Redbar ExcavationsProudly Sponsored by: Redbar Excavations - 0417 885 873 Coach: Mark Yeomans - 0418 373 409 Team Manager: Fil Vecchio - 0425 851 007 Age Group Manager: Luke Prosser - 0438 667 984 Training Times: - Tuesday's & Thursday's 4.30pm - 6pm Whatmough Park

Grand Final - 26/8/2012
St Marys 15 2's - 11.13 .79 vs. Park Orchards 8 .10 .58
Coaches' comments:
Congratulations U15 boys - PREMIERS! Saved our best for the last game of the last quarter of the most important game of the year. Thanks for all of your efforts and support. Get around the Burra!!
Goal Kickers:
B Money (3), L Banthorpe (3), C Griffin (2), C Simpson (2), J Yeomans
Best Players:
Everyone played their role, as usual.
Encouragements:
Alex Bergantino & Kallum Hinchcliffe for participating in the day.
Announcements:
Semi Finals Round 1 - 12/8/2012
St Marys Under 15 2's - 7 .20 .62 vs. Park Orchards 8 .4 .52
Coaches' comments:
We dominated the game but still allowed our opposition in the game. Our team showed real maturity by not getting distracted by our inaccuracy and stuck to our game plan. Now we can have a real "crack" in two weeks time!
Goal Kickers:
J Yeomans, S Desmond, B Money, A DeGirolamo, L Banthorpe, M Girolami, A Merrifield
Best Players:
Nothing less a total team effort!
Encouragements:
Arthur look after that finger!!
Announcements:
Round 16 - 5/8/2012
St Marys Under 15 2's - 8.9.57 vs. Park Orchards 6.5.41
Coaches' comments:
We were the masters of our own destiny today, We branded together to beat the top side and finish on top of the ladder. Well done boys, but it just the start of next week. Let's continue to make our destiny.
Goal Kickers:
B Money (2), L Banthorpe (2), J Yeomans (2), V Vecchio, T Spinks.
Best Players:
A supreme team effort.
Encouragements:
Well done to Marcus for his first game since round 3.
Announcements:
Round 15 - 29/7/2012
St Marys Under 15 2's - 12.11.83 vs. Camberwell 3.7.25
Coaches' comments:
A mature effort to perform in terrible conditions, and with only one on the bench. We didn't drop our intensity or concentration against a lesser opponent. We have booked a spot for the finals now to really up the ante.
Goal Kickers:
L Banthorpe (4), B Smith (2), B Money (2), C Griffin, N Weaver, B Ticknell, A DeGirolamo.
Best Players:
A mature team effort.
Encouragements:
Announcements:
Sunday Night at the Club, Last home and away celebrations. Free sausages in rolls for everyone, Joker Jackpot to go off. Major raffle Drawn, Make sure tickets are returned to you Team Manager. Enjoy Tuesday night off.
Round 14 - 22/7/2012
St Marys Under 15 2's - 8.7.55 vs. Kew 8.12.60
Coaches' comments:
Our first half was almost perfect. Unfortunately a 3rd quarter challenge from Kew went unanswered. The 4th quarter we switched back on and almost snatched the game! Kew at full strength and runners up from Gold last year. It was a top effort and gives us confidence for the finals. Thanks everyone for the Birthday wishes.
Goal Kickers:
B Money (2), M Girolami (2), J Yeomans (2), L Banthorpe, C SImpson.
Best Players:
Everyone took their turn!
Encouragements:
Announcements:
The new Aquatic centre in Greensborough, 'WaterMarc' is offering our members a FREE Family All Access Pass with any enrollment in swimming lessons. Call 9432 0399 and mention St Marys.
Round 13 - 15/7/2012
St Marys Under 15 2's - 6.5.41 vs. St Damians 5.6.36
Coaches' comments:
We came in at 1/2 time playing like boys but finished the game playing like men. Once we combined commitment and protection with a running team game we were always going to win. Well cone boys. One to be proud of!
Goal Kickers:
C Simpson (2), B Money (2), J Tolli, L Banthorpe.
Best Players:
Everyone in the second half.
Encouragements:
Announcements:
GALA DINNER DANCE. 27th July. Last chance to get tickets or organise a table. See your Team Manager Now!!
