To Close For Comfort
Not much to say to say about the senior game,
except, "why" are we so inconsistant during a game
of football (exception last week) , it's as if where
waxing with the opposition, you take control for a
while, okay our turn, your turn, our turn and so on,
luckily it was our turn at the final siren and we
won. What about Spanna I bet he wishes he played on
the ROC ground every game, always kicks a bag, seven
on Saturday and High flying Kev what a grab ( Craig
got it spot on, click picture). Great to see Matt Stapleton back in
the green and black if only for the one off game now
and then, great game too Matt. Now I don't know how
many people actually heard it but I'm sure I heard
Bruce Mullen say "GO DOVES", has'nt the world
changed, back in the day Bruce was heard to say
something DOVES and I'm pretty sure it wasn't "GO
DOVES" welcome on board Mullo. Good young side ROC
and I'm sure they will be the big improver over the
coming years. Anyway we had a win and now look
forward to the week off before we come up against
Beacy. The reserves has some pretty good talent
running around but just can't seem to put it
together, losing another game to a side with similar
ability but playing with a bit more purpose than our
boys, come on fellas get some feeling back in the
jumper, we now you've got it. The Under 18's
proved there great come from behind win over ROC a
couple of weeks ago was no fluke with a solid
twenty two point win on Saturday, well done again
boys. (game pics-1)
(game pics-2) (netball pix)
Important Training
on Tuesday May 22nd at Cranbourne Indoor Sports
Complex 5.00pm sharp till 6.00pm.
May 24th NO
training at ground, booked for 30 at Chifley
Doveton,Microbrewery.
What a Difference a Week
Makes After
the ordinary effort of last week against Keysborough
the senior side bounced back with a solid win in
windy conditions at Berwick today. We had a lot more
aggression at the ball and cut out our costly
turnovers from last week. Our Backline was
fantastic, Jake with his hard running and long
kicking, Beau who read the play perfectly mopping up
across the backline with timely marks, Scotty with
his couragious spoils and Chris Rodders keeping
Waite to one goal was a great effort. Young Frank
put in a top game and John Atwell played his usual
great game on the wing and let's not forget Kev's
spectacular game up forward, it had everything, hard
leading, tackling and strong marking, all you want
from your full forward, great win fella's and well
coached Hayden. The reserves, what can I say,
one goals to three at half time after a hard fought
first two quarters it looked like we had a game on
our hands and then to just capitulate the way we did
in the second half was very disappointing, come on
fellas you can do better than that. The Under
18's came up against one of the top sides in Berwick
and were out played by a very slick side, and it
doesn't help when you only have sixteen players,
keep your heads up boys and get into your mates ears
and get them to training. NEXT WEEK ROC AWAY (game pics) (netball pix)
Seniors Belted What for many diehard
supporters was one of the worse performances our
senior side had put in at home, we were obsolutely
thrashed by a very committed Keysborough.
Undisciplined, half hearted efforts and turnovers,
at times I had to check and see if there was a
jumper clash we kicked it to them that many times,
so many mistakes I got a sore neck from shaking my
head "did that really happen ?". One promising thing
to come out of what was otherwise a crap day was the
efforts of the backline, the margin would have been
a lot greater had it not been for them. The
reserves had a big win with Taylor Rainey absolutely
staring, his clearances
from the centre bounce were outstanding and should
put him in contention for senior selection,
especially with the poor form of some of the senior
players. Pete Dye and Ryan Hendy both kicked five to
put there name forward and Hammo played his usual
consistant game. Now to the highlight of the day
the under eighteens, what a great come from behind
win boys, outstanding. I think the score was two
goals to six during the third quarter when I had to
go in the rooms to do some stuff, come out just
after three quarter time and the score was seven to
six in our favour, great win fellas. a special
thanks to the boys from Narre South Lions who were a
big part of that win, and well to done Harv's. (game pics)(netball pics)
Two's Thrashed by Tooradin
Our day at Tooradin
started horrendously with the reserves being
completely outplayed by a more committed and
phyisical Seagull outfit who will give a lot of the
top sides a shack this year. The game started at a
cracker pace with both sides going hard at the ball,
but Tooradin pulled away as the game went on and
recorded a comfortable win, we did'nt kick our first
and only goal until the end of the last quarter ?.
