1980's

Team of the Eighties

Backs Lawrie Grills Peter Brazelis Warren Cato

Half backs Gavin Castle Colin Bennett Alan Walker

Centres David Ash Gary Ralph Greg Calder

Half Forwards Gary Anderton Steve McHenry Clinton Dowsett

Forwards Paul Keating Brian McFadyen Dean McFarlane

Ruck Rohan Crowe

Ruck Rover Graeme Thompson

Rover Michael Thompson

Interchange Robert Wilson John Hayes Les Marton

Martin Lilburne Murray Howard

Coach Michael Thompson

Captain Colin Bennett

1980

Denis Fitzgerald was re-elected President, Robert McGovan Secretary, Frank Appleton re-elected Treasurer.

Change of age division, U14’s to U15’s.

Leopold fields Seniors, Reserves, U17’s and U15’s in the B&DFL.

Coaching appointments, Seniors Tony Graham, Reserves Phillip Moxham, U17’s Jack Dean, U15’s Bernie Morrissey.

Captains, Seniors David Barkley re-appointed, Reserves Dennis Holland re-appointed, U17’s Lawrence McGovan, U15’s Paul Hewitt.

25th Anniversary celebrations featuring football match between two teams of our footballers from the early years.

Netball President Marlene Bound, Secretary Helen Graham, Treasurer Pam Johnson.

Coaches, A’s Brenda Rayen, B’s Kaye Oldham, C’s Barbara Moxham, U16’s Anne Stevenson, U14’s Judy Linguey.

Leopold Netball fields A, B, C, U16’s, U14’s and U12’s in the B&DNA

Second Semi Finals and Grand Finals to be held at Leopold.

U17’s Ray Freer kicks 8 goals when Leopold, 18-13-121 defeat Barwons Heads 1-3-9.

Reserve’s Anthony Le Deux kicks 8 goals when Leopold 32-19-211 defeat Winchelsea 3-3-21

Reserve’s Phillip Moxham kicks 8 goals when Leopold, 23-17-155 defeat Winchelsea 1-9-15.

Senior’s Clint Dowsett kicks 12 goals when Leopold, 29-26-200 defeat Barwon Heads 12-12-84.

Seniors finish 6th of 10 teams with 10 wins, Reserves, 1st of 10 teams with 15 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 7-13-55, Newcomb 10-6-66, U17’s, 5th of 10 teams with 9 wins, U15’s, 3rdof 10 teams with 14 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 3-6-24, Torquay. 4-4-28.

Netball A Grade finish 2nd of 10 teams with 12 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 27, Newcomb 28.

B’s, 2nd of 10 teams with 12 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 21, Newcomb 29.

C’s reach First Semi-final against Drysdale.

B Grade Pam Johnson league Best and Fairest runner up (Equal)

Senior player Roy Ritchie played his 400th senior game in round 18.

Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Robert Anderson (40). Reserves Phillip Moxham (55). U17’s Ray Freer (38). U15’s Craig Delaney (40).

Senior Best and Fairest, Gregory Fisher. Reserves, Terry Rowe. U17’s, Neil Howard, U15’s, Paul Hewitt and Paul Keating.

Reserves player Terry Rowe wins League Best and Fairest again. (1978)

Umpires best and fairest Greg Fisher, Reserves Terry Rowe, U17’s Clinton Dowsett, U15’s Paul Hewitt.

Netball Best and Fairest, A’s Kaye Oldham, B’s Pam Johnson, C’s Sandra Bates, U16’s Carin Van Mourik, U14’s Robyn Bates, U12’s Cherie Lanning

50 games achieved by Dennis Holland.

100 games achieved by Gary Anderton, Gary Aston, Terry Moreton and Robert Anderson.

Life Memberships granted to Marlene Bound and Margaret Dowsett.

Barry Smith retires after a career spanning 19 years. Barry played 239 senior games from 1962 to 1980.

His career achievements were, seniors best and fairest 1962,63,65,76, senior’s runner up best and fairest

1972, Club Treasurer 1963,64,73, Club President 1974,75, player, team of the Sixties, Seventies and team

of the Century, previous games record holder (239) 2-6-79, life member, 1977.

1981

Denis Fitzgerald was re-elected President, followed by Ian Calder, Robert McGovan re-elected Secretary followed by Peter Bergshoeff, Frank Appleton re-elected Treasurer then replaced by Stan Bound.

Netball’s Barbara Allen elected Treasurer of the Netball Association.

Coaching appointments, Seniors Tony Graham re-appointed, Reserves Peter Scheuffele, U17’s Jack Dean re-appointed, U15’s Bernie Morrissey.

Netball President Kaye Oldham, Secretary Helen Graham, Treasurer Pam Johnson.

