the helpers, we are doing well.. Thank you Shay for the cooking oil, which was donated to us by Caines s. THE PUMPKIN PICKERS CUP IS ON FRIDAY 28 TH MAY AT OUR GROUND. If anyone is available to help out in the canteen or around the ground, could you please call Karen 0417710632 or Justine 0404095543 for details. 14 11 Griffins Polo Shirts Have Arrived Anyone wanting Griffins polo shirts the good news is that new stocks have arrived in sizes 8 to medium mens. These are available at the canteen on game days.
FRIDAY NIGHT RAFFLES AT THE BANK ROSTER (at least 3 people required from each age group) 28th May 4th June 11th June 18th June U/6As U/12s U/6Bs U/11s Need a copy of the Newsletter, unable to get one at the ground (raining ) - ring Max or your Manager and they will organise something for you. Max Fitzpatrick Ph: 4933 5667 12 13