Season 2016 for GDFC
On behalf of the Board, Members Sponsors and Supporters, I would like to congratulate Senior club Coach Aaron Cornelius and his coaching panel including Michael Styles, Tim Green, Leigh Muir and Nathan Longman and the football department for overseeing the successful completion of the home and away season as minor premiers in the Seniors and Development League (DL). This outcome although not being appropriately acknowledged with a KGV home final, sends a strong message to our September rivals that the GDFC Magpies of 2016 are building to be the best. We acknowledge the commitment of the players and congratulate them on reaching the finals.
Part of this year’s Club success has been the consistent performance of our Development League team under the guidance of Clinton French, Nathan Longman and the DL support staff. Their capability and competitive spirit have provided depth and support for the Senior side.
GDFC is also playing finals in the Under 18’s and the Women’s League. We congratulate Bryan Free and Graham Bennetts (U/18’s) and Jamie and Craig Grace (WL) the respective support staff and the players for such a strong season, which is a great statement about the strength of the Club at the moment and the future.
There will be many chances for supporters to get behind the GDFC teams over the finals including taking out a 2016/17 membership. Purchasing Club merchandise and clothing is a great way to make sure the GDFC Magpie Army is noticed wherever we play. There are also plenty of Club events listed over the next few months that can be viewed on the Club website www:glenorchymagpies.org.au
In an exciting year on field for the Club it is also worth noting our new KGV Club-rooms are now completed and will be officially opened shortly having already hosted the Black and White Ball and 2016 GDFC Past Players dinner. The Board is working closely with the Glenorchy City Council to work through the broad range of matters associated with the finalisation of the development. Congratulations must go to all parties involved. This is the biggest and most complex single project undertaken by the Club. My congratulations to all concerned
We also acknowledge and thank our long time naming rights sponsor Tony McCulloch and his team at GET REAL, major sponsors Cascade Draught, 9/11 and Warren Ross Accounting and our important and hard working volunteers and support staff.
Again best wishes to all our teams in the finals We hope the players, football staff, supporters and families enjoy the finals and get behind the 4 senior GDFC teams representing the Club and help them bring the prizes home. There are several events coming up, so check the website, notices in the Magpie Bar, Facebook and newsletter for details of events in September and October.
“Magpies always flock together”
Go Pies!!
John McCann
President GDFC
The Glenorchy District Football Club is proud to announce that the 2016 Black and White Ball will be held on Saturday, 30 July 2016, upstairs in the magnificent new function room at K.G.V.
Adult ticket, includes a limited beverage package consisting of beer, wine, cider, soft drink and some vodka mix products (RSA will apply).
Musical entertainment provided by the one and only Brett Collidge.
Tickets: Adults $90 each, Non Beverage and U/18 $60. Dress: Black Tie. Start: 7pm for 7.30pm
The Glenorchy Magpies Foundation has been established to support the important on and off field work of the Club. Our initial project will be the finalisation and enhancement of the new clubrooms, function centre, café, and administration facility at KGV Oval. Our new home will be the most contemporary, largest community sport and recreation facility and precinct in Tasmania.
The finalisation and enhancement of the new facility at KGV will be a significant event in the club’s history, the beginning of an exciting new era for our club. Our new facility will enable us to put the team in the best position to achieve sustained success and to continue to contribute to the community in a meaningful way.
We are aiming to raise $200 000 in two years.
Our fundraising project is run in partnership with the Australian Sports Foundation (ASF).The ASF provides a way for members and supporters to make a fully tax deductible donation in helping to be part of the club's future.
We are calling on all Glenorchy Magpies members and supporters to be a part of this special opportunity. After all, our history is only as good as the people who help make it.
Congratulations to the following players and officials who will be representing Tasmania in Perth this weekend:
Players:
Jordan Arnold
Jordan Hayden
Rhys Mott
Mitch Rainbird
Ben Reynolds (Co-Captain)
Jaye Bowden and Daniel Joseph were selected in the squad but are unavailable due to personal commitments along with Brayden Webb who is unlucky to miss out due to injury.
Officials:
Aaron Cornelius (Assistant Coach)
Sammy Yee (Fitness Coach)
Dennis Bird (Head Trainer)
Best Wishes boys, we are all confident you will do your club and your state proud!
The Glenorchy Football Club is really pleased to welcome onboard the following businesses who are supplying after match awards for our Development League players in season 2016
WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT US
Know as "The General".
The Board of Management, Players, Officials and Members acknowledge the passing of Club Life Member and long term Team Manager, David Pennicott.
Condolences to his wife Elaine and family members at this time.
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Saturday 30th April
WAGS/FAMILY DINNER
Cresswell Beakley Stand
Time: 5.00pm and Dinner served 6.15pm
2 course meal
$25.00 per head
RSVP should be NO LATER than Friday 22nd April
Payment must be made on or before the 22nd April to confirm your spot.
For contact and payment details please see the attachment.
The annual “200 Club” is up and running for this year. Tickets cost $100 with the Major Prize $4,500, 2nd Prize $1,500 and 3rd Prize $750. The draw will take place at the club in the new function room with Nibbles/Drinks provided for 2 hours on the night. Every 10th number drawn out on the night will see a $50 prize. For tickets please contact David Cornelius on 0417 345 799.
Recently the club was fortunate enough to host a “COACHES SESSION” with former Glenorchy great Adrian Fletcher presenting alongside our current Senior Coach Aaron Cornelius as well as our Strength and Conditioning Coach Sam Yee. It was well attended with 15 coaches present from all levels with every club in our zone invited – Junior and Senior – Claremont and New Norfolk. Adrian these days is the High Performance and Academy Coach for AFL Queensland and has been doing a wonderful job with a number of players being drafted from Queensland in recent times. Prior to that the dynamo mid-fielder has spent time at Geelong (AFL), Collingwood (AFL) and Brisbane Lions (AFL) as an Assistant Coach.