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The Sandringham Football Club's final list for 2007:- 1 Gilchrist Rennie 2 Paterakis Tom 3 Martyn Guy 4 Evans Vaughn 5 Monaghan Sam 6 Ott Stephen 7 Valenti Shane 8 Crowe Rod 9 Johnson Paul 10 Summers Peter 11 Sautner Nick 12 Poyas Ezra 13 Martin Stefan 14 Johnston Marc 15 Johnston Tomi 16 Biddlecombe Andy 17 Gallagher David 18 Hall Kenton 19 Mentiplay Tom 20 Lamb Chris 21 Roberts Spencer 22 McKenzie Ewen 23 McGettigan Peter 24 Gibb Mark 25 Liddell Brett 26 Neville Heath 27 Johnson Chris A. 28 Weetra Isaac 29 Newton Michael 30 Godfrey Simon 31 Wheatley Paul 32 Ward Daniel 33 Liddell Chad 34 Dunn Lynden 35 Ferguson Ryan 36 Bate Matthew 37 Warnock Matthew 38 Hughes Daniel 39 Bartram Clint 40 Jamar Mark 41 Buckley Simon 42 Jones Nathan 43 Bizzell Clint 44 Garland Colin 45 Petterd Ricky 46 Frawley James 47 Hayes Daniel 48 Bode Jace 49 Neaves Shane 50 Dean Tom 51 Turcarelli Daniel 52 Paule Thomas 53 Cleeve Stuart 54 Goold Adrian 55 Martin Adam 56 Gribbin Daniel 57 Tregear Shane 58 Born Daniel 59 Williams Jake 60 Richards Chris 61 Richards Simon 62 Collyer Daniel 63 Dunne Dominic 64 Newton Brent 65 Henry Nicholas 66 Zarra Phillip 67 Gileno Adrian 68 Curcio Michael 69 Lyall Nick 70 Yze Adem 71 Bell Daniel 72 Sylvia Colin 73 Pickett Byron 74 Holland Ben 75 Brown Nathan D. 76 Moloney Brent 77 Miller Brad 78 Rivers Jared 79 Whelan Matthew MFC players not allocated jumper numbers:- Bruce Cameron Carroll Nathan Davey Aaron Green Brad Johnstone Travis McDonald James McLean Brock Neitz David Robertson Russell White Jeff

Sandringham ran out comfortable winners by 28 points over Williamstown but the result was pretty meaningless as neither side was at anything like full strength with very few AFL listed players involved in the game. Colin Sylvia looked his usual rock star self and booted three goals but he was, as mentioned above, pretty rusty and in need of a run. I expect, if he pulls up well after today's half game, that he'll follow the formula and play three quarters next week and at least one more game before he would be considered for an AFL game. He needs to do plenty of work and appeared to be blowing hard on a few occasions. Clint Bartram was solid and got plenty of the ball but was not as outstanding as last week playing mainly off half back with a couple of runs through midfield. He was given three quarters this week and certainly shows a lot of promise for a kid who's only just turned 19. His disposal by hand and foot has improved a fair bit but he really tried to do too much at times and was penalised for that. Matthew Warnock was workmanlike in defence for the first half and he was later moved forward where he struggled a bit in the windy conditions that suited defenders more than forwards. With Sylvia off the ground the Zebra forward line looked a bit disorganised but then it had no Sautner or Poyas, Michael Newton wasn't eligible to play and Nick Smith has moved on. The Zebras kicked 11 behinds in a row before kicking their first goal for the second half midway through the final term. Isaac Weetra didn't take his place on the ground after injuring his hamstring again at training on Friday - it's back to rehab for him for a few weeks at least. There were no appearances either from Ben Holland, Brock McLean, Byron Pickett and Paul Wheatley who had all earlier been cleared to play. Perhaps the 5 day break between today and Friday night's season opener played a role in the decision not to play them? Peter Summers and Shane Valenti were the best of the regular Sandy players and Chad Liddell saw out the whole game for once. Chris Lamb was solid as usual in defence. A few of the younger Zebra players up from the Sandy Dragons look to have a bit of potential. Collingwood's Joffa was in attendance to lend the Willi boys his support but his gold winners jacket failed to materialise and I believe a few Collingwood/Williamstown supporters were reported lost and wandering aimlessly down Hampton Street in search of the northern and western suburbs after the game. Which reminds me, what do you get when you cross a magpie with a seagull? Sandringham 6.4.40 9.7.61 9.12.66 14.19.103 Williamstown 4.1.25 8.2.50 9.6.60 11.9.75 Goals: Valenti 4, Sylvia 3, Biddlecombe, Collyer, Gribbin, M. Johnston, McKenzie, Paule, Summers

