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ere were smiles all round at St Mary of the Cross Primary School last week as pupils finally got the chance to inspect their new surroundings.
e first school built in Point Cook’s Saltwater Coast estate opened its doors to 170 pupils, ranging from prep to grade 6, last Friday.
Principal Leon Colla said the school had been designed to reflect the estate’s proximity to Port Phillip Bay, and teachers were excited to show pupils their new classrooms. “We had hoped to do the handover last year, but we had to wait so today is the first opportunity students have had to see their new school.”
e school is expected to ease the burden on Point Cook’s other Catholic primary schools, which are struggling to meet demand.
Mr Colla said St Mary of the Cross would grow over the next five years to accommodate about 800 pupils. He anticipated that at least two more stages of the school would be built in that time. \ LL
Student teachers will be put through their paces at schools in Point Cook and Seabrook as part of a plan to improve training for future educators.
e $1.6 million plan announced by Teaching Profession Minister Peter Hall will create 12 professional academies across Victoria.
e first academy will be based at Point Cook Senior Secondary College.
Carranballac P-9, Point Cook P-9 and Seabrook Primary School will be partners in the academy, along with Victoria University. Mr Hall says the academies will provide
pre-service teachers with 12 months of on-the-job-training.
“ ere’s only so much you can learn from a text book and in a lecture theatre,” he said.
“ e best way of learning to be an excellent teacher is by working with and watching the best teachers in a real school environment.”
Point Cook Senior Secondary College principal Greg Sperling says the school is already providing student teachers with 12 months’ work experience through a partnership with VU.
to train at Point Cook P-9, Carranballac and Seabrook.
Physical education teacher Danielle Murray began as a pre-service teacher at Point Cook Senior Secondary in 2009.
schools utilised for work experience
e academy will allow this program to be expanded, giving student teachers a chance
pre-service teacher, for me, was not only building relationships with my mentor but also with the staff and, most importantly, the students.” \
In her fi h year of teaching at the school, she’s a mentor to other student teachers.
Ms Murray says the program makes the process of being a pre-service teacher “less daunting”.
“Point Cook Senior and VU gave me the opportunity to apply teaching practices in the classroom on a more regular basis,” she said.
“ e importance of the program as a
Large families looking to move into the popular south side of Werribee can find versatility and loads of space over two levels –and surrounding land has loads of room, too.
The entry hall opens to a large, elegant lounge room with a bar, making it a fine adult retreat space in which to entertain friends. Next door, through an archway, is a dining room with built-in buffets and windows capturing a leafy outlook.
The kitchen is a stylish affair, with an angled,
Caesarstone-topped breakfast bench and white appliances. The adjoining meals area has a wall display unit to show off collectibles, and richly grained timber wall panelling.
Along with storage options galore, the use of timber is one of many special touches scattered throughout.
There are four bedrooms, each with built-in robes; and a study. The main bedroom with tiled en suite, a second bedroom, powder room and a bathroom with spa are downstairs.
A slate-tiled gallery with sitting area ushers in the upstairs spaces which include a very
large, carpeted living room with copper-topped bar and access to a balcony with views over parkland. These rooms are able to be separated with timber concertina doors, giving plenty of flexibility. Also on this level are two bedrooms and a bathroom.
A tiled undercover area runs the full width of the house and provides an excellent entertainment and relaxation space; the paving tiles are a classy touch. A separate outdoor retreat, with ceiling fan, heating and cooling, provides a large room that any teenager would covet – or it could serve as a hobby studio,
games room, guest quarters or anything the new owner can imagine.
At the back, a gazebo above tiles couples with an undercover built-in barbecue, and expanses of beautifully laid paving add an extra dimension to family downtime. The entire backyard actually becomes a glam retreat.
A cubby house will keep littlies entertained and two large sheds, large-capacity water tanks and a double garage are final flourishes on a property ready to welcome astute buyers. \ CAROLE LEVY
TARNEIT
Shaun Paulet has always loved comic books.
As a child, his mother bought him a new comic every month, hoping it would encourage him to read regularly.
Paulet couldn’t get enough of them.
“My first comic was X-Men in 1991. at’s what hooked me. I enjoyed the fantasy and escape from reality.”
e Tarneit resident is about to launch his own series of comics, Xtreme Champion Tournament.
e series is about some of history’s most famous heroes and villains, including Greek gladiator Spartacus.
Paulet says the series is set in 2069, when the remains of heroes, villains, monsters and creatures long believed to be myth or legend have been found and cloned.
e clones are then trained and forced to fight each other to death in an arena, with people looking on.
Paulet’s inspiration for his comic was New Zealand TV series, Spartacus
“I loved the TV series and when it ended I came up with how I would continue the stories of most of the characters and introduced some other heroes from throughout history,” he says.
Paulet has been working on the comic for about 12 months.
To help fund its release, he has launched an online crowd-funding campaign. He’s hoping to raise $5000 in the next four weeks to allow him to print and distribute the comic and travel to the US to promote his work. While in America, Paulet will attend the Dallas Comic Con and Comicpalooza in Houston.
He hopes the rise in popularity that comic books have experienced over the past three years will encourage people to invest in his work.
“Comic books are very mainstream now, whereas they used to be a niche market.
“I go to conventions in Australia and New Zealand which get 20,000 to 60,000 people turning up.” \ LL
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House prices in Wyndham rose by an average of $20,000 in the December quarter last year, but the city remains one of Melbourne’s most affordable municipalities.
Latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, based on sales between October and December, reveal average house prices in Wyndham ranged from $336,000 in Wyndham Vale to $425,000 in Point Cook. e median metropolitan house price was $643,000.
Hoppers Crossing recorded the highest growth in Wyndham, with prices rising 11 per cent from $328,500 in September to $363,500 in December. Point Cook was the only suburb to record a decline in average prices, falling 3 per cent from $437,786.
Ruby Sweeney, of Tarneit’s Sweeney Estate Agents, said she expected Wyndham would remain affordable.
Emily Huang has lived in Point Cook for two years and recently bought a house in Williams Landing. She said affordability played a large part in her decision to stay in Wyndham, despite the city lacking the infrastructure of many eastern suburbs. “ ere’s potential for growth here. We can see the work being done to improve infrastructure and the amenity of the area.”
Ms Sweeney said most prospective homebuyers understood they were making a long-term investment. “ ey have done their research and they know when train stations and shopping centres are coming.” \
LAURA LITTLE
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Surrounded by other upscale houses and set beside Werribee River, this Tarneit property is suited to families who prefer modern styling and want all the hard work completed. Of the four spacious bedrooms, there’s a large main bedroom with clerestory window, twin walk-in wardrobes and en suite with dual basins. The bedrooms ank an open study. There are two main living areas including a tiled family-meals zone and an open lounge room, both with large windows. Bi-fold doors link to a deck and landscaped gardens. The kitchen has an island bench, glass splashback, timber-veneer cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances. Extras are ducted heating and cooling. Adding to the package is a double lock-up garage with internal access. The house is handy to schools, shops and walking and riding trails. \
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Households in Wyndham are paying more for electricity than those in the city or south-eastern suburbs, new figures reveal.
A St Vincent de Paul project found Powercor customers in Melbourne’s outer-west paid an average of $1850 a year for electricity last year.
CitiPower residents living in the city and eastern suburbs paid $1590, while United Energy customers in the south-eastern suburbs paid $1770.
e report found power prices in Wyndham rose by about $80 last year.
A spokesman for the Essential Services Commission said prices were higher in the
outer-west because distribution areas were larger and there was more population growth.
“ e distributor in Werribee goes all the way to Mildura, Portland and Bendigo,” he said. “ ose areas have much more land to cover, including less-settled areas, as opposed to inner-city distributors that o en cover built-up areas and high-density populations.”
Wyndham City Salvation Army’s Sue Brookshaw said energy bills were an ongoing problem for people on lower incomes.
To help residents keep their electricity bills under control, Wyndham council is running an energy workshop this Saturday.
Cr Intaj Khan says residents can bring along their household bills and pick up tips on ways to save money.
“people’s rents are going up as well”
“ is is all made worse by the fact people’s rents are going up as well, giving them less flexibility to put money towards these bills,” she said.
Wyndham residents are being reminded to register their cats and dogs to avoid being fined $289. All dogs and cats older than three months must be registered with the council. Owners have until April 10 to renew their registration. The city is home to more than 6000 cats and 20,000 dogs.
Cr Peter Maynard (pictured with his dog April) says registrations help the council reunite lost pets with their owners and allow it to plan better pet services. \ LL
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“We’re all looking for ways to reduce our household bills,” he said.
“[ e workshop] will show you how to reduce your bills and increase the efficiency of your home.”
e workshop will be at the Wyndham Vale Community Learning Centre from 10-11.30am. \ LAURA LITTLE
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Completely ignoring everything our PM has to say on the topic, you probably have some understanding of the environmental damage we humans are doing to our planet.
