News Archive1st of April-"Red and White Night" Season opener at the Dromana hotelThe Red Hill Football Netball club season opener will take place on Friday night at the Dromana Hotel a week before games commence. The nights hallfeature the illustrious pre-season award and Hookies renowned stand up routine. All players,members, supporters, sponsors and even the curious interested Red Hill or sorrounding area resident is warmly welcome to come down even for an hour or two to help us celebrate a start to another season and drive to continue last years gains. 26th of March-Second practice match against BonbeachWe headed up to the neutral Badden Powle reserve on Saturday for the final scratch match before the season proper starts against Bonbeach a sideplaying in the old premier devision. The under 18s got us a started with a solid win against Bonbeach a side usually around the mark for finals in a stronger comp. The reserves were playinga side that that has featured in a few grand finals and primeirship in recent years and were very evenly matched with the game ending to everyones suprise a draw. The seniors made it 1winand 1 loss for the pre-season narrowly going down depsite 1 man on the bench and calling on a few under 18s mid way through the match to relieve the bench. A good effort from the boys with a quite excitment spreading before the season gets under way next week against Rosebud at home. 19th of March-First pre-season hit-outWe welcomed Kilsythe up to the Hill on the weekend a Eastern Football league side. The under 18s kicked us off with a steady win but look there is still a bit of jelling needed before the season starts. The reserves sported somenew faces and some returning old faces and had a solid hit out under new coach "Whale" and captain Brent Ritchie and look ready for another good year. The seniors had a pretty comfortable daywith some solid contributions all over the park including from some new faces and very young faces fresh out of the under 16 and 18s which was good to see them getting a kick. All in all a promising start but there will be a bigger test against Bon beeach and Peninsula devision side next Saturday (details below).  18th of March-Recruits newsThe pre-season has seen some new faces arrive at the club...Some of this is old news but I fill in those that are interested. The club has welcomedback Marcus Boyd who played numerous senior games as a mobile midforwardbefore moving to the city for school reasons. He isatalented acquisition and should help the score sheet in 2011. Moretofollow 18th of March-New captains and leadership groupsThe Red Hill FNC club is please to announce the new club captains and leadership groups for the 2011 season Seniors: Captain: Sean Holmes Leadership Group: Peter Dal Lago, Marcus Dal Lago, Ben Maguiness Reserves Captain: Brent Ritchie Vice Captain: Stuart Dangerfield Under 18s Captain: Micheal Mock Leadership group: Dylan Neal, Bryce Williams Netball Club Captain: Deane Chamotek 18th of March-Pre-season practice matchesWelltheseason is getting close. We have two practice matches before theseasonstarts see below for details and to drop in for a watch. Prac Match 1- 19th of March Red Hill Vs Kilsyth at Red Hill Time Starting: Under 18s: 10 Reserves: 12 Seniors: 2 Prac Match 2 26th if March Bonbeach Vs Red Hill at Bowden Powell Reserve Time Starting Under 18s: 10 Reserves: 12 Seniors: 2 14th of November-Pre-season list changes and RecuitmentThe2011season recruiting and list changes are under way with Mat Burnsleavingthe club for after the 2010 season. Mat has decided to leavethe club toplay in the city for family reasons and the club and theplayers fullysupport the needs for him to support his family. Inrecruitment newsJustic Sweeney has signed with the club. Justic is aformer St Kilda andCasey Scropins (VFL) and Tyabb player with a veryimpressive resumewhich shall be a good addition to the forward linefor the 2011 season.  12th of September-Under 16s win 6 straight! (Sorry about the delay)On Sunday the under 16s finished off an amazing junior record with a 6thstraight flag when they defeated Sth Mornington in the Grand Final. Itcapps off a wonderful junior record which included six flags and agrand total of 6 loses over 6 years. The last feat was achieved withoutseveral star players due to the match being delayed a week due to thepoor conditions of the ground meaning players missed through pre-bookedfamily holidays. The best on ground medal went to Rheede Hoppgood.Unfortunately for the under 15s they could not pull off their firstpremiership after several defeats in the big one in previous years. They did come so very close but just couldn't quite pull off