Diamond Creek Football and Netball Club
Dear Members, Supporters, Past Players and Sponsors
Update of news from the Diamond Creek Football & Netball Club
The talk of the town this weekend was the Seniors one-point victory in the dying moments of the game.
Just in case you didn’t know this is how the game played out;
It was a lovely Sunday afternoon, so it was nice to sit around and watch some local footy, finals style at
Epping. There was a wind favouring the city end so when Diamond Creek won the toss, it was an easy
decision on which way to kick. Diamond Creek started brilliantly kicking 2 goals very early, but slowly
Fitzroy Stars found their rhythm and worked their way back by kicking goals against the wind. The 1st
quarter produced 8 goals so was quite entertaining. Quarter Time: Fitzroy Stars 3.2-20 vs Diamond
Creek 5.0-30
So what could Fitzroy Stars do with the wind? Well it wasn't a good start as Diamond Creek kicked the
1st goal to stretch their lead. It wasn't until the 18 min. mark that Fitzroy Stars kicked their 1st goal with
the wind. Diamond Creek did so well to defend this quarter, that they out-scored Fitzroy Stars. Half Time:
Fitzroy Stars 5.4-34 vs Diamond Creek 8.1-49
Diamond Creek did what they had to in the 3rd quarter and out-scored Fitzroy Stars with the wind. 3
Quarter Time: Fitzroy Stars 7.4-46 vs Diamond Creek 12.3-75
So the lead was 29 points, and the way the match was going so far, one would expect a comfortable win
for Diamond Creek. Wrong! Fitzroy Stars had other ideas and played a tremendous last quarter. They
were dominating the centre clearances and using the wind to great advantage. Goal after goal when at
the 17-minute mark they hit the front for the first time in the match by a point. However, Diamond Creek
now became desperate and pushed forward to score a behind to level the scores. The next few minutes
were tense and both teams really lifted giving 100%. Fitzroy Stars managed to hit the front by 5 points
and seemed over the line. But the ball found itself 20 metres out in the Diamond Creek forward line
where just about every single player was. Pack after pack, ball up after ball up. Then a clumsy tackle by
Fitzroy Stars resulted in a free-kick to Kane Tenace, 20 metres out, slight angle. As he was lining up the
final siren went. His kick went straight over the goal umpires head for a goal. Diamond Creek win on the
last kick of the day by a point. It was a great finish and this is what finals football is about.
Social Scene
Presentation Night will be held on Thursday 29th September 2016 (Friday is Grand Final Eve Public
Holiday) Speak to Monica at the club to book your tickets now. Table bookings are available at training.
You can also book online at www.trybooking.com/225708
It will be held at Emerald Receptions 213- 215 Settlement Rd, Thomastown commencing at 7.00pm.
Cost $110 per head which include a 3 course meal along with beer, wine and soft drinks.
Buses will be leaving from the clubrooms at 6.30pm and returning from the venue at midnight.
Diamond 45
Congratulations to last week’s Diamond 45 winners! First number drawn this week was 25 belonging to
Brock Manson. Congratulations Brock, $450 coming your way.
Postal Address: PO Box 34, Diamond Creek, Vic 3089 1 Elizabeth Street Diamond Creek Vic 3089 Clubroom Phone: (03) 9438 1639 Fax: (03) 9438 6121 Email: [email protected] Diamond Creek Football and Netball Club
Football
Seniors
What a weekend! The last game of the weekend was the seniors against Fitzroy Stars and the one-point win with a
kick after the siren showed the never give up attitude that will hold us in good stead moving forward into the
Preliminary Final today against Hurstbridge. We have encountered Hurstbridge 3 times this season losing the first
but winning the more recent 2 games. We are traditional rivals and look forward to another tough competitive
game.
Q1
Fitzroy Stars
Diamond Creek
3.2-20
5.0-30
Q2
5.4-34
8.1-49
Q3
7.4-46
12.3-75
Q4
13.6-84
13.7-85
Goal Kickers: J. Prosser 2, J. Norman 2, B. Perry 2, D. Shallard 2, T. Chapman 2, M. Rogneda, R. Kavanagh, K.
Tenace
Best Players: H. Kavanagh, B. Perry, K. Tenace, A. De Giorgio, C. Moloney
Reserves
The reserves unfortunately lost to Hurstbridge but the double chance gives us the opportunity to redeem ourselves
against what is expected to be a strong Thomastown side to gain entry to the Grand Final next week. We have met
twice this year with the teams sharing the wins. The last encounter was a one-point margin in favour of
Thomastown but it is our intent to reverse that this week.
Q1
Hurstbridge
Diamond Creek
4.2-26
1.1-7
Q2
4.2-26
5.3-33
Q3
8.7-55
6.3-39
Q4
9.8-62
7.6-48
Goal Kickers: A. Gray 5, J. McDonald, A. Campbell
Best Players: A. Gray, N. Sleep, D. Morano, D. Padget, T. Laver, C. Pocock
Under 19’s
The under 19’s progressed straight to the Grand Final with a good win over Banyule. Poor kicking by Banyule with
more scoring shots helped keep us in the game early. We look forward to playing either Banyule again or St.
Mary’s following the outcome of this weekend’s preliminary final.
Q1
Diamond Creek
Banyule
4.0-24
1.3-9
Q2
4.2-26
2.7-19
Q3
10.4-64
4.9-33
Q4
14.4-88
6.14-50
Goal Kickers: L. Brannelly 3, R. Payne 2, T. Mills 2, D. Fleming, C. Dowse, B. Shallard, J. Taylor, T. Byrom, M.
