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IVANHOE AMATEUR FOOTBALL CLUB
“Since 1910″
16 May 2012
ROUND 4 PHOTOS
We have uploaded some of the Round 4 photos that Phil Skeggs took. They can be found on the Photos page.
15 May 2012
3 OUT OF 4 AGAIN!
Two weeks in a row we have managed to get three wins from our four games but this week it was the Club 18s that missed out. The Seniors took on Hawthorn on their stomping ground and despite being behind at half time, came through with a 22 point victory. The Reserves managed a comfortable 48 point win over Hawthorn with Booga kicking 3 of the 10 goals. The Under 19s took on the undefeated top team Therry Penola at Ivanhoe Park and kept them to 2 goals for the day and ran away with a 77 point victory with Danny Jones leading the way with a BOG performance. They have now stamped themselves as one of the top teams for 2012! The Club 18s took on NOBS/St Pats away and despite getting off to a great start, were over run in the last quarter to lose by 44 points. Tim Sheehan once again managed to kick a bag, this week 5 majors. Lets hope we can get 4 wins this weekend! For a full match report for the seniors click here.
14 May 2012
$5,000 DRAW
As you will know, this years big fundraising event is the $5,000 Reverse Draw on Sunday 8 July. If you are looking at supporting the club by purchasing one or more tickets over the next four weeks, please contact Ross Toogood on 0412 766 355 or email the club at ivanhoeafc@gmail.com as Rob Pearce will be away during this time. It is hugely important for our club so please dig deep.
JUMPERS
If any player needs or wants to buy a match day Ivanhoe jumper they will be available at the club rooms on Thursday night this week. Make sure you bring your money along to purchase your jumper!
8 May 2012
WELL DONE DUCK!
As most of you will know, Damon Wood played his 200th game on the weekend for Ivanhoe Amateur Football Club and once again played a pivotal role in defence, shutting down the opposition’s best forward. It is worth noting that in those 200 games, only 5 have been in the reserves (all in his first 3 years at the club) which means in 5 matches time he should play his 200th Senior game for the club. Once again Duck, congratulations from all at Ivanhoe!
7 May 2012
3 OUT OF 4
On Saturday the club had three wins out of four games with the Seniors beating Kew, the Under 19s smashing AJAX and the Club 18s easily taking care of local rivals Old Ivanhoe. The Reserves had a tough day at the office losing to the top team Kew. The seniors celebrated the ‘Ducks’ 200th in great style with Ash Close booting 6 goals in the 54 point win. In the Clubbies Tim Sheehan had another great day also booting 6 goals helping them to a 46 point win. Jack Delbridge and Danny Jones lead the way for the Under 19s helping Jai Swainger bag 7 goals on their way to an 89 point victory. For a full match report for the senior game, click here.
MUIR 2012
There are only 20 days until our second function of the season arrives. The return of Miss Universe In Reverse has everyone at the club and local area very excited, with the prospect of Ivanhoe’s finest young men strutting their stuff for the ladies. For more details go to our Social Events page.
1 May 2012
CONGRATULATIONS WOODY!
This weekend Damon Wood plays his 200th game for Ivanhoe Amateur Football Club. Read more here.
ROUND 2 REVIEW
For a comprehensive look at the loss on Saturday, click here.
2012 MAJOR FUNDRAISER, $5,000 PRIZE!
This years annual BIG DRAW/PLEASANT SUNDAY has more than doubled in prize money!!! This year our final ticket drawn will be worth $5,000!!!!!!
On top of this the first ticket drawn will win a trip for two to Queensland (conditions apply). If you would like to purchase one or more tickets, please contact Rob Pearce on 0438 378 348. Whether you are able to make the event itself or not, you can still win the prize, so please help support the club by buying your chance to win $5,000 CASH!!!!
29 April 2012
2 WINS/2 LOSSES
Round 2 of 2012 saw the clubs fortunes reverse from Round 1 with the Seniors and Reserves going down to Yarra Valley at Domeney Reserve and both the Under 19s and Club 18s getting their first wins for the season. Yarra Valley were simply too strong for us in the seniors and with no interchange after half time we were run over comprehensively in the last quarter. The Reserves showed great spirit and took a handy lead in at half time only for Yarra to fight their way back for a 3 goal win. On the positive side our Under 19s fought back from a 6 goal deficit at half time to inflict a 2 point win on Williamstown CYMS with Jai Swainger kicking 4 second half goals! The Club 18s set up their win with a 5 goal to nil second quarter, winning by 32 points at the final siren. Last years league leading goal kicker, Tim Sheehan, starred with 8 goals!
OPEN LETTER
After the Life Members luncheon held at Ivanhoe Park in round 1 one of our guests, Life Member, Team of the Century member and Best & Fairest Winner, John Rojo, sent the club a lovely letter. We asked for permission to share his thoughts and here they are:
“After being at IAFC last saturday, I realised how fortunate I was to be associated with such a great group of people. I would like to say that people like John and Mary Miles, who I first met 45 years ago, are people I admire greatly. Footballers may be the bricks that make the football club but people like the Miles, Rob Pearce and his wife Lorraine and Phil Skeggs are the cement that hold the club together. I know I haven’t mentioned many other hard workers that have graced the IAFC but all the people who volunteer their time, money and energy are really the life blood of sport in our great country. So to all the people who continue to work tirelessly to support young sportsmen in their endeavours at the IAFC, thanks. That support gives you a strong grounding to live the rest of your life and helps you meet many of the challenges we face. Thanks again roj”
25 April 2012
ROUND 1 REVIEW
Take a look at the match report from Saturday’s win here.
LIFE MEMBERS
The final addition to our History section this week is the list of Ivanhoe Amateur Football Club Life Members. Please take a moment to take a look.
23 April 2012
BEST & FAIREST WINNERS
We have added another new page to the website, this time listing every Senior Best & Fairest winner since 1934, take a look!! Click here.
ROUND 1 PHOTOS
Phil Skeggs took some great photos on the weekend and they are now available to view on the Photos page.
21 April 2012
WIN TO KICK START THE SEASON!
The Seniors and Reserves have started the season with victories against Albert Park today. The Seniors had a 12 point win, 14.13-97 to 12.13-85 with Lachie Roberts kicking 4 goals in his first senior game for the club and Mali Jacobs best afield. The Reserves smashed Albert Park, 19.13-127 to 8.7-55, best afield ‘Booga’ Brazzale managed a lazy 8 goals!! The Under 19s went down by 6 points to Old Geelong with OG scoring the winning goal in the last minute 7.19-61 to 10.7-67. Great effort by the Unders, another strong year ahead for them I’m sure. The Clubbies had a tough task being in the top division this year and went down to St Bernards 17.13-115 to 5.15-45, hopefully they can turn it around next week against Fitzroy at home.
20 April 2012
TEAM OF THE CENTURY
On the eve of Season 2012 we have added another page to our History section of this website. That is, the Team of the Century that was announced in the year 2000. For those who weren’t around the club in 2000 it is worthwhile taking a look at some of the great names to wear our jumper and grace Ivanhoe Park over the years!
12 April 2012
VAFA CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
Last night at the VAFA Season Launch the VAFA recognised our very own Rob Pearce with a Certificate of Merit for his wonderful, and on-going, service to the Ivanhoe Amateur Football Club. His roles over the years out our great club have included President (twice), Reserves Coach, Senior and Reserves Team Manager and many other things. It is fantastic that the VAFA have acknowledged Rob’s amazing effort and love for our club, one of only eight recognised last night with this award. To top it off, it was in the presence of the current Premiership coach of his other favourite team, Geelong. Congratulations Rob from all at Ivanhoe!!