the effort.There is always next year and the older the age the sweeter the victory.Under 16s Best: J. Douglas, R. Hopgood, S. Collins, K. Pratt, R. Reynolds, S. Stephens Goals: W. Tuck 2, K. Pratt 2, R. Hopgood 2, W. Young 2, J. Sloggett 2, L. Toy 2, J. Pain , J. Douglas , S. Collins , S. Stephens. Under 15s Best: C. Beasy, J. Wood, N. Wainwright, S. Wickenden, W. Hartung, N. Diconza Goals: J. Wood 4, T. Hedley 3, W. Hartung 2, N. Babos , J. Gleeson  17th of September-Presentation Night6th of September-A very successful night at the League awards/vote countOk this list is extensive but here we go. Last night was the league votecount where all the leagues individual awards are rewarded and Red Hillplayers and coaches featured prominately. The notable senior awards were as follows Mat Burns Runner-Up league B & F, while Marcus Dal Lago and Ben Maguiness were named in the team of the year while Jason Watts was named coach of the year (pictured below). The reserves indivual rewards was Andrew Mock winning the league goalkicking(pictured below) while Micheal Holmes finished 3rd league B & F. In the under 18s Mitchell La Fontaine came 4th in the League B & F while Josh Mold came equal 5th in the League B & F. A great effort by the boys mentioned and we look forward to seeing themrunning around in the Red and white for a long while to come.   5th of September-Junior Grand finals delayed due to poor conditions till the next Sunday4th of September-A disapointing end to a great yearOn Saturday we headed down to Rye again for the clubs first Prelim in 20years. However with massive rain that has been falling recently theground was less than suitable for finals football with quater timealmost seeing the rescheduling of the game. In the the end though thegame was continued and after a slow start Sommervilles more mature andfresher bodies built their lead into what was the boys biggest loss forthe year. It was a long season for the leagues youngest list and a lotof players were missing and carrying injuries that would have seem themrested in any other game. However despite a disapointing scoreline whenthe final siren it has been a break out year for Jason's young chargesand they can be really proud of their efforts to go from equal last(second last overall) the year before to challenging for a grand finalbirth with the help of largely locally raised list.Best: B. Maguinness, J. McCall, M. Dal Lago, H. Byrt, J. Mold, K. Hopgood Goals: K. Hopgood 2, P. Dal Lago 2, P. Webster 2, J. McCall , M. Burns , S. Holmes , B. Maguinnes. Watch this space for pre-season information 29th of August-One heartbreak and one great resultWe 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 downby 2 points. Braids boys fough back from being down most of the day butlike last week were wasteful when they had the ascedency and went downby 3 points. It was a disapointing end to the season for the boys whowere 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 aexpereinced side in Rye. The boys started strong and gained momentum asthe game went extending their lead at every break to achieve a six goalwin. It was a great result benefiting the hard work put in by allthroughout 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 GrandFinal in knocking over Sommerville next week and make it a truly greatyear 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 resultsFinals 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 thewinner playing minor premiers Sorrento and loser playing the winner ofthe Sunday Elimination final. The game started with a bang for Red Hillutterly dominating the game in the first quater but unfortunately werevery 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 awaylate which saw us lose the match by just over 2 goals. While result wasnot what we were after there was a real endeavour among the playinggroup to claw back in the last quater when the game looked lost and youget the feeling that with a four quater effort that the game would havevery 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 allits wisdom changing match times with the under 18s. However the game was an absolute cracker with Dromana having a full compliment of eligibleSenior players to choose from after their senior side bowed out offinals. The game went very similar to the seniors with the wasteropportunities costing Red Hill during the game and especially when itcame to the end of the game. However despite having numerous more shotsthan 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 winninggoal going to "Poffa" in his 150th club game a great achievement. Nextweek 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 andafter starting