Green, M. Lewis
Best Players: T. Byrom, D. Fleming, T. Franks, M. Lewis, L. Brannelly, B. Ward
Diamond Creek Football and Netball Club
Netball Results Friday 26th August 2016
Division 2
Diamond Creek 2
21
def by
Whittlesea 1
37
Division 3
Diamond Creek 3
32
def
Greensborough
18
After 3 wins last week, we saw Diamond Creek 1 go straight into the Grand Final and Diamond Creek 2
and Diamond Creek 3 playing in the Preliminary Finals.
Diamond Creek 2 took on Whittlesea. A tight first quarter saw things close at the first break. Whittlesea
applied a tight defensive game, seeing our girls struggling to feed the ball down the court. Whittlesea
obviously had the momentum and they were not going to give it up easily. Persistence and team work
from the girls saw moments of great game play, but unfortunately it was matched every time. A loss on
the weekend 21-37, sees the end to Diamond Creek 2's season. Congratulations on an amazing season,
looking forward to seeing you guys come back next year stronger and more determined than ever.
Diamond Creek 3 played Greensborough. After being unable to beat Greensborough at all throughout
the season, we definitely went in the underdogs. Beginning the game steadily saw Greensborough with a
small lead at the first break. Some imperative coaching tips from Brooke George and a chance to
refocus, we came out firing in the 2nd quarter to take a 5 goal lead at half time. The final half saw
impressive team work, determination and just a sheer desire to close out the game. Keeping on top of
our opposition we managed to continue to extend upon our lead, winning 32-18.
This victory sees Diamond Creek 3 joining Diamond Creek 1 on Grand Final night, Friday 9th
September. Diamond Creek 3 take on Ivanhoe at 6:30pm and Diamond Creek 1 play Fitzroy Stars at
8:30pm. Both games will be at Parade College
Good luck to both Diamond Creek 1 and Diamond Creek 3, let’s keep focussed and remember what we
are playing for. GO CREEK!
Diamond Creek Football and Netball Club
Football and Finals Fixture for rest of the season
DATE
DAY
Time
MATCH
VENUE
WINNER
LOSER
3-Sep-16
Saturday 11.55am Reserves v Thomastown
Epping
Grand Final
Eliminated
3-Sep-16
Saturday
2.10pm Seniors v Hurstbridge
Epping
Grand Final
Eliminated
10-Sep-16
Saturday
9.00am
Under 19 Division 2 Grand Final
Preston
Premier
Runner Up
10-Sep-16
Saturday 11.30am Reserves Division 2 Grand Final
Preston
Premier
Runner Up
10-Sep-16
Saturday
Preston
Premier
Runner Up
2.15pm
Seniors Division 2 Grand Final
2016 NNL SENIOR FINALS
WEEK 4 FRIDAY Week September 9th 2016 at Parade College
Note: No games for Diamond Creek this Friday 2nd September
TIME
Section
MATCH
TEAM
TEAM
COURT
6.30pm
3
Grand Final
Diamond Creek 3
Ivanhoe
2
8.30pm
1
Grand Final
Diamond Creek 1
Fitzroy Stars
2
EXTRA CAR PARKING AVAILABLE AT PARADE:
There will be additional parking at Parade College in the Edmund Rice car park.
This has approximately 60 parking bays and is accessible from Milton Parade, Bundoora.
Milton Parade is the first street you enter after passing College Drive as you head along Plenty Road towards the
city.
Diamond Creek Football and Netball Club
Sponsorship
Our sponsorship subcommittee of Steve Sampson, Neil McRostie, Peter Barnes and Brad Craig have
been working tirelessly over summer putting together packages and contacting prospective sponsors
and are already well ahead of where we were at this time last year and are on track to sign up a record
amount of sponsorship this year for the club. Please ensure that for continued success for our great club
and community that we support those businesses that support us.
We are very pleased to announce the following corporate partnerships and hope that you as supporters
of the club will also support these partners as we do want to be recognised as the club that supports
those who support us.
Baron Insulation
Graffiti Eaters
Nillumbik Cellars (The Vines Cafe)
Barry Plant R/E
Hall's Funerals
Northern Brake and Clutch
BCK Automotive
Hitch Group Construction
Northwest Drilling
Beckett Homes
Ironcore Transformers
Quest Apartments
Bell’s Best Cuts
Khoury & Sons Funerals
Ritchies IGA
Bendigo Bank
Landart Design and Constructions
Sportslink Insurance
CAELLI CONSTRUCTIONS
La Sera
Spot On Synthetics
CDC Plumbing
LGP Insulation
The Local Doctor
Dane Thompson
LP Warren Homes
Titans Taekwondo
Danielle Green
Makin and Luby
Tarana Indian Restaurant
Degani's
Mason White McDougall
Tyrepower
Diamond Valley Auto Care
Mees Bus Lines
Valley Home Loans
Diamond Valley Hire
Mitre 10
Wilson Plumbing
Findlay Air-conditioning
My Tradies Website
ROHVIC Fasteners
G. J. Gardner Homes
Neil’s Property Maintenance
If you would like to talk to someone about opportunities for yourself or someone you know to
become a corporate partner of the club please contact please contact Steve Sampson at
[email protected]. We look forward to your continued support next season.
Diamond Creek Football & Netball Club Committee.