ROUND 18 v West Preston Lakeside @ Eltham Central Park

Selected Team B A Hingston, G Long, B Aldred HB S Ereaut, S Jackson, L Miller C C Morgan, D Howse, S Boyle HF Z Eaton, D Irwin, R Jordon F D Prior, S Cordina, D Philpots R K Jones, G Pittard, N Richardson I A Black, R White, B Smith, B Maylin

Result

Sat 16 August	Q1	Q2	Q3	Final
Eltham				3-7-25
West Preston				16-14-110

GoalsZennon Eaton, Brett Maylin, Daniel Prior.

BestChris Morgan, Leigh Miller, Brett Aldred, Leigh Howse, Daniel Irwin.

Game Summary
Looking forward to next year.

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ROUND 17 v North Heidelberg @ Shelley Street Reserve

Selected Team Not selected

Result

Sat 9 August	Q1	Q2	Q3	Final
Eltham				15-11-101
North Heidelberg				6-13-49

GoalsDean Philpots 5, Joel Hewish 4, Kalev Jones 2, Robert Jordan 2, Daniel Irwin, Leigh Miller.

BestJoel Hewish, Dean Philpots, Kalev Jones, Daniel Irwin, Chris Morgan.

Game Summary
The tapping of keyboards in the Panther Press office have not written much about the performances of the Eltham seconds team but the efforts on Saturday are too hard to ignore. The collection of odd bods that took the field for the red and black were probably not expecting too much out of the game given that no Eltham open age team had beaten North Heidelberg at their kennel since 1975. Amongst them was the President who had not touched a football since round 3 and the Tresurer who was babysitting his kids in the pocket. Blacky and Whitey who mixed together would match the colour of their hair and two jet lagged Antipodeans (Burton & Irwin) who had found their way home. Pre-match the boys got a few encouraging words from the senior coach, which seemed to get a few reassuring nods and here heres. Then they ran out onto the frosted ground, with a few thinking an early spot on the bench would not be all that bad, and proceeded to limp into the game like every other week. But after the normal lethargic non-plus start the guys got it all together and made some history.

The fifty two point victory, breaking a 23 game losing streak for the twos against North (last win in 1975), was not the only remarkable feat of the game. President Philpots kicked five goals, which may in fact be an Eltham President's record, complementing the four kicked by best on ground Joel Hewish. One Bulldog player could not resist complimented Potsie by remarking that he was the worst player he had ever seen kick five goals.

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ROUND 16 v Greensborough @ War Memorial Park

Selected Team Not selected

Result

Sat 2 August	Q1	Q2	Q3	Final
Eltham				8-14-62
Greensborough				18-9-117

GoalsBrett Aldred, Stephen Cordina, Leigh Howse, Robert Jordan, Leigh Miller, Antony Mithen, Daniel Prior.

BestGareth Long, Andrew Willoughby, Stephen Boyle, Grant Pittard.

Game Summary
Ordinary.

ROUND 15 v Montmorency @ Eltham Central Park

Selected Team From S Jackson, S Ereaut, S Cordina, M Iddon, L Miller, B Smith, S Russell, D Heath, B Aldred, G Pittard, P Maylin, D Prior, G Long, A Willoughby, R White, P Smith, J Burleigh, C Morgan, A Hingston, S Boyle, A Black.

Result

Sat 26 July	Q1	Q2	Q3	Final
Eltham				1-0-6
Montmorency				11-7-73

GoalsByron Smith.

BestLeigh Howse, Chris Morgan, Leigh Miller, Scott Stratford, Brett Aldred.

Game Summary
Very muddy.

ROUND 14 v Epping @ Epping Recreation Reserve

Selected Team From S Jackson, S Ereaut, S Cordina, M Iddon, L Miller, B Smith, S Russell, D Heath, B Aldred, G Pittard, P Maylin, D Prior, G Long, A Willoughby, R White, P Smith, J Burleigh, C Morgan, A Hingston, S Boyle, A Black.

Andrew Willoughby competes in the ruck as Stephen Boyle and Zennon Eaton looked to rove.