strongly really couldn't keep their momentum goingthroughout the game and bowed out of finals. They were up against itfrom the start with only 21 players including a Jonesy who doubled upfrom the marathon reserves game. Despite finishing early the boys didreally well this year including playing most the year with barely 18players and still making finals. A few more players coming up next yearshall 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 showingOn 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. UnfortunatelyDromana failed to beat Rye in the reserves relegating us a to aelimination 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 chanceand considering the ramifications for losing were disapointing despiteshowing flashes of good football at times. However for the first time in either clubs history Dromana did us a favour by winning their fourthgame 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 HillWell 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 twosingle points were conceded both before half time. Great defensive andattacking 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 andafter leading all day really dropped their bundle in last failing toregister a score. If we want to have a tilt boys this year moreendeavour 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 offootball either. Time to get back to our best to secure form and thedouble 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 surgery31stof 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 andrelinquishing top spot in the process. More effort is needed if we areto 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 ofsorts and off target rang out 4 goal winners after a 6 goal quater inthe 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 aspot in finals for the first time since 2000. Hats off to all theplayers and coaches who helped get the team there. All focus must nowturn to maintaining third spot on the ladder and a double chance comefinals 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 whichall three sides were playing for double chances against sides just above them on the ladder. The under 18s came up against lastyears 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 fromstart to finish and keeping Sommy goalless in the last term. Greateffort. 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 gamefor the year to Red Hill. The seniors like the reserves lead throughoutthe 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 whichultimately puts us in a very advantageous position to finish in the topthree for a double chance. However with how close the competition isthere is not time to think of anything other than getting another winand securing a spot come finals time.(On a lighter note I'm sure MrsShaw 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 ShieldOn Saturday we travelled down to meet the old foe Cirb Point in what arealways even and hard fought matches despite ladder differences that have occured over the years. The under 18s came up against aside with one win on the board that did not play like it. The Crib boyshad 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 alsounconvicing 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 2spot and will be no doubt turning the minds to the 1 versus 2 contestnext 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 lacklusteragainst a Cirb Point side that came to play and in a very desperatefashion. Luckily a patch in the third term gave us a big enough marginto hold on for the win in the dying moments. Despite not playing thebest footy it shows the self-belief the guys have in themselves but forOwy's remaining follicles of hair it might be nice to win a game fromstart 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 lookingstraight at scoring shots it was a dominant albeit inaccurateperformance. 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 themovement of the ball more than 20 yards was almost impossible but stillmanaged 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 morehairs 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 thepressure 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 aFrankston side with an almost full compliment of top age players and who are currently undeafeted this year. Unfortunately for our lads who gotwithin 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 topthree 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 ofFrankston. A great effort against a Frankston side that has dominatedthe 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 thelast minute of the game thanks to a great pressure set shot by KlayHopgood. The Draw sees them a