I’ve always thought it’s up to each of us individually to do one little thing every day to help slow the process of climate change. Something as simple as putting out the recycling, using cloth bags at the supermarket or chucking food scraps in a compost bin.
On a larger scale, installing a water tank and solar panels.
All these ideas are featured in the Sustainable Living Festival, happening over the next few weeks in Melbourne, with an array of art displays, tours, talks and interactive activities, films and forums.
Locally, Wyndham council’s sustainability people have organised a great program of events and information.
Worm farming, keeping chooks in the backyard, a tour of the Western Treatment Plant, and information on heritage fruit trees are all on the agenda.
My own personal contribution is a short tour of our property in Little River. Our family home is fully powered by 30 solar panels and a 12-cell battery bank. We have no grid connection at all, which means we never pay an electricity bill, and I love it when energy companies ring me up and offer a better deal.
Sustainability is a topic close to my heart, although I’m sure some of you out there are yawning into your non-biodegradable coffee cup.
My point is that just one sustainable action a day is all it takes to help our planet.
And even Tony Abbott has to agree that’s a good thing. \
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(Weekly, January 29)
Ԃ If there’s insufficient jobs in the Wyndham area, then why is it naively assumed that any vacant land represents potential subdivisions for housing?
The problem is not a housing or infrastructure shortage, but excessive population growth.
It’s not due to big families but high rates of economic immigration.
With little other economic activity in Victoria, except housing, the next generation will inherit a big infrastructure debt and little to build our economy on to pay the debt.
We need to see beyond the housing/construction one-trick-pony to some real innovation and initiative to create a working and productive economy.
MARY G \ VIA WEB
SOUTH STONE SALE
(Weekly, January 19)
Ԃ After reading your article about the possible sale of South Stone aged-
care facility, I was so angered. My partner is one of the residents there.
Some time last year there were similar stories in the local papers.
I went to management and was told that it was not going to happen – now here we are with the same thing. I feel that as a carer we should be told the truth about what is going on.
This facility is not a mainstream nursing home, so what is going to happen to the residents who are not suitable for mainstream nursing?
If the fees are put up, what happens to us? Where do we go and who can we turn to for some help?
SUE \ VIA WEB
YOUR VOICE
(Weekly, January 29)
Ԃ The opposition spokesman for roads continues his efforts to mislead Victorians about state Labor’s transport plan.
Labor’s plan sets aside only $250million a year to repair and upgrade outer suburban and regional roads. Labor has been asserting
that this $250 million per year is “additional funding”. It is not.
Speed camera and fines revenue to fund this allocation already goes to road projects and has since 2005.
Instead of cutting road funding, the Victorian Coalition is investing record amounts to rebuild our road network. In the past three years, the Victorian government has outlaid more than $3.7 billion on roads.
The Coalition will continue to deliver the resources our road network needs to make up for the 11 years of Labor’s neglect.
TERRY MULDER \ ROADS MINISTER
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I know I’m a little daft sometimes, but I keep getting confused on the West Gate Freeway by what I reckon is misleading signage.
I keep missing the Bolte Bridge exit when coming from South Melbourne or the Domain Tunnel and then have to cross the bridge and come back. As far as I’m concerned, signs pointing to the Todd Road and CityLink/Airport don’t make it clear they’re via the same exit. The problem is an arrow over the left lane that points to the West Gate Bridge, which makes you think it’s a lane to the Bolte Bridge after Todd Road. Damn thing gets me every time.
I thought it was only me until I heard a colleague far wiser than myself admitting he fell for the same trap. So is it just us? Or has anyone else been confused by that or other signs on the West Gate Freeway/CityLink maze? \
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Problem gamblers are estimated to have lost $30 million on Wyndham’s poker machines last financial year, prompting calls for $1 bet limits to be introduced in Victorian gaming venues.
e Greens are using the latest data from the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation to support their plan to introduce legislation to have betting limits placed on poker machines.
As reported by the Weekly, gamblers lost almost $250,000 a day on Wyndham’s pokies in 2013.
Most money was lost at the Werribee Plaza Tavern, with gamblers giving up $18 million at the venue in the 12 months.
Western Metropolitan Greens MP Colleen Hartland said the party’s proposed bill would make a huge difference to families suffering from the detrimental impacts of problem gambling.
“Currently, problem gamblers can lose thousands of dollars an hour on pokies,” she said. “ A $1 bet limit would limit losses to $120 per hour.
“A $1 limit on bets is the cheapest, most effective and most straightforward option for limiting the losses of problem gamblers.”
Last year, Monash University researcher Dr Charles Livingstone called for $1 limits to be introduced in outer-suburban areas, where gambling losses are among the highest in the state.
But Clubs Victoria executive director Richard Evans said betting limits would not prevent problem gambling.
“Firstly, address problem gambling as
a health issue. It’s not about the amount [of money being gambled] – it’s about the amount of time a person will stay.
‘‘Problem gamblers will stay longer until they get the same result.
“ is is a false policy and does not address the issue of problem gamblers ... the problem lies with the person.”
\ LAURA LITTLE
A lobby group for Australia’s growth areas is urging the federal government to focus on infrastructure and transport for the areas in its 2014-15 budget.
e National Growth Areas Association said new approaches were needed to finance much-needed infrastructure in booming areas.
Group president Paul Pisasale, mayor of Queensland’s Ipswich council, argued that growth areas, such as Wyndham, presented tremendous opportunities.
“ e availability of affordable land, an existing industry base and a relatively young population in outer-suburban growth areas provide real opportunities to boost productivity and improve people’s quality of life,” he said.
“We want to work with the government to unlock this amazing potential and open the door to new and emerging industries and jobs of the future.”
Cr Pisasale said priorities for outer-suburban growth areas included transport to boost business and jobs, industry development incentives and support and infrastructure for “learning and employment pathways”. \ SH
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Operators of a mental health clinic that moved from Footscray Mall to Nicholson Street Mall say its new site will make it easier for people to access mental health treatment.
Mercy Mental Health’s Saltwater Clinic last week was blessed in a multifaith ceremony. Director Mario Blandin de Chalain said the new Nicholson Street building site was safer for clients to access.
“Our program tends to see people with more serious mental health issues ... we tend to see people with schizophrenia, bipolar, affective disorder, serious depression and the like.”
e site was blessed by indigenous Australian, Hindu, Muslim and Catholic groups to symbolise cultural diversity in the west.
A welcome to country ceremony by Wurundjeri elder Aunty Diane Kerr was followed by a Hindu blessing by Mercy psychiatriasts and an Islamic ceremony by Mohamadu Nawas Saleem of the Australian National Imams Council.
e clinic has been named a er the former European name for the Maribyrnong River. \
A Werribee woman has been remanded in custody until next month a er being charged with more than 100 offences following an alleged crime spree across the western suburbs.
Bronwyn Holland, 25, has been charged with 128 offences including robbery, the of motor vehicle, the from motor vehicle, and dangerous driving.
Police have not revealed when the offences took place.
Ms Holland was scheduled to face Sunshine Magistrates Court on Monday, but did not appear for the short hearing. Her lawyer asked for the case to be adjourned until March 4 and did not make an application for Ms Holland to be released on bail. e court heard that Ms Holland was withdrawing from drugs. She was arrested by police at a house in Werribee on Sunday. Police say the offences took place in Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, Altona Meadows, Caroline Springs, Rockbank, Taylors Lakes, Laverton North and Altona North. \
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As an officer in the Australian army, Anthony Krupa was living his dream.
He spent his days serving his country and helping make a difference in communities around the world.
But one day, he hit rock bottom.
On August 9, 2012, Krupa had a mental breakdown. Eighteen years of placing himself in life-threatening situations had finally caught up with him.
On the recommendation of army doctors, Krupa spent almost two months in the Austin Repatriation Hospital in Heidelberg West.
He was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety and panic attacks.
“I had bottled it up all my life,” Krupa says.
“I would be driving along, looking in the rear-vision mirror, going under bridges looking to see if there was anyone waiting on higher ground, taking aim.
‘‘I’d be in shopping centres, being very careful where I would walk, with my back to the wall. I was having nightmares at night, waking up and thinking I was back there.
“I went from being a very strong, very fit, very determined person to having nothing.”
Krupa joined the Royal Military College at
18, graduating as a lieutenant at 20. He served on 11 operations, travelling to Bougainville, East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan.
Despite being a logistics officer, Krupa was involved in a fair bit of combat. Over the years he injured various parts of his body, including his back, shoulder and wrist. But Krupa says
the psychological injuries were the worst. “Of the 40 soldiers killed in action throughout Afghanistan, I was there four times.
“One time I was very close to the action in Tarin Kowt. Other times I was in charge of the repatriation.”
Krupa was medically discharged from
the army and le to rebuild his life at age 36. He was made aware of the Soldier On Foundation, an organisation set up as an alternative to the RSL to help younger veterans cope with the experiences of war. e foundation helped him through “a really hard time”, giving him the opportunity to share his story with St Kilda Football Club players and to travel to Canada to spend a weekend with wounded soldiers from Canada, America, Britain and Australia. e organisation also put him in touch with the Wyndham Future Leaders Program, through which 18 high school students are raising money for the community and training to walk the Kokoda Track in April. Krupa is mentoring the students, advising them on the physical and mental challenges they will encounter on the trek.