The only game in town this weekend is the clash of traditional rivals - Sandringham and Williamstown at Trevor Barker Oval on Sunday. There is only ONE game and no reserves match as AFL listed players can only take part after receiving special permission - generally for players returning from injury. The big name back is Colin Sylvia which Isaac Weetra and Matthew Warnock return from injury. Clint Bartram is expected to play three quarters this week on his long road to recovery from an ankle injury. The match begins at 2.00pm. Admission Prices Adults: $5.00 Concession: $3.00 Visiting Members: $3.00 Sandringham and Melbourne Members: free admission on production of membership card. Thanks again to the SFC for making available the following Team Lists for Sunday's games: SENIORS - 25th March 2007 2.00pm SANDRINGHAM 1. Kenton Hall 2. Tom Paterakis 3. Shane Valenti 4. Andrew Biddlecombe 5. Sam Monaghan 6. Peter Summers 8. Rod Crowe 11. Ewen Mckenzie 13. Jake Williams 14. Clint Bartram 15. Stefan Martin 17. David Gallagher 18. Rennie Gilchrist 19. Chris Lamb 21. Peter McGettigan 22. Daniel Gribbin 31. Marc Johnston 33. Chad Liddell 36. Tomi Johnston 37. Matthew Warnock 47. Shane Tregear 48. Phillip Zarra 51. Thomas Dean 72. Daniel Collyer 73. Colin Sylvia 74. Isaac Weetra WILLIAMSTOWN 1. Patrick Rose 3. Steven Greene 5. Clinton Proctor 6. Andrew Williams 9. Kane McKenzie 10. Brett Johnson 11. Anthony Chiu 14. Ryan Crawford 21. Tom Langlands 24. Cameron Lockwood 25. Scott Meyer 26. Murray Boyd 27. David Stretton 35. Brant Dickson 38. Tyson Goldsack 39. James Beaumont 43. Martin Clarke 45. Brent Macaffer 46. Conor Dullard 47. Mitchell Keddell 49. Matthew Grossman 52. Nick Roberts 54. Matthew Miller 56. Jacob Gotch 60. Michael Kennedy 63. Byron Bonner 69. Tim Jenkins 70. Sam Toulmin 73. Paul Medhurst AFL listed players in bold.

Indeed it was Clint Bartram who played only a half a game today and he was one of the best coming off half back. Redleg got the message a bit wrong. It was Paul Wheatley who I had as BOG up to the main break and he continued on in that vein until he went off around three quarter time. Michael Newton ended with 5 goals 2 behinds and he could've kicked a couple more. The final score saw Sandringham win by 2 points 13.15.93 to 13.13.91. The Zebras were down to no reserves and a couple of players not 100% on the ground and they did well to hold on. Chad Liddell and Ezra Poyas only played half a game and Gallagher was also off in the final quarter. Lynden Dunn copped a bad whack to the face early in the game and we're hoping there was no fracture. PJ got a lot of the ball and marked and rucked well today. Shane Neaves played a good game as his back up. Godders worked hard and took a few knocks but kept bouncing up. Kicking still nothing much. Heath Neville was quiet early but got some of the ball later on. Adem Yze worked pretty well in the middle but was by no means outstanding. All in all, not enough to win a place back in the best 22. Sandringham 1.4.10 6.10.46 9.12.66 13.15.93 Port Melbourne 2.5.17 2.6.18 6.9.45 13.13.91 Goals: Newton 5, Wheatley 3, Yze 2, P Johnson, Neaves, Summers. Best: Wheatley, Summers, P Johnson, Bartram, Yze, Newton, Monahan Had a chat with Isaac Weetra who is pretty much recovered from his hamstring injury and is confident of getting some valuable game time in next week's practice match. Reserves: Port Melbourne 22.16.148 defeated Sandringham 7.7.49

