Match Report 24th July

U15 Gunners
Monbulk U/15 Gunners played Monbulk U/15 Shredders on Saturday for the second time this year. In their last encounter the Shredders won 10-1. This time the Gunners took on their opponents with a renewed sense of commitment. The Shredders started well and scored an early goal and the signs looked ominous. To their credit the Gunners played well, marked up against their opponents and hassled the whole of the game. In a tight game the Shredders persevered and won 2-1 with an own goal from Matt Thomson being the difference. The growing sense of confidence in their own ability and their commitment as a team showed just how much the Gunners have improved in the last few games. Best players were Emily Hulbert, Conner Reich, Sam Cathcart, Jake Leneers, Mike Zanolla, Nick Van Berkel and some fine work from Laura Baldock Teghan Allan and Grant Eaden. Matt Thomson made some excellent saves in goal.

Match Report 18th July
The U18 Pythons continued their unbeaten run at the top putting themselves 6 points clear with a better goal difference from 2nd placed Doncaster. The Pythons out played Doncaster at home earlier in the year to inflict their only loss to date and at Anderson park the outcome would place one team in the prime position to take the league. The Pythons started slow with Doncaster far more desperate in the early stages. Though initially the game was played in the midfield one good cross was met on the half volley by the Doncaster striker to give the keeper no chance and put the Pythons one down early. The only other touch for the Pythons keeper in this half came a few minutes later when a Doncaster player neatly dribbled through the defense and pulled a ball back to be slotted home for what looked like a second. Inexplicably the ref gave offside much to the chagrin of the home crowd. The Pythons didnt need a second warning and the team work that has been the highlight of their play this season kicked in to end with an almost impossible angled goal from Jacco. This was doubled shortly after but inexplicably disallowed by the ref. When Pat slotted home a second after some outstanding team play the tails went up and by half time the Pythons were 3-1 up and in full control. The second half saw a lot of the speed go from the game and a forth goal once again after outstanding team play finalized the result. It is near impossible to pick best players for the day as this truely is a fantastic team filled with outstanding talent.
Alex
The 17^th of July is an important date in the club calendar as we commemorate the passing of Alex Webb two years ago.  Saddened at the terrible loss yet heartened at all that Alex’s life brought to us all.  The Webb Family would like to thank all our wonderful members who contributed to The Alex Webb Memorial fund.  The fund has been put to good use, assisting with the inception and construction of the fun and fitness park as well as the fitting of the rotunda.  Andy Collins kindly donated five beautiful silver birches that were struck in the weeks following Alex’s death.  Please take the chance to visit and admire the new fitness park and reflect on a young lad that was taken from us far too soon.

The Kookaburras release balloons in memory of Alex.

Presentation Night
The venue has been booked for this years senior presentation night.

Lilydale International
6.30pm Saturday October 9th
Tickets $50
3 Course meal
Dress Formal

Tickets can be purchsed from the canteen at Monbulk but need to be paid for in full before collection. Seats are limited and will be sold on a first come basis. For further information contact Aleisha on 0414335108.

July 24th Kookaburras in Action


July 24th Lyrebirds in Action

July 24th Scuds in Action