We are proud to announce that Spotswood Football Club are participating in the Champions Cup on Sunday the 18th of March.  The matches are played at Bulleen Park, Bulleen Road, Bulleen between 11am and 5pm.  The Champions Cup is a pre-season comp where the winners of all of the local leagues around Victoria compete to be crowned the Champion of Champions.  Lets get behind the team and hope we can pull of a huge win.

The Spotswood Football Club is pleased to announce the  new sponsorship support of Fight Fit for 2012. Joe Cursio the owner and operator is a past Spotswood player and for any Spotty player / family  he will offer a discount of $100 on their upfront membership.  $700 for 14 months (current offer is $800).  Direct debit membership $39 fortnight for 12 months. The Gym is conveniently located in Hyde St Yarraville and all equipment is brand new, check out the Fight Fit website out via this link Fightfit.

The following junior coaching positions are still vacant for season 2012:

Under 16 A & B

Under 14 B

Under 12A

Under 9

Anyone like a career in coaching Junior Football. So much reward in teaching a young bloke to kick either foot, chase, jump & handball. Be in a team environment, building the team and maybe winning a game.  A great thrill when they grow up to be an adult and respect you for teaching and being a part of their development. So much pleasure passing on your skill, if you ever thought about it now is the time.

Please contact Patrick Hinds on: 0417370212

or email: admin@spotswoodfc.com.au

 It is with pleasure that we announce that Lorey Bentley has taken on the role of Junior Administrator for the club.  Please make yourself known to Lorey and any assistance you can offer will be appreciated.  Lorey can be contacted on 0417981190.

Date of registration:              Friday 17^th February 2012
Time:                                               5.30pm to 7pm
Venue:                                            Spotswood Football Club

The registration and medical forms are available from the forms page on this website

Training Dates

Under 14s and 16s will commence training on Wednesday 15^th February at Digman Reserve, Newport, please arrive at 5pm and wear only runners, no football boots at this stage.  

Under 9s, 10s, 11s and 12s will commence training on Wednesday 7^th March at Edwards Reserve, Spotswood, please arrive at 5pm and wear only runners, no football boots at this stage.

It is with deep regret that the Board of the Spotswood Football Club announces the sad passing of Mitch Beattie on the 30^th December 2011, aged 34.

Mitch bravely battled an aggressive cancer with great spirit and an unyielding determination.

Mitch was a life member of the SFC, a past player, a junior coach, a tireless and willing volunteer and would bleed for the green and gold.

Rest In Peace Mitch.

Please see Wednesday’s newspaper for funeral details.

On behalf of the Spotswood Football Club we wish all volunteers, players and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

We would also like to take the opportunity to thank again, the many sponsors of the club whose contribution is invaluable. We wish you, your staff and families all the best for Christmas and hope we all have a happy and prosperous new year.

The Spotswood Football Club have had an excellent 2011 year, thank you to everybody involved for their participation, contribution and commitment to what were very good outcomes.

The club looks forward to 2012 with great expectation with the knowledge that we have very capable volunteers and committed players, supporters, sponsors and families.

Kind regards,
Alan J Given

Please find link to 2012 WRFL Senior Fixture:

http://www.wrfl.org.au/DIVONE-2012.pdf

Wednesday 6th April 2011

A special general meeting of the Spotswood Football Club will be Held on Sunday the 20th of November to be convened at BRYAN MARTIN OVAL, MARKET ST, NEWPORT, commencing at 12 midday.
The purpose of the Special General Meeting will be solely to discuss and vote on the motion put.
“That Mitchell Beattie be inducted into the Spotswood Football Club as a life member”
The motion is proposed by Tony Walshe and seconded by Chris Murphy
-5 years involvement as a player, coach and assistant.
-4 games short of playing 300 with Spotswood.
-1988 Under 11 Premiership Player
-2000 was awarded SFC Best Club Person
-2008 WRFL nominee for Unsung Hero Award
-Coached junior teams for 4 years within the last 6 Assisted in other years from goal umpire for whole year with under 12′s in 2008 to even a water person in other years.
-Last 3 years prepared junior footballs for game day Assisted Annette with stocktake for last 8 years always picking and dropping off items for Annette at league office or to Annette’s house marked lines on ground last 3 years when working at Hinbro was able to deliver goods for Joan direct to fridge/freezer for canteen.
-Umpires Escort with Seniors & Reserves during finals when a second one required for many many years.
-Assisted in canteen when required.
-Never ever complained if requested to do something, he just did it from moving chairs from or to under the rooms, to even just cleaning up or turning lights off in bottom change rooms when others forget.
-Mitch has been an all-rounder person who has the best interests of the SFC at heart.
-All this and yet he has no kids but wants to stay involved at the club.
-Mitch had his 21st birthday with his family, as usual had a normal square shaped cake, however this had green coloured icing with a yellow Vee icing, and he has been passionate about the club all his life.