game and half clear of Tyabb who are justoutside the top 5 and is almost certain to end the finals hopes ofFrankston which goes to say is enjoyable after some of the touch upsrecieved 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 netballerA belated congradulations is in order for Robo who welcomed a new babydaugther into the world two weeks ago. Congradulations Emma and Robo and good luck in come back from your second serious knee injury we are allthinking of you and wish you the best in your recovery 19th of June-Netballers notch up two wins on the trot19th of June-Sorrento boys versus men13th 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 despitenot playing their best footy ran out 50+ winners with a few partytricksin the last qauter. Congrats to Rambo who had a good win and had achance 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 narrowlylost games in the last month. At half time it looked like they weregoing to break the drought with a 6 goal lead. However our boys came outfired up after half time and whittled the lead away to hit the frontlate in the last quater after a boundry line goal from big Phil Webster. However there were some tense moments when Hastings drew level againand 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 PearcedaleIt 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 pastand 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 bodiesweretaking advantage with our boys trailing by 20 points in thesecond.However they fought back and stopped Pearcedale scoring afterHalf timeto 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 29th ofMay-No more yipps against the yabbs (pardon the pun)Saturday we welcomed Tyabb up to the Hill and came away with three resounding wins. The under 18swere looking to consolidate a spot in the top 5 and catch up the to thetop 3 and they did it convincingly (40 points) good work lads. Special mention to Braden Money who took his tally to 18 goals in two weeks... Best: J. Pivetta, J. Mold, B. Money, R. Shaw, M. La Fontaine, L. Rositani Goals: B. Money 6, J. Mold 3, C. Carson 2, M. La Fontaine , D. Neal. The ressies stillsmarting from their loss a couple weeks prior and missing a few keyplayers had a solid 50 point win and it was good to see a few new facesgetting a a run around and contributing. Best: R. Mace, A. Holmes, M. Backhausen, B. Ritchie, A. Mock, A. Tuck Goals: A. Mock 5, H. Byrt 2, A. Tuck 2, N. Esipoff , M. Holmes , R. Jones. Now to the seniors whowere after losing to Rye after being in a seemingly un-loseable positonkeen to atone their loss to say the least went out and beat fellowfinalist aspirant Tyabb to the tune of 30 points. Great work lads! Congrats to Punta on 150 club games and Robbo on 50 senior games Best: J. Byrt, J. Mitchell, A. Gilmour, H. Larwill, K. Hitchiner, K. Hopgood Goals: K. Hitchiner 3, R. Blake 3, M. Burns 2, P. Dal Lago 2, S. Holmes , K.Hopgood , J. Mold , H. Larwill , S. Hickey. Next week: Pearcedale at Pearcedale Social: Mid-Season Ball Tickets $50 with a live entertainment and a two course meal. Contact Brent Ritchie on 0400575143 Tickets Selling Fast 22nd of May-Interleague repsOnthe weekend Red Hill was represented in the MPNFL interleague side byMat Burns and Marcus Dal Lago, the first clubs representatives sinceonly Chris Rye knows. Matty kicked a couple up forward while Marcusimpressed according to the local rag. Good Work lads   15th of May-Rye heartbreakWe traveled down to Rye on the weekend in what was a largely unproductive day for the boys and gals. The unders got the day off to a flying start with a handy 150 point win! Not a bad effort at all, however a tougher match up next game. Special mention to Braden who kicked 12...Best: B. Money, J. Mold, M. La Fontaine, J. Dowling, J. McKinnon, L. Nickels Goals: B. Money 12, D. Neal 3, L. Nickels 3, M. La Fontaine 2, J. Mold 2, J.Dowling , C. Davis , J. McKinnon , L. Brown. The ressies wereon a bit of high after beating Dromana the week before but couldn'tsustain it despite a handy lead at three quarter time. More 4 quarterefforts needed if we are gonna be contenders this year lads. Best: L. Harris, M. Holmes, D. Jones, S. Dangerfield, A. Holmes, R. Jones Goals: R. Jones 2, H. Byrt 2, D. Jones 2, J. McCall , J. Hitchiner , A. Tuck , S. Ramsay , A. Mock. The seniors werethe real highlight from an impartial view with a fast pace, changingscoreline and lots of contested ball however from a Red Hillperspective it was heartbreaking. After being six goals up at Half-timeand a goal up with two minutes on the clock Red Hill faltered to a 6point loss. A bit more consistent effort will ensure that games thatwere ours aren't lost again. Special