To help them out, and give back to Soldier On, Krupa is organising a gala night in Point Cook on March 15.
e event at e Brook on Sneydes will include performances from the Royal Australian Air Force jazz band and comedian Lehmo, plus silent auctions. Tickets cost $150 and include a three-course meal and drinks. \ LAURA LITTLE
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AWerribee resident for 19 years, Maggie McInnes has contributed a great deal to Wyndham and was the city’s 2011 citizen of the year.
What’s your connection to the local community?
I’m secretary and one of the founders of the Friends of Glen Orden Wetlands. e wetlands used to be called Werribee Swamp and went from Geelong almost to Melbourne, but it’s nearly all gone now. I worked with the council’s neighbourhood renewal program to help revive the area. People can get involved in the Friends of Glen Orden Wetlands by attending Clean Up Australia Day on March 2. I’m also hoping to get a ‘junior friends’ group started. I’m a member of Werribee Ladies Probus Club and vice-president and public relations person for the Wyndham Park Community Centre. I’ve also been volunteering with Williamstown eatre for 43 years.
What’s your favourite “retreat” spot?
I’m fond of Heathdale Glen Orden Wetlands. It’s a beautiful place to walk.
What’s your favourite place to get co ee or a bite to eat?
Cherries at Werribee Plaza make the best cup of co ee. I see at least half a dozen people I know to say hello to while I’m there. Wyndham Cache, opposite Werribee zoo, does nice breakfasts and lunches. I love the French toast with bacon and maple syrup. And Mosaics Bistro [in Werribee Plaza Tavern] has the best sh and chips!
What would you change in your neighbourhood? e awful fountain in the middle of Watton Street. We have wonderful artwork in Wyndham, but not that.
What do you remember being in Werribee that’s no longer there?
When I used to go to Werribee Plaza, everyone there would talk to you. But it’s changed, and I miss that.
Most embarrassing moment when out and about? I was asked to nd a pair of fur-lined handcu s for Williamstown eatre and I went to the local hardware
store to get them. I explained what I was a er and why and they thought I was making it up and buying them for myself. As I was leaving I turned around and all the sta were looking at me. My conversation about the handcu s must have spread! \
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A worker at an Altona Meadows petrol station says it’s lucky no one was killed a er police and customers’ cars were struck by another car on Friday.
A Victoria Police spokeswoman said officers had tried to intercept a car about 11am at the service station at the corner of Queen and Merton streets.
Service station worker Jag Jawanda said two customers’ cars were struck as they were being filled with petrol. He said two bowsers were “totally gone” a er a vehicle crashed into them, just metres from where a tanker was unloading petrol. “ is guy was using pump number nine and then two police cars rocked up. ey blocked him. When he saw
the police, he accelerated. en he hit the front car, but he couldn’t go anywhere ... and then he smashed into pump number 10.
“I think the wife of the customer at pump 10 was sitting in the car. e customer was filling and the car just got all twisted.’’
Mr Jawanda said bowser number seven was also hit before the driver got away. A police station wagon had minor damage, while the second had damage from being sideswiped.
A Tarneit boy, 16, has been charged with conduct endangering life, conduct endangering person, and car the . He was remanded to appear at a children’s court at a later date. A Point Cook boy, 15, has been charged with car the and was bailed. \
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David Kennedy might drive a knock-about four-wheel-drive on weekdays, but come the weekend he slides into the seat of a luxury sports car. The 49-year-old, who is single, says he couldn’t afford a family because of his “man toys”– two Chevrolet Corvettes. The Hoppers Crossing man’s pride and joy is a 2012 model valued at about $140,000. It took $50,000 to convert it from left to right-hand drive. Kennedy works at a Sunshine West shop that converts the cars over seven weeks. He had the limited-edition 2012 model converted to commemorate Chevrolet’s 100th anniversary. “It’s the love of my life, and when I take it out for weekend cruising people are impressed.” Kennedy recently showed the car at the inaugural Warrnambool Corvette Owners Show. \ SH
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boating pair rescued
A man and his dog have been rescued after they became stranded in their boat near Point Cook on Monday. The Portarlington man, 43, and his three-legged dog were stranded at sea after setting off in a fibreglass boat from Portarlington earlier in the day. Police launched an air and sea search about 5pm after receiving reports the boat had not returned to shore. The man and his dog were located by the air wing about 6.20pm. The man was not wearing a lifejacket. The water police’s Leading Senior Constable Mark Hurwood said police urged all boat users to always wear an approved lifejacket. “This is required by law for vessels 4.8 metres and under, when people are alone or at night.” \
car impounded
A Hoppers Crossing man, 26, has lost his vehicle after allegedly being caught doing a burnout in front of police in Melton West on January 27. Police said the man also returned a positive preliminary drug test and refused to accompany them for a second test. His car was impounded and he’s expected to be charged on summons with traffic offences. \
men arrested over assault
Two Werribee men, both 19, have been arrested after allegedly assaulting a man and his girlfriend in the early hours of January 25. Police allege that the men attacked a man, 19, and a woman, 19, at 12.05am near a bus terminal outside Werribee Plaza. The couple had been walking home from a night out. Detective Senior Sergeant John Johnston said the men allegedly drove past the couple before getting out and assaulting them. The man suffered severe bruising to his body and was left with cuts to his head and body. The woman suffered bruising. \
fun day to help alex
A fund-raiser will be held at Altona Lacrosse Club on Sunday to raise money for Wyndham Vale’s Alex Miller. In October, Alex, 4, was diagnosed with a rare and incurable brain tumour in the middle of the brain stem, which affects only children. Doctors have told her family she may only have 12 months to live. Alex’s extended family has organised the event to help cover her medical costs. The fun day will include children’s activities, rides, a jumping castle, face-painting, and live and silent auctions from 10am-4pm. \
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We pride ourselves on being known as the community club of the AFL,” says Western Bulldogs community engagement manager Kiemi Lai.
Lai, along with players and sta , is preparing for the club’s community camp in Melton and Bacchus Marsh this week.
While all AFL clubs take part in community camps around Australia, for the Bulldogs the camps continue the work they’re already doing.
“We did request Melton as our camp’s location as it was part of our blitz of getting into the community last year and we wanted to continue that work,” Lai says.
“In Melton we’ve been working on building the ‘friendly schools’ program, a relationship with the Western Region Football League and involvement with Auskick clinics.”
e camp represents only a small part of the Bulldogs’ community work in Melbourne’s western suburbs. e club works in ve regions – Melton, Wyndham, Brimbank, Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay – and has connections with Sunbury and Bacchus Marsh as well.
“ e club has a very broad program which is split into three di erent groups,” says Lai.
“We have three pillars in our community work: the ‘Fresh’, disability training and community training programs.”
Lai says she’s not sure whether there’s any other sporting club that runs a community education service like Fresh, which has “nothing to do with football”.
“It’s a Victorian Certi cate of Applied Learning (VCAL) program and we have our own classrooms set up with teachers and sta ,” she says of the program which allows young people who have had problems with mainstream education to complete senior secondary quali cations.
“It provides a pathway to continue education in a very unique way.”
e club’s disability program, on the other hand, focuses on using football as a medium to keep people engaged.
“We were writing various training programs when we entered into a partnership with Victoria University,” Lai says.
“ e Total Footy program, which is part of this, sees the participants come to Whitten Oval and do a whole term of footy learning. It gives an opportunity to be connected and part of the club – and complete a certi cate.
“Anything to do with the club, they just jump on it and it keeps them engaged.”
Lai runs the community education part of the club’s programs. “We are such a multicultural community club and we cannot get away from it.
“Wyndham and Melton are such vast and growing areas with more of a range of backgrounds.
“Using sports, we target under-represented groups like refugees, new arrivals, indigenous Australians and people a ected by homelessness.”
Lai believes the community education program funded by the Department of Immigration is something that makes the club’s work stand out.
“I think that we would be the only club receiving settlement grants [from the department].
“We found it has been successful using sport as a vehicle to go with this as people with limited English can still be a part of it.
“We work really closely with language centres and have formed partnerships with them.”
Werribee’s Wee aw moved to Australia from ailand in 2007 and, two years later, joined the club’s New and Emerging Communities Youth Leadership Program in Hobsons Bay.
multiple programs. “When I started in 2006 we were doing a lot of programs and were driving the demand.
“We have no problems getting people to the activities now. We have some core programs and are able to maintain these connections.”
“Our culturally and linguistically diverse program sees us working with people who are 16 and older and with that program we see people transition from being a participant and then trying to nd new ways to engage, like being a volunteer.”
It’s not only the program recipients who bene t. e Bulldogs players are involved, too.
“Bob Murphy is the ambassador for the Fresh program and Liam Picken is our multicultural ambassador,” says Lai.
