IVANHOE AMATEUR FOOTBALL CLUB

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23 September

BARTS WINS TOP AWARDS

By Phil Skeggs

Ivanhoe Amateurs life member David Bartlett will be in the AFL Grand Final Parade after being honoured with two major awards by AFL Queensland this week. Bartlett picked up the State Volunteer of the Year award and the QAFL Club Volunteer of the Year for his work with Sherwood/Western Magpies at Queensland footy’s night of nights at the Gabba on Sunday. In his 34 years of volunteering with the Magpies, where he is also a life member, “Barts” has done everything from fitness coaching to cooking and handyman work. Along with fixtures maintenance for the Magpies, he ran a very successful “Barts’ Burgers” on match days and also worked with junior teams.

“Barts” was a popular Ivanhoe juniors and Under 19s coach in his playing days in the VAFA’s A and B grades during the 1970s, taking the Under 19s to the top of Junior Section 1 and a grand final in 1977, as well as a Colts grand final in Yarra Junior league the previous year when he played in the B section reserves premiership. His assistant coach was another club life member Andrew Ireland, who is CEO of the Sydney Swans and an AFL life member. The pair tell me they still keep close tabs on the Hoes’ progress each season. Barts regularly returns to Ivanhoe Park to watch a match and catch up with old faces whenever he is in town.

In his acceptance speech, the retired teacher told the audience he enjoyed seeing boys develop into senior footballers who love the game and become good citizens. He said the Magpies had a focus on developing young footballers to play at the highest level possible. Barts will be given the full VIP treatment by the AFL during Grand Final week, including free air tickets, an appearance in Friday’s street parade, a gala dinner and tickets to the big game.

Despite being on crutches after undergoing hip replacement surgery a fortnight ago, he says he is already in training to walk the length of 1.5km Melbourne street parade with the aid of a walking stick.

We sure breed them tough at Ivanhoe Park!

To read more about David Bartlett, click here.

19 September

DAY WINS IVIES B&F

By Phil Skeggs

Ivanhoe Amateurs congratulates Tahlia Day on winning the Ivies inaugural best and fairest award on Sunday. Tahlia, who played in the ruck and also provided a focal point in the forward line, polled 73 votes in 10 games including the semi-final. Midfielder Sarah Kerr, who played in all three grading games, nine home and away matches and the semi, finished second with 68 votes. Ruck-rover Georgia Scarce, who also played 10 games, was third with 67 votes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The talented trio were all prominent in the semi-final against Old Carey – Tahlia kicking two of our three goals.  And they’ve all indicated they will be lining up with the Ivies next season. Sarah, who came third in the Division 2 B&F, was one of 14 VAFA Women’s players invited to showcase their talent in front of AFLW recruiters as part of AFL Victoria’s Female Young Guns match at Coburg City Oval on September 9.

In accepting her B&F award on Sunday, Tahlia said she first came to Ivanhoe Park for a training run out of curiosity to see what it was like playing football. She was immediately made welcome by her new teammates and the rest, as they say, is history. Her name will forever be first on the Ivies  honour board.

Coach Bill Emerson said the Ivies’  team ethic was “second to none”. The Ivies had 46 players in their first season, with up to 36 becoming regulars. He said a dozen women continued training together post-season, such was the enthusiasm for next year, and he has already had a call from a potential recruit. Ten players who have graduated from Ivanhoe Juniors  Youth/Under 18 girls will be invited to pre-season as well. IAFC secretary Peter Marshall has indicated he will be Ivies team manager next year, and the search is on for a new assistant coach.

Pre-season training starts on Wednesday, November 15 and will continue on Mondays and Wednesdays before Christmas. For more information about the Ivies and pre-season training, contact Bill Emerson on 0407 921 951.

15 September

LEIGHTON PEARCE TO COACH UNDER 19s

Ivanhoe Amateurs is pleased to announce that Leighton Pearce will coach the Under 19s next season. Leighton was assistant coach to Bill Emerson with the Ivanhoe Ivies women’s team that reached the semi-finals in their first season this year. Leighton also worked alongside Bill in 2014 when Ivanhoe’s  Under 19s won a premiership in North Division. The dynamic duo went back-to-back, coaching  Ivanhoe’s reserves to a flag in Division 2 in 2015.