mention to Phil Webster making his debut Best M. Dal Lago, K. Hitchiner, M. Burns, B. Maguinness, M. Tardif Goals :R. Blake 3, K. Hitchiner 3, K. Hopgood 3, M. Dal Lago 2, J. Mitchell ,H. Larwill Next game: Red Hill Vs Tyabb at Red Hill Social: Poker Tournament  8th of May-Dromana at home and the return of the Bluey Holmes shieldWe welcomed the old foe Dromana up the Hill on Saturday alongside the ladies and girls of the club and wasn't it glourious. The unders playedsome pretty good football but trailed most of their game but ran out 5point winners in the last quater despite some dubious free kickdecisions. A bit more consistency is needed to challange the top 3. Best: M. Mock, J. Pivetta, J. Dowling, C. Gillies, B. Williams, R. Shaw Goals: D. Neal 2, J. Mold 2, B. Money , J. Mitchell , L. Kelly , L. Brow. The reserves wereeager to say the least to get the wood over Dromana after someembarrasing and close games over the last fews years and to beat a sidethat has dominated the reserves comp over the last 4 years. They did itin a inaccurate but convincing fashion and won in a close one. Speacial mention to Jonesy who kicked 0.8... Best: P. Webster, A. Holmes, A. Mock, R. Jones, L. Harris, M holmes Goals: A. Mock 3, N. Esipoff 2, D. Jones 2, S. Ramsa. Now to the highlight of the day where the seniors returned the Bluey Holmes shield to grace our walls again. In a closecontest all day Dromana early in the last quater kicked away to a 25point lead, however with applaudible determination and pressure RedHill stormed home kicking infront in the last 3 minutes through JakeMitchel. A great effort against a quality side. Special mention to Matty Tardiff making his debut Best: M. Dal Lago, H. Larwill, A. Gilmour, J. Mitchell, K. Hitchiner Goals: M. Burns 4, M. Bateman 3, M. Dal Lago 2, K. Hitchiner 2, B. Maguinness , P. Dal Lago , A. Gilmour , J. Mitchell. Go Hillies Next Game: Rye at Rye Drinks and awards at Dromana hotel after game  26/5/2010 11117 1st of May-Rosebud AwaySaturday saw Red Hill host Crib Point and come away with 3 wins out of 5. The under 18s wentin determined after a poor showing the week before and won easily by70+ despite kicking 11.25 and Cribby only kick two goals at the deathof the last quater! Keep up the good work lads just a bit straighter. Best: L. Nickels, J. McKinnon, M. La Fontaine, J. Dowling, D. Neal, J. Mold Goals: B. Duff 3, B. Money 2, L. Nickels , M. La Fontaine , J. Lowther , D. Neal , J. Mold , J. McKinnon. The magoosalso ran out determined after a poor showing the week before and sent adecent message to the tune of 112(crib kicked one in the last 2 minutesof the fourth). Looks like the hiccups out of the way now time toconsolidate for the rest of the year. Best: R. Jones, H. Kellett, M. Tardif, L. Doyle, D. Jones, A. Mock Goals:A. Mock 4, H. Byrt 3, M. Tardif 3, R. Jones 3, N. Esipoff , M. Backhausen , D. Jones , B. Martin , J. Hitchiner. The seniors didn'texactly play that well and sent a few nervous mutters through thecrowds in the last quater but they fought it out and came out on top ina game that in past seasons they would have lost. Congrats on thefighting effort, but consistency doesnt come in two games. Take it toRosebud this weekend. Best: T. Gibson, M. Shaw, A. Gilmour, J. Mold, M. Dal Lago Goals: S. Holmes 4, M. Dal Lago 3, M. Burns 3, T. Gibson 2, M. Bateman , K. Hopgood , H. Larwill , S. Hickey  7th of April - First game for 2010 (Round 2) Vs Sommerville "A Great Start To The Year"Wetravelled to Mount Eliza, due to Sommerville's ground beingunavailable because of resurfacing, to play the Eagles for our firstgame of the year. Unfortunately, the day started on a disappointingnote with both the Under 18s and Reserves havingheavy losses. More determination, team work and attack at the ball andcontest is needed next week, which were all sure the boys will show.However, on a positive note the Seniors showed realgrit and character in holding on to win their first outing of theyear. A positive note was the quality of the opposition that the boysbeat, with Sommerville tipped to be involved at the pointy end of theseason after some impressive recruiting in the off-season. It was atough contest in which Red Hill jumped out of the blocks and lead by 8goals at half time. It was not smooth sailing after this withSommerville throwing everything at Red Hill in the second half. Despitemany players being hampered by cramping, to the boys credit they heldon for a gutsy and hard fought win. The important thing now is tostring a couple of wins together and consistently produce performancessimilar to this. Go Hillmen and bring on Crib Point. Best: P. Dal Lago, C. Spencer, H. Larwill, M. Burns, J. Mold Goals: S. Holmes 3, K. Hitchiner 2, C. Spencer 2, F. Backhausen , M. Burns , K. Hopgood , J. Mold , S. Hickey.  