Coaches, A’s ? B’s Anne Long, C’s ?, U16’s Lynda Mills, U14’s Judy Linguey, U12’s Debbie Ash, Midgets Fiona Ash.

Leopold fields Seniors, Reserves, U17’s and U15’s in the B&DFL.

Captains, Seniors Tony Graham re-appointed, Reserves Terry Rowe, U17’s Neil Howard, U15’s Alan Walker.

Proposal for the formation of Leopold Junior Football Club to be affiliated with South Barwon YMCA to play U11 and U13 teams.

Leopold netball fields A, B, C, U16’s, U14’s and U12’s in the B&DNA

Concern over atrocious condition of ground in July. Council and Geelong Advertiser notified.

Peter Scheuffele elected Junior Vice President of Bellarine Football League, continues through to 1983.

Seniors finish 9th of 10 teams with 5 wins, Reserves, 5th of 10 teams with 8 wins, U17’s, 6th of 10 teams with 8 wins, U15’s, 1st with 16 wins and defeat Newcomb, 11-3-69 to 5-2-32 in Grand Final.

Netball A Grade finish 1st of 10 teams with 15 wins and defeat Newcomb, 33 to 26 in Grand Final.

B’s, 1st of 10 teams with 14 wins and defeat Newcomb, 29 to 28 in Grand Final.

C’s, 2nd of 10 teams and defeat Newcomb, 22 to 20 in Grand Final.

U16’s, 8th of 10 teams with 5 wins, U14’s, 5th of 10 teams with 8 wins, U12’s, 7th of 10 teams with 5 wins.

Netball B’s Pam Johnson league Best and Fairest runner up.

C’s, Carin Van Mourik wins Club and League Best and fairest.

U14’s Marcella Van Mourik league Best and Fairest runner up.

U12’s Melissa Connelly league Best and Fairest runner up.

Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Evan Licock (31). Reserves Guy Calder (21). U17’s Clinton Wilson (31). U15’s Alan Walker (60).

Senior Best and Fairest, Robert Wilson. Reserves, Peter Scheuffele. U17’s, Neil Howard. U15’s, Les Marton.

Umpire’s best and fairest, Tony Graham and Neil Porter, Reserves Peter Scheuffele, U17’s Neil Howard, U15’s Les Marton.

Netball Best and Fairest, A’s Christine Burns, B’s Pam Johnson, C’s Carin Van Mourik, U16’s Jenny-Lou Dowsett,U14’s Marcella Van Mourik, U12’s Melissa Connoley.

100 games achieved by Peter Bergshoeff, Terry Rowe and Dean Budak.

Life Membership awarded to Keith Pettigrew.

1982

Ian Calder was re-elected President, Peter Bergshoeff re-elected Secretary, Stan Bound re-elected Treasurer.

Netball President Kaye Oldham, Secretary Helen Graham, Treasurer Pam Johnson.

Netball’s Barbara Allen re-elected Treasurer of the Netball Association.

Leopold Netball fields A, B, C, U16’s, U14’s and U12’s in the B&DNA

Netball coaches, A and B Grades Christine Burns, C’s Pam Johnson, U16’s Christine Burns, U14’s Judy Linguey, U12’s Debbie Ash.

Leopold fields Seniors, Reserves, U18’s and U15’s in the B&DFL.

Coaching appointments, Seniors Gary Ralph, Reserves Terry Rowe, U18’s Bernie Morrissey, U15’s Gary Anderton.

Captains, Seniors Gary Ralph, Reserves Peter Scheuffele, U18’s Craig Delaney, U15’s Michael Lock.

Admission to games now $2.00 with free footy record.

Peter Scheuffele becomes first player in Bellarine and District League to play 200 games (R11, 3-7-82) and is made a life member of League.

Change of age division, U17’s to U18’s.

Sportsman’s night featuring Lou Richards, Gus Mercurio and Peter Keenan held.

Preliminary Finals and Grand Finals to be held at Leopold.

Peter Manson completes club record of 240 games (R13,17-7-82) and will continue to career total of 249.

U15’s Brian McFadyen kicks 9 goals when, in Round 12, Leopold 28-21-189 defeat Barwon Heads 0-0-0.

U15’s Paul Murray kicks 11 goals when, in Round 18, Leopold 28-12-180 defeat Anglesea 0-1-1.

Seniors finish 9th of 10 teams with 4 wins, Reserves, 3rd of 10 teams with 13 wins and defeat Torquay 8-10-58 to 5-7-37 in Grand Final, U18’s, 7th of 10 teams with 6 wins, U15’s, 2nd of 10 teams with 14 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 3-3-21, Newcomb 8-6-54.