Leighton was a brilliant midfielder and onballer in his playing days. He was a three-time winner of junior club B&Fs in the early ’90s and equal B&F in under 19s. He played 117 senior games in B, C and D grades during the mid to late 90s, including the 1995 C grade grand final. He was also a runner-up in the seniors B&F. Knee injuries curtailed his playing career, but Leighton assisted his dad – club doyen Rob Pearce – in coaching Ivanhoe junior teams.  He continued as an assistant coach with seniors and reserves  under the tutelage of senior coaches John Matthews and Doni Valkanis.

A popular teacher at Ivanhoe Primary, Leighton and his partner Kim have an 18-month-old daughter. Ivanhoe president Luke Blackwood welcomed Leighton’s decision to coach the Under 19s. “Leighton has served a very successful apprenticeship as an assistant coach in recent seasons and he is more than ready to step up and coach under 19s,” said Blackwood. “He has taken on a role that is vital to the long-term future success of the club.”

Leighton said he was looking forward to working with the next generation of Hoers. “Under 19s can be heaps of fun for young blokes wanting to stick tight, keep fit  and play footy together after they leave school. But it is also that stepping stone in their development from juniors to seniors,” he said. “I really look forward to meeting everyone. Next season  will be a great challenge.  As a player I loved the competitive nature of football and was hungry for success. I’m sure that will translate as a coach towards achieving our team goals in 2018.”

Ivanhoe’s Colts enjoyed training sessions with the seniors this year and the Under 19s will be invited to do pre-season work with the seniors over summer. More details to be announced soon.

For further information about Under 19s football, contact Leighton Pearce on 0402 421 653, or recruiter Jack McDonald on 0447 361 444.

12 September

IVANHOE MILESTONE MEN

200 club games

Ivanhoe Amateurs congratulates our affable resident mathematician Ben Fleming on his 200^th game for the club in Round 16. “Flemmo” joined the Hoes a decade ago and became a regular in the seniors as a handy backman for six seasons. He was among the best players in the 2012 D3 reserves grand final and the 2014 D2 reserves grand final, and star centreman and co-captain of the Hoes D2 reserves premiership team in 2015. He was a runner-up in the reserves B&F last year and was a vice-captain this season when they made the semi-final. Flemmo has no plans to retire just yet, which is a plus for us.

 

100 club games

Dave Ioannou clocked up his 100^th club game in Round 17 for Ivanhoe AFC. Dave is a quiet achiever in the reserves, preferring to let his actions do the talking. Team-mates dubbed him “Hanger Dave” for his ability to pluck big grabs each week. Dave started in 2012 and was a member of the Under 19s 2014 premiership team.  He continues to develop as a key forward and second ruck.

 

 

50 club games

Congratulations to talented centre-half back Liam Jacob on his 50^th club game for Ivanhoe in Round 18. Liam started in 2015 in the Colts (under 18s) and soon came to the notice of senior coaches for his strong marking and spoiling abilities. He was a runner-up in the club B&F last year. Wearing the #13 jumper in the seniors, Liam was dubbed  “Grim Sweeper”  this season for his solid work ethic thwarting opposition attacks and sweeping the ball out of defence.

 

50 club games

Julian Mancuso ran out for his 50^th club game in the D1 reserves semi-final at Sportscover Arena and was among our best players in the backline.  Jules debuted in 2015 and won the reserves B&F last season.  Known for his speed, poise and all-round skills, Jules has started to make his mark as a senior player.

 

 

 

50 club games

Popular clubman Jack Wright played his 50^th club game in Round 18. “Herman” began as an under 19 in 2012 and missed a couple of seasons before returning to play Club 18 in 2015. He has been a keen member of the reserves over the past two seasons and also impressed as a witty MC at the club trivia night this year.

 

 

30 August

COLE AND CO TO HAVE ANOTHER GO

By Phil Skeggs

Ivanhoe Amateurs has reappointed senior coach Leigh Cole for season 2018 after another year of consolidation in VAFA Division 1. Club president Luke Blackwood said several first-year players had benefitted enormously under the tutelage of Cole and assistant coach Ross Henshaw. Ivanhoe has also reappointed women’s coach Bill Emerson, who took the Ivies to the finals in their first season in Division 2.

2 August

MILESTONE MEN

200 Club Games

Ivanhoe Amateurs congratulates evergreen reserves defender Joe Mazzocca on his 200th game for the club in Round 14. Joe started at Ivanhoe in 1998 and has missed just two seasons (2016, 2013). An Ivanhoe life member, Joe played his only senior game in 2003. He played a couple of Club XVIII games in 2015 and returned for another run this season, telling ressies coach Peter Rawley he was happy to help out with running boundary and other duties and would pull on the boots if the team was ever a player short. That attitude has earned him another nine games so far this year. Well done Joey, you are the ultimate clubman.