This is one game the boys will want to forget and
move on quickly. The seniors won by about five
goals against an improved Tooradin in a good
allround team effort. The boys are still coming to
grips with Hayden's game plan and as the games go on
you can see the improvement in our game style. Beau
Wheeler played a great game as did John Atwell, Jake
Mullen and the backline was on top all day, also
Kevin McLean kicked four and I'm sure he'll get
better as the year goes. All in all it was a good
win in the windy conditions and we now look forward
to Keysie next week. The Under Eighteens played
Hampton Park again as Tooradin don't have thirds and
went down by two points. The boys trailed all day
and only just went down and with the bare eighteen
players, that was'nt to bad an effort. Come on boys
get behind Harv's and get to training you'll be the
better for it. (game pics)
(game pics 2) (netball pics)
Doves Start Season With 3 Wins The 2012 season started
as the club had worked hard for over the pre-season
with three strong wins against Hampton Park. The
seniors after a slow start pulled away to win by 122
points and put themselves in the perfect position
for the start of the season. A few of the boys
struggled early with the coaches game plan but after
a reminder at the first break they soon picked it up
and we went away from there. Shaun Semmens played a
blinder and Nanga after starting on the bench was on
fire right from the start marking everything that
came near him and kicking six.
The Two's also
had a big win, with the margin at the end being 139
points. Pete Dye Kicked an awesome 13 goals with
some great contested marks and accurate kicking.
Taylor Rainey played a top game using his strength
to burst through packs and delivering the ball
accuratly to the forwards. The form of some of these
guys is spot on and they have put all senior players
on notice to not drop there form or......
The
under 18's won by 22 points and can only improve as
the games go on, but boys you have to get to
training. I did'nt see the game so I can't give the
better players a wrap, but I will say to all the new
boys welcome to the club and that goes to all the
new players and supporters right across the whole
club, welcome to the "MIGHTY DOVES" To the
Hampton Park Football Club all the best for the
season, I know it's been a struggle over the off
season but I'm sure it will only go forward from
here.
The
Doveton Football Club is pleased to announce the
appointment of Hayden Stanton as senior coach for
Season 2012 and beyond. Hayden brings are wealth of
experience and enthusiasm to our club and we look
forward to a successful 2012 season.
Ryan Brown has
been reappointed as Reserves coach and we are also
pleased to welcome back past player and chairman of
selectors Phil Harvey who will coach our U/18s.
In order to
welcome and meetHayden and the other coaches, along with the
announcement of assistant/Line coaches, a meet the
coaches night will take place as listed below.
Date: Friday 11th
November
Where : The Chifley Hotel Doveton
Time:6.30pm
(Drinks at bar
prices and meals available for purchase if required)
Pre
season training will commence on Monday the 14th
November and the venues and dates of the full pre
season session are attached for your information. If
any players are unable to attend this night or any
pre season sessions are required to contact Hayden
Stanton on mobile number 0478057002.
We look forward
to your attendance and a successful season ahead.
The Doveton Football Club is pleased to announce the
affiliation with the Narre South
Lions
Junior Football Club. read more..........
NEW LIGHTS
Congratulations to everyone involved in getting the
new lights up and running there awesome, especially
"Toddy" who has worked tirelessly with the council
and contractors and of course his fund raising day
"Light up the Doves" WELL DONE TO ALL
After
the ordinary effort of last week against Keysborough
the senior side bounced back with a solid win in
windy conditions at Berwick today. We had a lot more
aggression at the ball and cut out our costly
turnovers from last week. Our Backline was
fantastic, Jake with his hard running and long
kicking, Beau who read the play perfectly mopping up
across the backline with timely marks, Scotty with
his couragious spoils and Chris Rodders keeping
Waite to one goal was a great effort. Young Frank
put in a top game and John Atwell played his usual
great game on the wing and let's not forget Kev's
spectacular game up forward, it had everything, hard
leading, tackling and strong marking, all you want
from your full forward, great win fella's and well
coached Hayden. 
from the centre bounce were outstanding and should
put him in contention for senior selection,
especially with the poor form of some of the senior
players. Pete Dye and Ryan Hendy both kicked five to
put there name forward and Hammo played his usual
consistant game.
The seniors won by about five
goals against an improved Tooradin in a good
allround team effort. The boys are still coming to
grips with Hayden's game plan and as the games go on
you can see the improvement in our game style. Beau
Wheeler played a great game as did John Atwell, Jake
Mullen and the backline was on top all day, also
Kevin McLean kicked four and I'm sure he'll get
better as the year goes. All in all it was a good
win in the windy conditions and we now look forward
to Keysie next week.
with three strong wins against Hampton Park. The
seniors after a slow start pulled away to win by 122
points and put themselves in the perfect position
for the start of the season. A few of the boys
struggled early with the coaches game plan but after
a reminder at the first break they soon picked it up
and we went away from there. Shaun Semmens played a
blinder and Nanga after starting on the bench was on
fire right from the start marking everything that
came near him and kicking six.