Netball A Grade finish 1st of 10 with 18 wins and defeat Newcomb, 38 to 22 in Grand Final.

B’s, 2nd of 10 teams with 16 wins and defeat Newcomb, 22 to 17 in Grand Final.

C’s, 1st of 10 teams with 17 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 33, Winchelsea 35.

U16’s, 2nd of 8 teams with 12 wins and defeat Drysdale 19 to 18, in Grand Final.

U14’s, 6th of 8 teams with 3 wins, U12’s 7th of 9 teams with 3 wins.

A Grade wins League netball indoor competition.

Christine Burns coaches Bellarine representative team in A Grade Reserves division at Country Week, winning the Premiership. Kay Oldham, Anne Stevenson, Carin Van Mourik, Sheryl Esam and Pam Johnson also played.

Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Gary Anderton (45). Reserves Terry Moreton (31). U18’s Bradley Pearson (18). U15’s Paul Murray (58).

Senior Best and Fairest, Mick Thompson. Reserves, Colin Kerr. U18’s, Craig Delaney. U15’s, Mick Lock.

Umpire’s best and fairest, Gary Ralph, Reserves Peter Scheuffele, U18’s Craig Delaney, U15’s Kevin Reidy.

Netball Best and Fairest, A’s, Christine Burns. B’s, Carin Van Mourik. C’s, Elizabeth Buck. U16’s, Marcella Van Mourik. U14’s, Michelle and Kristy Douglas, U12’s Sally Lanning.

100 games achieved by Terry Rowe, Graeme Middleton and Terry Morton.

150 games achieved by Ian Johnson

Life Memberships awarded to Bill Grose, Carmel Manson and Ian Johnson.

1983

Ian Calder was re-elected President, Peter Rankin Secretary, Stan Bound re-elected Treasurer.

Winchelsea leaves Bellarine and District Football League, transferring to Colac League.

Nerball President Kaye Oldham, Secretary Judy Linguey, Treasurer Gillian Ash.

Coaching appointments, Seniors Gary Ralph re-appointed, Reserves Peter Scheuffele, U18’s Michael O’Brien, U15’s Gary Anderton re-appointed.

Netball A and B Grades Christine Burns. C’s?, U16’s Christine Burns and Kaye Oldham, U14’s Anne Stevenson, U12’s Tracey Linguey, Midgets, Sandra Bolton.

Captains for Seniors and Reserves were decided by rotation, U18’s Adam Dean, U15’s Dean Sayers.

Leopold fields Seniors, Reserves, U18’s and U15’s in the B&DFL.

Leopold netball fields A, B, C, U16’s, U14’s, U12’s and Midgets in the B&DNA.

Cam Dawson Ford, main sponsor.

Coach expresses disappointment in some senior players refusing to train two nights per week.

Round 9, U15’s, Brian McFadyen kicks 14 goals, Alan Loney 9 and Dean Sayers 5 in 208 point win over Barwon Heads, Leopold 41-14-208 defeat Barwon Heads 0-0-0.

Round 18,U15’s, Brian McFadyen kicks 19 goals, Alan Loney, 10 and Dean Sayers 8 in 287 point win over Barwon Heads, Leopold 45-17-287 d Barwon Heads 0-0-0.

League to use Sherrin footballs for 1984 at $36.00 each.

Seniors finish 7th of 9 teams with 6 wins, Reserves, 5th of 9 teams with 6 wins, U18’s, 3rd of 9 teams with 11 wins and reach Preliminary Final against Torquay, Leopold 4-6-30, Torquay 8-5-53, U15’s, 3rd of 9 teams with 13 wins and reach Preliminary Final against Queenscliff. Leopold 6-5-41 Queenscliff 7-5-47.

Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Trevor Anderton (40). Reserves Peter Schueffele (21). U18’s Paul Murray (44). U15’s Brian McFadyen (92).

Brian McFadyen achieves U15’s club record for most goals in a season. (92) and wins League leading goal kicker award.

Senior Best and Fairest, Lawrie Grills. Reserves, Peter Scheuffele. U18’s, Scott McDonald. U15’s, Andrew Loney.

Umpire’s best and fairest, Gary Ralph, Reserves Robert Anderson, U18’s Scott McDonald, U15’s Dean Sayers.

U18’s Scott McDonald wins League Best and Fairest.

Netball Best and Fairest, A’s, Sheryl Esam. B’s, Cherie Booth. C’s, Judy Lingeuy. U16’s, Debbie Lewis. U14’s, Kristy Douglas. U12’s, Michelle Ganim & Roxanne Drew.

B Grade Cherie Booth league Best and Fairest runner up.

U16’S Debbie Lewis wins league Best and Fairest.