 

 

150 Club Games

Congratulations to on-baller Mali Jacobs on his 150^th club game for Ivanhoe Amateurs in Round 8. After under 19s, Mali made his senior debut in 2011 and has been a key member  ever since.  Mali consistently trains hard and plays harder  – all the time maintaining his trademark cool exterior. His mobility and strong marking have been a hallmark and earned him the seniors’ B&F in 2015 when the Hoes made the D2 grand final. Onwards and upwards, Marls!

 

 

 

 

100 Senior Games

Ivanhoe Amateurs congratulates mercurial defender Reece Cotter on his 100^th senior game in Round  8. Reece made his senior debut in 2010 when he was still an under 19. Reece typifies the small who plays tall. His courage, speed and skills are exemplary, whether it be backing into a pack for a mark, tackling big blokes twice his size,  running the ball out of defence or snagging inspirational goals. We love your work, Cotts!

 

 

 

100 Club Games

It’s hard to believe but our popular smiling assassin James Lagreca last month clocked up over 100 club games for Ivanhoe Amateurs, including 26 in the seniors. “Shanga” was co-captain of Ivanhoe’s drought-breaking under 19s premiership team in 2014. He is one of the few to have celebrated back-to-back flags as a member of the Hoes’ D2 reserves premiership team in 2015. “Shanga” became a seniors regular last season and has displayed tenacity and footy smarts in equal measures. A big well done, Shanga!

 

 

 

100 Club Games

Ivanhoe Amateurs congratulates Ben Grigg  on his 100^th club game in Round 15 this Saturday. “Grigga” has been a key position player for the Hoes reserves for most of the journey.  After under 19s, he got his first senior game in 2015 and was a pivotal member of the reserves premiership team in the same year. Blessed with safe hands, natural athleticism, and great goal sense, “Grigga” can play either end – qualities that have earned this quiet achiever more senior games in recent times. Keep on motoring, Grigga!

 

 

 

50 Senior Games

Ivanhoe Amateurs congratulates star on-baller Reuben Blackmore-Moore on his 50th senior game in Round 15 this Saturday. Since joining the seniors in 2014, “Nosha” has developed from a clever opportunist forward to a tough, battle-hardened on-baller. He loves a goal and if ever there’s an Ivanhoe player to win an Almost Footy Legends segment one day, it will be “Nosha”. Runner-up club B&F last season and enjoying another very consistent season in 2017. Be the brick, Nosha!

 

 

 

16 July

BANNER FROM HEAVEN

By Phil Skeggs

Ivanhoe’s women’s team coach Bill Emerson has obviously won the total respect of his team in their first season.

Emerson was a bit taken aback when confronted with a huge banner and a guard of honour from the Ivies before their game against St Bedes/ Mentone Tigers at Centenary Park East last Saturday (July 15). The banner, declaring him a “Super coach”, was erected to celebrate his 300th game as a coach.

Emerson, who coached at Hawthorn YCW from 1981-86, also coached juniors for seven years from 2004-11 before guiding Ivanhoe’s under 19s and reserves to recent premierships.

The Ivies went on to record an emphatic sixth win and are in fifth spot in Division 2, firming as a smoky for the finals. Emerson says the Ivies are all stars in his eyes and he’s keen to coach them next season too.

11 July

PREMIERSHIP FACES IDENTIFIED

By Phil Skeggs

The club has finally got some names for a photo of its 1921 Heidelberg District premiership team. A copy of the team photo graced the clubroom walls for many years, but without a caption to identify any players or officials. A former Ivanhoe bank manager Graeme Jebb has provided nine names, including his father Harry Jebb who was a 19-year-old trainer with the team at the time.

Graeme, who is now 83, had the team photo on display at the Commonwealth Bank in Ivanhoe when he was manager during the 1980s. “I put a note on it to see if anyone could identify any of the players and a few customers were able to do so,” he said.

The club only learnt the names of the premiership team after being granted special permission to view bound volumes of fragile copies of the Heidelberg News by the State Library two years ago. The grand final team was listed in an extensive match report, but no team photos were published.

The faces identified with Graeme Jebb’s help are:

Harry Jebb (trainer), who is first on the left in back row with a towel over his shoulder.

Mr Veall, believed to be a club official.

Merv Lavender, who didn’t play in the grand final, but had been a team member since the club rejoined the HDFA in 1920. His father E.F Lavender was club secretary when the club joined the Heidelberg District league in 1912.

