PFC Newsletter 11, June 14

RIVALRY ROUND V THERRY PENOLA

RIVALRY round is a key aspect of the AFL fixture each season, and when it comes to rivalries in VAFA Div 1, none are greater than Prahran v Therry Penola clashes.

Long-time adversaries, the rivalry went to a new level from the day back in 2012 when Prahran Assumption appointed then Therry Penola Under 19s coach Ashley Mills as Two Blues senior coach.

From then on, it seemed Therry Penola were hellbent on making a statement each time the teams met, and so the rivalry continues this Saturday at D.W. Lucas Reserve.

Therry Penola is eighth on the ladder with just two wins, and Prahran is third with six wins, but that will only heighten their efforts to spoil the Two Blues' finals aspirations.

Make no mistake, this will be a tough battle, with a rain-affected track suiting the visitors.

That noted, a win at home is non-negotiable for the Two Blues.

MEET OUR NEW INTERN

WELCOME to Ashley, 21, from James Madison University in Virginia, USA, named after the fifth President of America.

Ashley is the Club’s latest ‘recruit’ as part of the International Students Abroad (ISA) internship program.

Our head trainer, Rachael Wiseman, arranged for Ashley’s two-month Australian adventure, and this is our third year having ISA interns at the club.

Ashley’s introduction to the world of sports science came by a family happenstance.

Her mother and sister both tore their ACLs around the same time, and Ashley was curious to find out more about the injury and their rehabilitation.

A keen sportsperson, Ashley represented her university at softball and basketball.

So what does she make of our native game, Australian Rules? - “I’m not sure of positions and why they move the ball, then stop, but it’s a good game to watch. The umpires let them play (unlike gridiron)."

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK - ADAM SLEIGHT LOAN MARKET

ADAM Sleight is a familiar name to Prahran supporters as a 227-game dual premiership player, four-time best and fairest, and our 2010-19 Team of the Decade captain.

Since his retirement from playing after the 2017 premiership, Adam has also been a proud corporate partner of his old Club as a local Loan Market mortgage broker servicing Melbourne, the western suburbs, and surrounding areas.

Adam specialises in the following services:

• Home Loans
• Investment Loans
• Construction Loans

Adam has worked in the finance industry for more than 20 years, spending eight years as a business analyst before stepping into the world of mortgage broking.

Loan Market started in January 2015 and has been recognised as an elite performer in its field.

For more information about Adam Sleight and Loan Market, click here.

NETBALL FINALS



PRAHRAN Football Netball Club has three teams in the Stonnington Netball Association finals over the next week.

The Under 13s Marigolds and Roses play semi-finals on Saturday, while next Tuesday the Gems, who won their semi-final 32-8, play in the grand final.

NEW DATE JACK MORGANS LUNCHEON NOW FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6


PLEASE note the change of date for our annual Jack Morgans Luncheon from Friday August 30 to Friday September 6.

Same venue, The Osborne Rooftop & Bar, more details to come.

PETER PAVLOU STAND UP COMEDY NIGHT - TICKETS AVAILABLE

SOCIAL CALENDAR

RENEW/BECOME A VALUED MEMBER OR SPONSOR

Our Club relies heavily on our Memberships and Sponsorships - we will greatly appreciate whatever support you can provide - simply click on the following link & select how you wish to support:

• Club Member - $70.00
• Jack Morgans/Prahrantonians Member - $200.00
• Player Sponsor - $425.00
• Sponsors - Bronze, Silver and Gold are all available