Admission to finals, Adults $3.00, Pensioners $1.00, U18 $1.00, U15 free

Netball A Grade finish 1st of 9 teams and win Grand Final against Newcomb, Leopold 40 Newcomb 17 to become Premiers and Champions.

B’s, 1st of 9 teams with 12 wins and win Grand Final against Drysdale, Leopold 27 Drysdale 22.

C’s, 2nd of 9 teams with 13 wins and reach Preliminary Final against Newcomb,.

U16’s, 1st of 8 teams with 14 wins and win Grand Final against Drysdale, Leopold 27 Drysdale 9.to become Premiers and Champions.

One of the major achievements in 1983 was when Christine Burns took the A Grade
team to the Victorian Netball Championships in Melbourne (as the Bellarine
Association decided not to send a representative team). This competition
included the best netball teams from all over Victoria, in which our local
Leopold team finished in 3rd place. The section they played in was Major A
Grade which was the equivalent to being ranked 3rd in Country Victoria.

100 games achieved by Lawrie Grills, Dennis Holland, Lawrie Grills and Peter Scheuffele.

150 games achieved by Colin Kerr.

Peter Manson retires after a career spanning 20 years. Peter played 22 junior and 249 senior games from 1964 to 1983. His career achievements were, U15’s best and fairest 1966, Reserves best and fairest 1969, seniors Coach’s trophy 1973, seniors best and fairest 1975, seniors most determined 1978, seniors premiership player 1979, Reserves premiership player 1982, U15’s coach 1994 – 96,00, U16’s coach 2001,02, U17’s coach 1997,98, previous games record holder 249, 1982, player, team of the Seventies, life member, 1979.

1984

Stan Buchanan was elected President, followed by Terry Rowe, Peter Rankin re-elected Secretary, Peter Lewis Treasurer.

Netball President Kaye Oldham, Secretary Judy Linguey, Treasurer Pam Johnson.

Coaching appointments, Seniors Mick Thompson assisted by John Hayes, Reserves Brian Hodgkins , U18’s Marty Thompson, U15’s K.Smith.

Leopold fields Seniors, Reserves, U18’s and U15’s in the B&DFL.

Captains, Seniors Michael Thompson, Reserves Brian Hodgkins, U18’s Rodney Kerger, U15’s Craig Wheeler.

Grand Finals to be held at Leopold.

U18 games to be 20 minutes per quarter with no time on.

Club membership $20.00, Juniors $8.00.

Leopold netball fields A, B, C, U16’s, U14’s, U12’s and Midgets in the B&DNA

Coaches Netball, A’s Christine Burns, B’s Bernice Murrells, C’s?, U16’s Christine Burns, U14’s Jenny Dowsett, U12’s Fiona Ash, Midgets Sandra Bolton.

President Stan Buchanan resigns as he is shifting to Horsham and Terry Rowe is elected in his place.

Norm Campigli elected President of Bellarine Football League and made a life member.

Mike Kinrade elected Secretary of Bellarine Football League, continues through to 1991.

Teams in Bellarine and District Football League are Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Drysdale, Newcomb, Ocean Grove, Portarlington, Queenscliff, Torquay, and Leopold.

U15’s Brian McFadyen kicks 10 goals when Leopold 14-21-105 defeat Barwon Heads 1-6-12.

Seniors finish 7th of 9 teams with 5 wins, Reserves, 5th of 9 teams with 9 wins, U18’s, 4th of 9 teams with 10 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 8-4-52, Newcomb 13-7-85.

U15’s, 6th of 9 teams with 7 wins.

Netball A Grade finish 1st of 9 teams with 16 wins and defeat Drysdale 32 to 20, in Grand Final to become Premiers and Champions, B’s, 1st of 9 teams with 12 wins and reach Preliminary Final against Drysdale. C’s, 2nd of 9 teams with 12 wins and defeat Drysdale 22 to 20 in Grand Final, U16’s, 5th of 9 teams with 8 wins, U14’s, 7th of 9 teams with 2 wins, U12’s, 8th of 9 teams with 1 win.

Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Trevor Anderton (41). Reserves Glen Bartle (33). U18’s Paul Murray (67). U15’s Craig Wheeler (33).

Senior Best and Fairest, Gary Ralph. Reserves, Brian Hodgkins. U18’s, Dean McFarlane. U15’s, Craig Wheeler.

Umpire’s best and fairest, Greg Calder, Reserves Brian Hodgkins, U18’s Dean McFarlane, U15’s Craig Wheeler.

Netball’s Christine Browne wins A Grade Club and League Best and fairest.

100 games achieved by Warren Cato and Robert Wilson.