George Cheswass, who played on the half-back flank in the 1921 premiership and was also a member of Ivanhoe’s 1913 HDFA premiership team. His brother was vice-captain T. Cheswass.

Mr J. Morris, who was a vice-president.

Des Farr, who was the 1921 premiership ruckman.

Mr J. ‘Dad’ Gough, who was club secretary and league delegate. He was also a club official in the 1913 premiership photo.

John Benson, wearing a beanie in the team photo, was a forward who kicked two goals in the grand final.

W.Millsom , who was captain in the losing 1920 grand final and among the best players as rover in the 1921 premiership.

Ivanhoe had a runaway win over Heidelberg in the 1921 grand final played at Templestowe on September 10, 1921. Final scores were Ivanhoe 13.19 (97) to Heidelberg 4.9 (33). The Heidelberg District league was disbanded after 1921 and Ivanhoe joined the Sub-District League. Several Ivanhoe players from 1921 were invited to Collingwood, including Laurie Murphy who went on to play 79 games for the Magpies and represented Victoria three times.

Graeme Jebb, who was a friend of the Farr family, said his father Harry went on to be an engineer “and a good Collingwood supporter like his father”.  It is not known how long he was a trainer at Ivanhoe. As a boy growing up in Ivanhoe, Graeme attended Ivanhoe Primary with many others who later played at Ivanhoe Park during the 1950s. Graeme returned to see the Hoes in action and admire the new clubrooms earlier this season and has rocked up to a few more home games, including last Saturday’s excellent win over Preston.

A rare photocopy of an Ivanhoe team from circa 1933 (pre-VAFA) was also given to me recently via 1956 premiership player Ian Anderson. A few names had been pencilled in and the most important player identified was a very young Hec Rutherford, whom the club’s Best and Fairest medal is named after. The photo wasn’t dated but my research has revealed the club got new jumpers later in the season and if you look at those tops in the photo they are looking very worn and tattered. Club stalwart and life member Russell Knight has the club’s premiership photos in safe-keeping until wall spaces in the new rooms are apportioned.

If you have any old team or player photos from yesteryear that might be of interest for the club’s new Picture Trove, please email them to pskeggs@optusnet.com.au.

To view Picture Trove, click here. For more details about Ivanhoe’s 1921 premiership, click here.

4 July

PAST PLAYERS DAY – AUGUST 5

You’re invited to the Ivanhoe Amateur Football Club 2017 Past Players day, incorporating the 30 year reunion of the 1987 Under 19’s and B Grade Reserve Premiership sides.

Time and Date: August 5 at our home game v Therry

Entry: $10 fee for finger food. Free for $300 black and white members.

Please spread the word, we want as many past players along as possible.

So we can cater, please rsvp to colin.mcdonald@team.telstra.com or to the post on the club’s Facebook page.

3 July

LEGENDS’ AUTOGRAPHS COME TO LIGHT

By Phil Skeggs

Long before social media selfies were the craze, devoted fans would collect signatures of their footy heroes in autograph books. I can’t say I’ve ever got too excited about autographs, although I do have a Carlton cap signed by legends Stephen Silvagni, Craig Bradley and Anthony Koutoufides. So when Black & Whites luncheon guest John Milinkovic ** pulled out a couple of old photocopies of autographs he’d been given about 30 years ago, I must admit to feeling initially underwhelmed.

 

 

That was until I had a closer look at the 28 names under the hand-written heading Collingwood 1938. “John,” I said, “do you realise there are three blokes who played for Ivanhoe among those signatures?” John said he had no idea that Brownlow medallists Harry and Albert Collier had played at Ivanhoe in the early 1920s before finding fame and multiple premiership glory with the Magpies. Harry had captained the Pies between 1935-39 and the brothers were both in Collingwood’s Team of the Century. Nor was he aware that Ron Dowling was another Ivanhoe star who played on the wing in the 1938 VFL Grand Final.  Ron played 72 games for the Pies between 1936-40 before returning to Ivanhoe Park.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collingwood lost the 1938 Grand Final to Carlton by 15 points, so perhaps these signatures weren’t as highly prized by our anonymous autograph collector. On the other hand, it was a controversial season. And Harry Collier, who was at the centre of that controversy, signed his autograph even though he didn’t play in the Grand Final.