6th of April-Social calender released and membership info available27th of March-Third Practice match vs Rye RedHill played Rye on Saturday at Rye in the third practice match for theseason in which was a way to measure the progress of the list. Theunder 18s ammased a staggering 130 point victory with a very promisingseason ahead for Marty's boys. The ressies had a 30 point win over lastyears premiers which is a good way to end the pre-season. The seniorslost but were in control of the game but were very wasteful with easyopportunities and finished 4 points adrift of Rye. The seniors scoringshots were almost double that of Ryes and the signs were encouragingdespite having only about 3 talls in the whole due to injuries and workcommitements. First game Round 2 vs Sommerville (Away) 21st of March-Second Practive match vs Devon Meadows16th of March-First practice match done with great signs among the young list Pre-season is drawing to a close with the first practice match playedSaturday against Nyora with all three sides having convincing winsespecially the reserves who amassed a almost unseen total in reservesfootball of 25 goals with 3 players kicking 5, 7 and 7 respectivelywhich is a good sign for the 2010 season. Next Practice match at RedHill VS Devon Meadows. 20th of January-New recruitRed Hill FC is pleased to announce the recruitment of Ben Maguinnessfrom Sorrento. Ben is a two time premiership players at Sorrento andshall make a handy addition to our developing midfield. Note:Matt Notle is no longer joining the club after family commitmentsprevented him from being able to fully commit himself to footballcommitments.  18th of January- Pre-season is under way in earnest with over 45 peopleturning up for the start of the pre-season. Get down for a run. 25th of December-Merry Christmas and a happy new year Red Hill FC wouldlike to wish all its players, supporters and community members a MerryChristmas and a Happy new year for 2010 14th of December-A few more locals added to the list Red Hill FC is pleased to announce the return on a full time basis oftwo bright local talents in Marcus Dal Lago and Josh Mold. Marcus aftertwo years at the Dandenong Stingrays (1 as vice-captain) and 1atFrankston Dolphinsis returning to his home club and will joint hisbrother Pete in the seniors. Josh has spent the last two years atStingrays and will be playing the whole season at Red Hill after playing a couple senior games last year. 30th of November-Reserves coach announced. AndrewBrady Andrew Brady has been announced reserves coach for the2010 season. Andrew was a extremely successful player winning 6B&Fsat 3 different clubs while also being part of Mornington and Ryes teamof the decade. He started coaching at Mornington 2s in the 1990s,winning back to back premierships and becoming as being chairman ofselectors. He then came to Red Hill and coached the seniors in 1999 and2000 which was the last time the club featured in the finals. After ayear off he went to Tyabb where he again coached them into finals. Hecame back to the Hill in 2004 as a supporter and helping hand around the club. Since then he has coached the Western Warriors successfully tothe finals each year. He is a regular fixture at games supporting theseniors and will be a great asset for the club in 2010. Furthermore Mat Notl a 2010 season recruit has signed on as a assistant coach andon field leader for the 2010 season. Mat is a former captain of Rye andpremiership vice captain and shall bring great expereicned to ainexperienced list. 16th of November-Matt Noldt and Matthew Burns signfor the 2010 season The Red Hill committee and coaching staff arepleased to announce the signature of two very significant recruits forthe 2010 season. The first recruit being Matt Nolt a 200+game midfield veteran, Premiership vice-captain for Rye. Matt is aexperienced player who has been part of a winning culture and possessestrue leadership qualities that is needed to lead and instruct our groupof young and talented players. Mat has also signed on as a assistantcoach for the 2010 season. The second recruit for the 2010 season is Matthew Burns is a key position premiership player atSorrento and has been a regular player in the Frankston Dolphins seniors for several years. Mat can play either down back or up forward in a key position or even have a run through the midfield. The club welcomes you both and we look forward to seeing you in the Red and White in 2010.(Mat Nolt Left Mat Burns right)   For more recruitment news watch this space.... 