Life Membership awarded to Colin Kerr. Colin retires after a career spanning 12 years. He played 165

senior games from 1973 to 1984. His career achievements were, senior’s best and fairest 1973, reserve’s

best and fairest and most courageous 1982, senior’s premiership player 1979, reserve’s premiership

player 1982, player, team of the Seventies and team of the Century.

1985

Terry Rowe was re-elected President, Peter Rankin re-elected Secretary, Peter Lewis re-elected Treasurer.

Bernice Murrells elected Vice President of Bellarine and District Netball Association

Netball President ?, Secretary Cherie Lanning, Treasurer Debbie Lewis.

Coaching appointments, Seniors Mick Thompson re-appointed, Reserves Brian Hodgkins re-appointed, U18’s John Hayes, U15’s Daryl Appleton, assisted by Mark Jarvis.

Netball coaches, U16’s Jenny Dowsett, U12’s Mrs Jones, Midgets Fiona Young and Suzie Kennedy.

Leopold fields Seniors, Reserves, U18’s and U15’s in the B&DFL.

St. Leonards admitted to League.

Captains, Seniors Mick Thompson re-appointed, Reserves Brian Hodgkins, U18’s David Guld, U15’s Tim Haywood.

Training to commence on 13th January at 5.15 pm.

Proposal to increase U18 and reserve grade interchange to four players.

Discussion on provision of new light poles.

Leopold 45-26-296 defeats St Leonards 3-3-21 in round 1.

Leopold netball fields A, B, C, U16’s, U14’s and U12’s in the B&DNA

Reserves Glenn Bartle kicks 15 goals when Leopold 40-30-270 defeat St Leonards 0-1-1 in round 1

Teams in Bellarine and District Football League are Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Drysdale, Newcomb, Ocean Grove, Portarlington, Queenscliff, St. Leonards, Torquay, and Leopold.

Club loses the allocation of a final and has to hire Barwon Heads ground for training and Newcomb ground for last game due to unsuitable condition of Leopold ground.

Seniors finish 1st of 10 teams with 16 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 11-6-72, Drysdale 20-26-146.

Reserves, 1st of 10 teams with 17 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 2-6-18, Drysdale 12-9-81.

U18’s, 4th of 10 teams with 12 wins and reach First Semi-final against Drysdale.

U15’s, 3rd of 10 teams with 14 wins and win Grand Final, Leopold 10-9-69 to Drysdale, 4-4-28.

No team finishes or games won, found for netball except U12’s, who defeated Drysdale, 22 to 19 in Grand Final.

Jill Bates wins Club and League A Grade best and fairest.

Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Gary Anderton (54). Reserves Glen Bartle (67). U18’s Paul Murray (36). U15’s Steven Walker (41).

Reserves player Russell Cato wins League Best and Fairest.

Senior Best and Fairest, David Burns. Reserves, Terry Rowe. U18’s, Paul Griffin. U15’s, Russell Howard.

Umpire’s best and fairest, Chris Smith, Reserves Russell Cato, U18’s David Ash, U15’s Martin Lilburne.

100 games achieved by Trevor Anderton and Darryl Appleton.

150 games achieved by Gary Anderton, Terry Rowe and Terry Moreton

Life Membership awarded to Stan Buchanan.

Terry Moreton retires after a career spanning 11 years. Terry played 154 senior games from 1975 to 1985. His career achievements were, reserve’s leading goalkicker (31) 1982, reserve’s premiership player 1982.

1986

Peter Lewis was elected President, Peter Rankin re-elected Secretary, Matt Young Treasurer.

Netball President Pam Johnson, Secretary Andrea Lilburne, Treasurer Mrs M Bates.

Leagues change names from Bellarine and District Football League to Bellarine Football League and Bellarine and District Netball association to Bellarine Netball association.

Terry Rowe elected Junior Vice-President of Bellarine Football league.

Coaching appointments Seniors,Mick Thompson re-appointed, Reserves Brian Hodgkins re-appointed, U18’s John Hayes re-appointed, U15’s Daryl Appleton re-appointed.

Leopold fields Seniors, Reserves, U18’s and U15’s in the BFL.

Netball Coaches, A’s,B’s,C’s Peter Maree, U18’s Jenny Jackson, U16’s Carolyn Dax, U14’s Fiona Ash and Fiona Young, U12’s and Midgets Mrs G Ryan.

Leopold Netball fields A, B, C, U18’s, U16’s, U14’s, U12’s and Midgets in the BNA.

Captains, Seniors Mick Thompson re-appointed, Reserves, Brian Hodgkins re-appointed , U18’s David Jinks, U15’s Travis McKay.

Senior’s Ehab Mansour kicks 14 goals when, in round 6, Leopold 40-27-267 defeat St Leonards 4-2-26.

