Hello To All,
Time has arrived, here we are R1. It has been a grind at times over the summer for many of us with plenty of work to get our teams on the park & we are probably ready for Saturday as best we can be.
To those playing their first game in Bulldogs colors & those returning we wish you the best of luck & know you will enjoy your time with the club. The same goes for our loyal group of players where we have had a high retention of the senior core group remains a testament to what we are building on, which puts us in good stead for the year.
Pre-season match form has been encouraging with a few of the newbies performing well & the overall depth of the list is stronger than 2021. It is pleasing to see the younger players aged 18-22 putting their hand up & be in the mix for senior selection & overall this should improve our on-field performances in the senior teams.
Overall those in the know put the “big boys” in the category of finals material with a real show to figure strongly in September if we play to our potential. This should lead to improved performances for our Development side however I won’t hide the fact with a few no-shows over pre-season you make it hard on yourselves to be “cherry ripe” for R1. These guys know who they are so on your bike, head down & have a crack as looking at the list for the season opener realistically this side is only 3 to 4 players short of playing finals as there is plenty of senior experience – being the depth factor we have been discussing over summer.
The U19s we are probably still light on for full numbers but there is some real talent in the side & with a few to return from injury we can be confident of a solid year & continued development throughout the season where another top 4 finish is a real possibility.
Those not aware we have all three sides at home this Saturday so a big welcome to all to come down & support the club in what shapes as a big year for the Doggies.
Coming Up:
SATURDAY APRIL 9
Northcote Park away under lights.
FRIDAY APRIL 15 (GOOD FRIDAY)
Bundoora at home (Bendigo Community Bank Oval)
NETBALL
Netball trials were held over summer & another this evening (April 1) & numbers are looking strong at this point setting the standard for another big year ahead. The ladies can be very proud of their achievement in season 2021 & we look forward to what the new season brings.
More news on fixtures & team news to be released over the next few editions of Bulldog Bites.
SOCIALS
LEGENDS GAME
Saturday March 26
What an outstanding success with plenty of former players & their families in attendance & with the weather perfect the standard of footy wasn’t half bad either. A few of the guys could still get a kick & we appreciated the players of yesteryear making a great contribution to the day.
To the masterminds behind the event – Kylie Stone supported by Kevin Elms & Trent Scannell a super effort from all of us at the club for the commitment to ensure it was a great day. In addition to our volunteers that assisted on the day & in the lead up we are appreciative of your time & contribution.
KEVIN SHEEDY LUNCHEON
Saturday April 2
For our first game of the season we have ex AFL/VFL legend Kevin Sheedy as our guest speaker at our first luncheon of the year & we are pleased to report we are fully booked in advance of the event.
We will have further luncheon events during the year.
FUNDRAISING – COTERIE GROUP/SPONSORS
Our Coterie Groups continue to increase in numbers & it is a great way to raise the necessary funds for your club to remain financially viable whilst at the same time offering the chance of a return on your investment available to all members in either the Coterie 500, 1000 or the 1500 club.
To the many individuals & business partners who contribute over the year we genuinely appreciate your financial contribution & realise how important it is we provide value for your contribution.
If anyone is interested in joining one of the Coterie Groups where you receive many benefits – with one of them a free lunch, it is never too late to get on board.
For further information please contact our President – Warren Haysom 0418 568 530 or via email at membership@northheidelbergsc.
That’s it for now, see you Saturday.
Go Doggies!!!
The Scribe