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News 29th of August-One heartbreak and one great result We headed down to Pearcedale this week to take on Rye in both the reseves and the seniors. Firstly to the reserves who after a marathon game last week finished only in extra time went down by 2 points. Braids boys fough back from being down most of the day but like last week were wasteful when they had the ascedency and went down by 3 points. It was a disapointing end to the season for the boys who were the dominant team of the comp for a majority of the season. However this year saw great improvement in the younger players that shall set a great base and depth for the club in its aim for future success. Best: M. Backhausen, S. Dangerfield, L. Harris, R. Mace, F. Kearney, J. Potter Goals: J. Hitchiner 3, A. Mock 2, R. Jones 2, S. Ramsay. Now to the seniors who after just going down last week in a spirited show were up against a expereinced side in Rye. The boys started strong and gained momentum as the game went extending their lead at every break to achieve a six goal win. It was a great result benefiting the hard work put in by all throughout the year. However now is no time to look back and say "what a great year" and be happy. Now is the time to push towards the Grand Final in knocking over Sommerville next week and make it a truly great year by then knocking over Sorrento in the Granny.Best: J. Byrt, J. Mold, M. Burns, R. Blake, A. Gilmour, P. Webster Goals: S. Holmes 4, J. Mold 3, R. Blake 2, P. Webster , H. Larwill , M. Dal Lago , D. Jones , K. Hopgood , M. Bateman , K. Hitchiner Go Hillmen! 21st-22nd of August-Finals kick off with mixed results Finals kicked off on Saturday and Sunday at Rye and Pearcedale respectively. In order of appearance The seniors ran out on Saturday against Sommerville in the First Semi-Final with the winner playing minor premiers Sorrento and loser playing the winner of the Sunday Elimination final. The game started with a bang for Red Hill utterly dominating the game in the first quater but unfortunately were very wasteful kicking 5 goals 7 points. After that the game turned into a real arm wrestle for control with Sommerville kicking away early in the last for Red Hill to claw back and then for Sommerville to kick away late which saw us lose the match by just over 2 goals. While result was not what we were after there was a real endeavour among the playing group to claw back in the last quater when the game looked lost and you get the feeling that with a four quater effort that the game would have very easily ended in our favour. A bit more consistency through the game will see us progress next week.Best: P. Dal Lago, S. Holmes, M. Dal Lago, J. Mold, J. Mitchell Goals: K. Hitchiner 3, J. Mold 3, M. Burns 2, D. Jones 2, B. Maguinness , M.Dal Lago , H. Byrt , A. Holmes , R. Blake , S. Holmes The reserves filled the unfamilar timeslot of dew kickers on Sunday with the league in all its wisdom changing match times with the under 18s. However the game was an absolute cracker with Dromana having a full compliment of eligible Senior players to choose from after their senior side bowed out of finals. The game went very similar to the seniors with the waster opportunities costing Red Hill during the game and especially when it came to the end of the game. However despite having numerous more shots than Dromana the game ended in a DRAW with extra time needed to seperate the our boys from Dromanas. The boys ran out winners with the winning goal going to "Poffa" in his 150th club game a great achievement. Next week sees us take on Rye a side we should have beaten twice this year, no mistakes this time lads. Best: J. Hitchiner, S. Delgrosso, H. Kellett, R. Mace, S. Dangerfield, L.Doyle Goals: J. Hitchiner 4, P. Webster , N. Esipoff , L. Harris , M. Holmes , A.Mock , S. Ramsay , R. Jone. The under 18s ran out with a real chance to progress to the second stage of finals and after starting strongly really couldn't keep their momentum going throughout the game and bowed out of finals. They were up against it from the start with only 21 players including a Jonesy who doubled up from the marathon reserves game. Despite finishing early the boys did really well this year including playing most the year with barely 18 players and still making finals. A few more players coming up next year shall see you up there again