“ ey get involved in various areas of the programs, but it’s not necessarily about the players being the centre of all the attention.
“In our Koori youth project, we have three indigenous players on the list, Brett Goodes, Koby Stevens and Liam Jones, and they’ve been really connected on a personal level with the participants.”
“it’s great to be able to teach kids”
“[When] we came here, we didn’t know anything about the community we had moved into or other communities in Australia,” he recalls.
“ rough my school I got involved in the youth initiative program where there were so many activities, and I learned about leadership.
“We met new friends, learned about Australia, and it was an honour to be a part of it.”
Like many participants in the programs run by the Bulldogs, aw, now 22, returned to the program in 2010 as a volunteer.
Lai says the club aims to keep participants involved with
Key-position player Jordan Roughead says the community camps are a great way to give back to the community.
“I think all the players love it, just giving a bit of their time back to fans who support them,” says Roughead.
“It’s great to get out there and have a kick with the kids and see the smiles on their faces.
“We do community camps, country visits, school visits and a range of programs throughout the year.
“I loved doing it as a kid. It was always pretty special to have an AFL footballer come out and have a kick with you.
“It’s great to be in that position now, being able to teach kids and see them having fun.”
Roughead says the camps and visits also o er an opportunity to turn kids and other fans into lifelong supporters.
“ e reaction is always positive; they’re always excited. We’re stoked to be there and they are stoked to have us there.” \
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Wyndham residents keen to get fit are being encouraged to join a new running group. The Western Recreational Running Group will meet three times a week to train at Chirnside Park and the You Yangs. The group will be joined by former Masters World Championship runner Allan Cook and Olympian Anne Cross (pictured). “The group is about relaxed fun and participation for people who just want to improve their fitness and may have never run before,” Cross said. The group meets at Chirnside Park tomorrow at 6.30pm. \ LL
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Completed Year 12 or mature-aged and wanting to return to study locally? Deakin at Your Doorstep currently offers three courses
• ASSOCIATE DEGREE OF ARTS, BUSINESS AND SCIENCES
• pathway to a Deakin degree (up to 18 months credit)
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• BACHELOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
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Thursday 6 February 12–1 pm and 6–7 pm
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Good cause: John Campbell (far left) from Wyndham Rotary and friends gave water purifiers to Cambodian villages. (SUPPLIED)
Wyndham Rotary president Sue Campbell wants the club to be known for more than sausage sizzles – although these fund-raisers allow the group to help people living in poverty overseas.
Barbecues and other activities raised $6500 to buy cows, pigs, water purifiers, bicycles, school supplies and uniforms for impoverished schools, an orphanage and a village in Cambodia.
Mrs Campbell, four other local Rotarians and 11 supporters took the money on a
recent trip to Cambodia, spending the funds there to boost the local economy.
“People are so poor there, we just don’t understand it until we see it,” she said. “In Siem Reap, we visited a blind and deaf school where Rotary had purchased a Braille typing machine and they were so grateful.”
Mrs Campbell said they donated skipping ropes to the Pagoda school in Siem Reap and Rotarians constructed bio-sand-water filters and wells where villagers had no fresh water.
“ e children don’t speak much English; but I don’t speak Cambodian. Still, you could tell they appreciated everything.” \ SH
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It may not be the sport of kings, but Werribee’s Noel Ryan is proud to have been crowned the greyhound coursing industry’s volunteer of the year.
Ryan says while horse racing is for royalty, the “dishlickers” are for common folk like himself.
“Anyone can own a greyhound; they’re lovely, placid dogs and reasonably cheap,” he says.
e 77-year-old took over as president of the Werribee Greyhound Coursing Club 33 years ago and didn’t retire until September last year.
Ryan was recently awarded the National Coursing Association’s Noel Banks Medal for continuous and outstanding volunteer service.
Greyhound coursing involves racing two dogs over a 400-metre straight track and complements speed racing of eight dogs around a circular track.
But the confusion has caused problems for the local coursing club’s goal of securing a new track in Werribee.
“People think we need a huge track, but we only need a narrow grass track 400 metres long,” says Ryan, who helped secure the club’s original track at Werribee racecourse in 1982. at track closed in 2009 to make way for the International Race Horse Quarantine Centre. e club is still searching for an alternative venue, with members forced to travel to coursing tracks in Melton and Ballarat.
In coursing or racing over a straight track, Ryan says “you do it for the trophies, not the money”.
But these events train the dog for the money-making speed racing, and he admits to a few winners.
Ryan and local club secretary John Barsby, who nominated Ryan for the award, raced Wyndham Whiz in speed races, collecting more than $60,000 in prizemoney, including $10,000 for the 2006 AWM
Ill health means he no longer races dogs and he has
It’s nothing like you see on the TV or in the movies. What I find most challenging about the job is learning how to deal with prisoners’ issues that they come up with regarding their impending release, and helping them manage their relationships with their family whilst they’re in prison. It’s just a constant learning process. I think it’s a great career move, and a job you can be proud of.
relinquished the Werribee club’s presidency to his brother Bernie, a “youngster” at 71.
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Point Cook mother of three Sharon Petito “shoots” babies for a living.
It started with her first-born, Julian, now 11, and continued with her two other children.
Mrs Petito (pictured) is encouraging mothers to put their loved ones in the frame to help a local business.
As a photographer, she specialises in portraiture of children and their families.
Her stunning photographs on Facebook caught the eye of Eynesbury businesswoman Renee Willing, who needed pictures of her range of quirky children’s clothing and headwear.
“I took photographs of everything Julian did. en Harvey, now 10, came along, and there were the two of them to photograph, then Lily-Rose, now 6, made three,” she said. “I capture every moment in their lives because I would hate to forget anything.’’
While Australia’s Anne Geddes uses elaborate props to photograph babies,
Mrs Petito follows America’s Rachel Vanoven, known as “the baby whisperer”, who uses natural fibres and settings.
“I capture every moment in their lives”
“I use organic materials, things liked hand-knitted blankets and scarfs and I don’t over-process photographs,” she says.
“I’m not getting paid, but I’m doing a photo shoot to help Renee as a favour from one westie to another,” Mrs Petito said.
“I have put a call out for volunteer models and it’s been amazing.”
Mrs Petito runs Mi Amor Photography, a business she set up a er leaving real estate selling to have children and discovering a passion for snapping her son.
Ms Willing says she was taken by Mrs Petito’s work and hopes the local models, aged a few days to six years, can showcase her vintage-style children’s clothing and elaborate headpieces, including diamante crowns.
Mrs Petito says that while volunteer models will not be paid, they will get a CD of professional photographs. \
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International singing star Patrizio Buanne will give a one-night performance at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne. He will be joined by multi-ARIA award-winning artist Christine Anu and Orchestra Victoria. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster or artscentremelbourne. com.au. The Weekly is giving away two premium reserve tickets to Patrizio Buanne Live in Concert, on February 20 at 7pm. The winners will also meet Buanne before the show, with champagne and a photo opportunity. They will also receive a three-CD pack of Buanne’s music. The total prize value is $1000. To enter the competition, visit winthisnow.com.au and follow the prompts. Entries close on Sunday and will be drawn the next day at 10am (Melbourne local time) at the offices of MMP Group, 214 Park Street, South Melbourne, VIC 3205. Winners will be notified in writing and their names published at winthisnow. com.au. Terms and conditions are available at this site. TOTAL VALUE $1000
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To find out more come along to an information session at:
Thursday 6 February, 6–7 pm.
Friday 28th
Picnic at the Park – featuring Busk at Dusk At Station Place Park Watton Street
Saturday 1st March
• Wonderland Fun Park
Children’s Funfest 1pm-5pm At Chirnside Park
• YPA
Hoppers Crossing – The Grange Community Centre, 260-280 Hogans Rd.
Werribee – Werribee Plaza, Cnr Derrimut and Heaths Rd.
Friday 7 February, all day.
Point Cook – Community Learning Centre, 1-21 Cheetham St.
Friday 7 February, 6–7 pm.
Werribee – Wyndham Cultural Centre, 177 Watton St.
Wednesday 12 February, 6–7 pm.
Main stage performances 5PM - 9PM Located outside of Bridge Hotel Watton Street
• Weerama Firework Display 9PM
Sunday 2nd March
Watton Street Werribee
Wyndham Vale – Community Learning Centre, 86 Manor Lakes Blvd. Thursday 13 February, 6–7 pm.
Hoppers Crossing – Yerambooee Community Centre, 55 Maple Crescent. Friday 14 February 6–7 pm.
Visit deakin.edu.au/doorstep or call 1300 753 680 .
• Hoppers Club Street Parade 11AM-12PM
• YPA Main Stage performances 12-4PM
• W Factor youth Talent Competition
• Werribee Plaza Kids Zone
• Craft Market
• Youth activities and much much more.
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GREEN LIVING
Fed up with rising energy and water bills? Bring your bills to an energy workshop this Saturday from 10-11.30am. Pick up tips on how to reduce your energy usage, save water and make your home more energy-ef cient. Wyndham Vale Community Centre, 86 Manor Lakes Boulevard.
