MAZENOD PANTHERS
FOOTBALL CLUB
Playing in the Football Integration
Development Association
PREMIERS 2005, 2010.
PANTHERS NEWS MAY 2012 and MATCH REPORT SUNDAY 29th APRIL
MAZENOD PANTHERS BLUE 14.12. 96 defeated WYNDHAM1 1.2.8
First game of the 2012 season started well with a great win against the boys from Wyndham,
Justin Dovaston was the main attraction for the day as he took to the ground running through the
best looking banner ever to have been on the Central Reserve, for his 100th game of footy for
the mighty Panthers, Dovo’s cheer squad turned up in numbers to support our very popular team
leader on his big milestone game.
Making his first appearance for the Panthers Aaron Yakender impressed the crowd with his
booming kicks from centre half forward kicking a 50metre goal in the first quarter, welcome back
to his best and fairest form Simon Pollock, playing his best game in three seasons was a ball
magnet in the centre of the ground, supported by the new father Rod Pettit running hard through
the middle of the ground and setting countless opportunities for Justin Dovaston in his first time
at full forward to celebrate is 100th.Wyndham players were taken by surprise by the new
enthusiastic, bigger ,stronger 2012 Panther machine .Sammy Samason was playing his usual
hard at the ball game, only this year at a higher level proving that last year’s best and fairest
result was an indication of the future potential of this young man as a very good player.
Mark Vanderven was back with a heavily strapped knee for 2012 showing flashes of brilliance
with a screamer 30 meters out in the first quarter, but unfortunately could not convert and
missed the goal, his presence on the field this year will be fantastic. Shaun Dux was playing well
trying to get all players into the game with some very unselfish play, while last year B and F John
Soles had all the Wyndham guys second guessing from which angle he was going to tackle
them as he attacked every contested ball. Coach Dave Regan asked our forwards to do
everything within their power to get the ball across to Toby Crook for him to kick a goal, but
unfortunately at the end of the game Crooky had only behinds on the board. Another genius
move by supercoach Regan was to release Jason Gannon from the bench as the ball was free
on the forward line, he kicked a beautiful ball forward to be snapped up and a goal kicked by
Sammy Samason.
It was a great opening game by the Panthers, leading at every change giving a very uniformed
effort kicking 4 or 5 goals over three quarters and a single goal in the last quarter, that could
have been another 4 goals but for some inaccurate kicking resulting in 5 behinds.
Our 88 point victory is our biggest winning margin in 8 years so all players should be looking
forward to a great season of footy.
Thank you to Eileen Cooney for her first time runner duties with the Panthers hoping she can
spend a long and happy association with the best club in FIDA footy.
Victory celebrations were made all the better when a fabulous footy cake, (in Panther colours)
made by Karen Morrison was brought into the rooms into the rooms for Dovo’s 100 game was
devoured by all players in about 5 minutes. (Thanks Karen)
Best Players: Simon Pollock (best on ground) Rod Pettit, John Soles, Sam Samason, Shaun
Dux, Toby Crook, Justin Dovaston , Mark Vanderven and Aaron Yaksender.
Goals: Simon Pollock 5, Justin Dovaston 3, Sam Samason 3, Rod Pettit, Aaron Yaksender, and
Peter Biscognin all 1 each.
MAZENOD PANTHERS BLACK SCRATCH MATCH.
DAVE’S TEAM 5.9.39 drew with SHANES TEAM 6.3.39
With our first game on the day only allowing a maximum of 3 players on the bench this year,
several of our players that arrived early were unable to be fitted into the first game, but in true
team spirit Vickram Jholl, and John Hamilton volunteered to play in the second game.(thanks
guys)
Mazenod Panthers Black gained 4 premiership points because of the forfeit by Whyndam.
Our Team leaders and other players from the first game stayed to give Mazenod Panthers Black
team a scratch match, thanks to Simon Pollock, Justin Dovaston, Shaun Dux, Peter Biscognin,
Toby Crook, Jason Gannon, Daniel Hassan, Josh Wallace, and Sam Samason.
Rod Pettit would have played but he had to feed his new little boy.
The pace was a cracker right from the start as both teams played as if premiership points were
available, absolute team values were on show as several hand passes and kicks found their way
to players not known for their goal kicking ability. Anthony DiStasio was a speed machine out of
the centre circle, and John Hamilton was dictating the terms on the forward line. Accusations of
foul play and deceit was running wild on the boundary line as Shane Regan desperately tried to
keep up with the white hot magnetic board moves from Dave Regan.
Vickram Jholl was a power of strength and unbeatable either up forward or down the back, while
both the Nick’s, Crilly and DiStasio were welcoming their freedom up forward. Corey Pollock
took time from his match report to make an impression on the game but had to leave the ground
early in the second half because of muscle tightness.
Best Players; John Hamilton, Vickram Jholl James Hosken, Daniel Palmer, Chris Johnson, Nick
Mitroudis, Andrew Conner, George Youssef, Nick Crilly, Nick DiStasio,Jack Morrison,Corey
Pollock, Matt Anderson, Anthony DiStasio, Neil McKinnon, David West, Roger Winter, and David
Gorin
Goals: James Hosken 2 Nick DiStasio 2, John Hamilton, Matt Anderson, Nick Crilly, Roger
Winter, Corey Pollock George Youssef, David Gorin, and Anthony DiStasio all 1 goal each.
TRAINING NIGHT
Until further notice training will continue at Mazenod College each Wednesday, start time from
4.15pm until 5.30 pm. Congratulations to the eleven dedicated guys that trained on Anzac
Day ,on a very cold public holiday, still found time to try to improve their skills.