9th of October-Presentation nightThe 2009 presentation night was a great night with over 130 peopleattending the function at the club rooms. Starting off with the under 18s Luke Doyle took out the award in a thriller of Laffa (MitchelLa Fontaine)(still under 16s). We look forward to both of you makingsenior apperances in years to come. In the reserves Juice(Micheal Holmes) added yet another Holmes name to the honour board bytaking out his first senior B & F over Housecat (JoshHouston)(meow). Finally in the seniors Hooky (Kane Hitchiner)onehis inagural B & F award with Nooga (Sean Holmes) coming inrunners-up. I'm sure both there dads would be thriiled with theirperformances after both were club stalwarts themselves. Also aspecial mention of Barry Shaw who is retiring after faithful service toclub as secretary and treasurer for 7 years due to family reasons. Barry was awarded the best clubman. Also to Graham Hopgood who's tirelesswork ensured the building of our new clubrooms. Finally to all thevolunteers who make every season and indeed every game possiblethroughout the year. THANK YOU! 12th of September-Runers-up for the under 18s The under 18s went into Saturdays Grand Final with agreat month and half of football behind them, however they were unableto continue their amazing run that saw them make the grand final fromjust out the finals contention less than 6 weeks ago. It was a greateffort by Martin and the boys keep up the good work.7th of September- Hooky in the team of the year Kane Hitchiner has made the team of the year as aback-up ruckman on the bench in a year which has seen him play his 150th club game and become hot favourite for the club B & F. Special note to Mick Holmes and Andrew Tuck who finished 4th in the Reserves andUnder 18s league medals counts respectively 30th of August- Under 15s Premiers The under 15s have won their 5thconsecutive premiership with the under 14s finishing a close runners uplosing by 1 straight kick. Congrats to the players, the coaches and allthe volunteers that make it all possible.  22nd of August-Under 18s through the first week offinals and the under 14s, 15s in the Grand FinalThe under 18s went in heavy underdogs in the under 18selimination final and showed everyone what they can do with a full sideabsolutely demolishing Rye. Rye being a side we have lost 3 finals tooin 4 years (under 18s twice and reserves once) which put a smile ear toear on those players that were unfortunate enough to lose thoseencounters. Keep up the good work boys and do your best againstSorrento this Saturday at 930 at Rosebud. The juniors made it greatday with the under 14s and 15s making the grand finals in theirrespective grades with the under 13s falling just short. They under14s start at 930 with the under 15s kicking off at 1130 at Hastings.Go Hillies 19th of August-Jason re-appointed senior coach Jason Watts has been re-appointed senior coach at RedHill for the 2010 season. While the wins did not go our way this seasonas well as expected Jason has stuck to his mission of developing younglocal talent and has the full backing of the committee and the playinggroup. An announcement is expected sometime in the near future. 19th of August-Great way to end the season On Saturday we welcomed Hastings up the Hill and what a glorious day it was. The unders charged their way into finalswith the biggest win of the year only made slightly better for hastingsby a couple sneaky ones in the last 5 minutes. Keep the form going andgive finals a shake. Best: M. La Fontaine, A. Mock, B. Duff, N. Stapleton, M. Tardif, B. Martin Goals:M. La Fontaine, A. Mock, B. Duff, N. Stapleton, M. Tardif, B.Martin. The reserves out of finals contention ran out a bit under done but were determined to carry momentum into next year to atone for a poor start to the season with a massive 80+ point win. A great effort and way to end the year. Great effort byJuice to play 150 club games and to close the gap on his Dads 300+ games.Best: M.Holmes, N. Esipoff, M. Mitchell, J. Hitchiner, B. Ritchie, C. Janssen Goals: M. Holmes 4, C. Janssen 2, J. Hitchiner 2, M. Mitchell , B.Schreuder ,B. Ritchie , D. Smith , S. Ramsay , N. Esipoff , M. Green. The seniorsfinished off what was a great day for the club with a hard fought10 point win to round off the day and the season. We may not have gotthe wins on the board as we'd hoped but as Jason elluded to after thegame we had over 19 players in the side on satuday under 50 seniorgames. With expereince comes the results. Best S. Holmes, S.Lyons, G. Robertson, K. Hitchiner, H. Larwill, J. Mold Goals: S. Lyons 3, P. Dal Lago 2, S. Holmes , G. Robertson , S. Hickey , J.McCall |
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