NEWS
The Trivia night was a very well attended evening having nearly 240 people attend meant a last minute addition of several more tables and the silent auction was again very popular. A big thank you to Sue Anne Post and Elizabeth Speller for their efforts in making the night a success. A big thank you to all those that attended and I hope you enjoyed yourselves.
Up and coming events include the following:

Reports Aug 23rd/24th
The Hoods
An amazing fight back by the our 5th Division Hoods team has kept them on track for promotion. They seemed somewhat shell shocked having a reserve and started the game trying to play everything up the centre against a very tall Berwick team that are very strong in the air. Their natural talent created a few half chances that went either wide or over the bar. Their defence seemed at six and sevens early when a free kick was volleyed in giving the visitors an early lead. This was followed by a rebound goal when two Hoods defenders crashed into each other leaving them two down very early. Despite their speed at the back the Hoods were getting caught on the break and when a lob sailed in putting them 0-3 down after only 20 minutes one thought it might not be their day. However the team not only boasts outstanding talents but also tireless workers in the middle that never give up. Christian, Joe, Patrick Baker and Mark Tory all continued their excellent work rate that persisted all match and when Patrick Terry pulled himself wide up front a few holes started to appear in the Berwick defense. Pat had a few opportunities on his left that he didn't take but eventually set up a goal boosting their confidence immensely. When a corner was pushed out of the danger zone and Mick Terry hooked it back in over his head I am sure he was surprised to turn and see it sail over the keeper to bring the score back to 2-3 at half time. The second half was all Hoods but they were constantly being frustrated. Leighton's shot was deflected wide, one powered into the cross beam and several went over or wide before the amazing talent of Pat Terry won a penalty when his trickery had the defender take his legs from under him. A good save by the keeper though frustrated the team further until the speed of Matt on the left allowed him to get a toe between keeper and defender and finally equalize. Finally on level terms the childish behaviour of Leighton then let his team mates down when he was sent off for swearing. This is a position however the Hoods have got used to this season being a player or more short on many occasions and when Alex Hundle fired in a cannon from only a few metres off the goal line but near the edge of the box leaving the keeper no chance the game was all but over. Brian had dropped back to shore up the defense with Steve Robinson and virtually made the defence impenetrable but still ventured forward on occasion to create some excellent synergies with Pat, Matt and Alex. Though only one more goal was forthcoming several may have easily happened. Though the brilliance of the youngsters won the game it was the toughing it out early by Christian, Patrick Baker, Mark and Joe that kept the game alive when it could have been easier to throw in the towel. In all an excellent hard fought victory.
FOREST (DIV 1) VS Dandy Casuals
3-2 – R. Cassidy, F. Disario, S. Grant
In the latest round of the division 1 the Forest came up against Dandy Casuals. Some strong recent results showed that they weren’t to be taken lightly as they had beaten Casey and drawn with Knox. The boys started well had on what was easily the best pitch they’ve played on all season knocked the ball around well. A tactical change by coach, Eddie Woischuk saw Frank Disario start the game up front and this paid dividends when after some neat passing Disario crossed for Ryan Cassidy to open the scoring with a nice volley. Their lead was short lived though as a free kick from the right was whipped in and the Dandy player was allowed to jump unmarked to head home. Pete Strajner nearly put the Forest back in front shortly after when he had a shot well saved by the goalkeeper and Disario came close again after an excellent long ball from Bernie Herrok. Despite their best efforts and a couple of important saves from keeper Mario Korporaal the score remained 1-1 at half time. The boys started the second half positively and went ahead soon after. A corner from Terry Wynne was headed towards goal by Shaun Grant and as Strajner hooked the ball into the net it struck the outstretched hand of the Dandy defender. From the resulting penalty Disario stepped up and squeezed the ball under the keepers body to make the score 2-1. The Forest continued to knock the ball around well in patches and a pass from Gary Lewis found its way to Grant who hit a shot from distance which had too much on it for the Dandy keeper. This seemed to spark Dandy into life though and they pulled a goal back with 15 minutes to go after their forward capitalized on a loose ball in the box. Some dogged defending by Ned Culibrk and Darryl Scott shut the door on any last gasp chances that Dandy conjured up and the boys ran out winners 3-2.  A very good all round team performance and the boys will look forward to a weeks rest now as they have the bye to rest up any niggling injuries.
U12 Bears
Last away match of the season for the Bears was against bottom of the table Mooroolbark. With the opening goal to the Bears coming after only 2 minutes, and Liam Stauber having notched three of his own by midway through the first half, the Bears were able to play an open and relaxed game and enjoy themselves after a number of tense battles in recent weeks. Max Rechner constantly made ground with the ball down the right wing and finished off a good cross from Nic Broomhead to score just before half time, whilst Michael Park was very cool and calculated in taking the chances on offer to finish with two goals. Thyler Argoon was given the chance to roam free from goal, proving industrious in midfield together with Jonathan Marshall, and Lachlan Maclean had an outstanding match feeding the ball to the forward line with precision, ably assisted by Adam Doolan. After spending the opening part of the match on the bench, in the second half Zach Luecke was too quick for the Mooroolbark defence and scored two goals. Mooroolbark became frustrated as the match progressed, resulting in some heavy challenges and three yellow cards followed by one red. One challenge on Nic in the goal square also resulted in a penalty being awarded that was duly converted by Kane Angulo. The final score was 11-0, Liam finishing with four goals, and the Bears are assured of a top 4 finish, with second still a possibility if results go their way. A deserving player of the match for a typically tireless and unselfish display was Lachlan Maclean.

ALEX WEBB MEMORIAL
 An Alex Webb Memorial account has been set up at Bendigo Bank in Belgrave for teams and members wishing to make donations.

SATURDAY TEAMS   2008
U8 Hawks               lost	Hornets           0-4
U8 Hornets              def	Hawks             4-0
U9 Falcons
U9 Foxes                def	Berwick           1-0
U10 Rebels             def	Lilydale           3-0
U10 Raiders           def	Nth Blackburn          6-1
U10 Rockets           def	Yarra Valley     3-0
U11 Jaguars            def	Nth Blackburn   1-0
U11 Jackaroos        drew	Mooroolbark    3-0
U12 Pumas            lost	Kings              1-3
U12 Power              def	Nth Blackburm  3-1
U13 Gunners          lost	Berwick            1-2
U13 Shredders         def	Eastern             4-1
U14 Sharks             def	Berwick             6-1
U14 Stingrays           def	Croydon            3-0
U15 Terriers             def	Eastern             3-1
U16 Panthers	Bye
Ladies Lyrebirds       def	Western Utd     2-0
Men's Forest	Bye
Men's Hoods            drew	Eltham            3-3
Men's Arrows           def	Bayswater      1-0
Men's Friars             lost	Lilydale            1-2
SUNDAY TEAMS 2008
U11 Jets                  lost	East Bentleigh
U11 Juggernauts       def	Ringwood       1-0
U11G Cannons         lost	Pascoe Vale    0-8
U12G Swifts            lost	Sandringham   0-4
U12 Bears                def	Glen Eira          4-1
U13G Gypsyz           lost	Croydon            1-2
U13 Dragons            lost	Ringwood         0-4
U14G Lasers           lost	Caulfield           1-2
U14G Saphyrz	Nth Caulfield
U15 Tigers               drew	Boronia            2-2
U16G Comets          drew	Seaford            1-1
U16 Pythons            def	Doncaster       10-1
U16G Sparx             def	Boronia            4-0
U18 Tiago's              drew	East Bentleigh  3-3

CHAMPIONS 2008
U9 Falcons vs Croydon

U13 Dragons v Booroondarra