Round 12 - 1/7/2012
St Marys Under 15 2's - 5.13.43 vs. Banyule 3.6.24
Coaches' comments:
Our best win for the year! Undermanned/ Sick/ Injured/ Unavailable and we got up against the top side at their home ground. The boys did themselves proud in probably the worst conditions this year. Enjoy the break before a hard run home. Go Burra!
Goal Kickers:
Banners (2), Justin Zanardo, Ben Money, Connor Griffin.
Best Players:
Bets team effort of the year.
Encouragements:
Matt D and Justin Z for filling in, Thanks!!
Announcements:
Round 11 - 24/6/2012
St Marys Under 15 2's - 7.8.50 vs. Park Orchards 10 .15.75
Coaches' comments:
A solid 3 quarters, only not to take our chances in the last quarter. We need to keep creating numbers under pressure against good sides.
Goal Kickers:
C Simpson (2), M Girolami (2), B Money, L Banthorpe, J Prosser.
Best Players:
Not enough in the last quarter.
Encouragements:
Congrats to the boys who have been invited to try out at the Knights.
Announcements:

Gala Night. Friday 27th July at The Grande Reception & Function Centre Epping. $85.00 per head.

Bookings must be finalised by Sunday 15th of July. See your Team Manager

Round 10 - 17/6/2012
St Marys Under 15 2's - 18.15.123 vs. Camberwell 3.3.21
Coaches' comments:
Our aim was to quickly move/run the ball as much as we could! When we did we reaped the rewards. We need to have the courage to continue to quickly move/run the ball against a good side (more pressure). We are now 6 wins to 4 losses. Every match is important.
Goal Kickers:
C Simpson (3), B Money (3), L Banthorpe (3), T Spinks (2), B Smith (2), N Weaver, V Vecchio, A Merrifield, T Stephens, J Primerano and N Weaver 1 for the opposition.
Best Players:
Everyone took their turn sacrifices for the team.
Encouragements:
Those 8 boys who filled in for the opposition, (Joe won the Camberwell medal)
Announcements:
Ladies Night this Saturday Night If you haven't already gather your friends and book with your Team manager.
Round 9 - 3/6/2012
St Marys Under 15 2's - 9.9.63vs. Kew 10 .10 .70
Coaches' comments:
A week off to regroup, find, evaluate our progress. With 5 wins and 4 losses we need to maintain our intensity and structure for four quarters in the close games.
Goal Kickers:
L Banthorpe (2), J Prosser, N Weaver, A DeGirolamo, J Tolli, T Spinks, C Simpson
Best Players:
Needs to be everyone!
Encouragements:
Announcements:
Ladies Night Saturday 23 June. Look out for Ladies Night information shortly $50.00 per head. Bookings essential. All bookings must be finalized by Friday 15th June with your team manager.
Round 8 - 27/5/2012
St Marys Under15 2's - 4.12.36 vs. St Damians 6.9.45
Coaches' comments:
We met a team who wanted to win more than we did. This season is going to be a challenge every week so we need to prepare physically and mentally. Heads up, we need to regroup oat training fro Kew next week.
Goal Kickers:
Liam Banthorpe (4).
Best Players:
Lose as a team, No Excuses
Encouragements:
Well done Alex Wood on 100 great games.
Announcements:
Men's Health Info Night. Come on Dads, It's time to talk Tackles. Tuesday 12 June, 7pm at the Club rooms. For more info and bookings call Paula 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770 0402 250 770.
Round 7 - 20/5/2012
St Marys Under 15 2's - 11.14.80 vs. Banyule 8.4.52
Coaches' comments:
We measure ourselves by how much we improve. We lost to this team by 2 goals at the start of the year, so we are definitely improving!! We need to continue our growth to be a contender at the end of the year.
Goal Kickers:
B Money (3), L Banthorpe (2), D 'Teddy' Bonello, C Simpson, K Hinchcliffe, J Yeomans, B Smith, N Weaver
Best Players:
A full 80 Minute team effort.
Encouragements:
Alex Bergantino is out of plaster and in a boot ! All the best with your recovery.