Regards,
Alan Given
Spotswood FC
President

“Changing of the Guard at the Spotswood Football Club”

 The Spotswood Football Club held its Annual General Meeting last Monday night which saw the planned retirement of Chris Murphy as President.

 Tony Walshe, former Club president said, “Chris Murphy will be remembered as one of the most successful presidents in the clubs illustrious history, having steered the club to 5 successive Division One A grade grand finals and winning four of them”.

 Alan Given, who after five years as Chief Financial Officer, is stepping up to take on the role of President said, “the job ahead will be a challenging one following in the footsteps of such a successful club president”, and thanked Chris and the Club for the privilege of “taking over the reins of one of the most successful and professional local football clubs in the country”.

 Chris will not be lost to the Club, staying on as a board member and mentor to Alan Given

 In other moves at the Spotswood Football Club, Rod Gardiner who was only introduced to the Club at the start of the season has taken on the role of Vice President. Rod, a local boy from Williamstown, comes to the club with a wealth of business experience; his contribution to the club thus far has been invaluable and is only going to be enhanced by his new appointment.

 Jenny Walshe has stepped up, after her first year on the board last season, to take on the role of CFO. Alan Given said “I look forward to working with Jenny, she has been a keen contributor to the club for many years and having her in the role can only be a positive”.

 Annette McLaren will continue in her role as Club Administrator which will maintain stability to the line-up as she has a wealth of experience and is an important component of the success of the Spotswood Football Club.

 We welcome two new board members in Lorey Bentley and Jess Smith. Other board members for 2012 are Tony Walshe, Len Murphy, Lindsay Howarth, Chris Murphy, Patrick Hinds, Paul Cairns, Leighann Raymond, Scott Stafford  and Michael Johnstone.

Senior Pre-Season Training starts 21st November @ 6pm at SFC Number 2 Oval & then each Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Please note: The Spotswood Football Club Inc will be holding its  Annual General Meeting is on 14th November 2011 at clubrooms commencing at 7pm.  All members welcome.  All Board positions are vacant.  SFC are always looking for new & more people to join the Board so if you are interested please contact Chris Murphy on president@spotswoodfc.com.au or Annette on admin@spotswoodfc.com.au prior to 14th November or please attend the AGM.

2011 Grand Final Dvd’s are now available for sale at $25.00 per copy – please email: enquires@spotswoodfc.com.au for more information.

Congratulations to our Senior Team along with all the coaching staff led by first year playing Coach Chris O’Keefe on a great Premiership win on Saturday.

We went into the game having lost to Albion in the home and away as well as the Second Semi Final, as such Albion were the favourites. The WRFL football record tipsters favoured Albion 13 to 3.

We did not perform well in the first quarter and conceded 2 goals and 8 points, and only managed 1 point ourselves.

There was no panic at the ¼ time huddle and with a renewed determination to stick the coaches instructions we began to exert our influence on the contested footy. Our match ups were working with Ayton and Phillips superb in the backline and big Ray “Rayzor” Jensen doing a great bullocking job in the ruck with his sidekick Jeremy “Big Show” Bond. At Half time we were 3 points up and momentum appeared to be going our way.

After the main break, our players maintained their intensity around the stoppages and again stuck to the game plan. Our pressure on the Albion players resulted in some crucial turnovers and we were able to add another 3 goals 7 behinds to Albion’s 3 goals 2behinds. The Albion full forward notched up his 100 goal for the season right on the ¾ time siren, we held a 8 point lead going into the last quarter but had there been a momentum shift with the Bloomfield goal?.