boys. Best: J. Pivetta, B. Williams, B. Money, Z. Williams, M. Mock, B. Morgan Goals: B. Money 6, R. Jones 2, D. Neal  (Courtesy of Frazer Saunders) 14th of August-A bit of luck covers poor showing On Saturday we headed up the highway to Tyabb in what was two very vital games for the seniors and reserves. The under 18s won without being truly convincing. Finals await next week time to take it to Dromana. Best:L. Nickels, J. Lowther, M. Mock, B. Morgan, H. Donaldson, R. Shaw Goals: D. Neal 4, B. Money 2, J. Mold , N. Stapleton. The reserves were utterly dominate in their quest for a slim shot at a double chance winning by a lazy 148 points restricting Tyabb to 1.3. Unfortunately Dromana failed to beat Rye in the reserves relegating us a to a elimination final against Dromana next week. Best: S. Dangerfield, R. Mace, R. Jones, B. Ritchie, H. Byrt, J. Hitchiner Goals: R. Jones 4, S. Ramsay 3, N. Esipoff 2, B. Martin 2, B. Ritchie 2, B.Schreuder 2, H. Byrt 2, R. Mace 2, S. Dangerfield 2, F. Kearney , J.Hitchiner The seniors were playing for a double chance and considering the ramifications for losing were disapointing despite showing flashes of good football at times. However for the first time in either clubs history Dromana did us a favour by winning their fourth game of the year in knocking off Rye and handing us the double chance. Time to make up for a poor couple weeks and know over Sommy in the first final. Best: B. Maguinness, M. Dal Lago, K. Hitchiner, T. Gibson, P. Webster, M. Bateman Goals: K. Hitchiner 5, M. Burns 2, S. Holmes 2, T. Gibson 2, M. Dal Lago , R. Blake.  Next week: See home page for finals schedule 7th of August-Bit of dour day up on the Hill
Well on Saturday we welcomed up arch enemy in Rye (for the younger players anyway) to the Hill. The under 18s got off to a good start with a thumping 139 point win where only two single points were conceded both before half time. Great defensive and attacking effort. Best: J. Mold, B. Money, L. Nickels, D. Neal, M. La Fontaine, J. McKinnon Goals: B. Money 7, D. Neal 4, M. La Fontaine 3, J. Mold 3, H. Donaldson 2, M.Mock , R. Shaw. The ressies were playing for a double chance and a easier shot at a grand final and after leading all day really dropped their bundle in last failing to register a score. If we want to have a tilt boys this year more endeavour is needed to win back the double chance this week and injuries is no excuse. On a lighter note great to see Schreuder and Rambo back from serious knee injuries. Best: R. Mace, H. Byrt, L. Doyle, M. Holmes, S. Delgrosso, L. Harris Goals: N. Esipoff 2, S. Ramsay , H. Byrt , M. Holmes , B. Martin. The seniors ran out severly depleted with 5 players missing from the week before but as with the reserves injuries are no excuse for losing and chances must be taken being 3.11 at 3 quater time isn't an ideal way to win a game of football either. Time to get back to our best to secure form and the double chances come finals time. Best: J. Mitchell, B. Maguinness, C. Spencer, P. Dal Lago, A. Mock, J. Mold Goals: B. Maguinness , K. Hitchiner , A. Mock , M. Tardif , S. Hickey Next Week: Tyabb at Tyabb (Last game of the year) Social: After the Tyabb game back to the clubrooms for the first 6 rounds of the vote count 3rdof August-All the best to Jimmy in a speedy recovery from heart surgery If you are associated with Red Hill Football Club or Flinders Cricket club or the local community please wish Jimmy White well in his recovery from heart surgery this Wednesday. Jimmy is a club stalwart and character of the local football and cricket competition and has contributed to the lives of young footballers, cricketers and netballers since the 1950s in the local area. We wish you all the best in your recovery and look forward to seeing you with your customary glass of red supporting the club in its task as we head towards our first finals series since 2000. 