Greg Calder kicks 11 goals when , in round 15, Leopold 36-18-234 defeat St Leonards 6-11-47.

Seniors finish 3rd of 10 teams with 12 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 13-19-97, Newcomb 15-12-102.

Reserves, 2nd of 10 teams with 13 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 7-8-50, Torquay 13-8-86.

U18’s, 3rd of 10 teams with 13 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 4-5-29, Drysdale 12-11-83.

U15’s, 4th of 10 teams with 13 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 7-8-50, Ocean Grove 9-11-65.

Senior Best and Fairest, Chris Smith. Reserves, Peter Courtney and David McGovan. U18’s, Gavin Castle. U15’s, Travis McKay.

U18’s Martin Lilburne wins League Best and Fairest.

Umpire’s best and fairest, Chris Smith, Reserves Glenn Bartle, U18’s Martin Lilburne, U15’s Travis Mackay..

No team finishes or games won found for netball.

Netball Best and Fairest, A’s Jill Bates, B’s Carolyn Dax, C’s Melissa Shields, U18’s Michelle Ganim, U14’s Penne Jones, U12’s Belinda Jones.

Netball A’s Jill Bates wins back to back League Best and Fairest.

Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Ehab Mansour (62). Reserves Glen Bartle (86). U18’s Gavin Castle (35). U15’s Simon Burke (32).

Reserves Glenn Bartle wins League Leading Goal Kicker, kicking 86 goals and achieves Reserves club record for most goals in a season. (86)

100 games achieved by David Collins.

150 games achieved by Peter Brazelis and Lawrie Grills.

Life Membership awarded to Terry Rowe and Maureen Walker.

Peter Brazelis retires after a career spanning 16 years. Peter played 34 junior and 153 senior games from

1971 to 1986. His career achievements were, senior’s best first year player 1973, senior’s most

consistent 1974, senior’s most determined 1976,83, reserve’s best and fairest 1978, player, team of the Seventies.

1987

Tony Graham was elected President, Peter Rankin re-elected Secretary, John Leach Treasurer.

Coaching appointments, Seniors Mick Thompson re-appointed, Reserves Brian Hodgkins re-appointed, U18’s John Hayes re-appointed, U15’s Graeme Burns.

Netball President ?, Secretary Andrea Lilburne, Treasurer Pam Johnson.

Leopold fields Seniors, Reserves, U18’s and U15’s in the BFL.

Captains, Seniors Mick Thompson re-appointed, Reserves Brian Mewha, U18’s Wayne McCorkell, U15’s Dean Greenwood.

Salary cap this year $25,000.

New jumpers for U18 team.

Netball Coaches, A’s,B’s,C’s,D’s Peter Maree, U18’s Jenny Jackson,U16’s Carolyn Dax, U14’sFiona Young and Fiona Ash, U12’s ?, Midgets Mrs G Ryan.

Leopold netball fields A, B, C, D, U16’s, U14’s, U12’s and Midgets in the BNA.

Investigation into fighting amongst spectators at Torquay netball game.

Proposal to start U13’s competition in BFL.

Proposal for lighting towers put to Shire, rejected, no funds at present.

Grand Finals to be played at Leopold.

Terry Rowe elected Senior Vice President of Bellarine Football League, continues through to 1988.

Concern re bad language in junior games.

U15’s Simon Grundell kicks 9 goals in round 17, Leopold 24-11-155 d Barwon Heads 0-1-1.

Senior Brian McFadyen kicks 9 goals in round 7 Leopold 30-17-197 d Ocean Grove 9-8-62

Seniors Brian McFadyen and Allan Walker both kick 8 goals in round 9, Leopold 36-22-238 d Portarlington 6-8-44.

Senior Ross Hicks kicks 9 goals in round 12 Leopold 16-10-107 d Drysdale 15-13-103.

Senior Brian McFadyen kicks 12 goals in round 18, Leopold 35-23-233 d Portarlington 5-5-35.

Seniors finish 3rd of 10 teams with 14 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 10-14-74, Torquay 13-16-94.

Reserves, 7th of 10 teams with 10 wins, U18’s, 5th of 10 teams with 10 wins, U15’s, 1st of 10 teams with 17 wins and defeat Newcomb, 12-7-79 to 3-3-21 in Grand Final.

Netball A Grade finish 1st of 10 teams with 17 wins and defeat Drysdale, 25 to 19 in Grand Final.

B’s, 4th of 10 teams with 12 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 22, Torquay 24. C’s, 5th of 10 teams with 10 wins, D’s 10th of 10 teams with 3 wins, U18’s no team, U16’s 7th of 10 teams with 6 wins, U14’s 9th of 10 teams with 2 wins, U12’s, 10th of 10 teams with no wins.

Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Brian McFadyen (51). Reserves Stephen Rose (22). U18’s Russell Howard (23). U15’s Simon Grundell (73).

U15’s Simon Grundell wins League leading goal kicker with 73 goals.

Senior Best and Fairest, Rohan Crowe. Reserves, Stephen Rose. U18’s, John Kontegeorgis. U15’s, Simon Grundell.

Umpire’s best and fairest, Phillip Dennis, Reserves Ashley Crowe, U18’s John Kontogeorgis, U15’s Simon Grundell.

Netball Best and Fairest, A’s Jill Bates, B’s Denise Bates, C’s Kay Helling, D’s Michelle Ganim, U16’s Carolyn Ash, U14’s Marni Vaught, U12’s Stephanie Ireland.

Netball B’s player Denise Bates wins League Best and Fairest, C Grade Kaye Helling wins League best and fairest (equal).

100 games achieved by Russell Cato and Don Charles.

Life Membership awarded to Ian Calder, Tony Graham and Helen Graham.

Terry Rowe retires after a career spanning 12 years. Terry played 216 senior games from 1976 to 1987.

His career achievements were, Bill Dowsett Memorial Trophy 1976, Reserves best clubman 1976,

Reserves Umpire’s best and fairest 1978,80,Reserves best and fairest 1980,85, BFL Reserves best and

fairest 1978,80, Reserves coach 1977,78,82, Reserves captain 1976-78,81, Reserves Coach’s trophy 1986,

seniors equal most determined 1981, Reserves premiership player 1982, Club President 1984,85,life

member, 1986, BFL Junior Vice President 1986, Senior Vice President 1987,88.

1988

Tony Graham was re-elected President, Peter Rankin re-elected Secretary, John Leach re-elected Treasurer.

Coaching appointments, Seniors Mick Thompson re-appointed, Reserves Brian Hodgkins re-appointed, U18’s John Hayes re-appointed, U15’s Graeme Burns re-appointed.

Leopold fields Seniors, Reserves, U18’s and U15’s in the BFL.

Captains, Seniors Mick Thompson re-appointed, Reserves Phillip Mair, U18’s Scott Walker, U15’s Paul Hayden.

Proposal for lighting towers to go ahead, cost $17,000. Lights working 6-5-88. Old tower sold to Anakie Football Club.

Leopold Netball fields A, B, C, U18’s, U16’s, U14’s and U12’s in the BNA.

The first game under lights in BFL for premiership points was played on Saturday 14-5-1988 when Leopold, 19-11-125 defeated Newcomb, 15-14-104. Leopold played in Gold shorts and socks to mark the occasion.

First inter-league game played under lights.

Mike Kinrade made life member of Bellarine Football League.

Marty Dunstan presented with a VCFL medallion for services to football.

Grand Finals to be played at Leopold.

U18’s Simon Grundell kicks 11 goals in round 9, Leopold 33-13-211 defeat Barwon Heads 5-1-31.

Reserves Glen Bartle kicks 16 goals in round 9, Leopold 40-15-255 defeat Barwon Heads 2-6-18.

U15’s Paul Hayden kicks 9 goals in round 16 Leopold 21-9-135 defeat St Leonards 0-0-0.

Round 16 Leopold v St Leonards match transferred to Barwon Heads to preserve Leopold ground for finals.

Seniors finish 1st of 10 teams with 16 wins and reach Preliminary Final, Leopold 13-10-88, Drysdale 15-12-102.

Reserves, 1st of 10 teams with 16 wins and defeat Ocean Grove 8-8-56 to 6-10-46 in Grand Final.

U18’s, 4th of 10 teams with 12 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 9-8-62, Newcomb 14-10-94.

U15’s, 2nd of 10 teams with 15 wins and defeat Newcomb, 4-5-29 to 1-6-12 in Grand Final. Back to back premierships for U15’s and coach Graeme Burns.

Netball A Grade finish 6th of 10 teams with 8 wins, B’s, 9th of 10 teams with 2 wins, C’s 9th of 10 teams with 1 win, D’s, 10th of 10 teams with 3 wins, U18’s, 8th of 9 teams with 5 wins, U16’s, 6th of 10 teams with 8 wins, U14’s, 7th of 10 teams with 5 wins, U12’s 10th of 10 teams with no wins.

Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Steven McHenry (54). Reserves Glen Bartle (60). U18’s Simon Grundell (48). U15’s Ben Graham (34).

Reserves Glen Bartle wins League leading Goal kicker award.

Senior Best and Fairest, Colin Bennett. Reserves, Phillip Mair. U18’s, Tim Haywood. U15’s, Paul Hayden.