■ experiencewyndham.com.au
BUD-GRAFTING DAY
A free “budding workshop” at Werribee Park Heritage Orchard will include heritage fruit tree sales, and visitors can watch experienced grafters budding fruit trees. Bring hat and sunscreen. Explore a bush tucker trail and enjoy “edible-weed walks”. No experience necessary. Bring a picnic, make a day of it and enjoy the sausage sizzle. 10am-2pm, February 16, at Werribee Park, K Road, Werribee South.
■ 0438 690 048
FIND YOUR RHYTHM
Transport yourself to a traditional African village with a visit to Werribee Open Range Zoo. The zoo will come alive with African drumming workshops, live music and African games every Saturday until February 22. Rhythm of Africa also features musical acts for kids and Ethiopian coffee ceremonies.
Safari tours are included in the entry price.
■ zoo.org.au
FAMILY FUN
Take a ride on a double-decker bus or enjoy a leisurely spin on a ferris wheel at Featherbrook estate’s open day. There will also be live music, an animal farm, a free barbecue and drinks. It’s on February 22 from 10am-5pm.
■ 1800 78 2665
LOSE WEIGHT NATURALLY
Members of T.O.W.N. – Take Off Weight Naturally – are given the opportunity to compete for weight-loss awards each week. The Wyndham Town club meets Fridays, 9.30-11.30am, at The Grange Community Centre 260-280 Hogans Road, Hoppers Crossing. ■ wyndhamtownclubvic@gmail.com or 0434088240
COME JAMIESON WAY
There’s plenty happening at Jamieson Way Community Centre this year, including tai chi for seniors, yoga classes, French conversation lessons, a coffee and craft group, camera club, sewing, and a group for writers. At 59 Jamieson Way, Point Cook. ■ jamiesonwaycc.org.au \
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In 1850 an intrepid young Scott named William Chambers set off up the Murray River from Adelaide in search of his future. He found it some 2000 kilometres upstream on the banks of the serene Lake Moodemere, where he built a homestead among the towering river red gums and planted some grape vines nearby.
ose vines, and many, many more planted by those who followed, kick-started an industry that would survive
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Vineyards, where William Chambers’ great, great, great grandson Michael and his wife Belinda greet visitors at their charming cellar door inside the family’s original 1850s homestead. ey’ll happily regale you with tales of the region’s colourful past as you sample their fine wines – the unwooded chardonnay is a standout – or perhaps linger for a tantalising antipasto platter served under the red gums by the lake. ere’s history, too, at Chambers Rosewood Winery just down the road, where Michael’s cousin Stepen Chambers mans a delightfully rustic operation on one of the family’s original 1850s vineyards. Chambers’ no-fuss, self-serve approach and stellar muscats and tokays – lauded by American wine guru Robert Parker as “some of the world’s most remarkable dessert wines” – saw his cellar door named Australia’s best by Gourmet Traveller in 2012.
economic booms and busts, a gold rush, and the devastation of phylloxera, to put the town of Rutherglen on the international winemaking map.
Newer wine regions to the south might have stolen some of its thunder in recent decades, but Rutherglen still looms large for its internationally acclaimed fortified wines, titan reds, and palpable sense of history.
It’s a history that lives on at places such as Lake Moodemere
e Chambers clan does not have a monopoly on history. At Campbells’ stylish cellar door, fi h-generation winemaker Colin and his daughters Jane and Susie will greet you with a taste of their renowned Bobbie Burns Shiraz, named for the vineyard established by John Campbell in 1870. And at Jones Winery & Vineyard, winemakers brother and sister Arthur and Mandy Jones make their acclaimed wines using traditional techniques with no irrigation or crushing, just as their family has done for almost 90 years. e winery’s atmospheric and reasonably priced French café is a nod to Mandy’s 14 years working on the Bordeaux vineyards. By comparison, Chris Pfeiffer is a relative newcomer, having established his Pfeiffer Wines in the old Seppelt’s distillery on the banks of Sunday Creek just 30 years ago. Still he is a great raconteur on the region’s more recent history, including the development of topaque (muscadelle) and apera (sherry), marks in which he has played a leading role. And with his winemaker daughter Jen now working in the business, the Pfeiffers look like joining the long list of Rutherglen’s venerable winemaking dynasties. \
Jane Hutchinson visited Rutherglen as a guest of Winemakers of Rutherglen.
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TASTES @ RUTHERGLEN
121b Main Street, Rutherglen (02) 6032 9765
It’s easy to imagine whiling away an entire day at this bright and modern eatery in the centre of town. Chef Gavin Swalwell and wife Fi Myers open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on the weekends (lunch and dinner only, Wednesday to Friday). So you might start the day with good coffee and Persian feta, caramelised onions, spinach and slow-roasted tomatoes on toast, linger over a lunch of risotto with exotic mushrooms, and stay on until dinner for the slipper lobster roasted in garlic and chilli butter, which has achieved cult status since Tastes opened 18 months ago.
THE TERRACE RESTAURANT
All Saints Estate, All Saints Road, Wahgunyah (02) 6035 2222
Fine dining and gloriously bucolic surrounds combine to make this one of Victoria’s most acclaimed regional eateries. Chef Simon Arkless (ex Bibendum, London, and Comme, Melbourne) has earned a coveted chef’s hat for this indoor-outdoor dining room on the terrace of the All Saints winery. You can see why, with dishes such as grilled cuttle sh with house-made merguez sausage and tokay crème caramel. Impeccable service and views complete the package.
13-35 Drummond Street, Rutherglen (02) 6032 9033
A room with a view of the vines is the main drawcard at this smart, contemporary boutique accommodation in the grounds of the historic Jolimont winery. But there’s much more going on, with a pool, gym, tennis courts and function rooms on site. Grab a quick lunch at Tuileries’ casual café, drop into the wine bar or splash out at the acclaimed restaurant on a dinner that might include gum-smoked kangaroo or Murray Valley pork belly with chilli caramel.
80 Main Street, Rutherglen (02) 6032 7000
Old-world charm meets modern comfort at this former Bank of Australasia (circa 1899) transformed into a B&B. Two spacious guest rooms are resplendent in Victorian ourishes and boast king-size beds, open replaces, TV and en suite complete with spa baths. Owners Doug and Jenni Cordes serve a cooked breakfast downstairs in the former banking chamber (cereal and toast laid out in the old vault). Or travel back in time with a winery tour in Doug’s 1925 Studebaker.
Come mid-March, the normally sleepy streets of Rutherglen will become a thriving hub as thousands of food and wine lovers converge for the annual Tastes of Rutherglen festival. Over two consecutive weekends, 19 participating wineries will showcase the best the region has to offer, with tastings of matched food and wines, special dinners, masterclasses, talks, entertainment and activities for the whole family.
Buy tickets online or at any of the participating wineries and redeem them for a glass of wine and a matching entrée at any of the venues, or for one of the myriad activities.
For those who don’t fancy driving, there’s a choice of four shuttle bus routes touring the region.
Hop on and off at will to sample the likes of spiced pork belly matched with a glass of 2012 viognier at Campbells, or perhaps a tasting plate of decadent desserts and a glass of late-harvest muscadelle at Pffeiffer Wines.
Join a cooking class with chef Simon Arkless at All Saints Estate or a Wine Sensory Lab at St Leonards, and nish off at Lake Moodemere Vineyards with tastings of Chambers forti eds, led by local legend, Bill Chambers. There’s also live music at most venues.
» Tastes of Rutherglen is on March 8-9, and 15-16. For the full program, visit www.winemakers.com.au
Valentine’s Day has been steadily gaining momentum as a popular way for couples to spoil each other and take time to acknowledge and respect a relationship. This year, even Pope Francis has invited engaged couples to spend Valentine’s Day with him, an audience to be known as “The Joy of Yes Forever”.
• Hide a note in his/her wallet for them to find during the day telling of your affection and commitment: a guaranteed “Aw shucks” moment.
• Secretly light candles throughout the house and explain that each flame represents the love you feel. Corny? Yes. Romantic? Yes. Forgettable? No.
While our Valentine’s Day may not be spent in such lofty company, we do have a chance to make our ‘significant other’ feel important and cherished. Flowers, jewellery and a romantic dinner always go down a treat but there are other forms of giving that require thought and effort and will lay down wonderful shared memories. Here are some ideas:
• Sprinkle rose petals on the bottom sheet. Corny? Yes. Humorous? Yes. Easily forgotten? No.
• Watch a DVD together, but one you would normally never choose but know they would like: that’s lerve!
However you choose to shoot Cupid’s arrow, remember it’s not about their response; it’s about the shared journey.
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The opportunity for rst-home buyers to purchase a new house for less than the price of an older one that needs work, or only slightly more than a rental property, has arrived.
Developer ISPT has joined forces with builder Nostra Homes to provide a house and land package, named Otto, in the Forsyth Park community in Truganina and priced from $293,900. And that’s for a three-bedroom, two-bathroom, single-garage house.