31stof July-Three confirmed sides in finals but only one win for the day On Saturday we rolled down the Hill to take on the arch enemy in Dromana in what was a bit of a up and down day. Firstly the under 18s despite playing some reasonable football were largely outclassed by their Dromana mates going down comfortably. Best: J. Lowther, B. Williams, M. Mock, J. Mold, J. Pivetta, J. Dowling Goals: B. Money , J. Mitchell , N. Stapleto. The reserves were a bit of a disapointment going down comfortably to the arch enemy and relinquishing top spot in the process. More effort is needed if we are to be seen as contenders come finals time. Best: M. Shaw, M. Backhausen, H. Byrt, S. Dangerfield, B. Ritchie, R. Jones Goals: A. Mock 3, N. Esipoff 2, J. Hickey , H. Byrt , B. Ritchie , J. Hitchiner. Now to the seniors who after trailing most of the day (again) and looking a bit out of sorts and off target rang out 4 goal winners after a 6 goal quater in the last. The win has double significance in that it was over arch rival Dromana and secured the seniors their 10th win for the season and a spot in finals for the first time since 2000. Hats off to all the players and coaches who helped get the team there. All focus must now turn to maintaining third spot on the ladder and a double chance come finals time. Special mention to Blakey who kicked 6.4 Best: P. Dal Lago, R. Blake, C. Spencer, B. Maguinness, J. Mitchell, P.Webster Goals: R. Blake 6, M. Burns 3, K. Hitchiner 2, D. Jones Next week: Rye at Red Hill Social: Thanks to all those that attended the Auction Night and Ipod shuffle night 17th ofJuly-Two of the best wins of the year for the club (Sorry about the delay...) On Saturday we welcomed up the old junior rival in Sommerville in which all three sides were playing for double chances against sides just above them on the ladder. The under 18s came up against last years premiers and were soundly beaten despite their best efforts. Don't dwell on it to much lads finals are a different kettle of fish, Best: Z. Williams, B. Williams, J. Pivetta, J. McKinnon, M. Mock, N. Stapleton Goals: D. Neal , L. Kelly. The Reserves were fighting for top spot on the ladder and won in fine style leading from start to finish and keeping Sommy goalless in the last term. Great effort. Best: M. Backhausen, M. Tardif, R. Mace, L. Harris, A. Mock, N. Shaw Goals: A. Mock 4, H. Byrt 3, M. Tardif 3, N. Esipoff 2, A. Tuck , R. Jones. The seniors were coming up against ladder leaders Sommy who had only lost the one game for the year to Red Hill. The seniors like the reserves lead throughout the game and piled on 7 goals to 1 in the second term setting up a win. It was a great effort by the boys and the coaching staff which ultimately puts us in a very advantageous position to finish in the top three for a double chance. However with how close the competition is there is not time to think of anything other than getting another win and securing a spot come finals time.(On a lighter note I'm sure Mrs Shaw is happy that Mr Shaw remaining hair follicles will remain in place for another week after a comfortable win) Next Week: Dromana at Dromana Social: Ipod Shuffle night - Get yours songs into Ritchie 10th of July-Three wins and the retention of the Emod Healy Shield
On Saturday we travelled down to meet the old foe Cirb Point in what are always even and hard fought matches despite ladder differences that have occured over the years. The under 18s came up against a side with one win on the board that did not play like it. The Crib boys had a red hot dip and pushed our guys hard who despite being wasteful in front of goal came away with a good win.Best: J. Pivetta, M. La Fontaine, L. Rositani, R. Hopgood, N. Stapleton, J. Mold Goals: B. Money 3, D. Neal 2, L. Nickels , J. Lowther , N. Stapleton , R. Hopgoo. The reserves likewise came up against a lowly team in Crib Point but were also unconvicing facing a fighting Cribby side. However their good patches of footy were enough and in the end came away with a 50+ win and a top 2 spot and will be no doubt turning the minds to the 1 versus 2 contest next weekend with Sommy. Best:M. Holmes, S. Delgrosso, A. Mock, A. Tuck, B. Ritchie, M. Backhausen Goals: A. Mock 4, R. Jones 2, N. Esipoff , C. Spencer , B. Ritchie , M. Holmes , L. Harris , D. Robin , M. La Fontaine. Now to the Seniors who after a real hard fought win the week before were very lackluster against a Cirb Point side that came to play and in a very desperate fashion. Luckily a patch in the third term gave us a big enough margin to hold on for the win in the dying moments. Despite not playing the best footy it shows the self-belief the guys have in themselves but for Owy's remaining follicles of hair it might be nice to win a game from start to finish. Best: R. Blake, S. Hickey, J. Mold, B. Morrison, M. Dal Lago, T. Gibson Goals: R. Blake 4, P. Webster 3, D. Jones 2, J. Mitchell 2, M. Dal Lago , K. Hopgood , H. Larwill Next Week: Sommerville at Red Hill Social: -17th of July-Under 16s and 18s parents and players Luncheon -24th of July-Auction Night -31st of July-IPOD Shuffle Night -8th of August Cow Dump with the Red Hill Junior Football Club 3rd of July-3 very muddy and hard fought wins