The champion rover had been suspended for 14 weeks after Carlton accused him of striking

wingman Jack Carney. The bizarre thing was that no umpires had made a report, yet Harry admitted the offence and apologised. Harry was so popular that 2500 Collingwood supporters signed a petition demanding that his suspension be overturned. What is also significant about these signatures is that Albert stood in as captain in Harry’s absence, and the word “Capt” was conspicuously penned in alongside his autograph. You can’t help feeling the Magpies thought they would have won it if Harry had been playing.

Footy memorabilia aficionados will also appreciate the signatures of Collingwood’s greatest coach Jock McHale, a tactical genius who took the Magpies to eight premierships, one of the all-time great full-forwards Ron Todd, who kicked 327 goals for the Pies between 1935-39, Collingwood Team of the Century full-back Jack Regan, Magarey medallist Marcus Boyle, 1939 Brownlow medallist Marcus Whelan, Team of the Century forward and dual premiership coach Phonse Kyne, 1940 Brownlow medallist and Team of the Century half-forward Des Fothergill, and dual premiership players Vin Doherty, Alby Pannam  and Jack Carmody. Pretty impressive roll call really! Even the umpire Bill Blackburn signed the book.

The 1938 Grand Final was attended by a then-record 96,486 spectators at the MCG.  The ground wasn’t big enough to hold such a huge crowd – 84,000 was maximum capacity – and the fence in front of the scoreboard collapsed under the strain before the game, resulting in some spectators watching from between the fence and boundary line. That attendance record stood until 1956.

Yes, there was certainly some history attached to those humble autographs and those of the Colliers and Dowling will hold pride of place among our club’s history trove. The photocopies will also be given to IAFC secretary Peter Marshall, who does voluntary work at Collingwood FC archives.

*If anyone has old photos or other items of historic interest for Ivanhoe football club’s website’s new IAFC Picture Trove please email  pskeggs@optusnet.com.au or website editor Ross Toogood rosstoogood@gmail.com

**John Milinkovic played for Collingwood’s under 19s and reserves between 1971-74 and captained the under 19s in 1973. He is a good mate of club stalwart and life member John Loton.

26 June

GIANT IN THE HOUSE

By Phil Skeggs
Ivanhoe Amateurs trainer Jess Dal Pos has given supporters an insider’s view of playing for Greater Western Sydney in the AFLW’s inaugural season … and it wasn’t all roses.

24 June

IT’S A MATCH!

By Phil Skeggs
Ivanhoe Amateurs is kicking goals with new club merchandise this season.
The senior club introduced a smart new range of training tops, hoodies, hats and beanies this month and they’ve proved to be a real winner.
The training tops, which sell for $40, were inspired by the design of the junior club’s warm-up strip.
Senior club president Luke Blackwood said it was pleasing to see closer ties being forged with the junior club.
“We have always had that spiritual connection with a large majority of senior players having previously climbed up the junior ranks at Ivanhoe,” he said.
“We not only want to build a club of good people but we want the junior players to look up to us as role models.”
Blackwood, a former Ivanhoe junior and senior player, said senior players will also be helping out during Colts (under 17s) training nights in coming weeks.
Blackwood has also arranged for former Brisbane Lions premiership star Luke Power to join in a training session with the Colts soon.
Supporters seeking more information about special price deals on senior club merchandise can contact IAFC committee member Karl Kaldawi on 0402855166, or Luke Blackwood on 0418128616.

10 June

JUNE LUNCH – WITH JESSICA DAL POS, AFLW STAR

The IAFC Black & Whites invite all supporters to our June Lunch on Saturday 24 June. We warmly welcome our special guest, Jess Dal Pos who has a wonderful Ivanhoe story.  Our trainer in 2016 she was drafted as a priority player selection to Great Western Sydney Giants Women’s AFL, and after a wonderful season, All Australian Selection in the inaugural year of AFLW and recently re-signed by the Giants (click here to read about it!). Black & Whites members: no cost, non-members: $25. For Catering purposes, please RSVP text to Rob on 0438378348 or email lrprint@i.net.au by Thursday16th June   

1 June

IAFC ANNUAL BALL 2017

You are all formally invited to the 2017 IAFC Annual Ball on Saturday 29 July.
The evening will consist of plenty of food, drinks and dancing.
Event is black tie and everyone is expected to bring a partner.
There will be a silent auction and other fun things going on throughout the night… maybe even another rendition of Sam Mowat’s ‘Working Class Man’

Please click this link to purchase your tickets and make sure you do so ASAP
> https://www.trybooking.com/283571

Ticket includes:
– Canapes on arrival
– 3 course meal
– Unlimited drinks from 7pm-12am

29 May

IVANHOE SPORTS CLUB DEVELOPMENT FUND – DONATE NOW!