The Otto designs are available in single or double-storey houses with up to four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a double garage. These packages include window furnishings, oor coverings, Blanco appliances, concrete
driveways and front and back landscaping.
“For many families in the rental market there is a certain perception that owning their own home would represent a complete overhaul of their household budget and lifestyle,” Oliver
Hume Real Estate Group project director
Gerrard Ellis said.
“However, with the recent introduction of affordable house and land packages such as the Otto homes at Forsyth Park, this perception is turning around.”
Mr Ellis said paying a 10 per cent deposit of $29,390 and assuming the remaining funds are borrowed on a variable interest rate of 5.2 per cent, families can purchase one of the Otto house designs with a home loan which
equates to repayments of less than $340 a week, excluding council and water rates and stamp duty.
The Otto houses are near proposed childcare and medical centres and a $1million park, which are due for completion this year.
“Families not only enjoy their rst home but they can rest assured they’re setting down roots in a premium location.
“For many residents of the western suburbs there has never been a better time to enter the property market, so we are excited to deliver a product at such an affordable price.”
For more information on buying a property and living at Forsyth Park, call the sales team, drop into the of ce or visit the website. \
Developer \ ISPT
Price \ House and land from $293,900
Address \ Sayers Road, Truganina
Opening hours \ 11am-5pm daily
Phone \ 9684 8121
Website \ forsythpark.com.au
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e rumour is the Australians were told by the Italians that if they wanted factory help in achieving their red-hot pricing on the cute little Fiat 500 and the Alfa Giulietta, they’d have to take a couple of additional models they maybe wouldn’t normally consider. Which would explain the Panda.
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It’s aimed at an uber-niche market, and even though prices start at $16,500 sales are proving to be uber-modest.
Mind you, I can think of a ready market; it’s ideal for kids who have just got their licence. It’s not terribly powerful but it can keep up with tra c, it’s extremely economical and it gets a ve-star safety rating. While it does most things adequately, it forces its driver to
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e equipment is light. It gets air but there’s no cruise. ere are self-wind rear windows and manual door-mirror adjustment.
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But the Panda gets a good little “I think I can” motor that winds up nicely and doesn’t
sound bad as it does, and the manual gears are light and reasonably fast. Don’t buy an auto; it’s a horrible gearbox mated to a di erent, noisy and rather rough two-cylinder engine. e handling is only adequate but you do get an idea of the Panda’s limits quickly. e ride is rmish, the seating comfort OK but a bit trying a er a couple of hours. For all of the negatives, it’s an easy car to warm to. I became quite fond of it. \ reasdown@theweeklyreview.com.au
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Werribee Giants catcher Oliver Box has pop in his bat and was under coach’s instructions to use it for the “good of the team”. Box took the advice on board, unleashing a monster seventh inning grand-slam home run to underpin the Giants’ 11-1 road win over Berwick City Cougars in Baseball Victoria’s summer league division 2 on Saturday.
With a 4-1 lead, two out and bases loaded, Box got a pitch in his wheelhouse and “went the yard” to ram a dagger in the heart of the Cougars.
“He’s the only real home-run threat that we’ve got and I put it on him when he was coming up to bat,” Giants coach Phil Balzer said.
Young Giants starting pitcher Wes De Jong threw his first complete game of the summer. It was not his most commanding performance, but the Cougars failed to pounce on his loose pitches.
“He got away with a couple of pitches that were le up high, that got hit but not hit hard enough to do any damage,” Balzer said.
“It’s my job as a coach to remind him about that. Otherwise it was outstanding by him – he threw a lot of strikes and had a great game.”
“it was quite a close game”
“I said, ‘Have one or two swings as hard as you can, provided it’s the right pitch, because you’re a home-run hitter – that’s what you do and go for it’.”
A 10-run win may sound routine, but it was far from cruisey for the Giants.
Despite multiple hits from Jonathan Lowe (three), Wade Balzer (three) and Todd Kreihn (two), the game was still up for grabs until the Box home run.
“It was quite a close game going into the seventh inning,” Balzer said. “ ree runs is not much for a team to rattle a few hits together and tie it up.”
VSDCA: EAST WEST 1ST XI: Endeavour Hills 183 bt Oakleigh 169 (Hodgson 50), Noble Park 5-215 (Perera 85) bt Yarraville 8-181, Werribee 3-140 (Wolfe 110) bt Melton 123, Box Hill 3-285 bt Altona 215 (Jones 60), Williamstown 9-239 bt Mt Waverley 8-235( Beddingfield 67 Harry 60 Bratby 5-35), Bayswater 191 and 0-76 (Hanley 60 no) bt Roxburgh Park-Broadmeadows 126 and 8-87, Croydon 5-165 and 5-82 bt Sunshine 110 and 133. 2ND XI: Yarraville 190 (Cruden 55) bt Noble Park 180 and 2-24, Werribee 7-211 (McCall 77) bt Melton 207, Bayswater 249 bt Roxburgh Park-Broadmeadows 133, Croydon 2-57 bt Sunshine 52 and 9-153, Williamstown 246 bt Mt Waverley 188 (Millier 54), Box Hill 7-235 (Andreassen 58 bt Altona 8-233, Oakleigh 9-274 bt Endeavour Hills 195 (Law 100 no).
NORTH WEST 3RD XI: Melton 6-148 (Casey 79 no) bt Werribee 146, Plenty Valley 182 bt Coburg 117 and 8-132, Altona 306 bt Ivanhoe 268 (O’Brien 73 Robinson 51), Preston 179 (Buckow 6-41) and 2-40 bt Sunshine 160 (Boughton 6-48), Williamstown 9-391 (Popa 140 Bratby 103) bt Kew 173, Brunswick 7-205 (Anderson 60) bt Yarraville 195, Balwyn 6-313 (Ramjee 185 Ting 53) bt Roxburgh Park-Broadmeadows 9-213 and 4-64. 4TH XI: Plenty Valley 8-169 (Dhuri 56 no) bt Coburg 164, Preston 9-231 bt Sunshine 79 and 99 (Dinatale 5-9), Altona 180 and 5-127 bt Ivanhoe 135 (Mulhall 54 no), Kew 8-190 (Mannix 77 no) bt Williamstown 188, Yarraville 5-207 (MacGibbon 62) bt Brunswick 205, Werribee 4-202 (Doolan 69 Abdul Sathaar 53) bt Melton 95 and 9-144, Balwyn 7-226 bt Roxburgh Park-Broadmeadows 158.
VICTORIAN TURF: Rd 9 Day 2: Snr: Keilor 238 and 3-89 bt Strath 193, Yarrav Club 371 and 0-47 bt AWStC 231, Sth Caulf 251 and 6-119 bt Hopp Cr 138, Greenv 330 bt Bri Dist 142 and 2-17, Old Ment 9-241 and 1-5 bt Bent 217, St Bern 245 and 5-117 bt Beau 128. North:
e Giants have secured a return to the playoffs and are in contention for a home semi-final series. ey opened up a two-game break over the fi h-placed Berwick City with three rounds to go, but the Cougars won’t be able to make up the difference due to an upcoming bye.
e only other threat was sixth-ranked Malvern, but they fell out of contention with a one-run loss to Moorabbin.
“It will mean there’s not so much pressure on us ... maybe I can try a few other things and throw some other pitchers in to get them ready for the finals,” Balzer said.
“You’ve also got to keep a winning feeling going, a winning momentum, so we’re not going to experiment too much.”
e Giants will face ladder leaders Williamstown Wolves at Presidents Park on Sunday from 3.30pm. \
LANCE JENKINSON
Willi CYMS 8-411 bt Keilor Pk 209, Alt Nth 9 (dec)-173 and 1-39 bt Foot Utd 79 and 132, Doutta 4 (dec)-298 bt RPB 212 and 5-89, Tulla 82 and 6 (dec)-177 bt Laverton 102 and 63, W Cob 9-241 bt Westm 95, Spots 9-285 and 2-58 bt PEGS 207. West B: Kings Baps 257 bt Deer Pk Ard 243, Suns Hts 9 (dec)-302 and 7-372
bt Foots ANA 126, Suns Utd 8-196 and 0-46
bt Barkly St Utg 177, Pt Cook 131 and 7-145 bt N’port-Digm 86 and 9 (dec)-188, Suns YCW 190 and 7-161 bt Bentleigh 128, Seabrook 9-249 and 5-56 bt Wynd’vale 201.
WESTERN SUBURBS UNITED CHURCHES: A.E.
Lowe Shield: St Johns 6-236 bt Hoppers Crossing 229, Eynesbury Eagles 5-322 bt Altona Sports 147, Rockbank 1-15 v Avyukt Aryahi Maidstone, United Tarneit SC 0-1 v CSU 241.
Bill Honey Shield: Williamstown Congs 4-212
bt Altona Sports 180, Hoppers Crossing 5-301
bt St. Johns 9-194 and 0-102, United Tarneit SC 8-721 bt Kingsville Baptists 4-355, Altona Roosters 4-136 bt Footscray ANA 28 and 49.