Result

Sat 19 July	Q1	Q2	Q3	Final
Eltham				11-18-84
Epping				9-13-67

GoalsKalev Jones 3, Brett Aldred 2, Robert Jordan 2, Leigh Miller, Antony Mithen, Grant Pittard, Daniel Prior.

BestAndrew Willoughby, Robert Jordan, Kalev Jones, Michael Iddon, Stephen Boyle.

Game Summary
A good attitude gets good results.

ROUND 13 v Heidelberg @ Eltham Central Park

Selected Team B K Davidson, S Jackson, J Mee HB A McHugh, L Miller, A Hingston C D Strickland, B Maylin, Z Eaton HF M Iddon, A Willoughby, R Jordon F D Prior, K Jones, B Aldred R L Ferns, S Boyle, S Strickland I C Morgan, S Ereaut, G Long, L Lathouras Changes In L Lathouras, K Davidson, A McHugh, A Hingston, K Jones. Out M McPherson, L Howse, B Strickland (seniors), A Dickson, A Black.

Greg Wilson addresses his players at three quarter time against Hedielberg.

Result

Sat 12 July	Q1	Q2	Q3	Final
Eltham				9-6-60
Heidelberg				15-13-103

GoalsDanny Strickland 3, Daniel Prior 2, Simon Ereaut, Andrew McHugh, Leigh Miller, Andrew Willoughby.

BestLuke Ferns, Danny Strickland, Andrew McHugh, Brett Maylin, Shannon Strickland.

Game Summary
Similar scoreline each week. The boys still need to play with more passion.

ROUND 12 v Bundoora @ Yulong Reserve

Selected Team B C Morgan, S Boyle, S Ereaut HB M McPherson, S Jackson, L Miller C D Strickland, J Mee, Z Eaton HF M Iddon, A Willoughby, R Jordon F A Dickson, D Prior, B Aldred R L Ferns, L Howse, S Strickland I G Long, B Maylin, A Black, B Strickland Changes In J Mee, A Black, B Strickland. Out A McHugh, J Burleigh (inj), A Hingston (ending a brilliant career).

Mick Iddon looks to clear the ball out of defence.

Result

Sat 5 July	Q1	Q2	Q3	Final
Eltham				6-4-40
Bundoora				21-10-136

GoalsZennon Eaton 2, Brett Maylin 2, Robert Jordan, Shannon Strickland.

BestLeigh Miller, Shannon Strickland, Michael Iddon, Matthew Mc Pherson, Brett Maylin.

ROUND 11 v Northcote Park @ Eltham Central Park

Selected Team B M Iddon, S Jackson, S Ereaut HB M McPherson, L Ferns, A McHugh C A Hingston, D Strickland, Z Eaton HF J Burleigh, L Miller, R Jordon F A Dickson, D Prior, B Aldred R A Willoughby, L Howse, S Strickland I C Morgan, S Boyle, G Long, B Maylin

Zennon Eaton has time to gain possession thanks to some good shepharding from his team mate.

Result

Sat 28 June	Q1	Q2	Q3	Final
Eltham				10-8-68
Northcote Park				12-11-83

GoalsZennon Eaton 3, Daniel Prior 3, Shannon Strickland 2, Luke Ferns, Brett Maylin.

BestZennon Eaton, Danny Strickland, Luke Ferns, Michael Iddon, Scott Jackson.

Game Summary
A valiant effort by the boys who once again gave their opposition a start only to reel them in but run out of steam in the process and just go down. Get cracking earlier and let the opposition chase for a change.

ROUND 9 v North Heidelberg @ Eltham Central Park

Selected Team B A Hingston, S Jackson, S Ereaut HB N Richardson, K Jones, S Boyle C M Weisheit, G Pittard, A McHugh HF R Jordon, L Howse, M Iddon F C Brincat, L Miller, A Willoughby R G Moriarty, J Hewish, Z Eaton I From: B Aldred, J Burleigh, C Morgan, G Long, A Clark. Changes In K Jones, G Moriarty (seniors), M Weisheit, L MIller, C MOrgan, G Long, A Clark. Out J Mee, B Strickland (promoted), B Maylin, J Callaghan, D Prior, N Peck (U19).

