PAFC Newsletter , 2022
BACK TO TOORAK PARK AFTER HEROIC DRAW
DRAWS always provide mixed emotions but in the cold light of day nothing can detract from the heroic performance to tie with then ladder leader Old Camberwell last Saturday.
To concede a 33 point start and with two key playmakers Zac Podmore and Jack Matherson out of the game with serious injuries by half-time this was a truly gallant Two Blues performance.
The frustration was after snatching a seven point lead early in the last quarter the Two Blues could not convert that advantage to a win.
The Two Blues never slackened in their hard nosed approach, rather the home team lifted as they responded to a rare challenge.
We are tipping not too many teams will leave Gordon Barnard Reserve with premiership points this season.
Tomrrow we welcome Whitefriars with four premiership points a must given we are playing on our home deck.
(Pictures below, Trevor Evans)
Coach Brett Dickinson addresses players at the three quarter-time huddle
Rory Brodie goals in the last quarter to give the Two Blues the lead
Jay Everett poised to handball
MATCH DAY PLAYER AWARDS
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SENIORS
OSBORNE ROOFTOP AND BAR- James Musster
HAGEN’S ORGANIC MEATS – Riley Hogan
RESERVES
OSBORNE ROOFTOP AND BAR- Joel Matherson
TOSCANOS QUALITY FRUITERERS- Mannie Juricic
MEET OUR PREMIER CORPORATE PARTNER –OSBORNE ROOFTOP BAR
SIMON Lennox has a storied history with Prahran Football Club.
As a player he joined Prahran VFA in 1992 under coach Brian Taylor and promptly won the club best and fairest that year and again in 1993.
Now he is back with the Two Blues as managing owner of Osborne Rooftop Bar, the club’s premier corporate partner for the next five years.
Simon (right) is pictured with vice president Paul “Squizzy’’ Taylor with a framed photo presented this week to take pride of place at the Osborne.
The Osborne, formerly the Royal Exchange Hotel, changed ownership in 2016 and after 18 months renovations opened in 2018 and has quickly found a niche in Prahran/South Yarra’s entertainment precinct.
When the club went into recess after 1994, Lennox went on to play in three premierships with Northcote Park in the Diamond Valley League retiring in 2004 aged 35.
Lennox’ career started at Marcellin and in 1989 was runner-up in the VAFA A grade best and fairest.
He completed pre seasons with Collingwood 1989-90 and on the morning of the 1990 grand final recalls coach Leigh Matthews rang to say he was next pick in the AFL draft. But history shows the Magpies had a change of mind went with rover Dallas Normington.
Lennox's re-connect with the Two Blues is apt as he was also manager of the then Prahran Football Social Club (now Spectrum On Chapel) in 1993-94.
"I have been in hospitality all my life, it's good to be able to give something back to the club,'' he said.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
WE need your help! In particular, we need more matchday volunteers!
We are seeking additional people to assist us on matchday, however if you are not able to commit on a weekly basis but would be happy to assist from time to time, we would still love to hear from you....having a bank of reliable volunteers will go a long way to strengthening & assisting our Club. Our Club welcomes people of all abilities.
If you want to give back to your Club and get actively involved, please contact Squiz Taylor on 0438 314329 or Tim Habel on 0414 286771
NEALE DANIHER SPORTS PAVILION
TODAY is the official opening of the Neale Daniher Community and Sports Pavilion at Assumption College, Kilmore.
This important new building will be a grand addition to our campus and it is fitting that we celebrate it's opening with significance.
The Opening Ceremony tomorrow will begin at 12.45pm. The link is below and we invite our community to join us online for this important occasion.
SOCIAL CALENDAR/FIXTURE 2022
Rd 4 30 Apr: Whitefriars , FIRST Home game luncheon/Toorak Park, Players after match function at Toorak Park
Rd 5 7 May 7: Peninsula
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Rd 6 14 May 14: Therry Penola TEAM of the Decade post game/ at Toorak Park
Rd 7 21 May 21: Kew
Rd8 28 May 28: PEGS at Toorak Park STATE BANK 1972/1990 Premiership Re-Unions Luncheon, Toorak Park
Rd 9 04 Jun 4: Oakleigh
BYE WEEKEND 11th
Rd 10 18 Jun 18: Therry Penola , away
Rd 11 25 Jun 25: Old Camberwell HOME game luncheon/Toorak Park
Rd 12 2 Jul 2: Peninsula away, CLUB BALL @ WINK WINK Toorak Park
BYE Weekend 9th
Rd 13 16 Jul 16: Glen Eira, away
Rd 14 23 Jul: Oakleigh at Toorak Park
Rd 15 30 Jul: St Mary's Salesian Toorak Park
Rd 16 06 Aug: PEGS, away
Rd 17 13 Aug Kew HOME game luncheon/Toorak Park, Players after match function at Toorak Park
Rd 18 20 Aug: Whitefriars, away
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FIRST HOME GAME LUNCHEON APRIL 30
TEAM OF THE DECADE
RENEW/BECOME A VALUED MEMBER OR SPONSOR
Our Club relies heavily on our Memberships & Sponsorships - we will greatly appreciate whatever support you can provide - simply click on the following link & select how you wish to support :
- Club Member - $60
- SkyBlue Member - $100
- Jack Morgans/Prahrantonians Member - $200
- Player Sponsor - $400
- Sponsors - Bronze, Silver & Gold all available
Sincere Thanks to all our members and sponsors who have already renewed for 2022 - your support is greatly appreciated.
For the latest club news and to sign up as a member just click on
www.prahranfootballclub.com.au