Umpire’s best and fairest, Mick Thompson, Reserves Phillip Mair, U18’s Martin Lilburne, U15’s Paul Hayden.

Netball Best and Fairest, A’s, Robyn Bates, B’s Marg Hotchin, C’s Suellen Steers, U18’s Pam Reynolds, U16’s Jocelyn Madden, U14’s Fiona Potter, U12’s Dean Lamanna.

100 games achieved by Greg Calder, Peter Lowe and Rohan Crowe.

150 games achieved by Warren Cato.

200 games achieved by Terry Rowe.

Life Memberships awarded to Lawrie and Pam Grills, Graeme Burns and Peter Rankin.

Garry Anderton retires after a career spanning 15 years. Gary played 16 junior and 191 senior games from 1974 to 1988. His career achievements were, reserve’s most improved 1976, senior’s most improved 1976, senior’s best and fairest 1978, senior’s premiership player 1979, senior’s runner up best and fairest 1981,83, senior’s leading goalkicker 1982,(45),1985 (54), reserve’s leading goalkicker 1976 (17), reserve’s premiership player 1988, player, U15’s coach 1982,83, team of the Seventies and team of the Eighties.

1989

Tony Graham was re-elected President, Mark Jarvis Secretary, Laurie Mills Treasurer.

Netball President Kylie Sayers, Secretary Robyn Bates, Treasurer Mrs McCawley

Coaching appointments, Seniors Mick Thompson re-appointed, Reserves Brian Hodgkins re-appointed, U18’s Graeme Burns, U15’s Chris Selman.

Netball, U18’s Liz Bryant and Fiona Karras, U16 and U14’s Nicole Harvey, U12’s and Midgets Claire McCawley and Kylie Sayers.

Leopold fields Seniors, Reserves, U18’s and U15’s in the BFL.

Captains, Seniors Mick Thompson re-appointed, Reserves Phillip Mair, U18’s Brett Lewis, U15’s Steven Jeffreys.

Pre-season training to commence on 20th February.

Game entrance fees $4.00, Grand Final $5.00.

New goal posts installed and new padding purchased.

50 metre line to be introduced.

Leopold netball fields A, B, C, D, U18’s, U14’s, U12’s and Midgets in the BNA.

Reserves Simon Sweeton kicks 9 goals in round 8, Leopold 24-20-164 d Newcomb 1-7-13.

Tony Brown, from Leopold Primary School chosen to play in Sydney for the Victorian Primary School Side.

Denis Fitzgerald elected Junior Vice President of BFL.

Seniors finish 4th of 10 teams with 11 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 7-11-53, Drysdale 21-7-133.

Reserves, 3rd of 10 teams with 11 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 7-12-54, Queenscliff 11-11-77.

U18’s, 4th of 10 teams with 12 wins and reach First Semi-final, Leopold 3-4-22, Newcomb 16-15-111.

U15’s, 2nd of 10 teams with 16 wins and reach Grand Final, Leopold 2-7-19, Drysdale 3-2-20.

Netball A Grade finish 5th of 10 teams with 9 wins, B’s, 8th of 10 teams with 5 wins, C’s, 2nd of 10 teams with 15 wins and defeat Drysdale, 28 to 27 in Grand Final, D’s, 8th of 9 teams with 5 wins, U18’s, 6th of 9 teams with 7 wins, U16’s no team, U14’s, 9th of 10 teams with 5 wins, U12’s, 8th of 9 teams with 5 wins.

Leading Goalkickers, Seniors Gerard Benstead (39). Reserves Ron Jessop (33). U18’s Mark Henderson (28). U15’s Adam Carthew (43).

Senior Best and Fairest, Robert Snowdon. Reserves, Ron Jessop. U18’s, Matthew Dean. U15’s, Steven Jeffreys.

Umpire’s best and fairest, David Ash, Reserves Craig Howard and peter Kleindienst, U18’s Tim Walker, U15’s Steven Jeffreys.

U15’s player Steven Jeffreys wins League Best and Fairest.

Netball Best and Fairest, A’s, Robin Bates, B’s, Fiona Karras. C’s, Janine McFadyen. U18’s, Nicole Harvey. U18’s, Marnie Vaught. U14’s, Sarah Greenwood, U12’s, Natalie Lennox Midgets Megan Anderton.

Netballer, Janine McFadyen wins League C Grade Best and Fairest.

100 games achieved by Peter Attwood, Peter Lowe, Mick Thompson, Allan Walker and Phillip Mair.

Teams in Bellarine and District Football League are Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Drysdale, Newcomb, Ocean Grove, Portarlington, Queenscliff, St. Leonards, Torquay, and Leopold.