The answer was an emphatic NO! The Spotty boys, looked stronger and fitter in the last quarter despite a grueling preliminary final the week before. We kicked the first 2 goals of the quarter in quick succession to vault to the best lead of the game. Fittingly, Chris O’Keefe then swooped on a centre clearance, weaved his way past a couple of Albion defenders and kicked truly from 40 metres out.

An arm wrestle between the 2 half back lines ensued for about 8 minutes or so and then a goal to Albion tightened up the game. Another forward thrust by Albion only resulted in a behind. We then kicked another 2 goals to put the result beyond doubt, winning our 4th Premiership in 5 Grandfinal appearences.

 To cap it off, Torin Baker was awarded the Herb Pascal medal for his best on ground performance.

Congratulations must go to all the players, the coaching staff, the training staff and also all the people behind the scenes who work so hard to ensure that we have the best possible opportunity to push for the only measurement of success at Spotswood and that is Premierships.

A special thank you should also go to our Sponsors for their support during season 2011. We appreciate and value the support of you all.

Go Woodsmen!

We had a great night at the Junior League B & F Night. Lachlan Fogarty won the 12A B & F, Ethan Bentley won the 12C B & F.
Zac Broadway, Joe Taleb, Will Krithararis, Josh Drage polled in 5th position in their age groups.
A great effort by our boys

This Saturday Sept 17th, Spotswood will be playing in the WRFL Division 1 Grand Final against Albion.  This will be played at Avalon Airport Oval commencing at 2.15pm.
Come down & support our Senior Boys playing in their 5th consective grand final.

Complimentary meals for all Senior, Reserves, Under 18′s & supporters – this Thursday night at clubrooms starting at 7pm

Friday 30th September
Etihad Statium – Laureate Room
7.30-11.30pm
$110 per head – $90 for Under 18′s
Everyone Welcome
Includes two course meal, beer, wine & soft drinks
RSVP: Thursday 15th Sept when full payment is due (NO IOU’s)
Call Jenny Walshe 0408 024824
or email: spotswoodfootball@gmail.com

Saturday 10th Sept – Preliminary Final

2.15pm   Spotswood Vs Altona  – Avalon Airport Oval , Werribee

Saturday 3rd September
Seniors 2nd Semi Final vs Albion – Crofts Oval, Blackshaws Rd, North Altona – 2.15PM
Sunday 4th September
Reserves 1st Semi Final vs Albion – Avalon Airport Oval – 11.50AM
Under 18′s 1st Semi Final vs Altona – Avalon Airport Oval – 9.30AM

The SFC is now seeking applications for all junior coaching positions from under 9’s through to under 18’s for the 2012 season. Those interested should provide a written application stating your background, experience and the team you would like to coach. All will need to have the appropriate level of coaching accreditation or be prepared to obtain it as soon as possible. Applications should be emailed to: enquiries@spotswoodfc.com.au

SFC is pleased to announce that our current Senior Coach, Chris O’Keefe has agreed to continue coaching in season 2012. Chris has been with our club for 4 years now and has done a great job in his first year as Senior coach. The development of our younger players has been a feature of his coaching this year. Our Seniors currently sit second on the ladder and should feature strongly in the pending finals. Congratulations Chris on your reappointment for 2012.

Under 16C’s Presentation Night is this Friday night (2nd Sept) commencing at 6.30pm – all parents/players  are requested to bring a plate of food to share.

The Under 12A’s & C’s Presentation Night is tonight (Friday 26th August) commencing at 6.30pm – parents are requested to bring a plate to share

Saturday 27th August

Seniors

Qualifying Final vs Altona - Avalon Airport Oval - 2.15PM

Reserves

Qualifying Final vs Sunshine -  Avalon Airport Oval  - 11.50AM

Sunday 28th August

Under 18′s

Elimination Final vs Albion – Avalon Airport Oval - 9.30AM

The history of the Spotswood Football Club began in 1927 when a team was entered in the Sub District League. After a couple of near misses, our first flag was won in 1933.