Monash Gryphons Amateur Football Club

This Saturday Lee Wells plays his 200th game for the Monash Gryphons.

Winning 6 best and fairests with our club make him arguably the best ever Monash Gryphon footballer.

Everyone is invited to come down and watch the great man play this weekend vs Powerhouse at East Caulfield Reserve.

Seniors
21.6-132 HAWTHORN def.
18.5-113 MONASH GRYPHONS
Goal Kickers: C. Leeton 3, N. Rutherford 3, K. Cherian 3, J. Rotstein 2, D. Baxter, W. Pocock, T. Vesey, A. Shufflebotham, G. Strain, T. Russell, S. Bourbon
Best Players: L. Wells, A. Shufflebotham, J. Rotstein, K. Cherian, D. Baxter, M. Wilkinson

Reserves
11.9-75 HAWTHORN def.
4.7-31 MONASH GRYPHONS
Goal Kickers: D. Holsinger, J. Hickey, M. Graydon, V. Coffey
Best Players: D. Charleson, V. Coffey, J. Hickey, A. Sarfati, G. Roche, A. Clarke

Trivia night was a great success for the club and a lot of fun was had by all. Over 160 people crammed into ECR Hall for the first time for a trivia night. Gomma was fantastic as a MC and I think Charlie may have scared a few people with his pyro tricks. Thanks to all those who attended and in particular to all those who helped set up and pack/clean up.

Thanks Carol for the pics.

The Trivia night is on us and it’s time to start getting your tables ready.

Where: East Caulfield Reserve Hall. Dudley Street, East Caulfield.

When: 7:30pm, 23rd June 2007

Drink Specials 7-8pm. BYO nibbles.

$20 Entry per person - Includes first drink free!

For more information or to organise tickets please contact Wal Pocock

Training will be at The Tan running track. Everyone is to meet across from the Swan St bridge at 6.30. We will be starting the run at 7, from the beginning of the circuit at the monument/fountain, along Alexander Pde.

If you have any queries feel free to contact Jezza the jerk on 0408057189. If you are unavailable to train or are injured, please try to make it down to support your team mates or call your coach.

Everyone welcome, so if any mates want to come for a run, bring them along.

Seniors
13.16-94 ELSTERNWICK def.
11.11-77 MONASH GRYPHONS
Goal Kickers: W. Pocock 3, J. Rotstein 2, J. Van Miltenberg, C. Leeton, N. Rutherford, A. Shufflebotham, G. Strain, T. Russell
Best Players: T. Russell, J. Van Miltenberg, W. Pocock, M. Wilkinson, J. Harrak, S. Bourbon

Reserves
8.11-59 ELSTERNWICK def.
7.8-50 MONASH GRYPHONS
Goal Kickers: B. Coxhead 3, J. Landberg, P. Williamson, P. Warren, J. Gladman
Best Players: D. Charleson, B. Coxhead, M. Healy, A. Sarfati, S. Sewell, P. Warren

Congratulations to Elsternwick on retaining the Murphy-Wells cup.

Thanks to Carol for providing the above photos.

Game photos courtesy of Cyan Sporting Images

Please note that Tuesday night training will be boxing held in Oakleigh. This will be run by Nick Rutherford.

Where: Oakleigh Youth Club. 40 Haughton Rd Oakleigh

When: 6.45pm start. Tuesday 12/06/07

If you’re unavailable to attend please be sure to let your coaches know.

Seniors
23.8-146 POWERHOUSE def.
9.6-60 MONASH GRYPHONS
Goal Kickers: C. Leeton 3, N. Rutherford 3, D. Baxter, M. Wilkinson, S. Bracecamp
Best Players: S. Bourbon, S. Bracecamp, D. Baxter, M. Wilkinson, J. Harrak, C. Leeton

Reserves
9.8-62 POWERHOUSE def by.
9.11-65 MONASH GRYPHONS
Goal Kickers: J. Landberg 2, J. Hickey, J. Murphy, V. Coffey, G. Roche, C. Love, B. Coxhead, B. Murphy
Best Players: A. Clarke, M. Healy, B. Coxhead, V. Coffey, G. Roche, J. Hickey

A great night was had by all who attended the Bingo Night/Fancy Dress. We had 5 various winners on the night who won mostly booze. Well done to all those who dressed up on the night, as you can see below, you looked great! (Sorry about the quality of photos)

Scooter the barrel girl!

Do you have any grease woman? Well then grease me up lassy!
Jezz and Tim ran the bar. Great job guys!

‘Iron’ Mike and Wilko.

The best dressed couple goes to…

Our chief, Running Darren Baxter.

Gomma getting into the festive spirit.

Bottoms up!

Stewie still going…

…and looking a little seedy.

The Monash Gryphons came from four goals down early in the final term to nearly pinch a victory over a determined Swinburne side. Unfortunately for the Gryphs, Swinburne held on to win by two points, 14. 15(99) to 15.7 (97).

The Gryphs got off to a perfect start when Chris Leeton dobbed the opening goal of the match from 50 metres out, with what he described as ‘his best kick for some time’. Some missed chances in front of goals meant the Gryphons held a slight eight point advantage at quarter-time.

Playing across half-forward Lee Wells took some excellent marks in the second term as the Gryphons extended their lead to nine points at half-time.

Swinburne came out after half-time playing the better football and the Gryphons were caught napping as Swinnie booted six goals to three to open up an 11 point lead at the final change.

After Swinburne kicked two quick goals in the final term the Gryphs seemed doomed, but Freddie swung Wells back to defence, Lachie Vallance to centre half forward and Wal Pocock to full forward and the moves almost reaped rewards. Pocock kicked three majors in the final term, and even took what he described as ‘mark of the year’, but the closest the Gryphons could get was one point as Swinburne held on for the victory.

Jason Harrak did an excellent job in defence all day, Wells was his usual self, Leeton battled hard in the ruck and Stuart ‘Steggles’ Bracecamp was influential on the wing all day.

MONASH GRYPHONS 3.5 7.6 10.7 15.7-97
SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY AFC 2.3 5.9 11.12 14.15-99

MONASH GRYPHONS
Goal Kickers: L. Wells 4, W. Pocock 3, B. Williams 3, C. Leeton 2, N.Rutherford 2, J. Rotstein
Best Players: L. Wells, J. Harrak, C. Leeton, L. Vallance, S. Bracecamp, W.Pocock

In the reserves an undermanned Gryphons outfit were thrashed by Swinburne by 117 points.
Brett Coxhead continued his stellar season with another excellent display, while Andrew Clarke, Darren Holsinger and Gerard Roche battled hard all day.

MONASH GRYPHONS 0.1 1.1 3.1 5.2-32
SWINBURNE UNI 8.7 12.15 17.22 20.29-149

MONASH GRYPHONS
Goal Kickers: S. Sewell 2, A. McKenzie, B. Coxhead, B. Lukav
Best Players: B. Coxhead, D. Holsinger, G. Roche, M. Healy, V. Coffey, A.Clarke