Kalev Jones fires out a handball under pressure against North Heidelberg

Result

Sat 24 May	Q1	Q2	Q3	Final
Eltham				6-7-43
West Preston				7-17-59

GoalsNot available.

BestNot available.

Game Summary
What do you expect if you do not kick a goal in the first half.

ROUND 8 v West Preston Lakeside @ J E Moore Reserve

Selected Team B N Richardson, S Boyle, S Ereaut HB L Howse, S Jackson, J Mee C R Jordan, A McHugh, B Strickland HF G Pittard, L Ferns, A Wilson F Z Eaton, A Willoughby, B Aldred R N Peck, J Hewish, C Brincat I From: A Hingston, M Iddon, B Maylin, J Burleigh, D Prior, J Callaghan. Changes In L Ferns (seniors), A Wilson, N Peck (U19s), A Willoughby, A Hingston, M Iddon. Out B Smith (retired after 200 magnificent games), M Weisheit (resting), Glenn Moriarty (seniors), S Strickland (seniors), L Miller (resting), D Irwin (oversesas).

Chris Brincat moves the ball forward.

Result

Sat 24 May	Q1	Q2	Q3	Final
Eltham				4-10-34
West Preston				10-20-80

GoalsJayson Burleigh, Joel Hewish, Nathan Peck, Daniel Prior.

BestJayson Mee, Grant Pittard, Joel Hewish, Nathan Peck, Nicholas Richardson.

Game Summary
The oppostion were too quick at moving the ball.

ROUND 7 v Greensborough @ Eltham Central Park

Selected Team B R Jordan, S Jackson, J Mee HB L Howse, G Moriarty, M Weisheit C S Strickland, G Pittard, C Brincat HF B Maylin, B Smith, A McHugh F J Burleigh, L Miller, B Strickland R D Irwin, J Hewish, Z Eaton I From: D Prior, S Boyle, B Aldred, N Richardson, G Long, S Ereaut. Changes In C Brincat, A McHugh, B Smith, G Moriarty, S Strickland, B Strickland, S Ereaut. Out A Clark, C Morgan, D Heath, J Callaghan, J Pratt, A Black.

The gypsy boy Glenn Moriarty flies for a mark against Greensborough.

Result

Sat 24 May	Q1	Q2	Q3	Final
Eltham	.	.	.	12-11-83
Greensborough	.	.	.	14-8-92

GoalsBrett Strickland 3, Christopher Brincat 2, Zennon Eaton 2, Brett Aldred, Jayson Burleigh, Leigh Howse, Daniel Irwin, Glen Moriarty.

BestJayson Mee, Nicholas Richardson, Joel Hewish, Andrew McHugh, Christopher Brincat.

Game Summary
Once again the Eltham two's cannot play one quarter an expect to win the game. The intensity and desire to win have to be there over the four quarters and within everyone. It takes only one leader to get the ball rolling.

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ROUND 6 v Montmorency @ Para Road Oval No 1

Selected Team B L Miller, S Jackson, J Mee HB L Howse, D Heath, S Boyle C R Jordon, G Pittard, M Weisheit HF B Maylin, D Prior, N Richardson F J Burleigh, J Callaghan, B Aldred R D Irwin, J Hewish, Z Eaton I A Clark, J Pratt, A Black, G Long Changes In J Mee, D Heath, J Burleigh, A Black, G Long. Out S Ereaut (injured), C Morgan (injured), G Moriarty (modelling), M Iddon (suspended), B Smith (resting).

Matty Weisheit moves the ball into attack as the forwards make space.

Result

Sat 17 May	Q1	Q2	Q3	Final
Eltham	0-0-0	0-0-0	1-3-9	5-5-35
Montmorency	4-5-29	9-8-62	16-13-109	25-17-167

GoalsB Maylin 3, R Jordon, B Aldred.

BestM Weisheit, G Pittard, S Jackson, J Hewish, L Miller.

