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PRE-SEASON TRAINING DETAILS

Training starts: Thursday 28th January
Training nights: Tuesday and Thursday
Start time: 630pm sharp

---Note change of training location!!---
Tuesday: Fritsch Holzer Reserve (Rose St, Hawthorn East)
Thursday: Xavier College

All 2009 under 19’s, 2009 School leavers and 2009 senior/reserve players expected and wanted. New players and recruits welcome and encouraged to join in.

New Operations Manager Appointed – Phil Carey
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Carey as Operations Manager. Phil takes over from Mark Woodruff who has resigned in order to concentrate full time upon his business interests.

Phil came to the Club in 1999 when his son, Rich, started playing with the U/19s. Just retired, Rich’s playing achievements include premierships at U/19 and Reserves level with the highlight being the 2003 A Grade Senior premiership.

Phil has served on the Committee and has always been a strong contributor. His involvement with Amateur football goes back many years having been a player and official with CBC St Kilda. Phil’s background and connection with the Club equip him well for the role.

I thank Mark for his much valued contribution over the last two years. He leaves the Club in sound shape for the coming season and I wish him well.

Regards
Simon Hunt
President

Important Upcoming Dates

Compulsory player and coaches planning day

9am-11am, Saturday 20 February at venue to be announced (most likely Burke Hall – as per 2009)

Compulsory player and coaches training camp (Portsea/Sorrento – details to follow)

Friday night 26 February for meal at Sorrento pub from 7pm
Saturday 27 February – full day training followed by meal and drinks at Portsea pub
Sunday 28 February – morning training session then midday departure
Start finding your accommodation now via the various sources of accommodation/beach houses down there.

Practice matches (compulsory for all players unless coaching staff have been advised of reasons)

Saturday 13 March v Mansfield at Mansfield

Players encouraged to stay in Mansfield for the weekend – details to follow

Saturday 20 March v Uni Blacks at Murchison
Saturday 27 March v Old Trinity at Bulleen

Round 1 – 2010 VAFA Season

Saturday 10 April v Old Collegians at Harry Trott Oval

Here we go again!
Preseason training officially kicked off last night with impressive numbers taking to the well maintained ovals of Xavier College. Was great to see some former players, including Andy Biddlecombe and Dustin Lloyd training alongside a number of last years school Year 12 students.

The coaches got the boys straight down to business with a 3km time trial before settling into some training drills. Senior coach Simon Lethlean was pleased with the work the boys had done over the Christmas break and club physio Lachie Giles (below) had few patients to attend to.

Assisting Simon this again this year are Lex Vasdekis, Andy Gowers, and Andrew Brushfield, with the addition of recently retired and 2009 Mick Rush Award winner Ted Woodruff.

Above: Pre-Season training begins!

Taking control of the reserves again will be David Landrigan and this year will be assisted by Martin Rush. Training continues each Tuesday and Thursday night at the College starting at 6.30pm.

Physio Lachie Giles has a busy first session

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Grand Final DVD

DVDs of this year's grand final game against De La Salle are available from Tim Clifford for $20. The boxed DVD includes a bonus 15 minute highlight DVD.

To order, please email Tim at t.clifford@xavier.vic.edu.au. Cheques should be made out to Tim Clifford. Pick up from Xavier College preferred.

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