Tasman Smith Shield: Western Lions 9-229 bt Rockbank 145, Western All Stars 7-267 bt Manor Lakes CC 7-231, Kings XI CC 9-286 bt St Andrews 202. SOFTBALL
VICTORIAN U-15 C’SHIP: BOYS: Cup: Werribee 10 bt Sunshine 4. Plate: Albury 9 bt Frankston 0. GIRLS: Cup: Waverley 14 bt Knox 0. Plate: Casey 17 bt Frankston 0. BASEBALL
VICTORIA SUMMER LEAGUE: Div 1: Geelong 8
bt Essendon 5, Doncaster 6 bt Sunshine 5, Melbourne 4 bt Upwey FTG 3, Newport 7 bt
Preston 2. Res: Geelong 5 bt Essendon 3, Sunshine 6 bt Doncaster 3, Melbourne 9 bt
Upwey FTG 7. 3rds: Essendon 8 bt Geelong 6, Blackburn 11 bt Sandringham 2. 4ths: Essendon 14 bt Geelong 3, Sandringham 8 bt Blackburn 6.
Div 2: Werribee 11 bt Berwick 1, Port Melbourne
4 bt St Kilda 1. Res: Berwick 12 bt Werribee 10, Moorabbin 11 bt Malvern 9, Springvale 16 bt Mulgrave 0. 3rds: Springvale 11 bt Bonbeach
10. 4ths: Berwick 21 bt Springvale 1. Div 3: Ballarat 18 bt North West 3, Ormond GH 10 bt Chelsea 3, Footscray 18 bt Monash University 3. Res: Ballarat 20 bt North West 5, Ormond GH 11 bt Chelsea 3. Div 4: Women: Div 1: Springvale 11 bt Doncaster 0, Essendon 13 bt Footscray 6. Div 2: Springvale 13 bt Moorabbin 10, Werribee 13 bt Melbourne 0. U-18: State: Cheltenham 15 bt Preston 1, Doncaster 6 bt Geelong 3, Blackburn 11 bt Sandringham 8, Waverley 8 bt Essendon 1. Metro: Fitzroy 12 bt Malvern/Melbourne 2, Upwey FTG 20 bt Newport 1, Werribee 24 bt Sunshine 1. U-16: State: Springvale 3 drew Melbourne 3, Berwick City 12 bt Sandringham 2, Waverley 8 bt Fitzroy 5, Geelong 16 bt Preston 3. AAA: Geelong 10 drew Malvern 10, Doncaster 12 bt Essendon Black 1, Sandringham 15 bt Springvale 12, Waverley 14 bt Newport 3. AA: Williamstown 14 bt Preston 13, Upwey FTG H 14 bt Mulgrave 8, Upwey FTG Y 13 bt Ormond GH 4, Waverley 24 bt Berwick 0, Sunshine 18 bt Melbourne 2. U-14: State: Essendon 8 bt Malvern 3, Waverley 12 bt Melbourne 5, Sandringham 16 bt Blackburn 2, Cheltenham 8 bt Preston 7, Newport 10 bt Geelong 9. Metro West: Geelong 22 bt Doncaster 8, Werribee/Sunshine 28 bt Preston 5. U-12: State: Cheltenham 12 bt Preston 4, Sunshine 13 bt Melbourne 8, Newport 11 bt Essendon 1, Waverley 28 bt Sandringham 3. U-12: Metro West: Essendon Black 20 bt Port Phillip 3, Fitzroy Lions 17 bt Werribee 7, Geelong 17 bt Preston 1. BOWLS
BOWLS VICTORIA SATURDAY METROPOLITAN
PENNANT: Rd 15: Premier Division: ESSENDON 1898 bt YARR/FOOTSCRAY 0-51 (A Flapper 33 bt N Black 6 N Wilson 20 bt A Dove 14 A Tomkins 24 bt W Roberts 15 P Loe 21 bt J Pearce 16), BURWOOD DISTRICT 2-70 lost to MENTONE 1679 (B Jackett 17 lost to B Cheyne 18 M Wilson 15 lost to B Jones 23 W Ogden 13 lost to A Klose 21 J Coles 25 bt B McCallum 17), MELBOURNE 1478 bt ALTONA 4-69 (M Wilks 15 lost to M Rennex 16 B Leighton 22 bt B Coad 20 S Mortimer 23 bt B Foley 11 D Fisher 18 lost to B Peck 22),
The latest batch of Werribee Tigers recruits are young and eager to learn from new coach John Lamont, considered one of the best development coaches in the Victorian Football League. The Tigers have secured one-time North Melbourne-listed player Brayden Norris, via Aberfeldie, along with Brody Miochek (Maribyrnong Park), Jake Sharp (Murray Bushrangers), Jason Robinson (Western Jets), Josh Porter (Wangaratta Magpies) and Ryley Norris (Murray Bushrangers).
Trent Lawford’s meteoric rise from club cricketer at Wyndhamvale to state all-rounder with South Australia has been well documented. Lawford was on board with the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League and made his first-class debut with the Redbacks in the Sheffield Shield. The 25-year-old was back playing grade cricket for Adelaide against Southern District in the SACA competition on Saturday. He hit a scintillating 265 off 187 balls, including 28 sixes. \
Werribee Masters Football Club president Jason Bezzina says his club is ramping up preparations for a new AFL Masters season. The Tigers will field sides in the over 35s, over 40s and over 47s in 2014. Training began last night at Wyndham Vale Reserve \
BRIGHTON 14-87 bt CLAYTON 4-81 (T Shannon 18 lost to G Adams 30 G Maskell 14 lost to D Holt 15 C Twentymen 30 bt B Bedwell 17 A Wilson 25 bt G Archer 19), MOONEE PONDS 16-94 bt BUNDOORA RSL 2-71 (S Fordham 23 bt I Ewing 17 B Spurr 24 bt N McIntyre 15 A Galloway 16 lost to D Diflorio 21 M Jacobsen 31 bt L Aiello 18).
Div 1: Sec 1: Kew Hts (1) 16-94 Kings (1) 2-74, Rich Uni (1) 3-69 MCC (2) 15-76, Elst Clb (1) 14-73 Werr (1) 4-64, Montm (1) 4-66 Pres/Res (1) 14-88, Bund RSL (2) 9-79 Deer Pk (1) 9-79.
Sec 2: Glenr (1) 16-93 Bright (2) 2-63, Lal (1) 14-86 Ivan (1) 4-78, Fitz Vic (1) 16-96 Melb (2) 2-74, MCC (1) 4-85 Ess (2) 14-87, Moon Val (1) 18-114 Melton (1) 0-55.
Div 2: Sec 1: Werr (2) 2-72 Alt Sports (1) 16101, New (1) 0-55 Will (1) 18-86, Alt (2) 1886 Rosam (1) 0-59, Yarr/Foot (2) 18-107 Port Melb (1) 0-49, Flem/Kens (1) 16-114 Suns C (1) 2-61. Sec 2: Keil (1) 16-108 Strath (1) 2-57, Broad (1) 4-78 Sunb (1) 14-89, Buck Pk (1) 16-75 Glenr (2) 2-65, Clift Pk (1) 2-77 Lal (2) 16-84, W Cob (1) 16-90 Moon Pds (2) 2-79.
Div 3: Sec 1: Mari Pk (1) 16-79 Alt (3) 2-69, Hopp (1) 3-79 Suns VRI (1) 15-85, Lav (1) 1-78 Werr (3) 17-92, Yarr/Foot (3) 16-89 Suns RSL (1) 2-71, Melton (2) 18-104 Foots Pk (1) 0-55. Sec 2: Glenr (3) 16-86 Fitz Vic (2) 2-72, Glad Pk (1) 16-83 Ess (3) 2-74, Strath (2) 16-90 Cob More (1) 2-72, Sunb (2) 3-77 Hopp (2) 15-80, Moon Pds (3) 2-78 Moon Val (2) 16-97.
Div 4: Sec 1: Werr (4) 16-87 St Alb (1) 2-71, Hopp (3) 2-73 Yarr/Foot (4) 16-83, Alt (4) 1893 Keil (2) 0-62, Will (2) 16-117 Alt (N) (1) 2-57, City of Melb (1) 4-72 Sunb (3) 14-73. Sec 2: Aber (1) 16-73 Buck Pk (2) 2-58, Pres/Res (2) 14-96 Clift Pk (2) 4-74, Keil (3) 15-81 Werr (5) 3-67, Ess (4) 16-89 Lal (4) 2-68, Sunb (4) 17-123 W Cob (2) 1-62.