As many of you will know, Ivanhoe Park is home to the Ivanhoe Amateur Football Club, Ivanhoe Cricket Club & Ivanhoe Junior Football Club.

These clubs (combined) field 31 teams comprising over 525 participants, ranging in age from 8 years to masters (over 45s).

The Ivanhoe Park facility & its member clubs have been the pre-eminent community hub for hundreds of local families for over 100 years.

Over the past 18 months these shared clubrooms have undergone a major rebuild and refurbishment to more suitably cater for these sports as they continue to grow, particularly with the introduction of female teams in recent years.  With the clubroom build now complete there remains much still to do to enable the facility to be fully & effectively utilised.  This includes such things as basic furniture, catering equipment, audio visual equipment, storage facilities, a modern scoreboard and new coaches boxes.

The Ivanhoe Sporting Club (ISC) Inc. has been formed as a Joint body of our co-tenant clubs with the Presidents’ and Secretaries’ of each club on the Board. It is chaired by Tim Donohue, a member & participant in all 3 clubs for over 30 years.

The ISC’s role is to transparently manage funds raised now and over the coming years under the auspices of the Ivanhoe Sports Club Development Fund, through the umbrella organisation, the Australian Sports Foundation.  Our partnership with the Australian Sports Foundation enables all of your donations to be fully tax deductible.

All funds donated by club members and sponsors will be fully tax deductible and will be utilised to complete the required works at these newly completed multi-purpose clubrooms.

Please consider making a contribution to what will be an amazing community centre for hundreds of local families for many years to come. Be part of something great.  To donate, click on the button on the top left of this page or the donate button at the top of this article.

We will be offering Foundation Donor Status as well as other optional levels of donations.

DREAMTIME SUCCESS FOR IVIES

Ivanhoe’s Women’s team, the Ivies, had extra reason to celebrate the national Indigenous Round last weekend. The Ivies, who play in Women’s Development Division 2, were granted a permit to play Tiwi Islander Jamie Lee Puautjimi. Ivies coach Bill Emerson said Puautjimi, who plays for NTFL Women’s Premier League club St Marys, was visiting Melbourne for the Dreamtime game at the MCG. “She has a cousin Natasha who played for Ivanhoe Juniors several years ago and we were lucky enough to get her down for a game.

 

 

 

 

 

In the last quarter she (Jamie Lee) just turned it on,” said Emerson. The Ivies beat Oakleigh by 15 points at Ivanhoe Park, 4.6 to 2.3, and Puautjimi starred, kicking three goals.

Phil Skeggs

20 May

50 SENIOR GAMES FOR WILL CUTHBERT

Ivanhoe Amateurs congratulates Will Cuthbert on his 50^th senior game for the club in Round 6 today.

Will has established himself as a top defender and team leader in a relatively short time. He was a back pocket in the Under 19 North 2012 Team of the Year and backed that up with selection as full-back in the Under 19 North 2013 Team of the Year.

Will made his senior debut for Ivanhoe in 2014 in Division 2 and was runner-up in the club’s B&F in 2015 when the Hoes made the D2 grand final. Will was also named as back pocket in the D2 Team of the Year that season.

A brave and determined backman who regularly puts his body on the line, Will was made a vice-captain when the Hoes returned to Division 1 last year. He has had to overcome a back injury over summer and everyone is rapt to see him on the park and returning to full stride.

Well done Will!

– Phil Skeggs

4 May

IVIES ARE COOKING WITH GASTEK

By Phil Skeggs

Ivanhoe’s women’s team are proudly sporting new tops after Melbourne heating firm Gastek agreed to be a major sponsor. The Ivies’ new playing strip is like the senior club’s tops, except that the colours and motif were reversed to be black on white.

Club president Luke Blackwood said the sponsorship deal was worth $3000. The club has covered the cost of the Ivies’ shorts and socks. The Ivies wore the tops for the first time in a curtain-raiser grading game against Melbourne University (2) at Ivanhoe Park last Saturday (April 29) The Ivies hung on to record a memorable six-point win over the uni team, giving them their second victory of the season.

A big thankyou to Gastek from everyone at Ivanhoe Amateurs! If you’re needing ducted heating or evaporative cooling repairs, give them your support. Contact Gastek on (03) 9489 5747, or go their website at http://www.gastekheatingcooling.com.au/

 

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