The Sandringham Football Club continues its pre-season on Sunday against the new look Port Melbourne at Trevor Barker Oval. After a solid effort last week against Bendigo, the Zebs will be looking to build momentum on their quest for four in a row! The reserve match begins at 11.15am with the seniors commencing at 2.00pm. Admission Prices - Adults: $5.00 Concession: $3.00 Visiting Members: $3.00 Thanks against to the SFC for making available the following Team Lists for Sunday's games: SENIORS - 18th March 2007 2.00pm SANDRINGHAM 1. Kenton Hall 3. Shane Valenti 4. Andrew Biddlecombe 6. Peter Summers 8. Rod Crowe 9. Lynden Dunn 10. Heath Neville 13. Jake Williams 15. Stefan Martin 17. David Gallagher 18. Rennie Gilchrist 19. Chris Lamb 21. Peter McGettigan 24. James Frawley 27. Colin Garland 28. Michael Newton 29. Paul Johnson 30. Simon Godfrey 31. Marc Johnston 32. Ezra Poyas 33. Chad Liddell 34. Shane Neaves 35. Paul Wheatley 36. Tomi Johnston 37. Ricky Petterd 44. Sam Monaghan 47. Shane Tregear 48. Phillip Zarra 66. Adem Yze 68. Clint Bartram 78. Ryan Ferguson * Note: edited to exclude the MFC players who played at Skilled Stadium on 17/3/07. PORT MELBOURNE 1. Luke Cotchett 2. David Pitt 3. Tim Hazell 4. David Robbins 5. Adrian Bonaddio 6. Luke Livingston 7. John Milhuisen 8. Stephen Brewer 9. Chris Obst 11. Rhys Bloomfield 12. Brendan Waldron 13. Julian Rowe 14. Ryan McMahon 15. John Baird 20. Sam Dwyer 22. Brayden Shaw 24. Matt Pearce 25. Bo Nixon 28. Matthew Smith 29. Chris Cain 30. David Fanning 31. Jeremy Dukes 33. Sam Debruin 35. Paul Jolley 36. Sam Pleming 39. Rowan Nayna 41. Brad Sutcliffe 43. Dean Kelly RESERVES - 18th March 2007 11.15 am SANDRINGHAM 1. Kenton Hall 5. Sam Monaghan 11. Ewen McKenzie 12. Nick Tsindos 13. Jake Williams 15. Stefan Martin 16. Spencer Roberts 21. Peter McGettigan 22. Daniel Gribbin 25. Tom Mitchell 26. Daniel Turcarelli 38. Brett Liddell 39. Dominic Dunne 44. Stuart Cleeve 47. Shane Tregear 48. Phil Zarra 50. Chris Richards 51. Tom Dean 53. Michael Curcio 55. Adrian Gileno 57. Tom Paule 60. Daniel Born 61. Adam Martin PORT MELBOURNE 10. Toby Pinwill 12. Brendan Waldron 17. Rhys Monteath 21. Marcus Carroll 23. Andrew Gilham 26. Robin Nahas 27. Jarrod Plymin 28. Nick McArdle 32. Matthew Bekker 34. Luke Peel 38. Shayne Allan 40. Paul Fermanis 41. Brad Sutcliffe 42. Tom Langford 44. Tim Kelly 45. Matthew Kelly 46. Rees Thomas 47. Mark Tyrell 48. Natt Nixon 49. Stephen Henshaw 51. Ramy Melham 52. Brad Collins 53. Dean Francis

Breaking news. Former Demon and 2006 Sandy premiership player Phil Read has joined the Geelong VFL list for 2007.

No, not the same one. This Ken Hall (full name Kenton Hall as dazzle wrote) has been around Zebraland for a few years and has played a handful of senior games. For the record:- Sandringham 13.21.99 defeated Bendigo 11.9.75 Goalkickers: Poyas 5 Crowe 3 Biddlecombe Garland Newton Petterd Summers In the reserves Sandringham 12.16.88 defeated Bendigo 6.10.46 You can't take much away from the results. Bendigo didn't have many of their Essendon listed players available and they tired badly as the game wore on. Jason Cloke is with Bendigo this year and is playing the same role in defence that he had at Collingwood.