Div 5: Sec 1: Rosam (2) 2-64 Werr (6) 16-84, Port Melb (2) 14-90 Yarr/Foot (5) 4-80, Alt Sports (2) 14-83 Will (3) 4-76, Melton (3) 16-77 Hopp (4) 2-69, Deer Pk (2) 16-107 Flem/Kens (2) 2-61. Sec 2: Hopp (5) 3-86 Strath (3) 15-90, Prin Pk Carlton (1) 2-69 Fawk (1) 16-82, Dout Gal (1) 4-63 Mari Pk (2) 14-86, Bruns (1) 14-83 Broad (2) 4-73, Fitz Vic (3) 16-91 Thorn (1) 2-61. Div 6: Sec 1: Deer Pk (3) 18-91 Keil (4) 0-55, Suns RSL (2) 2-60 Alt (5) 16-89, Buck Pk (3) 14-85 Hopp (6) 4-67, Yarr/Foot (6) 4-67 New (2) 14-90, Suns C (2) 16-79 City of Melb (2) 2-68. Sec 2: Sunb (5) 2-68 Buck Pk (4) 16-84, Alt (6) 3-65 Moon Val (3) 15-77, Keil (5) 17125 Lal (6) 1-51.75, Mari Pk (3) 14-97 Glad Pk (2) 4-85, Clift Pk (3) 14-72 Strath (4) 4-63. Div 7: (N) Sec 1: Will (4) 0-60 Lav (2) 18-97, Hopp (7) 4-68 Alt (N) (2) 14-89.5, Werr (7) 14-86 Deer Pk (4) 4-76, Yarr/Foot (7) 18-15 Alt (7) 0-0, Port Melb (3) 0-0 New (3) 18-15. (N) Sec 2: Broad (3) 16-94 Keil (6) 2-62.5, Moon Val (4) 15-84 Melton (4) 3-71, St Alb (2) 4-71 Aber (2) 14-84, Suns VRI (2) 18-15 Hopp (8) 0-0, Foots Pk (2) 18-109 Suns C (3) 0-60.25. Sec 3: Glad Pk (3) 2-54 Dout Gal (2) 16-96, Ess (5) 4-86 Glenr (5) 14-89, Strath (5) 0-0 Buck Pk (5) 18-15, Moon Val (5) 2-67.25 Prin Pk Carlton (2) 16-97, Moon Pds (4) 16-84 Clift Pk (4) 2-60.25. Div 8: Sec 1: Suns RSL (3) 14-15 Fitz Vic (5) 0-0, City of Melb (3) 2-28 Flem/Kens (3) 12-43, Flem/Kens (4) 2-40 Ess (6) 12-52, Mari Pk (4) 14-15 Moon Pds (5) 0-0. Sec 2:
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A jaw-dropping century to opener David Wolfe allowed Werribee to serve up a slice of payback to Melton in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association.
e Tigers made it 10 straight wins to start the season, moved two games clear at the top of the east-west group ladder and extracted a bit of revenge for last summer’s grand final heartbreak at the hands of Melton at the same venue.
Tigers captain Shaun Dean said it was satisfying to achieve a rare win at the historically difficult MacPherson Park, but it didn’t totally erase the memories of the March decider.
“It’s always good to go down there and knock a side off that has caused you grief for years,” he said.
Melton was always going to find it difficult to defend 123 and was blown away by a whirlwind Wolfe batting display.
Wolfe, on the comeback trail a er a knee injury, earned a promotion from the seconds for this game and was immediately locked in to cause carnage, making 110 out of the Tigers total of 3-140.
“it was a quick day’s work”
e Tigers totally embarrassed the bottomof-the-ladder Melton.
ey wrapped up the six points by 2.30pm on the second day and then it was straight to Heath Pritchard’s house for a pool party as temperatures soared into the 30s.
“It was a quick day’s work and we were off for a few drinks and a barbecue,” Dean said.
“‘Wolfey’ just went out and played his natural game and took them to town,” Dean said. “In the first four overs [at the start of the second day], he probably hit three fours and a six, and broke their back really early.”
Werribee firmed for the minor premiership a er second-placed Oakleigh lost a nailbiter to Endeavour Hills on Saturday.
e Tigers are a win away from securing the No.1 ranking in the finals and have achieved a perfect 10 to start the season.
“If someone said we were going to win our first 10 games in a row, I definitely would’ve taken it,” Dean said.
“We just keep playing cricket and we’re enjoying each others company and having fun as a team. We’re all good mates – that helps.” \
LANCE JENKINSON
Werribee’s solution for one of its under-performing rinks may have created an unwanted knock-on effect in Bowls Victoria’s division 1.
e reshaped Bees returned from Elsternwick Club on the back of a 73-64 loss.
Rob Panton’s rink, the out-of-form quartet that had new blood injected into it, turned its form around to finish with a team-best plus-11.
But Panton’s prospering came at the expense of Mick O’Neil’s usually strongperforming rink going -12 down.
Only time will tell if the changes will be better in the long run or if it was a matter of shi ing the problem elsewhere.
e Bees are third on the ladder but can swoop on a top two-finish with three consecutive wins to round out the season.
Steve Clancy has won the club singles championship with a win over Eddie Williamson in the final. Clancy arrived at the Bees three years ago from Richmond Union and has been a regular in the top side. \ LJ
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Werribee Centrals are back in relegation danger in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association north A1 a er being smacked by Youlden Parkville on the road at Ryder Oval on Saturday.
e Centurions were all out for 118 in their first dig – not even close to the home side’s imposing 223.
Youlden Parkville, one place behind the Centurions in third-last on the ladder and also threatened with relegation, made a strong play for an outright result by declaring its
second innings at 5-123 with a lead of 228.
e Centurions just survived the remaining 24 overs on day two to finish with 6-98.
ey next face a crunch game against St Andrews in a two-dayer at Pennell Reserve. \ LJ
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Hoppers Crossing’s brittle top-order batting reared its ugly head again in a 113-run drubbing from South Caulfield in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division at Hogans Road Reserve on Saturday.
e Cats could muster only 138 in their search of the visitors’ 251 and their finals hopes are seemingly extinguished.
Cats president Steve McNamara said batting issues had ruined his club’s season.
“Our batting has been reasonably fragile all year,” he said. “We’ve quite o en been two for very few and it puts a lot of pressure on the middle order. You’re not going to win a lot of games if you continually lose wickets early.”
e Cats’ top order was found out early as they slumped to 3-4 in quick time. e horror post-Christmas run for openers Chris Henry and Cameron Nicol continued; they failed to trouble the scorers.
“it puts a lot of pressure on the middle order”
Middle-order batsmen Sanka Abeyruwan and Luke Goegan were also dismissed without score and tailender Travis Waring made it five ducks on a bleak a ernoon for the Cats.
Michael Tubb and Ryan Latham each made 22 to lead the way in the top order.
Skipper Darrel Brown top-scored with 27, closely followed by Dinesh Daminda (26 not out) and Asif Jan (25).
e Cats needed to turn those starts into big scores to trouble a formidable South Caulfield, which is challenging for a flag. “ ey’re certainly a really good outfit,” McNamara said. “ ey look the goods this year.”
With finals a long shot and safety from relegation as good as secured, the Cats may consider changing the line-up for the arrival
of Old Mentonians at Hogans Road on Saturday.
“We’re probably in a good position to blood a couple of youngsters, put them in the cauldron and see how they go,” McNamara said. \
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Point Cook has strengthened its home semi-final bid with a thrilling outright win over the ambitious Newport-Digman Bulls in Victorian Turf Cricket Association west B1 at Bryan Martyn Oval on Saturday.
e Bulls were eager to close the gap on the top four, so instead of letting the game peter out to a predictable conclusion, they spiced it up with a declaration on the second day – and that opened the door for the Warriors to claim maximum points.
A challenging fourth innings run chase ensued for the Warriors, who had been out of touch with the bat.
But they forgot about their recent woes to arrive at the 144 target in 40 busy overs with three wickets in hand.
“We had to try and win outright to stay in touch with the finals and did the right thing in declaring,” Warriors captain Travis Bean said.
“It sort of opened the door for us to get an outright, but we still had to bat well to make those runs in 40 overs.”
e Warriors’ best win in the longer format for the summer keeps them in a good position two games out from the finals.
ey have a sizeable 16-point lead on third-placed Sunshine United, but jostling for the minor premiership with Sunshine Heights, just five points behind the Warriors, will continue.
“We needed to win outright to continue to stay ahead of the rest of the pack because it’s pretty close in our division,” Bean said.
“It’s a big advantage to have a home semi-final.”
Stephen Luedi’s 44 was the key to the Warriors’ successful run chase.
Important contributions came from newly promoted Chris Kavanagh (21), Bean (17), Matthew Kelton and Bryce Munce (both 16).
While the Warrior batsmen found some form, it was fast bowler Troy Semmens who ripped the game apart with nine wickets.
Semmens has taken a competition-best 41 wickets at 6.8.
“He’s having an unbelievable year,” Bean said.
“He’s just hitting his lines He bowled quite a long spell ... for three-quarters of his spell we had a 9-1 field. ey only scored probably three or four runs on the leg side where there was only one fielder.
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“It shows you how good he is bowling and how accurately.”
e Warriors can lock up a home semi-final with a win over Barkly Street United on the road in a two-dayer starting on Saturday. \ LANCE JENKINSON