Announcements:
Round 6 - 13/5/2012
St Marys Under 15 2's - 4.6.30 vs. Park Orchards 6.7.43
Coaches' comments:
We came up against a very good side who tested our skill, strategy and commitment. Unfortunately we we paid for ten minutes where we weren't as committed or playing to plan. A hard day overall, but I liked the way we finished.
Goal Kickers:
D 'Teddy' Bonello, V Vecchio, C Griffen, L Banthorpe
Best Players:
Win as a team / Lose as a team.
Encouragements:
Welcome back to some of our injured boys, Blake, Sean and Connor
Announcements:
Golf Day Saturday 19th May
Round 5 - 6/5/2012
St Marys Under 15 2's - 9.16.70 vs. Camberwell 9.8.62
Coaches' comments:
Everyone lifted to cover for our numerous injuries. The team showed real maturity under pressure against good opposition. It is going to be the same each week now grading has occurred.
Goal Kickers:
C Simpson (2), J Yeomans, L Banthorpe, B Tickell, L McLeod, V Vecchio, B Money, D 'Teddy' Bonello.
Best Players:
A real team effort by all 20 players.
Encouragements:
Congratulations to Daine Barker & Daniel Bonello on reaching 100 Games
Announcements:
Thanks to Thomas Spinks and Lachlan McLeod for filling in on the day. Family Day at Whatmough Saturday 12th, 1-5 pm. Come down and dunk the coach plus lots of fun. Clubrooms open that night with meals and music.
Round 4 - 29/4/2012
St Marys Under 15 2's 23 .14 .152 vs. Beverley Hills N 1 .5 .11
Coaches' comments:
A good game for us to practice moving and switching the ball. Overall a very mature team effort. No-one got a head of themselves and everyone played their role. Well done. Now the real season starts!
Goal Kickers:
C Simpson (5), L Banthorpe (4), J Prosser (3), V Vecchio (2), J Yeomans (2), A Merrifield, A Wood, K Hinchcliffe, C Heaslip, B Tickell, B Money, A Andonioff
Best Players:
Win as a team, lose as a team!
Encouragements:
Congratulations to Jack Prosser on 100 games
Announcements:
Family Day Saturday 12th May
Round 3- 22/4/2012
St Marys Under 15 2's - 13.14.92 vs. St Damiens 7.5.47
Coaches' comments:
The side is definitely starting to come together. We showed commitment, structure and skill for most of the game. It is only the third game so we shouldn't get too carried away as it appears that our competition is going to be very even. Keep up the good work and it starts at training.
Goal Kickers:
B Money (4), L Banthorpe (2), V Vecchio (2), A Merrifield, J Prosser, C Simpson, B Tickell, J Yeomans
Best Players:
A fantastic team effort as the scoreboard shows.
Encouragements:
Cameron Simpson for his first hit out of the season.
Announcements:
Family Day 12th May 2012
Round 2 - 15/4/2012
St Marys 15 2's - 19 .26 .140 vs. Booroondars Hawks 2 .2 .14
Coaches' comments:
A good result for a disciplined effort. We measured ourselves by how well we moved the ball on from behind the mark, which resulted in most of our best plays for the day. Our aim is to keep getting better and smarter each week.
Goal Kickers:
B Money (3), L Banthorpe (3), J Yeomans (3), D Barker (3), M Girolami, K Hinchcliffe, V Vecchio, B Tickell, A Merrifield, S Desmond, A De Girolamo
Best Players:
Everyone played their role in a true unselfish manner
Encouragements:
Still thinking of Alex Bergantino who is in for a tough time heading back to school. All the best.
Announcements:
Ring if you can't get to training - Photos this Sunday
Round 1- 1/4/2012
St Marys Under 15 2's - 8.8.56 vs. Banyule 10.6.66
Coaches' comments:
New year, New team, New division - New start!! We showed that we are a capable side. we must learn to maintain our effort & keep using our brains. heads up boys, lot's of good came out of the game.
Goal Kickers:
B Tickell (2), J tolli, J Yeomans, A Andonioff, J Prosser, A Bergantino, C Griffin
Best Players:
Lot's early in the first half, Not enough in the second
Encouragements:
Our thoughts go to Alex Bergantino and we wish him well in his recovery.
Announcements:
Training Thursday 4.30-6.00 (5/4/12) and Thursday 10/4 and Thursday 12/4