Game Summary
If the Panther reserves could to something from the match it was their last quarter effort. It is very easy to comment from the safety of the sideline, however the real lack of belief in their ability shows every time the opposition gets a roll on. The boys do not work off each other, they go into their shell, drop in confidence and eventually they implode. Willo will have an honorary degree in psychology by the end of the season. Take a leaf out of the guys that follow you boys. There is nothing to loose but to work for each other, continue to talk, encourage and back each other up. That is the fundamental part in a team game. If a team fails in that area what hope have they got?

ROUND 5 v Epping @ Eltham Central Park

Selected Team B L Howse, S Jackson, S Ereaut HB R Jordon, D Prior, C Morgan C C Brincat, G Pittard, M Weisheit HF N Richardson, G Moriarty, S Boyle F M Iddon, L Miller, B Maylin R D Irwin, J Hewish, Z Eaton I J Callaghan, B Aldred, J Pratt, B Smith Emerg J Mee, A Clarke Changes In L Howse, C Brincat, G Pittard, G Moriarty, S Boyle, J Hewish, Z Eaton, B Smith, J Pratt. Out L Mee, K Davidson, A Hingston, S Strickland, G Strickland, A Wilson, D Heath, A McClaren, J Mee. Late change - C Brincat was elevated to the seniors.

B grade coach Greg Wilson is a happy man, as the boys celebrate in the background after their 1 point victory.

Result

Sat 10 May	Q1	Q2	Q3	Final
Eltham	4-0-24	4-1-25	7-6-48	14-8-92
Epping	4-2-26	5-6-36	10-7-67	13-13-91

Goals
Zennon Eaton 2, Leigh Howse 2, Leigh Miller 2, Glen Moriarty 2, Brett Aldred, Daniel Irwin, Robert Jordan, Brett Maylin, Jeremy Pratt, Nicholas Richardson.

Best
Leigh Howse, Daniel Irwin, Scott Jackson, Joel Hewish, Grant Pittard.

Game Summary
The boys played the first 10 minutes of the game when they banged on 4 unanswered, the first and last 10 minutes of the final quarter. With a never give in attitude, even though not playing the way they wanted to they willed themselves to win. A crunch mark and goal in the dieing minutes by Dan Irwin was sensational. Epping could count themselves unlucky.

ROUND 4 v Heidelberg @ Warringal Park

Selected Team
B N Richardson, S Jackson, L Mee
HB K Davidson, L Miller, A Hingston
C M Weisheit, S Strikland, G Strickland
HF A Wilson, D Heath, S Ereaut
F B Maylin, J Callaghan, A McClaren
R D Irwin, R Jordan, M Iddon
I B Aldred, D Prior, J Mee, C Morgan

Changes
In L Mee, K Davidson, S Strickland, G Strickland, A Wilson, A McClaren.
Out L Howse (injured), L McCreery (promoted), B Smith, P Smith, D Philpots, J Pratt.

Result

Sat 3 May	Q1	Q2	Q3	Final
Eltham				6-6-42
Heidelberg				8-12-60

Goals
Lyall Mee, Leigh Miller, Ben Munn-Gibbs, Shannon Strickland, Matt Weisheit, Adrian Wilson.

Best
Dan Irwin, Matt Weisheit, Adrian Wilson, Rob Jordan, Chris Morgan.

Game Summary
With the mix of more young blokes in the team the Eltham reserves team naturally moved quicker across the park and looked as though they may record their first scoreboard win for the season. In what was mainly a scrappy affair the old issue with the Panther open age teams reared its head again, lack of firepower. Eltham managed only 6-6-42 and could have snatched the game deep into the last quarter but two late goals to the Tiger saw them finish 18 points adrift. It must be a headache for coach Greg Wilson in his endeavours to guide the boys to a win in the absence of genuine goal scorers.

Of the young fellows, Ben Munn-Gibbs provided a target but the ball came in very haphazardly. Greg Strickland is lively, works hard and gets plenty of it but has to work on his kick penetration. Adrian Wilson continues to impress with a solid game in open age company and may get a call up to the later game soon. Keith Davidson showed plenty of strength and determination but will learn that he has more to offer in his ability to win the ball feed it onto team mates. Lyall Mee showed signs that he will develop into a good player with his sure hands and courage.