Andrew Connor, Shaun Dux, Justin Dovaston, Toby Crook, Jason Gannon, Vickram Jholl, John
Soles, Josh Wallace,(arrived at 3.30pm)Chris Vergos, Roger Winter, and George Youssef.
All players had a great chance for some extra intensive training with coaches Dave Regan and
Matt Johnson, and it paid dividends, with some great games by a lot of these players last
Sunday at Central Reserve.
NEXT GAMES;
PLEASE NOTE THAT NEXT SUNDAY’S GAME IS NOW TO BE PLAYED AT PARKVILLE,
NOT PARKSIDE AS ADVISED THE GROUND AT PARKSIDE WAS UNAVAILABLE FOR
NEXT SUNDAY.
Parkville ground is located at Park Street (Ransford or McAllister Ovals) Parkville
Melways Reference Map 29 F10
6th May Panthers Blue v Parkside 1
Panthers Black v TBA
11.00 am
12.30 pm
Parkville
20th May Panthers Blue v Coburg 1
11.00am
Panthers Black v Coburg 2
12.30pm
This is also George Youssef’s 100th Game.
Central Reserve (Home)
27th May Panthers Blue v Ringwood 1
Panthers Black v Ringwood 2
Central Reserve (Home)
BLUE
PETER BISCOGNIN
TOBY CROOK
JUSTIN DOVASTON
MATT DRAY
PETER ZAPANTIS
JASON GANNON
AARON YAKSENDER
BEAU GUNNING
DANIEL HASSAN
VICKRAM JHOLL
MATT PEARSON
ROD PETTITT
SAMSON SAMASON
JAKE PHILLIPS
SIMON POLLOCK
JOHN SOLES
SHAUN DUX
CHRIS VERGOS
JOSH WALLACE
MARK VANDERVEN
11.00am
12.30pm
BLACK
MATT ANDERSON
ANDREW CONNER
FELIX BAKENS
NICK CRILLY
DAMIEN COUSINS
NICK DiSTASIO
ANTHONY DiSTASIO
GEORGE YOUSSEF
DAVID WEST
DAVID GORIN
JAMES HOSKEN
CHRIS JOHNSON
ROGER WINTER
NEIL McKINNON
NICK MITROUDIS
JACK MORRISON
DANIEL PALMER
STEVE WELLS
CORY POLLOCK
DARCY WELLS
MARCEL VERMULST
JOHN HAMILTON
FIDA RULES 2012
The Panthers have two teams Panthers BLUE and Panthers BLACK, and will play in Division 2.
Our Blue team will consist of 15 players with three interchange players only.
If both coaches agree teams can play up to 18 players. If coaches cannot agree, the number of
players on the field will be 15. Minimum of 12 to constitute an official game,if one side has only
12,13, or 14 players the other side is allowed to play 15 players.
For our Black team, if both coaches agree teams can play up to 18 players, with no limit to the
number of interchange players. Minimum of 10 players constitute an official fixture.
If a side in either division is unable to field the minimum number of players for an official match,
a ”scratch match” can be played and coaches can even up the teams.
A maximum of 3 players can play two matches per day.
Our Black team may play a couple of scratch matches during the season against Cranbourne
and Parkside both of these clubs are having trouble fielding a second team, on these occasions
we would get the 4 premiership points for winning, and play a scratch match against a few of
their remaining players and ourselves.We have two teams in Division 2. Blue and Black.To
enabled team balance on match day to cover missing players, Players listed in red are able to
switch and interchange between teams Blue and Black as required. Players listed in black will
only play in the team as shown .Please check if you are listed in the BLACK team in black
type because you are not required atthe grounds until the later start time, however your
attendance is really welcome tosupport the BLUE team at the earlier start time .
CLUB CLOTHING.
Any new players or family that would like to purchase embroided club merchandise or players
wishing update clothing items from Andrew Sharp anytime. Jackets $65, Polo Shirts $30, Caps
$10, and if you need extra footy socks $6 pair.
NEW HOODIES FOR THE PANTHERS
Our manufacturer of our Hoodies has promised delivery early May.
Any supporter, family member, or carer that would also like to purchase this great looking hoody,
can do so by contacting Andrew Email [email protected] or mobile 0431840466.
A strong suggestion is that you should make sure that you have your name on the inside of
the hoody to avoid any confusion on game day. Only one garment per player free of charge,
any lost hoodies will be replaced at retail price.
Players are reminded that our club polo shirt is required to be worn on match day.
. WEB SITE www.mocfcvic.org.au
Check out the latest news from our senior team and a photo of Justin Dovaston’s 100th game.
Activities
RAFFLE TICKETS URGENT ATTENTION
Must be returned to Ron Dovaston by May 20th so that they can be returned
to the Monash Rotary Club by 25th May. Please return tickets to Ron at the
latest Sunday 20th, he will be running the canteen on that Sunday. All tickets
must be returned to him on this day sold or not.
BIRTHDAYS IN MAY
Andrew Connor 20 on 7th Improving every game.
Simon Pollock
24 on 13th Polly will play his 100th game this season, started as a Panther
at age 17, is now one of our club leaders.
Toby Crook
23 on 21st Always gives his best.
Jack Morrison
15 on 28th Well done Jack you are still our youngest player.
Happy birthday guys have a good one.
APPROACHING MILESTONE GAMES
Peter Zapantis has 2 games to play to reach his 50th game
Roger Winter
3
John Hamilton
4