On Saturday we welcomed Rosebud up the mud pit on the hill. The under 18s got us kicked off with a good performance if the scoreboard isnt taken into account. They kicked 5 goals 22 points to 2 goals 1 point so looking straight at scoring shots it was a dominant albeit inaccurate performance. Best: R. Shaw, J. Pivetta, B. Money, B. Morgan, J. Mold, B. Williams Goals: B. Money , J. Mold , L. Kelly , B. Morgan , L. Nickel. The reserves played in absolutely terrible conditions and while dominating the game the movement of the ball more than 20 yards was almost impossible but still managed a comfortable win. Good work by Poffy to kick 4 in those conditions Best: L. Doyle, R. Mace, N. Esipoff, M. Backhausen, F. Kearney, M. Shaw Goals: N. Esipoff 4, F. Kearney 2, S. Delgrosso , B. Ritchie , L. Harris. The seniors ran out eager to attone for the game they could/ should have won earlier in the year against Rosebud. They did it in typical lets wait to the last 5 minutes to hit the front fashion allowing for Owy to lose a few more hairs each minute which seems to be the general trend of the season. However all in all a great effort by the lads who now have placed the pressure on Rosebud to make finals ahead of Tyabb. Best: S. Holmes, P. Dal Lago, S. Hickey, B. Maguinness, J. Mitchell, A. Holmes Goals: S. Holmes 2, D. Jones 2, P. Dal Lago , K. Hopgood , R. Blake , J. Mitchell Next Week- Crib Point at Crib Point Social- Auction night coming up and sell those tickets to the cow dump! 28th of June-Mud wrestle
On Saturday we welcomed Frankston on a very wet day with three extremely vital matches up for grabs. Starting with the under 18s who were hunting a top three top. They battled hard all day against a Frankston side with an almost full compliment of top age players and who are currently undeafeted this year. Unfortunately for our lads who got within a goal in the last just couldn't quite get over the line. A great fighting effort that if replicated week in week out could see a top three spot still attainable. Best: M. La Fontaine, L. Kelly, J. Mold, M. Mock, B. Williams, J. Dowling Goals: J. Mold 2, L. Brown , N. Stapleton. Its not very ofter you kick 40 points for a win but the reserves managed a triumph and in the process set themselves in the top 3 ahead of Frankston. A great effort against a Frankston side that has dominated the reserves comp for the last 5 years. Best: N. Shaw, L. Doyle, B. Ritchie, A. Holmes, A. Tuck, A. Morrison Goals: A. Morrison , D. Jones , M. Holmes , D. Robin , R. Jones , M. Shaw. Now to the Seniors who after looking down and out for most of the day snatched at draw in the last minute of the game thanks to a great pressure set shot by Klay Hopgood. The Draw sees them a game and half clear of Tyabb who are just outside the top 5 and is almost certain to end the finals hopes of Frankston which goes to say is enjoyable after some of the touch ups recieved at their hands by our young side over the years. Best: M. Tardif, B. Maguinness, K. Hopgood, S. Hickey, J. Byrt, S. Holmes Goals:K. Hopgood 2, M. Burns , J. Mitchell , J. McCall , B. Maguinness , J. Mold. Next Week: Rosebud at Red Hill Social: Trivia night $10 dollar tickets get your table organised as not to miss out 20th of June-A new Red Hill netballer
A belated congradulations is in order for Robo who welcomed a new baby daugther into the world two weeks ago. Congradulations Emma and Robo and good luck in come back from your second serious knee injury we are all thinking of you and wish you the best in your recovery 19th of June-Netballers notch up two wins on the trot
Saturday saw the netballers who were without a win for a year and a half notch up their second win in as many weeks. Congrats girls 19th of June-Sorrento boys versus men
