CLUB NEWS, 12th May 2001
"Red and White Ramblings"
After four weeks of the Season our Senior and Reserves Football teams remain undefeated along with the Senior Netball team. However, the next few weeks should really tell the story when we play a number of the stronger teams in the competition.
Unfortunately our Junior Football team is still struggling for numbers and are finding the opposition too strong at this stage. With the possibility of a few new players being available soon hopefully this will change. The enthusiasm of the Juniors led by their coach Dean Sheridan is a credit to them so if you get the opportunity make sure to come along early and cheer them on.
The Reserves, Under 17 and Under 14 Netball teams remain very competitive and will no doubt have many more wins as the Season progresses. With good numbers it is only time before those close losses turn into wins.
It was disappointing to learn during the week that Hugh Leishman will require an operation on his left shoulder that will mean he will miss the rest of the Season. We all wish him a speedy recovery and know that he will be back rearing to go next Season.
For supporters looking for our scores on a Saturday night if you turn your dial to Channel 10 at 7:30pm all the country footy scores are shown.
This week sees the launch of our Major Raffle. The prizes are electrical goods supplied by Ballarat Warehouse Sales. We are looking for your support in this important fundraiser so if you get the chance to either sell or buy a ticket please do. Don't forget the Players Calcutta is to be held this Saturday night at the Social Rooms after our game against Lexton. See you there!!
In excellent weather for football and with the ground in perfect condition, the Skipton Club welcomed the Landsborough Football Club, who, struggling with an undermanned team, had a disappointing trip. Landsborough were not able to field a team for the Reserves, and despite the efforts of their Rover Shelvin Nika and Half Back Blake Clark, Skipton were dominant in all positions around the ground.
In a game dominated by the forward line the highlight of the game was the 17 goals kicked by Kiernan Molloy, which broke the previous record of 14 goals kicked by Gary Lofts and Darren Edwards.
Unfortunately Rod Kennedy suffered a serious ankle injury in the first quarter which will see him side-lined for a number of weeks.
With a number of players unavailable or injured the opportunity was given to Dane Court and Daniel Milenkovic to play their first Senior games. Dane joined Adam Slater and Joseph Kavanagh, former Juniors who played in our 1999 Junior Grand Final team.
The 'Roving Rambler'.
SENIORS : Skipton 60 - 32 - 392 defeated Landsborough 0- 1-1
Best players: K. Molloy, W. Grace, T. Boyer, N. Watson, P. Grinstead, R. O'Brien
Goalkickers: K. Molloy 17, R. O'Brien 13, A. Klutke 6, W. Grace 4, Joseph Kavanagh 4, J. Milenkovic 4, T. Boyer 3, P. Grinstead 3, J. Gardner 2, S. Paulke 1, A. Slater 1, J. Collins 1, G. Lench 1.
RESERVES: No game
UNDER 16's; Skipton 15 - 14 - 104 def Landsborough 4 - 4 - 28
Best Players: S. Davis, B. Slater, D. Grist, C. Irving, A. Meek, T. Stewart-Contessa
Goalkickers: S. Davis 5, G. McLean 4, T. Thornton 2, S. Lodge 1, J. Sharrock 1, B. Slater 1, J. McLean 1.
NETBALL RESULTS
Seniors: No game
Reserves: Skipton 23 def Landsborough 10
Under 17's: No game
Under 14's: Skipton 12 def Landsborough 9