No, not the same one. This Ken Hall (full name Kenton Hall as dazzle wrote) has been around Zebraland for a few years and has played a handful of senior games. For the record:- Sandringham 13.21.99 defeated Bendigo 11.9.75 Goalkickers: Poyas 5 Crowe 3 Biddlecombe Garland Newton Petterd Summers In the reserves Sandringham 12.16.88 defeated Bendigo 6.10.46 You can't take much away from the results. Bendigo didn't have many of their Essendon listed players available and they tired badly as the game wore on. Jason Cloke is with Bendigo this year and is playing the same role in defence that he had at Collingwood.

The Sandringham Football Club begins their preseason this weekend against the Bendigo Bombers at Trevor Barker Oval. Admission Prices Adults: $5.00 Concession: $3.00 Visiting Members: $3.00 Thanks to the SFC for making available the following Team Lists for Sunday's games: SENIORS - 11th March 2007 2.00pm SANDRINGHAM 1. Ken Hall 3. Shane Valenti 4. Andrew Biddlecombe 6. Tom Mentiplay 7. Bryon Pickett 8. Rod Crowe 10. Heath Neville 14. Peter Summers 18. Rennie Gilchrist 19. Chris Lamb 21. Peter McGettigan 23. Marc Johnston 24. Ben Holland 27. Ricky Petterd 28. Michael Newton 29. Paul Johnson 30. Simon Godfrey 31. Nick Sautner 32. Ezra Poyas 34. Shane Neaves 35. Paul Wheatley 36. Tomi Johnston 37. Colin Garland 44. Sam Monaghan 47. Shane Tregear BENDIGO BOMBERS 1. Simon Rosa 5. Hayden Skipworth 6. Josh Bowe 9. Nick Carter 10. Jason Cloke 12. Justin Maddern 14. Aaron Connaughton 16. Tim O’Keefe 18. Gavin Bowles 22. James Flaherty 24. Michael Dillon 31. Shannon Geary 33. Ben Jolley 34. Jay Neagle 37. Kyle Reimers 41. Danny Charters 42. Jarrod Atkinson 44. Lachlan McKinnon 46. Charlie Maher 49. Simon Plummer 50. Tim Plummer 71. Ben Dusher RESERVES - 11th March 2007 11.15 am SANDRINGHAM 2. Mark Gibb 11. Ewan McKenzie 12. Nick Tsindos 13. Jake Williams 15. Stefan Martin 16. Spencer Roberts 17. Daniel Born 22. Daniel Gribbin 25. Tom Mitchell 26. Daniel Turcarelli 38. Brett Liddell 39. Adam Martin 44. Stuart Cleeve 48. Phil Zarra 49. Domenic Dunne 50. Chris Richards 51. Tom Dean 53. Michael Curcio 55. Adrian Gileno 57. Tom Paule 60. Shane Jarvis BENDIGO BOMBERS 23. James Climus 27. Michael Pilcher 28. Hiro Yuki Toyama 29. Hiroaki Seino 35. Johnny Coghlan 36. Adam Parkes 38. Daniel Anderson 39. Andrew Gladman 40. Pat Cummins 43. Daniel Manning 45. Jake Lloyd 47. James Marcessani 48. Stuart Crameri 51. Tyronne Downie 52. Nathan Meade 53. Ashley Humphrey 54. Kris Matheson 55. Chris Wilmott 56. Alistair Pike 57. Michael Harrington 58. Jarred James 59. Michael Leech 61. Shaun Young

You're probably right Jumping Jack. The word is that Sauts kicked a lazy five in his first gallop for the year. Newton will probably have to play further afield but I don't think he's physically (and also perhaps mentally) ready for the rigours of FF so I'd suggest they keep him on a wing or a half back flank till he learns the caper.