Saturday saw us travel down to Sunny Sorrento and return with only one win for our troubles. The under 18s went in undermanned and undergunned with injuries but put in a fighting effort unfortunately going down by a fair margain. Top three is still possible lads. Best:J. McKinnon, J. Dowling, M. La Fontaine, Z. Williams, R. Shaw, L. Kelly Goals: D. Neal 2, N. Stapleton 2, M. La Fontaine , L. Brown. The reserves were looking to consolidate thier position in the top 5 and push for a top 3 position, and win they did against a fellow finals bound Sorrento despite losing leading goal kicker Mocky to the ones. Some goal kicking practice is still in order however if we are realy to put sides to the sword. Best: L. Harris, D. Jones, J. Potter, A. Holmes, R. Jones, A. Tuck Goals: D. Jones 4, R. Jones 3, A. Tuck , S. Ramsay , L. Harris , J. Hitchiner. The seniors were hoping to add a top 3 scalp to their kit but the mature bodies and expereinced heads of Sorrento taught our boys a lesson in football. However with 5 kids under 10 games running around against a mature side that has dominated local football for the better part of 5 years, a solid loss can be tolerated as long as it is not repeated. Time to take it to Frankston and gain some revenge for the last few years we have played them. Best: P. Webster, J. Byrt, M. Burns, R. Blake, T. Gibson, M. Tardif Goals: M. Burns 4, P. Webster , J. Byrt , K. Hopgood , P. Dal Lago , R. Blake , J. Mitchell 13th of June-Past Players day nail bitter
On Saturday we welcomed up the1990 Premiership team and the clubs past players. The under 18s after a bit of a slow start won a very spiteful contest by a comfortable 130+ points. Special mention to Braedon who kicked another 7. Best:M. Mock, D. Neal, B. Duff, M. La Fontaine, R. Shaw, C. Gillies Goals: B. Money 7, M. La Fontaine 4, D. Neal 4, L. Rositani , C. Carson , C. Gillies , B. Duff , J. McKinnon , L. Nickel. The Reserves ran out determined to dispatch a finals contender in Hastings and despite not playing their best footy ran out 50+ winners with a few partytricks in the last qauter. Congrats to Rambo who had a good win and had a chance to show off in front of his old team mates in the pavilion Best:J. Potter, L. Harris, D. Robin, A. Holmes, D. Jones, B. Ritchie Goals: A. Mock 4, N. Esipoff 3, D. Jones 2, R. Jones 2, S. Ramsay , A. Holmes , D. Robin , B. Martin. The Seniors game was a real risky affair for the seniors after Hastings had narrowly lost games in the last month. At half time it looked like they wereg oing to break the drought with a 6 goal lead. However our boys came out fired up after half time and whittled the lead away to hit the front late in the last quater after a boundry line goal from big Phil Webster. However there were some tense moments when Hastings drew level again and with a minute left the draw looked likely. But the boys turned it on with a large home crowd and drew away to win by a point. Congrats. Best: B. Maguinness, J. Byrt, T. Gibson, M. Tardif, P. Dal Lago, M. Burns Goals: S. Holmes 3, P. Webster 2, P. Dal Lago 2, M. Tardif 2, B. Maguinness , K. Hopgood , H. Byrt. Next Week: Sorrento at Sorrento Social: Players night at the Conti! 5th of June-Determined win against Pearcedale
It was a rainy old day on the trip down Pearcedale with all smiles on the way home after three wins in the wet. The under 18s with a 60+ win which is a real achievement in the wet. Special mention to Laffa kicking six. Best: M. La Fontaine, M. Mock, Z. Williams, R. Shaw, D. Neal Goals: M. La Fontaine 6, J. McKinnon 2, R. Shaw , L. Brown , D. Neal , J. Mold , N. Stapleton , J. Pivetta. The ressies werelooking for some revenge after some humiliating loses at Pearcedale inthe past and look to be really jelling together despite some keypersonel out with injury or promoted to the seniors winning by 80+. Good effort by the two tall's Mocky and D Jones who kicked 5 each Best: S. Dangerfield, D. Jones, F. Kearney, M. Backhausen, T. Gilmour, A. Holmes Goals: D. Jones 5, A. Mock 5, T. Gilmour 3, R. Jones 2, F. Kearney , A. Holmes , M. Holmes. During the seniors thematch the rain really started coming down and Pearcedales older bodieswere taking advantage with our boys trailing by 20 points in thesecond. However they fought back and stopped Pearcedale scoring afterHalf time to run out 4 goal victors in very wet conditions. Congrats to Robby Mace and Harry Byrt on making their debutes. Best: A. Gilmour, P. Dal Lago, J. Mold, C. Spencer, M. Dal Lago, G.Roberston Goals: G. Robertson 3, H. Byrt 3, R. Mace , P. Dal Lago , M. Tardif , H. Larwill , A. Gilmour Next Week: Hastings at Home (Sunday Game)
Social: 1990 Premiership reunion and Past players day
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