Zebra coach Mark Williams has predicted that three or four of this year's batch of youngsters coming up from the Sandringham Dragons TAC Cup Under 18 squad could follow Shane Valenti's lead and earn a senior VFL place in 2007. The newcomers from the Dragons (in alphabetical order) are:- Daniel Born (Date of birth 9.03.88) 185 cm 82 kg (Noble Park) Michael Curcio (30.08.88) 191 80 (St Bedes/Mentone) Rennie Gilchrist (22.11.88) 184 80 (Caulfield Grammar) Jack Hellier (15.08.88) 176 82 (Haileybury College) Tomi Johnston (2.02.88) 176 63 (Melbourne Unicorns) Sam Monaghan (7.04.88) 184 80 (East Sandringham) Jake Muir (24.05.1987) 190 88 (Old Brighton) Chris Richards (30.10.88) 170 64 (St Peters) Simon Richards (30.10.88) 173 71 (St Peters) Shane Tregear (27.04.88) 180 72 (Brighton Grammar) Jake Williams (23.08.88) 174 71 (Xavier College) Phil Zarra (7.10.88) 181 78 (Caulfield Grammarians) The lightly built Tomi Johnston joins his brother Mark at the club. They are the sons of former Carlton star Wayne Johnston. Monaghan was a Victorian Metro Under 18 representative last year and there are some big wraps for Zarra as well. In other news, the loss of promising midfielder Daniel Corp to Frankston has been confirmed but the Zebras may retain the exciting Mark Corrigan who was unlucky to miss out in making last year's premiership team.

Sandringham will be playing an intra club practice game on Friday the 2nd, March at 5.30pm. The Game will be four quarters of 20 minutes, with central umpires from the VFL in charge of the game. All supporters are welcome to attend and check out our exciting new players for 2007. There will be at least 12 Melbourne players who do not make the trip to Mount Gambier playing. The Social Club will be open so join the supporters in the Club for a refreshing drink whilst watching the game. Later in the week I hope to have some details of the next crop of young recruits who have joined the Zebras from the Dragons U18's.

Phil Cleary's website is currently carrying this cryptic message:- " The End of the VFA? The VFL supporters website is carrying stories about my departure from the ABC TV VFL commentary box. In time I'll provide the real story.." Meanwhile, things are quiet as a church mouse down at Sandy and the only news I have is of former players at other clubs - Liston Medallist and former Demon rookie and Zebra David Robbins has signed to play for Port Melbourne this year. Former Demon Benny Beams who played in Sandy's 2000 premiership team has retired from the Tassie Devils where he has been the captain.

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For the VFL fans and the supporters of Nick Sautner in particular, here is something you may not have seen in him [read here] I like the fact that he's such a modest unassuming fellow and I'm sure his fans over he would agree wholeheartedly:- "It's vital for me to balance my personal, business and sporting life. I play VFL footy for Sandringham. I have played in four premierships and have led the league goal kicking for six years, a competition record." Seriously though, he is being very modest because he's now played in five VFL premiership teams, not four - 1997, 200, 2004, 2005 and 2006.

I've just updated my earlier post regarding the practice games. Please note that clubs can only play VFL listed players (and some AFL listed players if they receive special permission on the last weekend in March and therefore there will be no reserves game v Williamstown.

Practice games for 2007 Sunday 11th March v Bendigo Bombers, Reserves 11:15am, Seniors 2:00pm Sunday 18th March v Port Melbourne, Reserves 11:15am, Seniors 2:00pm Sunday 25th March v Williamstown, Seniors 2:00pm. (Due to AFL restrictions on players on this weekend there will be no reserves practice game) Sunday 1st April v Casy Scorpions, Reserves 11:15am Seniors 2.00pm At this stage and subject to ground conditions, all practice games will be played at the Trevor Barker Beach Road Oval.

Not much news out at Zebraland however, one new signing is Old Mazenod ruckman Dominic Dunne who was best on ground for the VAFA in its loss to the SA Amateurs during the season. That effort earned Dunne All Australian Amateur Under 23 recognition for 2006. Sandy losses are former Demon veteran Guy Rigoni who retired immediately after this year's grand final and two impressive younger players Mark Corrigan and Daniel Corp who look like moving on. Meanwhile at the club's AGM on Monday night John Kempf was awarded Life Membership along with the club's late president Gary Gilchrist who tragically passed away in July. Triple Premiership coach Mark Williams has re-signed to lead the Zebras for the next three years.